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VOL. LVIII, ISSUE 1

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

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President Donald Taylor unvails the new Cabrini University banner at a ceremony in front of the mansion.

University day: Cabrini community celebrates historical change

BY CECELIA HECKMAN Editor-in-Chief As students return from summer break and attend all of their first classes for the semester, Cabrini had many other events going on throughout the day.

Deemed “University Day,” Aug. 29 was filled with different ceremonies and activities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees and other community members to participate in as a celebration for the transition from Cabrini College to Cabrini University over the summer.

“I’m excited for Cabrini expanding the way that it is,” Erin Kelly, a senior accounting and finance double major, said. “Especially being a university, I imagine bigger and better things in the future.”

The morning kicked off at 9 a.m. with a brief opening ceremony outside of the mansion, which now yields a festive “Cabrini University” banner under the traditional sign.

Throughout the day, students could earn free “university swag” by spotting places that still said college instead of university.

One of the most well-attended events of the day was the pavilion ribbon cutting, the official opening of the new Dixon Center Pavilionwhich had been renovated throughout the past year.

“I came to experience the ribbon cutting because it represents the next step of Cabrini University,” Sal Ardizzone, a senior accounting major and the vice president of the student government association, said.

Gregory Robinson, a Cabrini alumnus and previous student government president, said, “I was a part of the student organization that spearheaded this amazing edition

to Cabrini College, so it was great to see it actually come to life, so I had to come back and visit.”

Many spoke at the ribbon cutting, including Cabrini’s President, Dr. Donald Taylor, who himself cut the ribbon at the ceremony. Also, some athletes spoke at the ceremony about their excitement to have the new facilities.

Men’s basketball coach Tim McDonald has already felt positive effects for his team from the opening of the new facilities. “It’s been a huge asset for our program, not only for the current students but also in the recruiting process.

So, I’m coming out today to really thank the people who made this possible,” McDonald said.

Following the ribbon cutting, the day closed with a “Celebrating U” reception including music, food, beverages and free Cabrini University giveaways like bags, sunglasses and pennants. President Taylor spoke at the event with some closing remarks about the day.

“Tonight’s really not about speeches, it’s about us celebrating as a community, the Cabrini community, and there’s a lot of buzz and excitement,” Taylor said. “We have a really bright future.”

Before closing his speech with an energetic toast to the university transition, Taylor reiterated that the transition does not change the morals or principles of Cabrini at its core.

“As we continue to evolve and grow, we will always remain dedicated and true to the mission and values of the institution and we will always honor Mother Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, who are really at the heart of everything this institution stands for,” Taylor said. “So here’s cheers to Cabrini University- past, present and future, go Cavaliers!”

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A new logo was created to go along with the new name of the school.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

An open letter to my freshman self Dear freshman me, You made it. It is now time for college, a huge transition in your life. No matter what obstacles or difficulties you have gone through to get to this point in your life, you are here. You now get the chance to experience so many new and exciting opportunities.

I know you might be scared, excited and confused right now; but just remember, it is going to be some of the best years of your life.

While right now all you can think about is how you have to figure out a whole new place and make new friends, now is your chance to shape your future, chase your dreams and accomplish your goals. Every student in college has a different past and will have a different experience.

Here are some words of advice to live by during your time as a college student.

Never give up fighting for your education.

Some of you reading this letter have had to overcome challenges far beyond your years to make it to this point.

Please know that your sacrifices are not going unnoticed.

The ring you are stepping into these next four years is going to be quite possibly one of the hardest, most unfair, worthwhile and meaningful fights of your entire life. There is going to be late nights, early mornings, extra shifts picked up to make the ends meet, hard-earned money spent, miles traveled, sacrifices made, triumphs and sometimes even failures. Even when it seems like all the odds are stacked against you, remember that your education is something that no one can ever take away from you.

Your decisions matter.

This may be your first time away from home or maybe even your first time owning your own home. In college you are often the only person around to hold yourself accountable. For this reason, every decision you make matters and can potentially even affect the people around you. This being said, of course there will be opportunities to party, let loose and blow off some steam. However, be mindful that alcohol, drugs, rape and drunk driving are very real occurrences at every college campus. Use your judgement and do not let yourself become a statistic. One night of partying is not worth a lifetime of consequences.

Time management is everything.

Whether you were the type of student in high school who could get straight A’s without studying or the student who stayed up all night cramming for exams, you will without a doubt have more commitments and work to do in college. Many students at Cabrini are full time students, work multiple jobs, are students athletes, involved in clubs and some even commute. While this may seem overwhelming and sometimes even impossible, time management is the key to success in college.

You may be excited to get away from your family, but you will miss them when they are not around.

By now you may be realizing how much you will miss all of the home-cooked meals and shoe-free showering. What you do not realize is that eventually you will even miss all of the “overprotective” checking in. While it is important to gain your independence in college and learn how to func-

tion on your own as an adult, it is also important to remember where you came from and the people that helped you get to where you are today.

Get involved. You will find passions you did not even know you had and be led to possibilities you could not have ever imagined.

Getting involved on campus will not only help you to meet new students, faculty and staff but it will help you grow as a person and a leader. Whether you are a resident student and can stay on campus all night or commute on a very tight schedule, there is some place on campus for you to get involved. College is a time to try something new. Join a club or an activity, you never know where the opportunity will lead you.

