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Thomas Hale is the first graphic design major to be selected as Valedictorian.
All Hale the valedictorian: Class of 2016’s highest honor revealed BY MOLLY SEAMAN Assistant News Editor Perfectionist, conscientious, patient, detail-oriented and honest. These are the words used to describe Cabrini College’s 2016 valedictorian, Thomas Hale. A graduate of Perkiomen High School, Hale is a senior graphic design major with minors in Spanish and marketing. Every day, Hale commutes from Collegeville, Pennsylvania; a short 30-minute drive from campus. When he is not enjoying a Santa Fe chicken wrap in Sandella’s, you will most likely find this honoree in the graphic design wing working on his newest project. With a current GPA of 3.95, Hale is the first graphic design student in Cabrini history to win the esteemed honor of valedictorian. “I’m really proud to bring this honor to the graphic design department,” Hale said. “I think it was very validating to have all of my nights of hard work finally pay off.” During his time at Cabrini, Hale was an active member of the honors program, President of the foreign language honor society Thi Iota Sigma, a Norristown peer mentor and logo designer for various clubs and organizations on campus. According to Hale his favorite part of being a Cavalier was becoming a part of the Cabrini family. “After I graduate I will really miss the teachers that guided me and championed me,” Hale said. “I’m so thankful for all the hours they dedicated to my needs, which is one of the greatest things about a small school. You can add that to the list of things I will miss most about Cabrini….the closeness.” Hale’s favorite spot on campus is the graphic design wing because it’s where he spent most of his time the past four years. However, he laughed when he stated from a commuter standpoint the campus entrances were very memorable because of all the construction and speed bumps. After graduation Hale hopes to get a job that will help further his skills and passion in graphic design. He would ultimately like to create and design mobile applications. Hale’s hard work and determination is certainly admirable to all. All students can learn from his personal philosophy. “My advice to students younger than me is to not let failure or doubt keep you from accomplishing your goals even if they seem impossible,” Hale said. The Class of 2016 will graduate on Sunday, May 22 at 2:30pm where Hale will give his long awaited speech. “I’m really going to miss this place,” Hale said. “I’m so proud to be a Cabrini graduate.” MISSMOLLYS96@GMAIL.COM
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Hale and the rest of the class of 2016 will be tossing their caps in just 17 days.
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Killing the environment is killing us Climate change; we hear about it more and more in the news, discussions and politics, but do we really know what it is? Climate change is the issue that a vast majority of Americans say needs strong government action but that most Republican lawmakers and oil and coal companies deny. It is also the issue that will be our downfall more quickly than any other, and will have the great lasting effect on our lives if we do not start to take it more seriously, and quickly. The effects of climate change can already be seen. The United States is resettling people in Louisiana because they are losing their home because of climate change.As it goes unresolved, severe weather increases, sea levels rise, seasons shift and the temperature rises. The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report confirming that there is a 90 to 100 percent probability that human activity will cause extremes in nighttime and daytime temperatures globally. Pew Research Center found that the United States and China are some of the least concerned countries with climate change, yet are also the countries that continue to have the greatest annual CO2 output and harm the environment. Until this year, very little was being done in the United States and some other major countries like China and India to combat climate change. This year, Pope Francis addressed the issue of climate change and other environmental destruction in his papal encyclical. President Obama has also recently been working hard to address climate change with the Green Climate Fund, for which he included a $500 million pledge in his 2016 budget and $750 in the 2017 budget. As these steps move forward and changes begin to occur, climate change continues to be unresolved because of the lack of knowledge and support from many of the powerful people in the country. It will be the poor and vulnerable in the United States and around the world who suffer the effects first because the rich can protect themselves for a while. At this point, Congress is refusing to support
the efforts of Obama and most Republicans refuse to acknowledge the existence of climate change as an issue. Without support for improvement, climate change will take down the planet before we have the chance to stop it. We must work quickly and work soon to change the habits of the planet before it becomes our downfall.
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Students presented the research they had been working on all semester at the symposium.
Annual symposium allows students to showcase hard work BY CAELAN WORYK AND JESS TENNETT Assistant Perspectives Editor and Staff Writer On Tuesday, April 26 Cabrini held its 10th annual academic symposium, where students showcase their academic achievements and celebrate their creativity. This event is not just for undergrads, it welcomes graduates as well. At the academic symposium students and alumni have the opportunity to present posters, artwork, oral presentations and performances. Students present on a wide variety of topics, this year ranging from cultural norms to ways to make a difference in the community relating to mental illnesses. Being a presenter in the symposium takes a great deal of preparation and planning. Many of these presentations takes months to work on, sometimes entire semesters, and the stress that comes along with them can be overbearing. “I think it is a good learning experience, but I do find it to be stressful,” Krystal Donia, a sophomore psychology major, said. “There are a lot of people and there is a lot of time and effort that needs to be put into the projects.” Even though the work leading up to the symposium is stressful, the hard work does pay off. The symposium allows for students to showcase the hard work that they have put forth throughout the semester. This event provides students with the opportunity to enlighten and educate others in the community. The projects allow for attendees to grasp basic understandings of topics that they may not have previously been aware of. “I am learning a lot from this and it is a great way for students to showcase what they have learned over the semester,” Ryan Mullen, a sophomore criminology major said. “It is also a great way to catch up with pre-
vious professors.” The academic symposium provides a chance to see what other students have been working on throughout the semester. Viewing the presentations of others and witnessing the passion exuded when presenting gives new light to the purpose of the event. Tricia Stocker, a sophomore education major, worked on a poster that advocated for autism awareness after reading the book, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” for an education class. Stocker said, “The book made me see things from the eyes of a child with autism and get inside their head. Through that, I have become more aware of what they go through and want to help in any way that I can as a future educator.” Whether presenting in the event or taking the time to attend, students have the opportunity and outlet to have intellectually charged conversations on well-researched topics. All of the presentations were on varied subjects and gave students a wide variety of topics to ponder. “It is an interesting experience to see different projects and to see everyone’s hard work pay off. Anthony Cirillo, a sophomore graphic design major said, “It is a great experience for everyone.” The symposium allows for students to step out of their comfort zones and gain understanding of current issues happening around them. Students become more in tune with their surroundings and can showcase their support and advocacy for putting an end to some of the controversial issues.
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The justice department is currently deciding on whether or not they will sue South Dakota for putting patients in nursing homes that had other alternatives available to them to manage their disabilities. On Monday, May 2, the Justice Department said that thousands of patients are being held unnecessarily in highly restrictive group homes. South Dakota is now the focus of a federal effort focused on protecting people with disabilities and mental illness because this is considered as discrimination and will not be tolerated.
On Tuesday, May 3, Donald Trump won Indiana’s Republican Primary. Senator Ted Cruz, the principal opponent of Trump, was cleared from the race and his campaign manager announced that Cruz has withdrawn from the from the G.O.P. race as a result. The win clinched Trumps nomination in June and as republican leaders continue to embrace Trumps candidacy, they are starting to think about the impact of his toxic image in the eyes of large groups of voters.
Quality of campus’ water affirmed to be safe BY ABIGAIL KEEFE Co-News Editor Although the campus’ quality of water is reported safe, according to a random poll, 5 out of 5 students use either a Brita filtration system on campus or purchase bottled water, as opposed to consuming tap water. An email was released earlier this year to the campus community, urging to hold off on the consumption of water in the mansion. The email revealed that although cold water is safer to use than hot water from the mansion, it would be best to consume alternative water. According to Dawn Barnett, director of campus facilities, “we recently tested the tap water in both Grace Hall and the Mansion and the levels were well below the EPA action level.” So, what is the source of our water supply? Water services are provided by the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company. With a few exceptions of estate areas, most properties in the Radnor area obtain public water and sewer facilities, according to Radnor.com. A Drinking Water Analysis Kit by Lab Tech was used on four of the 11 residences on campus. Although West, the Apartments, Xavier and
East had safe results, minor defects were found. The pH level of West was recorded to be only slightly high, while the Iron ppm of East, the apartments and West were at 0.3, resulting in a very slight fluctuation. In all four residences, numbers were high on the level of total hardness ppm. “Hardness found in the water is an indication of elevated mineral content, which in some studies has been found to be beneficial,” Barnett said. “We have a water treatment schedule throughout campus and conduct random testing.” There are also upcoming improvements on the campus in regards to water resources for students and community. Water stations, such as those seen near the Widener Center on campus, will be able to be used elsewhere in the near future. “As we renovate buildings throughout campus we are upgrading the old water fountains with the new water stations,” Barnett said. “This process is costly and will take some time to complete.” ABBIEKEEFE@GMAIL.COM
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Most students prefer to drink bottled water as opposed to tap water.
Design and Marketing internship Description: This year’s internship programs offer creative talents and marketing students the opportunity to serve our clients as a valued member of a close-knit team. Our idea development process – built on love for the customer – attracts students from across the country whose skills include: copywriting, publicity & social marketing, marketing & sales strategy, graphic design, web design, photography / video, project management. Location: Media, P.a. Desired Majors: Business, Marketing, Graphic Design, Fine Arts majors Compensation: Unpaid with travel stipend Job-Source Code: 14151 Summer 2016 Camp Intern Description: Student interns will have the opportunity to work closely within a local government parks and recreation department summer camp environment gaining valuable work experience in recreation and camp administration, customer service skills, leadership, facility operations, and communication. Radnor Township provides a great experience for students interested in the field of parks and recreation management, operations, and services. Location: Radnor, PA Desired Majors: Business, Education, Sports and Recreation management, Parks and Recreation management Compensation: Unpaid (Academic credit) Job-Source Code: 13757
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Water testing strip was used to determine the chemical levels in the water on campus.
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Syrian refugee looks for asylum in United States BY MARISSA ROBERTO AND KATIE BRIANTE Assistant Lifestyles Editor and Staff Writer “I have been here two and a half years. Me personally, I do not think about going back.” Ziad is a 27-year-old Syrian refugee who is trying to gain asylum in the United States. Ziad is just one of the 6.5 million Syrian refugees. Last year, the United States received approximately 249 Syrian refugees. He left Syria in 2012 because people were criticizing the government on the social media site that he worked for. “The government raided the office and searched all the computers. They found something on one of my friends’ computer of him talking to his parents about something [suspicious] and they took him with them,” he said. “He stayed there [in jail] for a while. When he came out, he was tortured. After this happened, I decided I have to leave so I left for Jordan.” In January 2015, the United Nations Refugee Agency recorded that approximately 750,000 Syrian refugees reside in Jordan. “After I left my home, I went to Jordan for a year and a half.” Zaid wasn’t planning on staying in Jordan or the United States. His intention was always to return home once the situation in Syria improved. “You see and hear more bad news and then eventually you think oh what are you going to do for the future because Jordan is not a stable country. I left Jordan was because the conflicts started I was planning to go home like everyone else.” He then decided to journey to the United States in hopes of gaining asylum. “Asylum protection is available to people who are physically present in the United States,” Michele Pistone, Villanova University law professor and immigration lawyer, said. “Only about 30 to 40 percent of the people who apply for asylum actually get protection.” According to the 1951 Refugee Convention, refugees are officially defined as a person who “owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable to, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.” “After I reached [the United States] I applied for asylum. I am still waiting because it’s a really long process. I applied and sent everything in on time, but it takes so long because they just have so many cases.” The United Nations Refugee Agency indicates that approximately 149,600 Syrians requested refugee status in 2014, which is more than double the number of 2013 and 17 times more than in 2011. Gaining asylum in the United States is difficult because refugees need to be physically present in the country. The process is long and cases are prioritized so people with a lower priority status will have to wait longer to gain asylum. If the case is not that important they do not look at that refugee right away for example, young children will generally get priority over older people who are trying to get asylum.
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Ziad spoke about asylum protection for refugees in the United States. After being a refugee for some years, Ziad’s plan to go back home to Syria after the situation has improved. “For me it, I have spent five years out of the country and we have to look forward and not look back. I am 27 years old and I can not [go back at this point in my life]. I need to look forward.” Despite the fact that Ziad wants to keep moving forward, he cannot help but worry about the fate of his home country and the people still there. “Everybody in Syria had the same problem, we never heard of ISIS and they came out of nowhere. Now they are in Syria. I had people telling me that we try to live with ISIS and then we can’t. We try to live the regime and we can’t. So what are we going to do?”
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How climate change impacts human health BY JACLYN LABES Assistant News Editor Global scientific consensus has confirmed that climate change is real and that it is caused primarily by human activities. The difference between the media’s portrayal of human contribution to climate change in comparison to the factual research that has been published in scholarly journals has created a mixed understanding among humans about what the impacts of climate change actually are. Despite the confusion, one thing remains the same. Climate change has impacted human health and it is becoming a growing issue among society. A survey conducted in 2015 by Pew Research Center indicated that people across the globe are concerned about climate change and want their governments to take action. “Students need to think about climate change on two levels,” Dr. Caroline Nielsen, assistant biology professor, said. One is the personal behavior level, which includes decisions about what car to drive and how that impacts someone’s carbon footprint.” Each presidential candidate has certain views on climate change and health issues that students need to keep in mind as they relate their personal actions to the political proposals that candidates are making. “It is important to try and reduce those issues at a personal level while taking into consideration the bigger policy level issues and how to not only reduce our carbon footprint at an institution like cabrini college but also focus on how we can reduce it at the state and national policy level, Nielsen said. That cannot be done just by voting, but by being an engaged citizens which includes writing letters to senators and congressmen and getting involved with the political process.” In order to relate this issue to students at a personal level, it is important to look at how climate change has impacted their health condition in the past compared to
the present. “It is difficult to pinpoint which time of the year my asthma is at its worse because of the unpredictable weather we have had over the past couple of years,” Leo Day, marketing major at Temple University, said. Seasonal changes have always triggered my asthma, which usually starts with a cold.” Climate change can impact air quality exposure, which can worsen the extremity of someone’s health condition for a certain period of time and limit someone’s ability to go about activities in their daily lifestyles. “Philadelphia has a lot more pollution and I notice it
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when I am outside walking or when I am on a run, Day said. I definitely have noticed how air quality differs by location and how I am a victim of it when I am in an area with lower quality like the city.” Even though scientists reached a global consensus that climate change exists and that it is caused by human activities, students knowledge of this issue is not where it
should be since the discovery time of this research. According to a board statement made by The American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2006 regarding the growing threat of climate change, evidence that climate change was occurring at that time and was mostly due to human activities was confirmed. Students are still confused about how climate change impacts them directly, but that is not entirely their fault. “I teach both biology majors and non-majors in environmental science classes about climate change and I definitely think that there is growing awareness about climate change, definitely more than a few years ago,” Nielsen said. There is so much confusion still among students but I don’t think that confusion is an accident.” “There are interests of people involved in the fossil fuel industry that have worked really hard to create confusion about climate change to convince people that the science is not true,” Nielsen said. I can understand why students get confused because there is this whole industry trying to confuse them about it. I think that this confusion is a bigger issue than lack of awareness about climate change is,” Nielsen said. In order to solve this problem, students need to realize the distinction between the research that has been confirmed about climate change and think about how they individually can decide the best way for them to reduce their contribution to climate change. “After completing a greenhouse gas emissions inventory we discovered that Cabrini’s biggest contributor was electricity,” Nielsen said. Right now, most of that electricity is coal since that is the most common form of electricity in Pennsylvania. The hope is that overtime Cabrini will be able to move away from coal, which is a huge contributor to climate change, and towards electric providers that use renewable energy in order to reduce our contribution to climate change.”
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Women empowering women to enter STEM fields BY SAMANTHA JACOBS Web Editor Expanding the number of women in STEM fields requires more than just women’s empowerment. An associate professor of life and physical sciences has been watching the way that women are represented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. “I had two faculty members (in high school) that made all the difference,” Dr. Anne Coleman said. A math teacher that was hard on the students she believed in and an anatomy and physiology teacher’s enthusiasm inspired Coleman to study science after high school. The National Girls Collaborative Project is working to empower girls to enter STEM fields like Coleman, and the statistics show that more and more women are starting to do just that. According to the project, in 2011 women earned 57.3 percent of all bachelor’s degrees, and in science and engineering specifically, they comprised 50.4 percent of bachelor’s degree earners. Getting women into STEM fields starts a lot sooner than college. At her high school, Coleman was the only female in the college prep track and believes that the boys actually felt threatened by her, making her time as a student more difficult. “I wasn’t supposed to be smart. I wasn’t supposed to be able to think, and that was clear and constantly challenged,” Coleman said. “I had to go above and beyond to prove that I deserved that seat.” As she continued to school, being female led to more challenges to prove that she was just as capable of working in science as any of the males in her classes were as her ability to have a family and a career was questioned. “Inappropriate comments, inappropriate touch, even in the 90s, was problematic,” Coleman said. “Being alone in the lab at night with a bunch of the male graduate students was not a comfortable place to be.” “I went through graduate school and I was the only female to defend my dissertation,” Coleman said. The problems that Coleman faced are still experienced by females today as they study STEM fields in higher ed-
ucation. “Some of my friends who are also a math major have been told that they shouldn’t pursue their dream of getting their doctorate in math and become a college professor because they are a female,” Alicia Ireland, senior mathematics and secondary education major, said. “When I heard that, I was discouraged from even thinking I can even make it as a regular high school teacher. Like Coleman, Ireland was inspired by a teacher to continue studying math even though it was difficult. “I have always wanted to become a teacher, but I never knew which subject I wanted to teach until 5th grade where I had an amazing math teacher who inspired me to want to teach math and show students how fun and amazing it could be if a teacher actually tried to help their students understand and see the importance of mathematics,” Ireland said. However, the problems do not end for females after earning their degrees. There are still a number of ways that working in a STEM field is challenging for a women. “When I graduate, I want to join the peace corps and work overseas, but I am afraid that a male candidate might get accepted before I do, since it is more likely something will happen to a female in other world countries than a man, so a man would be more likely to be chosen over me,” Ireland said. “It is a sad fate, but it’s true.” When looking at increasing the number of women looking into stem fields, access and quality of education also plays a massive role. “The next place we need to go is to try and figure out how we can get underrepresented women into the fields,” Coleman said. Going to a school where there was never an opportunity to be in a science lab or use equipment sets students behind as they pursue higher education according to Coleman. Encouraging females to enter STEM fields comes down to opportunity and access to education, which means enabling the minority groups that are not able to access the same resources as other students. “I think the number one problem is inequity in funding of schools,” Coleman said. “Second, I think that is the re-
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sponsibility of those that who have succeeded to give back in ‘ask the scientist’ type things or mentoring.” “I feel that women can do anything they set their mind to,” Ireland said.
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Lawn signs and door-to-door campaigning: despite advanced media, tried-and-true methods remain integral to elections BY CECELIA HECKMAN Assistant Perspectives Editor It’s become normal to drive down a road and see the colorful names of political candidates on promotional lawn signs; but do these signs have any influence on people walking or driving by? Through four different field experiments, ScienceDirect found that only about 1.7 percent of voters were affected by lawn signs. Yet, since 1984 the use of lawn signs has more than doubled according to a study published in Political Behavior. There’s a case to be made for the signs in that they can increase perception of the candidates and awareness and recognition of their names,” advertising professor Virginia Gatta said. “There’s also the possibility that it could just create some general awareness to remind people that they need to get out and vote.” “I think it’s an inexpensive way to advertise a candidate’s name but I actually think it really only has an effect on ill-informed voters who may see that their neighbor is voting for someone and decide to vote for that person as well,” John Solewin, assistant director of admissions at Cabrini College, said. Lawn signs are not the only old-form campaigning technique that is still used throughout current elections. Many volunteers for different candidates keep campaigning costs down for these forms of advertising that continue. “What happens is campaign volunteers will get lists, either to call or to go door-to-
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door, and they’ll talk to the person who answers the door and they’ll find out if they’re willing to support the candidate, if they would like to volunteer and then they will typically ask them ‘would you be willing to put a sign on your lawn,’” Gatta said. Cameron Allen, a sophomore at Arcadia University, has been a volunteer for multiple Democratic campaigns in his area, which got him canvassing through-
out multiple neighborhoods. He has been involved with the Mark Painter campaign, Charles Nippert campaign and Shapiro and Arkoosh campaign. “I would mostly do phone calls and door-to-door campaigning,” Allen said. “ I would also attend area meetings that would be open to the Democratic party members to meet the candidates and distribute literature to the district leaders.”
Allen said that of all of the canvassing methods, he felt he was able to make the most connections and positive influences through the door-to-door campaigning. “With the door-to-door campaigning, if the person answers the door people are more willing to talk,” he said. “Phone calls were often to voicemail and if they did answer the most you could say was about the date of the election.” Canvassing provides a more inexpensive way to bring awareness for candidates. However, it often does not bring much in terms of results. Even so, campaigns continue to spend the time working on getting their name on every street corner for some of the other benefits besides promotion. “I think can be helpful in that you can update lists and get information so that when they take that back to the campaign office and they update the database they can figure out who are good prospects to contact in the future,” Gatta said. “So, if the person isn’t affiliated with that party or doesn’t want to receive information, they can take them off the list.” “I think if you see them in a certain area you can understand the demographics of that area a little more and if you know someone with a lawn sign you can see who they are supporting without actually talking about politics,” sophomore psychology major Francesca DiGregorio said.
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The hearts behind the mission: Cabrini Mission Corps ends 24 years of worldwide service BY MOLLY SEAMAN Assistant News Editor 24 years ago the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred of Jesus founded Cabrini Mission Corps, a program used to touch the lives and hearts of people all over the world. Missioners involved in CMC were stationed all over the globe using their gifts and talents to serve others through faith, charity and dedication to the common good. Missioners would typically serve 10 months to two years in six US cities (Seattle, Denver, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and New Orleans) and nine countries overseas (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Ethiopia, Swaziland, the Philippines and Australia). Every missioner made it their purpose to serve and love the world’s most vulnerable, including refugees, the elderly, children, immigrants, marginalized women and the poor. But as of June 2016, Cabrini Mission Corps announced that they will be closing after 24 years of service to the College and Cabrini ministries worldwide. As some of you may know who have been following my stories throughout the year, I’ve been blessed to grow up in the Cabrini family. I have very fond memories of playing with the missioners stationed at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO while I was growing up. I was also lucky enough to befriend several missioners at Cabrini College that made my transition to college and being so far away from home comforting and less scary. When I heard the news of CMC closing it’s doors I was saddened like many. I myself even thought of joining the program possibly after I graduated. However, I have come to realize that the legacy and charism of the program is far from ending. The spirit of Mother Cabrini and dedication to the common good will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those that the program has touched. I would personally like to thank the missioners I had the opportunity to interview below for being willing to share their stories with me and for their bravery and dedication to loving others so profoundly. “Today love must not be hidden, it must be living, active and true.” -St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
that just sort of fell into my lap…a beautiful accident. I joined CMC because I truly believe in its mission and the mission of the MSCs. I joined CMC because I wanted to use my gifts and talents for something more.
What does the life of a missioner look like? This question always makes me laugh because our lives look different almost every day. Mother Cabrini had an Italian word - ”disponibilita” – which means “openness and flexibility to go where there is a need”. We eat, sleep, and breathe disponibilita. Our lives may change from day to day (sometimes even hour to hour), but every single day of our lives, we are living out the charism and spirit of the MSCs and Mother Cabrini. We live together, we learn together, we love together, we grow together, we pray together…and we do it because that’s what we were made for.
How has the program changed your life for the better? When I came back from Swaziland, Cabrini Mission Corps carried me through the difficulty of international transition. They loved me through some really hard days and they set me back on my feet again. They provided opportunities for me to discover who I really am and showed me that every unique talent you have in you can be used
There isn’t one favorite memory. I really think one thing that impacted me over everything however is the sacredness of relationships. It really is just about relationships. In today’s day and age we’re always focused on living in the future. However Argentina really gave me the gift of living in the moment. When you live in a third world country nobody’s planning for tomorrow. All you have is the moment. Because there was such intense poverty there was no titles or degrees, houses or cars to hide behind. Poverty is very raw and real. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ASHLEY BLOCK
Why will the program be missed?
The Cabrini Mission Corps has transformed hearts, changed lives, and forever redirected paths of countless missioners and people with whom missioners have interacted through their various ministries. The effect that it has had on people professionally, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually has no limits. The program itself will be missed, but the spirit of the program will live on forever, just like the spirit of Mother Cabrini.
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Cabrini Mission Corps will be closing after 24 years of service.
Ashley Block- Missioner Ashley has been with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus since October of 2014, where she served as communication officer in Swaziland for 3 months. Following her time in Swaziland, she served as a CMC missioner in New York City working as the marketing, outreach, and social media coordinator for the MSCs and Cabrini Mission Corps. For the 2015-2016 service year, she has continued her work in Radnor, PA. During her time with CMC, she has had the opportunity to travel to different colleges to connect with and recruit students discerning a year of service, work with the vocation promotion team and communication office for the MSCs, photograph events, Sisters, and lay people around the Stella Maris Province, create promotional materials, advise the CRS Ambassadors club at Cabrini, and manage the social media accounts for CMC and the MSCs.
Why did you decide to join Cabrini Mission Corps? I have always had a heart for service and people, but truthfully, doing a year of service was never something that I ever considered doing. This program was something
We talked about my skills, my social work background and what program might be a good fit for me and they said that they had an orphanage with over 600 kids in Argentina. I said that’s perfect! I felt like I really connected with Sr. Lucille, I really loved CMC’s mission and their charism and by the end of the weekend it was set that I would be going to Argentina.
What is your favorite memory of being a missioner?
for good. I am who I am today because of CMC. They welcomed me home and became my family…and family is forever.
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Monie served for 18 months (1995) in Argentina. She lived, worked and breathed at Casa del Nino where she cared for 600 orphans. It was definitely not a 9-5 job. While in Argentina Monie started a study hall program, taught catechism as well as English classes.
Why did you decide to join Cabrini Mission Corps? I went to a really great Catholic girls High School in Minneapolis. The school was very intentional about bringing in amazing women that were doing amazing things in the world. They brought in a woman from the Covenant House to speak, which is a house for runaways. After I heard this woman’s speech I knew I wanted to work at Covenant House. So near the end of high school I wrote to Covenant House applying for a job but they told me I was too young. My mother and I around that time had seen a documentary on Mother Theresa and found out that she had a mother house in New York so when I was 18 I went to work in the South Bronx at the camp for inner city kids. I worked there for two summers and then when I graduated with my social work degree I went to Covenant House in New York where I worked for 13 months. While I was at Covenant House I met a lot of missionary priests and I was very inspired by their mission stories. After looking for programs to join I came into contact with Sister Lucille (founder of CMC) and after spending a weekend with her I was sold.
Why will the program be missed? It is so amazing to me how my time in Argentina has really changed how I see and relate to the world. I feel like being a member of Cabrini Mission Corps was a way for me to live out my baptismal call in a very real way and it was wonderful to know that experience was being kept alive through laity. The program was so impactful in my life. Gabriella was one the names of the little girls I took care of in the orphanage and I remember saying “God if I ever have a daughter, I want to name her after her.” My husband and I ended up adopting our daughter who is 5 years old and we actually ended up naming her Gabriella Maria.
Sarah Francis- Missioner Sarah lived with the sisters at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO for 9 months (2005-2006). What drew Sarah to this location was the opportunity to work with children at Annunciation, an inner city Catholic school in Denver. She volunteered four days a week working as a teacher assistant for the second grade class. In addition, she also helped out with an afterschool program until 5:30 each day. Sarah also volunteered one day a week at the Shrine where she worked in the grotto and as an assistant for special events.
Why did you decide to join Cabrini Mission Corps? My best friend’s sister was a missioner with CMC. She had been telling me about her experience with CMC and how it had changed the course of her life. I had just gotten a divorce and naively was looking for a change of scenery, not realizing that God was specifically calling me on this mission. His calling became more evident, when I trusted in Him to help sell our house and withstand the criticism from my family regarding uprooting myself and moving to Colorado. My current job at the time was working with children doing speech therapy, which I enjoyed very much. But a part of me was intrigued with the idea of helping children who were impoverished and who may need me in a different way.
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What is your favorite memory of being a missioner?
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What is your favorite memory of being a missioner? I l have learned many lessons about love, gratitude and community from the students. One example of that was on St. Valentine’s Day. I assumed that this day would be about puppy love, candy and be a crazy sort of day. To my surprise, it was a day in which students showed their love for each other and gratitude for their teachers. One particular student, Stephanie came to school that morning smiling from ear to ear. She came from a single-parent household and had two siblings. She and her family had once lived in a homeless shelter. She told the teacher and me that St. Valentine’s Day was her favorite day of the year. She had two big baskets, one for the teacher and one for me, filled with an assortment of candy, a box of chocolates and a hand-written message on a paper heart. That day Stephanie also suggested that the students form two lines and personally thank each other face to face for the Valentine. I learned from Stephanie that day the importance of taking the time to show gratitude and appreciation for the people we care about.
My first year, campus minister (and former CMC missioner!) Jayne Pickett and I brought students from Mother Cabrini High School to Cabrini College. We wanted to provide a glimpse into college life at another Cabrinian institution. Many students at Mother Cabrini High School were the first in their families to attend college, and the experience of going to a college campus outside of New York was a wonderful opportunity. This is a very special memory for me because I found such joy in the excitement of the students to travel “all the way to Philadelphia,” to hear the conversation of the high school and college students, and to introduce the students to the senior Sisters (many of whom had gone to Mother Cabrini High School.) My second favorite memory is not “best,” but memorable, nonetheless. Sr. Esperanza passed away during my second year with CMC. She was part of the community that lived next to the high school and Shrine in NYC, so I saw her very often. During the end of her life, she was moved to Sacred Heart community on Jackson Street on the Lower East Side of NYC and I would visit her. You can tell a lot about a community from how they respond in times of grief. We missioners sat with the Cabrini Sisters during the funeral Mass and afterward, all of the Sisters gathered around the coffin to sing Ave, Maris Stella. With tears flowing freely, arms around one another - supporting, praying, trusting. Witnessing this response of profound sisterhood and community at my first MSC funeral, it was like something “clicked.” This is what it meant to be “bearers of the love of Christ.” To be with and to hold each other gently in joyful times as well as times of great loss.
Michelle Sherman- Missioner Michelle served for two years (2008-2010) at Mother Cabrini High School in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. She had the privilege and gift of being a campus minister and teacher of Health, Church History and Liturgy. She was also an adviser to the yearbook, morning prayer leaders, mission leaders, and First Friday/pro-life club.
Why did you decide to join Cabrini Mission Corps? Mother Cabrini and Gina Scarpello! I knew of Mother Cabrini, but didn’t really KNOW her until my years as a missioner. My familiarity with her story led me to talk with Gina at a volunteer fair in my senior year of college, when I saw her at the Saint Mary’s/Notre Dame volunteer fair. I saw “Cabrini Mission Corps” and remember walking up to Gina’s table and saying, “Cabrini? Like Mother Cabrini!?” The more I learned about the program, the more Gina spoke of the MSC’s, and the more Cabrini Sisters I met while visiting Philadelphia (at that time, the senior Sisters’ community was in Philadelphia), the more I wanted to be part of this faith-filled and welcoming community. The mission to be “bearers of the love of Christ to the world” resonated with me. And the more I learned about this tenacious and faithful Mother Cabrini, the more I knew that God was making this way known to me. Gina’s warmth, thoughtfulness, and great care of the missioners was a hallmark of the program.
ally had a heart for caring for and serving other people. I had been working as a nurse for 8 years at that point and I loved what I was doing but I just felt like I really wanted to reach out beyond my normal life and routine to try to help people that were not as fortunate as myself. At the time I applied for the Peace Corp and was looking for different organizations to join. However, while I was going through the interview process I just felt like something was missing and I just felt like I wanted to do something that had more of a faith basis to it. That’s what drew me to Cabrini Mission Corp. It was a wonderful experience and I think it had more of an impact on me than I had on anyone I worked with. That’s how it happens a lot of times I think.
What is your favorite memory of being a missioner? I’d have to say playing with the children and letting them know that they were really special. I think Cabrini Mission Corps provided me with the opportunity to really go beyond the borders in my life. It put me in contact with people that in my usual life I would not have been in relationships with. I feel very blessed to have known the people that I did. While I was in the Philippines we used to go to the market one day a week. While we were there we would find children working in the market that didn’t even know how to hold a pencil or how to write. It was important to give them an opportunity to learn at least little bit even though they couldn’t go to school and they had to keep working. At least they got to do something educational for one hour a week. They wanted to come and learn. I think that’s something that’s so innate. As human beings we want to learn. That was one of my favorite memories.
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Why will the program be missed? This program was a wonderful opportunity to be able to serve others and also being able to focus on my own spiritual growth. In Philadelphia, I was provided training prior to my mission to help me navigate my spiritual journey and facilitate a more intimate relationship with God. Finally, it led me to my new home here in Colorado and enabled me to form a friendship and later a relationship with my current husband.
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Why will the program be missed? The Cabrini Mission Corps will be missed because it offered young people a space within the Cabrini family to explore faith and service while sharing life with the MSCs, CLMs and other CMC missioners. It was a great opportunity to live with the Missionary sisters. Sharing meals, praying together, being present with one another. Ministering alongside and within the footsteps of the Sisters was a great honor and I will forever be grateful for their profound witness and generosity in welcoming young adults into their missions for full-time, year-long commitments.
Ann Plyler- Missioner Ann served for three years (2000-2003) in Chicago and in the Philippines. While in Chicago she had the opportunity to work in the inner city at a hospital known as Programa Cielo. Otherwise known as the Center for Information and Education for Latino Optimum. The hospital worked with Mexican immigrants to take care of pregnant women, provide health education, counseling services, immunizations, STD screenings as well as other services such as a food pantry and clothing. While in the Philippines Ann worked with underprivileged families struggling to keep their children in school. Her program sponsored one child per family to continue their education. The program had a total of 135 children as well as provided school supplies, classes for parents and nutritious meals for families.
I think that the program will be missed for a lot of reasons but I think for me Cabrini Mission Corps gave me an opportunity that I would not have otherwise had. I come from a background that is very privileged. I’ve always had everything that I needed and wanted in my life. I’ve been very blessed in so many ways and being able to connect with an organization like Cabrini Missions Corps was the means for which I could reach out beyond my normal life. It opened my eyes to what other people’s life experiences are. It has changed the way I look at the whole world. I think that we were really able to serve people that were forgotten in our society. When I tell people that I went to the Philippines and to Chicago they always ooo and ahh about the Philippines but I will tell you that believe it or not I felt much more like a missionary in Chicago than I did in the Philippines. I was the only white person in our community besides the sisters. This is my own country and there were so many people that I couldn’t communicate with. It was mind boggling to see the social and economic situations that some of these people were living in. Without Cabrini Mission Corp I would never have had the guts to work in a community like that. It provided me the opportunity to grow. MISSMOLLYS96@GMAIL.COM
Why did you decide to join Cabrini Mission Corps? I joined when I was almost 30 and all my life I’ve always had a very close relationship with God and also re-
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FitBit challenge: go hard or go home BY ANNA LAQUINTANO Assistant Lifestyles Editor
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I think it is safe to say I am completely obsessed with FitBit challenges. I think they are the best thing that has ever happened. I’ve only had my FitBit since March but I am definitely addicted. Ever since I have had a FitBit, I challenge everyone in step competitions. From my family back home to my friends and even my boss. It can get pretty intense too. I know I definitely take the challenges a little too seriously at times but I like it. When I am in a challenge, I do whatever it takes to win. I already go to the gym during the week but now when I am there I make sure I run a little longer in order to make sure my steps are high to ensure that no one beats me. I have only lost three challenges since I have had my FitBit. I am not going to lie, I was pretty upset those few times but it only motivated me to step it up and beat everyone. Now I vow to myself that I will do everything and anything to make sure I win all of my future FitBit challenges. I think the idea behind FitBit and the challenges are great. During the day I really like to check my steps and see how much I have moved in a set amount of time. When I see the amount of my steps, it makes me feel great because I like living an active lifestyle. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with a little healthy competition. I also think that when people are engaged in a challenge it motivates them to get up and get active. For example, I would get text messages from some of my friends asking me if I would want to go on a walk with them just so they could get their steps in. Another example would be my friends and I running around the communications department in an attempt to beat each other during a challenge. I have persuaded many of my friends to get FitBits now because all I do is talk about the challenges I participate in . My advice to anyone who does not own a FitBit is to go out and get one. It really is such a good investment. Personally, I think it keeps people motivated when it comes to getting up and getting active. I have not been disappointed since I have had mine and I am sure thousands of otherS would say the same thing.
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Memorable moments: a year in review BY CECELIA HECKMAN, ANGELICA LITTLE, ASHLEY SIERZEGA, NICOLE SOKOLOVICH Assistant Perspectives Editors Pope Weekend AKA Pope-cation Getting a four day weekend because the Pope came to Philly was probably one of my favorite parts about first semester. I decided to not go home and stayed on campus because a lot of my friends were not leaving either. That weekend was full of late nights watching movies, hanging out on campus and going on adventures in the King of Prussia/Wayne area. Snowmageddon I am lucky enough to have a sled that I keep on campus. When the blizzard of the year came to Cabrini I was prepared. My friends and I bundled up and went outside to play like we were five-years-old again. Being five feet tall, people liked picking me up and seeing how deep I would sink into the snow. That weekend about 10 of us dug out four cars in two hours which was a nightmare because half the time there was no good place to put the snow. Even though getting around campus was a challenge, Cabrini had never looked more beautiful. Woodcrest Flood On one of the last days of spring break I
got a message from my friend saying she had to move out of Woodcrest because it was under water. She explained how a pipe was broken and water was leaking everywhere from the second floor down. Thankfully for her she lived on the third floor. I lived on the third floor of Woodcrest and all I could think about was what if this had happened when I lived in the building? If it had I would have had two options: to live in either East or Xavier because I had a friend in each building who had triples with extra beds in them. Shooting Threat It is scary to think that anyone would ever come to a campus with a weapon and the intention of hurting others. However, when the threat was made to schools in the Philadelphia area I wasn’t really shaken up about it. Something in the back of my mind said there was nothing to worry about and I was okay going to my Monday afternoon class in Founders. That feeling was right and there was nothing to worry about because, thankfully, nothing happened at any of the surrounding Philadelphia area schools. All fall sports won CSAC When all sports teams won CSAC championships in fall 2015 it was probably one of the coolest experiences I have had
this year. Luckily for me I got to be a part of one of the teams that won. The day started early when the volleyball team gathered in front of Dixon Field House for breakfast to support our fellow athletes. With the volleyball team being the last game of the day we began to realize all the pressure was on us. One win after another built the pressure so much that losing was not an option. The encouragement that each team received truly showed the support of Cabrini College. It was finally game time and I do not think I have ever seen that many fans in the gym to watch us play, which was amazing but definitely added to the nervousness. After beating Neumann in three games, the gym was crowded with fans and students to celebrate not only our win, but all of Cabrini’s champions. This experience was something I will never forget and I am so proud to be apart of this giant family. CECELIAHECKMAN@GMAIL.COM ALITTLE618@GMAIL.COM ASHLEYSIERZEGA@GMAIL.COM NICSOCO5@GMAIL.COM
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Winter storm Jonas buried Cabrini’s campus in January 2016.
The road less traveled: off-campus BY CAELAN WORYK Assistant Perspectives Editor
Cabrini College is surrounded by many beautiful places and locations ranging from Wayne, Philadelphia, and Manayunk but it is very easy to get caught up in the college life and forget about the outside world. Life in college can be extremely hectic with the amount of assignments and obligations and often times students forget that there can be more to the college experience than just what is happening on campus. In college, we are constantly surrounded by the same people and sometimes we need a break from the mundane of our daily schedules on campus. Taking time to get away from social and academic pressures can be very beneficial to college students, especially those who live on campus. When living on campus you are constantly surrounded by your deadlines and assignments which can become very overwhelming and exhausting. Giving oneself adequate time to decompress from these daily stresses is very important for mental well-being. Being amongst nature is a proven method of relieving stress and promoting a clear mind. Exploring amongst nature can help one to feel more relaxed and rejuvenated as well as restore your emotional health.
Taking a short break away from your obligations to take a walk or even relaxing on a park bench can significantly alleviate one’s stress. According to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science by Stanford, urbanization is associated with increased levels of mental illness, and the risk of depression is lower in those who take walks through natural environments. Venturing off campus is beneficial for escaping the sometimes overwhelming college life. Off-campus adventures can create a very healthy outlet for one to reduce stress and decompress while still enjoying your hectic schedule. CWWORYK@GMAIL.COM
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A walk through Jenkins Arboretum located less than 15 minutes from Cabrini College’s campus.
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Transitioning from dorm style to the suite life BY MOIRA PRIOR Staff Writer
The end of the semester is quickly approaching. It is now time to start taking down room decorations and handing in final papers. With the stress of studying for final exams, one thing that does not seem to cross everyone’s mind is leaving roommates for the summer. Being so wrapped up with schoolwork and socializing throughout the year, we tend to not even think about our rooming situation. Having a roommate becomes a norm and a big part of our daily lives. It can be difficult getting used to the transition of moving home for the summer. I personally get along great with my roommates. It is hard leaving them and the room we live in because it has grown to be our home. My roommates have been my friends since freshman year and we usually get the opportunity to hang out over the summer. However, it is nice to have a break from living with a roommate. In some cases, too much time spent living together can be too much to handle. By the end of the year we can point out our roommates habits that we do not like because
we are becoming tired of them. A summer break is a nice way to rejuvenate and get ready for the fall semester. Saying goodbye to the people you lived with, especially if they are close friends, can be quite difficult. As long as you try to stay in touch and see each other from time to time, it is not that bad. PRIORMOIRA@GMAIL.COM
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Prior and friends spend final moments together before departing for summer break.
BY DEVON JOHNSON Staff Writer
To be honest, going from a dorm style living to the suite life is actually pretty exciting. It is exciting to know that I will be living with people that I have developed a great and comfortable relationship with. It was not hard to find people to live with on the west side of campus. The people that I chose to live with are a group of guys that I got to know pretty well my sophomore year. Knowing that I would be living on the west side of campus kind off gave me a weird feeling. Not a strange type of feeling, but a feeling that my years of college are half-way over and now another responsibility of living with roommates is making sure that the room, the hallway and the bathrooms are clean. When living in west or the apartments you have to clean the
bathrooms yourselves, just like you are literately living on your own. The suite life is going to be an interesting transition but it is going to be fantastic, especially because my neighbors are my crazy best friends that I love to death. DEV.JOHNSON32@GMAIL.COM
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Star light, star bright: why are stars not seen at night? BY KATIE MUSKA Perspectives Editor
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Lights are the only sight that is seen at night in the city. When I was little, my parents ran a youth group at our church. Once a year, in the summertime, they would take the teens up north to Canada for a week-long camping trip. At such a young age, I was never able to go along. However, I did hear all of the stories from my parents, and my mom’s favorite thing to talk about was the view of the sky: the moon, the stars—she could even see the Milky Way on a clear night. If you are like me and you have never been to the wilderness of Canada, which is miles and miles away from cities and urban areas, then there is a good chance you have never had a view so clear you could see literally millions of stars and the Milky Way. This is all because of light pollution.
Light pollution is defined by darkskiesawareness.org as excessive and inappropriate artificial light. There are four components of light pollution that often times overlap and combine with one another. These components are urban sky glow, light trespass, glare and clutter. These components include light falling where it is not needed or wanted, brightening of nighttime skies, excessive brightness and confusing groupings of light as well as other aspects. Light pollution, unlike pollution from things like trash and gas toxins from cars, is something that is vastly overlooked, and in some cases, not acknowledged at all. However, the effects of light pollution are many. Think of 100 or so years ago before artificial light was created and widespread as it is today. The whole world—people, nature, animals, etc.—operated solely on natural sunlight and the systematic turning of night and day. Living creatures depend on the rotation of night and day and the coming and going of sunlight and moonlight in order to function. Baby sea turtles use the light of the moon reflecting onto the ocean’s water in order to reach the sea after hatching. However, because of artificial lighting from things like boardwalks and seaside cities, the turtles can get confused and turned around, heading in the complete opposite direction. Thousands, even millions, of birds every year crash into windows and buildings because of the allure of glares and eye-catching lights in the night. Plankton use the darkness as a signal to travel to the top
of lakes to eat the algae that gathers there. The confusion of man-made nighttime lights can prevent the plankton from surfacing, and the algae overgrows and throws off the entire ecosystem. It is not just the animals and plants who are affected by light pollution; humans are as well. As mammals and predecessors of electricity and artificial light, we too once functioned by the light of a 24-hour cycle. Researchers have proposed that artificial light in the household can have adverse health effects by interrupting one’s internal clock. It is also said that these unnatural lights may affect the body’s production of melatonin, which is a hormone that helps to regulate the internal clock. So, if you are having trouble with sleeping and getting enough rest, the constant glow of our many electric light sources may have something to do with it. Of course, we need light. It is unrealistic to think that we can expect cities to shut down when the sun disappears over the horizon, and I certainly will not start to go to bed every night when it gets dark out. Businesses need to run, nightlife will always be popular and there just are not enough hours of daylight to accomplish everything that needs to be done. However, it is important to remain aware. Try shutting things down a little earlier a few times a week, and next time you go to bed, try it without the TV on. And while you are at it, maybe plan a trip to Canada. I hear the view is amazing at night. KATIEMUSKA.STERLING@GMAIL.COM
For those graduating late: your time will come BY NICOLE SOKOLOVICH Assistant Perspectives Editor
I started my college education in 2011. After starting a semester late, transferring and changing my major, I will finally be graduating in December 2016, five and a half years later. Many of my friends have already graduated, started their full time jobs and have started making a good living for themselves. It was hard for me to accept the fact that I was not going to be walking across that stage with all of EMILY ROWAN / PHOTO EDITOR my friends. For those of you who are having a hard time accepting Graduating college is an accomplishment for many. as well, I am here to let you know that it is not the end of but my family. My friends were sad and shocked, much like I was, but supported me through everything. I can the world. Graduating in any number of years is an accomplish- not thank them enough for that. I knew my family would ment. For those of you who finish your bachelors degree support me as well but I just did not want them to be disin four years, congratulations! That is truly something you appointed or ashamed of me. Of course that was just all in my head because my famshould be proud of. But for those of you who have to wait an extra semester, a year, or even, a year and a half like me, ily and yours are always going to be proud of you no matter how long it takes you to graduate. do not worry. Your time will come. People need to understand that everyone learns in One of the worst parts about finding out that I was not going to graduate on time was telling not only my friends, their own way and at their own pace. When the time
comes for you to finally walk across that stage, it will be the time you were meant to. There were a lot of odds working against me throughout my whole college career. With financial issues, working, playing a sport, and trying to juggle five or six classes, I have had my fair share of tears. After every much needed cry, I ended up feeling more determined to graduate. With each semester that goes by, a little more weight comes off my shoulders. Your time will come, your college career will come to an end, and you will probably be more upset about it than you thought you would be. College is an experience everyone should be grateful to have. You meet amazing people, learn new things about yourself, and find a passion for something. Enjoy the college life while you can. Enjoy your classes, find new interests or hobbies, and study what you love. Don’t add more pressure or stress onto yourself by not accepting the fact that you aren’t graduating. Finish your college education strong and confident. All those worries you had before won’t even matter when you walk across that stage to receive your diploma. NICSOCO5@GMAIL.COM
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According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 1.25 million American children and adults have type body breaks down sugars and starches into a simple sugar called glucose, which it uses for energy. Insulin is a horm diabetes, without taking insulin, they would die. For Rachel, Maddie, Sarah and Peter, they live day-to-day checking BY EMILY ROWAN Photo Editor
Peter’s Story “I don’t want to say it controls your life, but it controls your life,” Peter Wolf said. Wolf was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 18, he is now 49-years-old and a father of two. “That day I remember it very clearly,” he said. “I woke up on a Sunday morning, I went out to wash my car down the corner from my house where my grandmother lived and I knew the signs because my father had it [diabetes]. I knew something was wrong.” Wolf’s mother took him to the hospital to get his blood sugar levels checked. “The doctor came into the room and said 684, you got it.” Wolf took the news quite well and spent the next day learning how check his own blood sugar and give himself a shot. “I already knew what I had to do,” Wolf said. “I was not really upset about it at first after a couple of months, but I had some rebellious points in my life where I was upset that I had it, angry that I had it,” Wolf said. “It really means nothing at this point though because I have it, there is nothing I can do about it.” Wolf has learned to live a normal life despite living with an incurable disease. “The insulin lasts in your body for about three hours so after three hours it’s gone,” Wolf said. “The more you check and adjust, the better chance you have at a normal life.” “I literally check my blood sugar about ten times a day, so no matter what is going on I have to stop and check it,” Wolf said. “On a normal day I take six shots but there are plenty of days that I might take eight or nine insulin shots in a day.” Wolf has developed what is called hypoglycemic unawareness. His blood sugar can be low and he does not know that it is low which could ultimately leave him in diabetic shock. “People around me, if they don’t know that my blood sugar is low they don’t know what’s going on with me,” Wolf said. “Fortunately, people that know that I’m a diabetic and have experienced the situation with me, they can do something about it because I basically can’t do anything.” Living with diabetes is not only a physical difficulty. It is also a financial struggle for many. Luckily, Wolf has health insurance but his medical bills are still quite high. According to a study conducted by the American Diabetes Association, people with diagnosed diabetes, on average, have medical expenditures approximately 2.3 times higher than what expenditures would be in the absence of diabetes. “First of all, if I didn’t have health insurance I would
not be able to survive,” Wolf said. “You’re looking at a cost of approximately $1,500 a month to stay alive.” Wolf puts out about $150 a month after health insurance to cover the costs of his two types of insulin he takes and his test strips. “Basically you’re looking at more than a mortgage payment just to stay alive, it’s not like this is an option…if I don’t have this I’m dead,” Wolf said. If Wolf did not have health insurance, “I could not survive, I really could not survive. And I pay a lot of money for my health insurance, about $10,000 a year for me and the kids, it is a lot of money,” Wolf said.
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Maloney checks her blood sugar levels before practice.
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Maloney is a sophomore at Seattle University.
“Being a college athlete has been the best thing for my type 1 diabetes,” Maddie Maloney said. Maddie Maloney, a division I tennis player at Seattle University, majoring in marketing and minoring in nonprofit leadership was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just two months after her thirteenth birthday as a seventh grader. “I was quiet about my diabetes when first diagnosed and did not want people to know,” Maloney said in an email. “I was very responsible with it though. My parents have never checked my sugar or administered insulin.” Like most college students with type 1 diabetes, it took Maloney time to adjust to college life with diabetes. Remembering to eat on time, manage stress and check blood sugar levels does not come easy while balancing a full course load and being a division I athlete. “Being a college athlete has been the best thing for my type 1 diabetes,” Maloney said. “The reason I say this, is because I have a very strict schedule I follow daily with workouts, class, and tennis practice. This makes it easy to get in a routine and helps my diabetes.” Maloney notes that working out is a great way to keep blood sugar levels under control and being an athlete has given her a great support system: close teammates she can always count on. “I feel safe here because PHOTO SUBMITTED BY PETER WOLF everyone knows I have Wolf is a proud father of two who has never let diabetes get in the way of parenting.
diabetes and how to help me if I ever need it,” Maloney said. Drinking in college can be tough for people with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, alcohol can cause hypoglycemia shortly after drinking and for up to 24 hours after drinking therefore it is not always the best idea for diabetics to consume alcohol. Maloney tends to avoid partying to keep her health in good standing and to make sure she is always representing her university well. “Being an athlete means you are held to a higher standard because you are always representing the university so I do not party much which is also something diabetics struggle with,” Maloney said. Maloney wishes to see a cure within her lifetime, but she also lives in the now and does what she can to be the very best version of herself while living with this disease. “I live a very full life as a type 1 diabetic,” Maloney said. “Being a diabetic has made me strong, healthy, and understanding and I am beyond thankful for that. I believe there is a cure in the near future, but until then it is my job to help all the other type 1 diabetics live their lives as fully as possible.”
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Maloney plays division I tennis at Seattle University.
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e 1 diabetes. For people living with type 1 diabetes, they face the struggle of their bodies not producing insulin. The mone that the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. For people with type 1 their blood sugar levels, counting carbs and taking insulin to keep their body functioning. These are their stories. Rachel’s Story “My life got turned upside down,” Rachel Nawoyski said. “I had to grow up a little faster and take on a lot of responsibility for my health.” Nawoyski is a typical teenage girl from New Jersey who is very involved at her high school between clubs and sports. Typically people can not tell she is living with a disease but she is and will be for the rest of her life. Nawoyski was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just seven- years-old. Nawoyski wears an insulin pump that she hides under her clothing at all times to regulate her blood sugar. “The pump is a device, not that big, that delivers my insulin through a thin tubing and a needle that’s in me,” Nawoyski said. “I change that needle every 3-4 days and refill the cartridge of insulin when needed.” “There are times when it gets extremely exhausting and you just don’t want to deal with it anymore,” Nawoyski said. “Diabetes takes a lot of responsibility and effort to manage.” Having type 1 diabetes, although it gets tiring at times, never really stops Nawoyski from reaching her goals. She never lets her diabetes define her as a person. Next year, she plans on attending Rowan College at Gloucester County where she will begin working towards obtaining a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. “It’s not that bad balancing school work and extracurricular activities while having diabetes,” Nawoyski said. “I get good grades and I am involved in clubs and sports and I even have a job. Diabetes never really slows me down with that stuff, as long as I manage myself before hand, I’m okay.” Nawoyski does her best with managing her diabetes and does not let it stop her but she wants the world to know that it is not always easy. “I really hope a cure comes soon because it is a tough disease to have especially when you’re young and your childhood gets cut off a little,” Nawoyski said. “People with good health should really appreciate it because no one should ever have to have this disease or any disease in general.”
checking to make sure her blood sugar levels are stable. Raschbaum was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just the age of four-years-old. A time when her parents had to take care of her health for her. “I mean when I was little it’s not that I didn’t understand what it was, but it wasn’t as big of a deal to me because my parents took care of it for me,” Raschbaum said. “It was hard but it didn’t really hit me how hard it really is until I was independent with it which was around age 11 or 12.” Once Raschbaum was responsible for her own diabetes she wound up attending a summer camp in Pennsylvania for type 1 diabetics. “That [the camp] helped me a lot,” Raschbaum said. “It provided me with a really strong support system. I started going when I was 12 and I still go as a counselor now.” “I have always had a pretty good relationship with my diabetes,” Raschbaum said. “There were times in high school when I had burnouts for sure, where I just struggled a lot with it. But Raschbaum never let the bad days keep her down. After high school, Raschbaum was really excited for a new chapter in her life: college. “I was so excited to go to college and I kind of just assumed we had some kind of diabetes support group on campus but when I got here there was literally nothing,” Raschbaum said. “As an 18 year old, first semester student, it was really really hard and I didn’t know anyone else with type 1 here.” First semester at college is hard for most, it was even harder for Raschbaum. “It was really hard in the beginning it was a huge adjustment… I wasn’t sleeping the same way that i was at home,” Raschbaum said. “My blood sugar was going low like four or five times every night. I was up so much at night it was ruining my days. It was not a good situation. I would call home just crying to my parents saying ‘I can’t do this, it’s just too much.’” Even typical day-to-day experiences like eating in the cafeteria or getting a full night’s rest are more difficult for Raschbaum than the average college freshman. “My ability to get to classes I think is harder, this school [Loyolya University] is only 5000 undergrad, classes are much smaller so it is not like if you skip a class your professors won’t know,” Raschbaum said. “For the most part you are expected to go to all your classes.” “There are times when I am up all night taking care and treating my blood sugars I just can not get up in the morning… It is really hard to explain that to professors,” Raschbaum said. “They are understanding, but people can only be so understanding when they don’t really understand what diabetes is.” Raschbaum continues to push through the tough times and has made it almost all the way though her first year at Loyola but after one semester of struggling Raschbaum realized she needed to do something. She wanted to create a support system on campus for students like herself so that is what she did. She took initiative and started a club on her campus for students with diabetes. The club is a chapter of the already established College Diabetes Network (CDN), which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide innovative peer based programs which connect and empower students
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and young professionals to thrive with diabetes. The College Diabetes Network is rapidly growing as college students like Raschbaum across the US are starting CDN chapters at their college campuses. “I think awareness and advocacy is something that needs to be more prevalent on college campuses and that is something we are definitely going to be dong as a group,” Raschbaum said. Raschbaum is serving as the president of the club and her friend Cate Cummings, the vice president, who Raschbaum introduced herself to one day when she noticed Cummings wearing an insulin pump on her arm. “I asked Kate if she wanted to start the club with me,” Raschbaum said.” “Kate said ‘yeah I don’t know anything about it but we can figure it out.’” Raschbaum held the first CDN meeting a few weeks ago and had a great turn out. “About 25 to 30 people were at the first meeting which was really cool, it was so much better than we expected, Raschbaum said. Raschbaum hopes to hold various events on Loyola’s campus to bring awareness to others about type 1 diabetes. At the meeting ideas were brainstormed for events including a possible campus walk, awareness weeks with posters hung around campus and a day for local kids with type one to visit campus and meet the school’s mascot. After the first meeting, Raschbaum is very optimistic and excited for what is to come next. “Already, I walk down the street and see more familiar faces and more people who i can connect with,” Raschbaum said. When asked how she hopes the CDN chapter at her school will make a difference in her college career she said, “it’s [the club] less about my college career are more about the other people that it affects. I just hope that by starting this it helps other people that might be struggling with type 1 or have some kind of connection and might be struggling.” Her final thought, “it’s not easy, just because it is a silent disease that doesn’t make it easy, but it is also not the be all end all,” Raschbaum said. “You can live with it… you can go to college, have a career and live your life… you should feel just as empowered as someone without diabetes.”
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Nawoyski was diagnosed with diabetes on her 6th birthday.
Sarah’s Story “It’s hard, it’s not easy but it’s also not easy for anybody,” she said. “College is hard. Having a chronic illness doesn’t make it any easier, but it is manageable. I deal with it. I do the best I can.” Sarah Raschbaum is a freshman at Loyola University in Maryland who is studying sociology. She is living away from her home in New Jersey in a college dorm room where she often wakes up in the middle of the night
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Raschbaum (pictured center) started a club to bring awareness diabetes on her college campus.
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Commentary: CRS Ambassadors educate Cabrini High School students on immigration BY KATIE BRIANTE Assistant News Editor
feelings about unaccompanied minors and what they think should be done. In total, the students wrote about 125 It’s 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 at letters to the President. Cabrini College. I’m rolling out of bed, “The way we are treating gathering my backpack and suitcase these people is disgusting,” one and piling into a car with my professor Cabrini High School student and two other CRS Ambassadors so we said in her letter. “There is can catch our 6 a.m. flight to Louisiana. absolutely no justice in how There are seven of us, five we treat them, nor is there any ambassadors and two faculty advisers, equality. If we truly want to, not and we’re flying to New Orleans so only be a just country, but an we can meet with students from equal country, we must treat Cabrini High School, a CRS Global them with respect, and give High School, and present our Refugees them the rights they deserve.” Seeking Safety simulation to educate “Dear President Obama,” the students about the issue of another student wrote. unaccompanied minors traveling from “Children can’t control the Central America. situation they were born into. Refugees Seeking Safety is an awardImmigrants flee situations winning simulation that was created they can’t live in to seek by Cabrini College students as a class refuge. Please empathize with project but has since been expanded refugees and allow them the into a larger model for other schools humane treatment that they to use. The simulation is supposed deserve.” to recreate a bit of what it’s like for This experience wasn’t only unaccompanied minors to travel from Front Row Left to Right: Cabrini High School Principal Yvonne Hrapmann, CHS Senior Deborah an eye opening experience Central America to the United States Alvaranga, Katie Briante (CC), Anna Laquintano (CC), Emily Janny (CC), Mackenzie Harris(CC) for the Cabrini High School as they flee increasing gang violence in (green robe), Cabrini High School Social Justice Teacher Nadine Pizer students but it made a strong their home countries. The CRS Ambassadors took on the Back Row Left to Right: Cabrini Mission Corp Missioner Denzel Stanislaus, CHS Juniors Abigail Braud, impact on the Cabrini College main roles in the simulation but a group Zaire Brown, and Alexis Breaux; Alexis Cunningham (CC), Cabrini College Professors Ray Ward and students as well. In a discussion after we had of the high schoolers who were a part of Jerry Zurek (Participant missing from photo: CHS Senior Haley Palmer) all gotten back to Cabrini College the CRS club (called CRS Krewe) joined a few of the Ambassadors said in. They played gang members, the first obstacle that participants encounter on their “journey.” Alissa (Mauras), a junior at Cabrini High School, said. that they were inspired by the students and were moved The Krewe members, although they were nervous at first “These are just people who have nothing and who have by how open and honest they were in the round table to be “intimidating” and to “rob” their friends, really no power at all, so I thought that the people [in the United discussions we had with them. The trip, even though it was only four days, was an loved getting a chance to be a part of the simulation. Even States] would be more lenient, but when you said that though they played roles in one part of the simulation and they have no food, they have crowded [conditions in the amazing experience for everyone involved. When we went on this trip, we thought that we were going to teach the didn’t get to experience the entire “journey,” they were detention centers] it seems like they’re prisoners.” The students could sympathize with young people the students about unaccompanied minors, but in the end, still very affected by it. “These people need a chance and a place of refuge,” same age as they are who were fleeing for their lives from they taught us. After running the simulation many times Alexis, a member of the CRS Krewe, said. “These people gang violence. Many students were very moved by the and because we have learned about this subject at length, we had become accustomed to the terrible way children want to make something out of their lives. How can we stories that they heard. “It broke my heart to read [about these people’s stories] and teens are treated on their journey towards safety. The deny them something so precious and essential as proper nourishment and respect? They could be an asset to our and before I even got into the room, I thought ‘wow, how high school students’ enthusiasm and deep reflections much can we really take, as human beings,’” Isabella helped to renew our passion and made the experience nation.” real to us again. The students who went through the simulation were (Wallace), a Cabrini High School junior, said. The students were also moved to help. They want to see also very affected by what they experienced. Most of them had studied immigration in a classroom setting, but the change and they want to help the situation get better. They felt a call to action. 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An open letter to rising juniors: take advantage of everything BY NICOLE SOKOLOVICH Assistant Perspectives Editor
Dear soon to be seniors, It is almost time to walk across that stage! I bet that feels amazing, but do not get ahead of yourself there is still so much more that needs to be done. You got this far and have done such a great job, be proud of yourself. Most people do not even get this far in college, so that in itself is an accomplishment to be proud of. As summer is approaching this is the time to reflect on all the work you’ve done thus far. There may be things you wished you did differently but all in all try to give yourself a positive outlook on things. Around this time each year it is extremely easy to have a negative vibe because of how stressed you are. Do not let that vibe get the best of you. Looking back onto my last semester as a junior, I never thought the day would come that the stress would be over. At times I ignored my work, waited till the last minute to do something and maybe even finished with incomplete assignments. That is not the way to finished your junior year. As the school year comes to an end this is the time to push through and give it your all. The classes that you are taking now set you up for senior year and could determine how well you’re going to do in your senior classes. With it being your last classes as an undergrad or last classes forever, be determined to finish the way you know you can. As a senior, you will be looked up to by so many underclassman. No matter the grade or age, if you’re a senior those underclassman aspire to be where you are today. Be a role-
model for these students. Their ultimate goal is to thrive and know as much knowledge about their major as you do. Not everyone gets the chance to be a role-model, take advantage of that. As you try to find a way leave your mark on this school why not try to leave a mark on those who admire you? Whether you think these students admire you or not, the truth is underclassman will look up to you regardless if they know it or not. In the end, you want to leave college with absolutely no regrets. Whatever dreams or plans that you wanted to accomplish while at school, do it. You still have time and there’s nothing wrong with switching up for schedule for your final year. Whether you join a club, study abroad, or even add a minor if it is your plan or dream, fulfill it. Go into your last year with no regrets and I’ll bet it’ll be the best decision you’ve ever made. Sincerely, A girl who has regrets
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Who would spend that extra dollar to save the environment? BY MARISSA ROBERTO Assistant Lifestyles Editor
April is finally over and it has reached that bittersweet moment of the end of the semester when students start to pack up their dorm rooms and head home. With a packed car(s), students realize just how many items they have. Between bedding, trashcans, bins, shower caddies, school supplies and other dorm items, students like to keep these products in good condition to reuse them for the next school year. “I definitely look to buy things that will last a few years because I am tight on money and do not want to have to buy the same things over again,” Bernadette Koff, a sophomore at Shippensburg University, said. “I do try to reuse notebooks until the paper is all gone because I hate wasting all that paper at the end of the semester and school year.” According to the National Retail Federation, in 2012 the average college student spent approximately $900 on dorm supplies, personal care items, school supplies and anything else they needed. Reusing dorm items is not just good for saving ones money, it is also good for the environment. By reusing products such as a shower curtain, binders, notebooks, mugs, plates and silverware, you are reducing the use of paper and plastic items that hurt the environment. Some popular reusable products among college students are reusable water bottles. By only using reusable water bottles, you cut down on the amount of plastic waste that you are throwing away. Plastic water bottles may hurt you in the long due to the toxins to make the plastic that can contaminate the water, so having a non-plastic bottle leads you to having cleaner drinking water. “I use a reusable water bottle everyday,” Kathryn DelCollo, a sophomore at Penn State University, said. “At my school we have several water bottle fill up stations so it is really easy to deal with, plus it’s free. After you fill up the bottle, the fountain tells you how many bottles were reused, so I think that’s a good incentive for students to take advantage of the fountain.” When looking up prices of environmentally friendly products, some people look at other items because they can be a bit pricey. For example, some reusable bottles can be priced at over $25.00 due to having a filter
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Reusable water bottles cost as much money as a six pack of plastic water bottles. inside or just because of the brand. But do not fear, there are cheaper water bottles for sale that are just as good as the more expensive ones. “I like Lifefactory water bottles because they’re glass instead of plastic. I have dropped mine several times and it hasn’t broken,” DelCollo said. “They’re a bit pricey, but sometimes you can find them at other stores for a really good price - I got one from TJ Maxx for $7.99, which is no more than the price of a plastic bottle.” Sophomore Nicole DeFrancesco is a commuter Arcadia University. She really cares about the environment and tries to recycle and reuse products when it is necessary. Since DeFrancesco is a commuter, she is more aware of how much gas emissions from her car are being emitted into the air. “I own a Prius and not only is it literally perfect but it is also so great for the environment and my bank account. It doesn’t use a lot of gas even though I commute to school, which takes me around 30 minutes everyday,” DeFrancesco said. Being conscious of your actions and how they affect the environment really makes a difference. Just one little life change can make the Earth cleaner. “I care about the environment and if there is something I can do to make my [negative] impact a little less, then I’ll do it,” DelCollo said.
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Fans look forward to spending summer nights at concerts BY EMILY ROWAN Photo Editor
Many popular artists are going on tour this summer and tickets are selling quick. Many are being resold on sites like StubHub for five times the face value price but that has not stopped fans from going to the shows. Artists like Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Drake, Billy Joel, Meghan Trainor, Paul McCartney, Luke Bryan and Gwen Stefani, just to name a few, are hitting the road to perform across the US and beyond for their loyal fans. For many, concerts are one of the things they look forward to most throughout the year. This holds true for Cortney Hanson who usually has at least three or four concerts marked on her calendar every year. “It is just a great feeling when you are there [at a concert],” she said. “It’s something that you have to experience. I can’t even explain how awesome it is. It’s a bunch of people coming together for one thing that they love; it is a really cool feeling.” Hanson plans to attend a bunch of concerts this summer including Selena Gomez’s Revival Tour, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas’s Future Now Tour, some country concerts, and the one she’s most looking forward to, Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour. Hanson is going to the Bieber concert in Philadelphia this Saturday night, May 7th, that she bought expensive VIP tickets for months in advance to make sure she had great seats to the show. “I am so excited because I have fifth row VIP seats and I am obsessed with his new album,” she said. “I can not wait for the VIP experience.” Paul D’Ariano, 29, has been going to concerts ever since he was 14 years old. He plans to see a few artists perform this summer including Tegan and Sara and also Ben Folds. “I am definitely looking forward to Ben Folds the most, because he is amazing on the piano,” D’Ariano said. Paul D’Ariano really enjoys summer concerts. “My favorite part about going to summer concerts is tailgating outside in the nice weather with all of my friends,” he said. “I typically get standing room or general admission tickets to the concerts I attend.”
All types of artists go on tour thought the year and thought the summer performing various genres of music including rap, pop, R&B, alternative, classic, rock and more but many people really look forward to summer country concerts. Country is very popular in the summer months where many people buy lawn seats for shows which are a little less expensive so it gives fans a chance to go to more concerts while on a budget. Caitlyn Falguera, 20, is also obsessed with concert going. She tries to go to about four or 5 concerts a year but summer concerts are her favorite. “I love going to country music concerts in the summer,” she said. “I just love being outside and enjoying the music.” This summer she will be attending at least three country concerts including the 92.5 XTU’s annual Anniversary Show, Luke Bryan’s Kill The Lights Tour and Dierks Bentley Somewhere On A Beach Tour. Although concerts are great the price of a ticket is definitely a downfall for many. Not to mention to buy a refreshment or snack at the show will be another hefty cost. If Hanson plans on buying that cute t-shirt with Justin Bieber’s face on it before the show she can expect to dish out about another $50. “My least favorite thing about concerts is definitely the costs, I am usually poor by the end of the summer because I spent all my money on concerts,” Hanson said. “But it really is worth it. Seeing your favorite artist perform their music live is priceless.”
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The opening act warms up the crowd.
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Justin Bieber kicked off his “believe” tour in 2013.
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Selena Gomez sings her heart out on stage.
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Fitbits are a key to staying motivated in a healthy lifestyle BY EMILY CROUSE Assistant Social Media Editor
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Fitbits are becoming very popular when it comes to staying in shape.
With summer approaching so many people are eager to slim down in order to look good on the beach or at the pool. The warm weather in general have people wanting to be more active and spend time outdoors. Losing weight is not always an easy progress so most people find themselves using different ways to track their progress. “Having a Fitbit helps motivate me throughout the day to reach my step goal, but it also helps motivate me to get my heart rate up so I can burn more calories during a workout,” senior Caitlyn Poole said. “It helps show me how hard I am working and it really helps keep me going.” When people track their progress they can see changes in their body and compare it to how much exercise they did and the certain foods they consumed. When these facts are acquired it is then easier to continue to lose weight and head in the direction of your body goals. “I like being able to see how many steps I’ve taken in a day,” junior Shannon Fichter said. “I always tried to stay active but now it is nice to see my progress which helps me stay motivated.” This has many people looking for new and easy ways to track their diet and exercise in the least time consuming manner. There have been many apps created that can be used on smartphones and tablets or even online tracking used on computers. The old fashioned way of writing everything in a journal is always useful but now with technology advancing beyond apps and computer programs, Fitbits have become all the rage.
“I love my Fitbit! It is totally not a waste of money,” senior Emily Janis said. “I have the fit zip it’s small and hooks on to your pants. It’s a little motivator and I become a little competitive when it comes down to challenges. You can do a lot more with other fit bits and it’s a huge benefit in others lives.” There are eight different styles of Fitbits with all of them ranging between different prices and purposes. Two styles of the Fitbits clip on to your clothes and six styles of the Fitbit are worn around your wrist. The Fitbit also comes in many different colors allowing buys to pick ones that match their personality or favorite color. Fitbits have become increasingly popular throughout a wide range of age groups between both genders. The amount of money people pay for their Fitbits can sometimes seem too expensive. “I think fitbits are worth the money because they give you so much for your money and the app is free to stay up to date throughout the day with your progress. They really help you stay focus on your health goals which I really love about the Fitbit,” Poole said. “I have definitely seen myself become more aware of my activity and I have become more activity since I started using my Fitbit. I have be more motivated to workout and it has made me become more aware of my lifestyle.”
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Is all media good media? BY CECELIA HECKMAN Assistant Perspectives Editor
The phrase “all media is good media” has been said and disputed for ages, but how much truth is actually behind it? Is it better to have people talking about something negative that someone did than not to be talking about them at all? There are many different forms of media and the way media is displayed. Yet, media is often generalized into one large group. Advertising media is used by almost all companies and organizations in order to paint a positive picture to their consumers. In 2013 alone, about $503 billion was spent globally on advertising media. This number continues to grow each year, especially for digital advertisement. “It’s interesting because when you think about media for a company, you have your paid media which is commercials and different things like that, you have your own media, that’s how you’re owning your brand as far as your websites and your own Facebook page, and then your earned media which ironically is the most powerful and persuasive because it’s that word of mouth,” marketing instructor Tangi James-Boone said. In advertising media, there are both creative aspects and more businessfocused aspects. Marketers focus on the business aspects of the advertising process and look at the success of different advertising strategies, among other things. “We’re taught that all feedback is good feedback,” sophomore marketing major Maureen Helm said. “If it’s a bad ad, people are still talking about it, but it depends. Is it a good ad because somebody didn’t do their job right, is it just not generating interest or hitting the target market they’re looking for, or is it a bad ad like a contro-
versial ad? So I think you have to look at the two different aspects of that.” “If they’re connecting with the experience and it’s something that’s positive, that’s great. Now you’ve got this momentum behind your product,” James-Boone said. “If it doesn’t and it’s something negative, then there’s much more mediation that needs to take place and customer service focus and getting people to either get to the truth or changing their perception.” As the focus shifts in advertising media to a more digital form, marketers must look at the different ways in which they can fully engage with their more digital audiences as well. According to the Institute for Public Relations, 56 percent of executives report that digital engagement with their consumers has become at least a top 10 priority of theirs. Many companies and organizations work to stay engaged by keeping an increased presence throughout social media. This way, they can engage with their consumers rather than simply presenting them with the information through old-form advertisements. “Sometimes people who had a bad experience go on [Twitter] and they [the companies] replied ‘try to talk to a manager’ or ‘how can we help you?’ or ‘send us your e-mail,’” Helm said. “So, I think the companies really do care about the customer and their experience and they ultimately want them to like their company and get a good word-of-mouth.” “Some companies answer on Twitter and I think that’s really great,” sophomore exercise science major Joe Fiore said. “I think that’s better than when a company just ignores it but also I think it’s a little unrealistic to expect a giant company to respond to every Twitter user who tweets at them.” So, is all media really good media? Or, is
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The graphic demonstrates habits of companies with advertising media. negative publicity something that should be avoided at all costs? “My initial response is that all is never ever all,” James-Boone said. “So, I think that media has its place and I think we’re walking a thin line right now in really figuring out what’s the best use of media to support those goals and objectives that not only organizations have in their brands but also really in the personal brands that we’re building.” “I don’t think it’s true,” junior interna-
tional business major Krissy Giles said. “I think there’s certain things that are up on the media that aren’t good like body shaming and things like that, that tell people that they aren’t good enough. I would say it’s definitely a mixture.”
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West Chester to Chester: Serving and spreading love BY ALLIE STEIN Assistant Lifestyles Editor
19 miles away. It took a tragedy to bring two cities, just 19 miles apart, together. West Chester, Pa. has a high school graduation rate of 93 percent. The West Chester Area School District ranks 22 out of 577. Just seven percent of people live below the poverty line and the average household income is $86,000. The average house value is $325,000. In contrast, the city of Chester, Pa., has a high school graduation rate of 56 percent. Out of all the school districts in Pennsylvania, the Chester-Upland School
Karen Hicks said. “He saw how poor the schools, the limitations that were put on the children and what little opportunity the people of Chester have.” During his time in Chester, Andrew did what he could to help the families and children in need. He taught swim lessons, played games with the kids and did a lot of physical work on the school. Most importantly, he showed the children he was working with that they were loved and cared for. With all of this work he was doing in Chester, Andrew also brought home a lot of anger about social injustices. “At the very beginning of our vacation in California, we were driving from the airport in San Francisco to our PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KAREN HICKS hotel in a rental van,” Karen Hicks said. “Andrew said to The Foundation runs several events a year for Chester me ‘Mom why does it have to be so obvious where the children and West Chester high school students. white people live and where the black people live no matter where we go?’ Guides. RISE is a teen leadership program for sixth Karen says this segregation really bothered her oldest through eighth grade students. son. Andrew realized that whether it was on purpose or not, there always seemed to be segregation and it Effects on Chester Families resulted in lack of opportunity. The Beginning
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The Hicks family in San Francisco on July 18, 2010.
District rank’s 559 out of 577. Thirty-three percent of people living in Chester live below the poverty line and the average household income in $27,000. The average house value is $66,000. The two cities could not be more unlike, but the Hicks famly tried to bring them together. This is their story. The Hicks family of West Chester Karen and Andy Hicks are residents of West Chester and have been for the last 22 years. They have four children, Andrew, Kelly, Amelia and Kyle. In July of 2010, Karen and Andy, along with their children, took a vacation to California. They began in San Francisco and had plans to continue down the Coastal Highway to stop in Santa Monica, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Monterey and end in Los Angeles. At the time, their oldest Andrew was 17, Kelly was 15, Amelia was 13 and Kyle was 11. On the third day of the trip, on July 19th, the family was hiking the Coastal Trail near Muir Beach. “Andrew and Kyle were about 100 feet in front of Andy and I and just a little bit out of sight of the girls and I,” Karen Hicks said. “Andrew wanted to get a better view of the Pacific Ocean and he slipped and fell and he lost his earthly life that day.” The Hicks family spent a week after losing their son and brother in California, waiting to be cleared to fly back home with him. “We spent that week talking so much about what Andrew was passionate about and what really mattered to him,” Karen Hicks said. Andrew was not like most 17 year olds. His appreciations and concerns were beyond most teenage boys. “Andrew had a great appreciation for where he was born and raised,” Karen Hicks said. “He loved West Chester, Pa., and he felt fortunate to be in a great school district and a pretty town that was filled with lots of opportunities.” His friends and him used to do this “WC” hand symbol and he would make that gesture anywhere he went.” At such a young age, Andrew was very much aware of social injustices from working very closely with the children of Chester, Pa.. “He would spend a week of his summers working in Chester and living in the Frederick Douglass School,”
Alta Lane is a single mother who lives in Chester with her four children. All of her children are in varying stages throughout the Foundation and have been since 2011. Lane has twin boys who are 15, a son who is 13 and a daughter who is 12. All three of her sons are in RISE, while her daughter is finishing up with Warrior Guides. Lane has seen so many benefits not only for her own family, but for other families in Chester as well. “My children have had great experiences and taken wonderful trips,” Lane said. “They’ve been taught excellent values like respect, integrity and service.” However, Lane believes her children have gained so much more from the strong investment that the Foundation has taken and continues to take in all of the children and families involved. “There is such an investment into who they are as people,” Lane said. “I’ve seen my children grow into their own character as a result of participating in the program. They’ve been given really great tools to help them develop and especially in the teenage years, this has been excellent.” Not only are Lane’s children very involved in the Foundation, she is too. Lane has a great relationship with Karen and the two work very closely from time to time. “She confides in me occasionally for advice from a parental perspective,” Lane said. “Sometimes it’s tough to run the program and to see both perspectives, so she’ll call me and I’ll give her my thoughts as a parent and as a person who is seeing the organization run from the outside.” Lane not only gives Karen advice, but she also volunteers and helps out when needed. She helps with registration at events and make phone calls. Lane believes there are countless benefits the Foundation has on the city and community of Chester. “The people who benefit are the people who appreciate it the most and don’t take it for granted or see it as people here to babysit or be a distraction for children,” Lane said.
The family discussions in California following Andrew’s passing made them realize that they needed to do something to communicate Andrew’s passions to his high school friends. “He was not really vocal about it, it was just who he was,” Karen Hicks said. “So, our thought in California was when we get home we’re going to try to do an event to show the Henderson High School kids what Chester is like and show the Chester kids that there are other people that care about them.” Just two weeks later, the Hicks family did their first event, a back-to-school supplies drive. “It just kept going,” Karen Hicks said. “High school kids were stepping forward and saying ‘Oh I want to run an event!’ and that meant organization and resources, but they recruited friends to come and each event was a success.” On Oct. 30, 2010, just three months after Andrew’s passing, the Foundation held a fall carnival in the city of Chester. Up until this point, Karen and her family did not truly realize the immense interest that had grown in creating a connection between the children and families of Chester and the high school students from West Chester. 660 Chester children and their families attended the event and 75 high school students came to volunteer and help run it. “After that, we started to see the same faces at the events, both from the high school and from Chester,” Karen Hicks said. “So, we decided to create a program that allowed for more of a one-on-one mentoring relationship between the Chester children and the high school students.” Warrior Guides began and with this program, 100 Chester children were matched with 100 high school students. “The relationship in Warrior Guides meant that the high school student and the Chester child were keeping CONTINUE READING ONLINE in contact with each other and their families were somewhat getting to know each other,” Karen Hicks said. “It is more of a strengthened relationships.” 13ASTEIN@GMAIL.COM Within just a year of starting the Foundation, the Hicks family had connections with hundreds of families and now a mentoring program. With so much success and difference being made, there were still obstacles the family found they were facing. “A huge obstacle for anyone trying to make a difference is trust,” Karen Hicks said. “When we first started, the Chester families did not know who we were, what our motivation was or why we were doing any of it. They were very suspicious.” Karen says it took a little bit of time before the Chester families truly saw that her motives were pure. “Even five and a half years later we still need open events because there is still young second and third graders who like to come see what it is about without further commitment,” Karen Hicks said. “By the time the child is in fifth grade they really get it and are willing to let a high school student that they don’t know into their life.” PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KAREN HICKS Karen and her family also implemented a program called RISE after they saw how many students wanted to The foundation runs several events a year for Chester continue on with the Foundation after their fifth grade children and West Chester high school students. was over and they could no longer participate in Warrior
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Summer, sand and plans to get tan: Students look forward to summer BY NASIR RANSOM Staff Writer
The sun, backyard fun and of course no schoolwork to get you bummed. All these things scream summer vacation. “My favorite part of summer is definitely the beach. I wish I had a shore house so I could live there each summer. My friends and I usually hang around my hometown or in Ocean City, New Jersey. We swim, bike and lay out in the sun. My plans are to work out and get fit for the fall, while I work for my brother,” Elizabeth Hammond, sophomore, said. Students are bursting at the seams to be done with finals and be stress free. With only a week left who is not excited about having no eight fifteen classes in the morning? Owen Johnson, a political science major said, “Well my biggest plan for summer sadly, is to work. I need money but I hope to get a road trip in there and some time at the beach. My favorite part of summer is just being free.” Johnson and his friends have started going to Brigantine, New Jersey recently. Before he gets older world travel is definitely a must for Johnson, before the pressures of working a full time job set in. Students have also been booking vacations with friends through Groupon.com. Groupon is a travel booking site that gives you great deals on getaways for large groups or even couples. “I go to the Dominican Republic every summer. Zip lining is something I really want to do when I’m down there. My father, family and close friends take dirt bikes and ride all over the island. We stop at this lake to eat food, it’s a messy good time,” said junior Kenia Rodriguez. Rodriguez also said, “My birthday on August 17th is the best part of summer for me. I would love to swim with the dolphins this year before my birthday.” Hammond also said, “I would like to travel a lot more before I have a set career and can’t just leave as I please.” “Last summer I went to California for two weeks and worked at Target. Don’t ever work for Target it sucks the life out of you, said Business Administration major, Kieran Kramer.
Thankfully Kramer is more excited about his internship this summer than he was at Target. He will be interning at a company called People Share in Media, PA. Kramer will work in their human resources department while balancing a part time job at Rita’s. Kramer said, “There’ this place called High Rocks where this cliff goes off into a lake and there is a cool rope swing near by. I want to study abroad in the summer. I would like to travel more before I start my acting career, but a man can only dream, can’t he. NASIR.RANSOM@GMAIL.COM
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Sports perspectives: 1995-1996 Bulls or 2015-2016 Warriors BY DEVON JOHNSON Staff Writer
Two teams, one game, who are you putting your money on? Are you taking the team that has won multiple championships, elite athletes and hall of fame talent? Or are you taking the team that has the best ball movement and chemistry in the NBA currently? A debate about who is better or who would win in a game against each other is a tricky subject. These two teams are from two different eras, they are hard to compare because the style of play and rules are completely different. To be honest, this matchup would be one that everyone and their families would love to watch. I mean who wouldn’t want to see Steph Curry go shot for shot with the great Michael Jordan? Now this is going to be a lot, but lets see if you can picture each individual match up. For the Chicago Bulls, one of there best defensive wing players, Scottie Pippen, would be matched up with Steph Curry. He would cover Curry because of his length, strength, and physical toughness. This is when you put quickness against quickness. Ron Harper would most likely stick Klay Thompson and hound him on defense, fighting through the numerous screens the Warriors set per possession. Harrison Barnes would probably draw the task of defending the infamous Michael Jordan. When your defensive assignment is Michael Jordan, you better make sure you compete, because Jordan will attack any defender that is guarding him. Harrison Barnes has gotten better and better as a defender since coming into the league, but slowing down the great Michael Jordan in his prime is something close to impossible. Even though that will be a good match-up, I just have
this feeling that Jordan has more experience and would pick apart Harrison Barnes and the Warriors defense for the entire game. At the center position there isn’t much to really talk about. Both Andrew Bogut and Luke Longely are typical big men that are in the game to get rebounds, set screens, and score some points if they need to. Both Bogut and Longely aren’t really offensive threats. Finally, saving the best for last, the match-up that you will literally have to have the referees keep an eye on for the entire game. Those defense and energy providers for both teams are Draymond Green and Dennis Rodman. These two will go at each other the entire game, (maybe cause a fight or two) but that is only because they are fierce competitors, energizers and they will go hard every single game. Lets look at these two teams from a statistical standpoint. When it comes to shooting the three pointer and mid-range game; the Warriors have the edge with 51 percent from inside the ark and 38 percent from three as a team. However, the Bulls would have a strong advantage because they would most likely have more possessions with great rebounding (32.5 Total rebounds a game) and a good turnover margin (16.3 turnovers a game). Keep in mind, the Bulls had won there fourth NBA championship trophy (6 in total), while the Warriors only have one championship with their current core. The Bulls were able to backup there excellent season with a championship ring; therefore if the Warriors were to not win a championship this season, in the eyes of the Chicago Bulls 95-96 team “it means nothing.” DEV.JOHNSON32@GMAIL.COM
Grass vs. turf : which side is gre ener? BY KEITH BROWN Assistant Sports Editor
The 2015 U.S Women’s National Soccer team made waves when they called out FIFA for making them play on artificial turf in the World Cup and most of the Victory Tour, while 100 percent of the U.S Men’s National Soccer Team World Cup games were played on natural grass. A group of international women’s players even decided to take legal action against the Canadian Soccer Association and FIFA, calling them out for gender discrimination. They ended up losing the battle due to filing the suit too late, but brought much attention to the plight of playing on artificial turf. Cabrini installed new turf at the beginning of the fall 2015 semester. Sprinturf’s Ultrablade DFE is the surface at Edith Robb Dixon Field. It is where the field hockey, lacrosse and soccer teams play their home games. Players believe that there are both pros and cons to playing on turf. “Playing lacrosse on turf has many advantages. Since the ground is more consistent and smooth it makes it easier to run and pick up ground balls. You also have more a true bounce making it easier to play the ball. The conditions are also better. In games where it is raining it is easier to play on turf because the draining system keeps the field drier,” junior lacrosse player Jenn Robinson said. Sophomore field hockey player Emily Town likes how the surface is much more even than most grass fields. “For field hockey, playing on the turf the ball rolls smoother and faster. There’s less of a chance of the ball taking a bad bounce. The ball moves much faster than you so it becomes more of a passing game. On turf the ball can make it from end-line to end-line, something that isn’t done on grass. For me running on turf is better because I have bad ankles that are prone to sprains. On turf I don’t have to worry about stepping in a hole and rolling my ankle, “ Town said. Robinson also enjoys how turf makes the game smooth. “On turf the ball may move faster when on the ground but overall I think controlling the ball is easier because you are not looking for it like you would be if you were playing on grass. The smooth surface I thinks makes it easier to run and overall run faster,” Robinson said.
doesn’t mean they don’t happen, but your feet plant differently into the synthetic surface than they do in grass. Also the hard surface under the turf makes falls tough. I’ve seen someone break their tailbone from a fall and a couple of concussions. Also dry turf is unforgiving, if you fall on it with bare skin it’s like razor blades. I have a couple of scars from turf burn,” Town said. Junior soccer player Mohammed Konneh witnessed many of these injuries as well. “You get a lot of injuries from playing on turf. Peoples studs would get stuck in the turf and it would cause muscle damage and ACL tears. Even though it’s faster and probably the best surface to play on it can be real dangerous,” Konneh said. As far as which surface he prefers, Konneh enjoys playing on good grass. “I grew up playing on grass. I’ve had a lot of great moments playing on turf because it’s easier to play on. My best goal ever scored was on turf. I play at the highest levels on grass and that’s where I’ve had the most fun though. Especially when it’s clean cut with no patches, no dents. My favorite is grass. It’s natural and when you run on grass your feet sink into the ground making it harder for weird muscle movements and tweak injuries to occur. You usually have to get fouled to get hurt playing on grass,” Konneh said. Turf is proven to be hotter than grass, by around 10 degrees at least. The players credit their conditioning and staying hydrated as keys to playing on it. “Turf is hotter, but our preseason is end of August so when you’re being run into the ground practicing under the sun it’s going to be hot anywhere you are. You get used to it and make sure you stay hydrated,” Town said. “Because of the higher temperature it does make playing more tiring. When playing turf you have to make sure that you are more hydrated so you have a higher stamina. Overall, your conditioning routine must be more intense before and during the season if you want to be successful playing a sport on turf,” Robinson said.
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One of the problems that Town has witnessed with turf though is the types of injuries it causes. “I’ve seen at least four ACL tears on a turf field. I’ve never seen one on grass. That
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perspective: Ryan Mullen BY RYAN MULLEN Guest Writer It is very enjoyable being a club athlete. It is very relaxed and we are all just trying to have fun and I love every second of just chilling with the guys and having a great time at the rink. I played hockey for many years for many different teams. I stopped playing the sport of hockey at the age of 16 and never thought I would play again, especially in college. One day I was walking through the hall and saw flyers about joining the hockey team and thought this was my calling to be a student athlete at Cabrini College and to have the opportunity to put the skates back on to play the game that has meant a lot to me. My main goal is to comeback next year for a 3-peat and bring a fourth championship to this club!
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SAAC’s new shack in Dixon’s expansion BY SARA JOHNSEN Assistant Sports Editor
healthy salads,” Koch said. “Fresh snacks and healthy meals to go for an athlete is what the snack bar will specialize in,” Caitlyn Poole, SAAC member and attackman for Cabrini women’s lacrosse team said. The café’s supposed specialization in healthy foods is sure to be a huge attraction for students. This new alternative option for food appeals to students and student athletes because it is a change from the greasy food from the Rac, or the boring food from the cafeteria students have gotten used to. Like the menu, the name of the new snack shack has yet to be determined. Members of SAAC were tasked with creating a name for the eatery. Some of the name ideas include Calvin’s Corner, SAAC Shack or Champions Corner. The new Dixon renovations are expected to be finished in late summer and should be open for student interactions in the beginning of next fall semester. From the new gymnasium, a glorious wall of fame, updated locker rooms, the healthy café and more, the new center has a lot of commodities to be enthusiastic about.
The expansion of Cabrini’s Dixon Center, the Pavilion, will include many new renovations to the building. Hopefully the changes will draw the attention of oncoming freshmen and increase current students interest. The center’s new makeover will include a new fitness facility gym and studio space for yoga and other activities. It also will include dedicated locker rooms for sport teams, weight and strength training spaces, equipment storage, and a outdoor lobby area for socialization. In addition to the numerous renovations Cabrini’s new athletic center is getting, Dixon is adding a new snack bar to really get students excited about working out. The café was a major portion of the new reconstruction and its consideration was very important to construction. “Yes, we believe it will add another great component to student life on campus,” Brad Koch, Cabrini’s director of athletics and recreation said. Although the location of the new food establishment is in Dixon’s SJOHNSEN1996@GMAIL.COM center, it will be offered to all students, not just the athletes of Cabrini. “I think it will be popular, especially for the athletes and people who are trying to get in shape and are spending a lot of time in the gym,” Devon Scharf, a member of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (or SAAC) and goalie for Cabrini’s field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams said. The Dixon Center has been a hotspot for student athletes in the past, but the building’s new remodel might change that to entice all students to come. The idea of the snack bar originated from the administration from the division of Student Life with an attempt to add another food option for students on campus. To oppose from Cabrini’s other on-campus eateries such as Jazzmans, the Rac or Sandellas, the new café’s food choices provide a healthier alternative. “The menu has yet to be decided, but will most likely consist CHRIS FONTE / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR of nutritious meals such as all Pictured is the proposed look of new cafe that will be in Dixon. natural fruit juice smoothies, yogurt parfaits, veggie wraps and
CSAC tournament preview: three’s a crowd BY JILL NAWOYSKI Editor in Chief
in Aston at Neumann University, the CSAC top seed.
A busy weekend is in store for three of Cabrini’s athletics teams. Softball, women’s lacrosse and men’s lacrosse will be heading into the weekend vying to earn the title of Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) champions.
Women’s Lacrosse: Cabrini finished their regular season play with a record of 11-5, including a perfect conference regular season at 9-0. The women will be entering the CSAC semifinals on their home turf on Wednesday, May 4 against Immaculata University at 4 p.m. A win would set up the top-seeded Cavs with a championship date on Saturday against either Neumann or Marywood University at Edith Robb Dixon Field. “This season has been really special, we surprised a lot of people and celebrated the program’s 20th year,” senior attack Katie Lasater said. “Winning another title would be awesome not only for the current players but everyone that has been a member of Cabrini women’s lacrosse.”
Softball: The Lady Cavs are looking to bring the CSAC banner home for the first time since 2004. “Our team deserves to win this year because of how hard we’ve worked this season alone & for all the improvements we’ve made,” junior outfielder Amber Dietrich said. “We have it in us and we just have to keep playing and enjoying the game we all love to play together.” Cabrini (23-15, 19-3 CSAC) will play on Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. A win would set them up with a date with an opponent to be determined at 4p.m. A loss will have them slated to play at 2 p.m. The double elimination tournament will be held
Men’s Lacrosse: After knocking off Marywood in the semifinals and earning their 102nd straight win
over a conference opponent, the Cavaliers will look for their 16th straight CSAC title against Gwynned Mercy on Saturday, May 7 at Edith Robb Dixon Field. Coach Colfer’s squad secured another CSAC championship berth after a dominating 23-3 win over the Pacers on April 30. The Cavaliers finished out their regular season play 13-4 (7-0 CSAC). The Griffins (11-4, 6-1 CSAC), come into Saturday’s matchup after a 17-3 semifinal victory over Centenary College. Cabrini came away a 19-3 victor in the team’s previous matchup at Gwynedd Mercy. “I have learned a lot about our team and myself this year. When my season was ended with a torn ACL, I took on the other side of my leadership role,” junior long-stick midfielder Steve Halko said. “Our team is full of guys who want to win and work very hard to achieve the highest level of success and our next step in the 2016 journey is to battle for our sixteenth consecutive CSAC championship.” JNAWOYSKI@GMAIL.COM
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Lacrosse team looks to celebrate their 16th consecutive CSAC title
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NHL Stanley Cup playoffs update BY CHRIS FONTE & BRIAN NESTEL Assistant Sports Editor and Guest Writer
Western Conference:
April brings the first signs of spring. Flowers blooming, warm weather, the sounds of birds chirping, and of course the sirens of goal horns. The NHL playoffs are back and are ready to thrill fans. Unknown heroes are born. Every play is the most important play of the season. And fans create decibel levels in arenas louder than jet planes. The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs certainly lived up to the hype. Seven games were decided in overtime, with three of them going into double overtime. Two series went the full seven games, and 21 games were decided by just one goal. The excitement of playoff hockey has given fans across the league a roller coaster of emotions, from joy to heartbreak. Here’s how the first round finished up. Eastern Conference: The New York Islanders knocked off the Florida Panthers in a six game series with three games going into overtime and two of the three of them were decided in double overtime. In game 6, Islanders captain John Tavares came in clutch scoring the winning goal in double overtime to advance the Islanders to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 1993. The reigning Eastern Conference champions Tampa Bay Lightning faced off against the Detroit Red Wings who also just barely got into the playoffs and dominated throughout the series. The Lightning won the series in five games and they are currently taking on the New York Islanders. The top seeded President’s Trophy winners Washington Capitals took on the last seeded Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals won the first three games of that series but the Flyers wouldn’t give up as they won the next two games behind back up goaltender Michal Neuvirth. The comeback would come short as the Capitals pulled away in game 6 to advance to the second round. The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the New York Rangers as the Penguins came out on top winning the series 4-1. This was the most dominated series in the playoffs as every game was decided by two or more goals as arguably the best goaltender in the NHL, Henrik Lundqvist, got injured in game one and was not Lundqvist-like throughout the series. The Penguins are currently taking on the Washington Capitals.
The Dallas Stars took on the Minnesota Wild where the Stars won the series 4-2. The most exciting game was game five as the Wild were on the brink of elimination and forced overtime as Mikko Koivu won the game for Minnesota 4:55 into overtime. The reigning Stanley Cup champions Chicago Blackhawks took on the St. Louis Blues in what was one of two game seven series in the first round. The Blues came out on top, winning the series 4-3 and knocking off the reigning champs. The Blues are currently taking on the Dallas Stars in the second round. The Anaheim Ducks and the Nashville Predators was the other series that went all 7 games as the Predators won the series 4-3. The away team won every game in this series as the Predators won the first two and the last two and the Ducks won the middle three. The San Jose Sharks took on the Los Angeles Kings where the Sharks won the series 4-1. Games 1-4 were decided by one goal and in game five the Sharks showed their dominance by winning by three goals to win the series. The Sharks are currently playing the Predators in the second round. Playoff standouts: Goals- Nikita Kucherov has been hot for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He leads the playoffs with 7 goals including a game winning goal in game three of the second round against the Islanders. Points- Jamie Benn leads the playoffs with 12 points on five goals and seven assist in eight games for the Dallas Stars. Benn had a goal and two assistant to help give the Stars a game six win against Minnesota. Save %- The Washington Capitals have been riding the hot goaltending of Vezina Trophy finalist Braden Holtby. The 26-year-old Canadian has led all goaltenders with a .949 save %. Holtby, who won the Calder Cup as a member of the Capitals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, allowed five goals in a six game series victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. CHRIS.T.FONTE@GMAIL.COM
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2016 NBA conference semi-final Playoff preview BY EMILY JANNY & KEITH BROWN Assistant Sports Editors
Western Conference The reigning NBA champion and this year’s 73 win Golden State Warriors took on the Houston Rockets in a series that went to five games. They got straight down to business, winning every game by a wide margin besides game three. They lost leading scorer and 2015 NBA MVP Steph Curry to a sprained knee in game four but the rest of the team picked up their scoring output in his absence. Curry is hopeful to return sometime against their current opponent, the Portland Trailblazers. The Portland Trailblazers won against the Los Angles Clippers in a first round series that went to six games. The Blazers are now looking to redeem themselves of last years western conference semi-final sweep at the hands of the Spurs with all new starters except for Lillard. Now they must face the defending champion Golden State Warriors, a team they defeated once in the regular season behind Damian Lillard’s 51 point explosion on February 19th. Golden State won the regular season series 2-1. The Oklahoma City Thunder squared off against the Dallas Mavericks in round one of the playoffs. The dynamic duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant powered the Thunder through the series, dominating the Mavericks in five games. The Thunder are now moving on to face a familiar playoff foe, the San Antonio Spurs. They last met in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, a series that the Spurs won in six games. The San Antonio Spurs faced off against the depleted Memphis Grizzles in a quick four game series. The deep San Antonio Spurs are a balanced team with a mixture of old and new players, still led by Gregg Popovich. The playoff-experienced Spurs are going for their 6th NBA championship under Popovich and the next hurdle for them are the high-powered Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs were able to win the regular season series against Oklahoma City, 2-1.
Eastern Conference The top seeded Cleveland Cavaliers made quick work of the Detroit Pistons with a clean sweep. LeBron James and company are on a mission, looking to bring the city of Cleveland their first NBA championship. Next up for the Cavaliers will be the Atlanta Hawks, in a rematch of last years Eastern Conference Championship. The Cavaliers will be looking to sweep the Hawks just like they did in the 2016 regular season. The Atlanta Hawks who escaped the comeback bid of the Boston Celtics in the first round of this year’s playoffs are now getting ready to go up against the reigning Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Coach Mike Budenholzer is returning the same core as last year, minus Demarre Carroll, who signed with the Toronto Raptors this past offseason. The Hawks are looking for revenge as the Cavaliers beat them in six games in last years Eastern Conference Finals. The Miami Heat are coming off of a seven game scare against the Charlotte Hornets with the help of Dwayne Wade’s game seven heroics. Looking to become more consistent and experience playoff success post-LeBron, they are now ready to go up against the Toronto Raptors, a team they have never met in the playoffs before. The Raptors swept the regular season series. The Toronto Raptors also are coming off a seven game series, just narrowly escaping the red-hot Paul George and the Indiana Pacers to advance to the conference semifinals for the first time in team history. The Raptors backcourt of Kyle Lowry and Demar Derozan struggled mightily in the Pacers series and are looking to shed their label of playoff no-shows and return to regular season form against the Miami Heat. KEITHBROWN181@GMAIL.COM
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