Sometimes you are going to feel completely lost. And that is okay.

Should you change your major? Are you truly happy at Cabrini? Is this all even worth it? As much as college may seem like a roller coaster at times, everyone else at some point is probably feeling the same the things you are. Be stressed, have a breakdown, laugh, go on a run, call your mom. Live in the moment and know that you are allowed to feel whatever you are feeling and that it is okay.

If you have a prepaid meal plan, do not waste it.

As tempting as it may be to get Insomnia cookies and Campus Corner delivered every night, your wallet and waistline will not be happy with you. You have already paid to eat in the cafeteria (whether you go or not) so you might as well eat there while you can.

If you skip class you will fall behind.

We have all been there. It is your fourth 8:15 this week, you stayed up really late last night finishing an assignment and your bed seems even more comfy and warm than usual. Unfortunately, the hard reality in college is that classes skipped equals money wasted. Also, it becomes virtually impossible to catch up.

People change and so will you.

Unfortunately, sometimes people we were really close with in high school drift away as situations change and time is spent apart. As hard as that is, college is unique because you spend so much time with your peers on campus.

You live with them, go to classes with them, eat with them, work with them, play sports with them, spend your weekends and free time with them. This allows really great lifelong friendships to grow. You will also notice yourself start to change as you mature, become independent and shape your future into what you want it to become.

So, freshman me, keep in mind your years in college will go by extremely quickly, just like everyone says they will.

Make the most of every opportunity. Try not to blink or you may miss it. Enjoy your time here and take advantage of every second, before you know it it will be your turn to walk in line for your diploma.

We look forward to bringing your source of news this year. As always, roll Cavs.

Sincerely, Your Loquitur Media editors

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Cabrini University reopens Woodcrest Hall to freshman after flood damage

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Woodcrest Residence Hall reopened its doors to incoming students this semester after being renovated this summer.

BY JACLYN LABES News Editor After five months of renovations due to extensive water damage, Cabrini University reopened Woodcrest Hall on Friday, Aug. 26, a residence hall that has been housing students of Cabrini since 1969.

The Cabrini community has now completed the renovations to this residence hall and welcomed the incoming freshman class of 2020 on new student move-in day.

The official Cabrini University Twitter and Instagram accounts were posting pictures of some of the completed rooms over the summer with the caption, “Pictures of the newly renovated Woodcrest Hall. Ready for move in! #GoCabrini!”

Not only were renovations made to fix the water damage, but some new amenities were added as well. This includes air conditioning, something Woodcrest has never before had, making every residence hall on Cabrini’s campus now air conditioned.

“The major improvements that have been made to Woodcrest include an upgraded electrical system, air conditioning in each room, new furnishings, new flooring throughout the building, LED lighting, a new fire alarm system and new ceilings,” Dawn Barnett, director of facilities, said.

In addition to these improvements, the Residence Life suite is now located in the lobby of Woodcrest. The suite includes three offices and a reception desk.

“The entire building was painted and a new handicap ramp was also added to the front of the building,” Barnett said.

The renovations took place due to a flood that occurred on Friday, March 4, during the time students had off for their spring break. The incident occurred when one of the lacrosse players staying on Cabrini’s campus at the time had been playing a game of “wall ball.”

When a lacrosse ball hit one of the sprinklers on the ceiling, all of the sprinklers simultaneously began to go off throughout the building.

Moments later, a water pipe burst on the first floor of Woodcrest.

By the time public safety arrived at Woodcrest to stop the water from flooding that evening, there already had been two inches of water flooding the first and second tile floors of Woodcrest hall.

Students living in Woodcrest at the time had to be relocated to different residential buildings throughout campus. By Monday, March 7, all freshman students living in Woodcrest at the time were relocated to either Xavier Residence Hall, East Residence Hall, West Residence Hall or one of the seven houses.

Woodcrest was one of three residence halls that housed freshman at the time, which made the relocation process more difficult because some of the freshmen had to be relocated into buildings that only typically housed upperclassmen.

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The end of an era: Social media grows as newspapers decline

BY CASEY SEMENZA News Editor In the age of instant gratification through social media platforms, a new way of being alerted to events happening across the world has emerged as well. Snapchat, Facebook live videos, live Twitter discussions and videos give you an immersive news experience that many turn to over its paper counterpart.

Newspapers have seen its greatest decline since 2010 with weekday circulation falling seven percent and Sunday circulation falling four percent according to Pew Research Center. Local TV stations have lost five percent of their viewership, causing news coverage publications and producers to question where viewers are receiving their information.

The digital transition is imminent and all areas of publication are feeling the time crunch as more viewers and readers switch to social media for the fastest coverage.

In January 2016 a Pew Research Center survey found that “only five percent of U.S. adults who learned about the presidential election in the past week named print newspapers as their most helpful source.”

It can be noted that there is a generational difference on where people get their news. Those under 30 are more likely to name social media as a main source of news while those over 30 are more likely to turn to cable TV newscasts for the latest topics. However, this is changing as well.

While it is more typical that the younger generation receive their news through social media, there is a marked change of 62 percent of U.S. adults getting their overall

news on social media sites, mainly because of the ability to stream video of different news stories.

For many years the business of journalism was left up to the control of news organizations, but in this era of moving to digital platforms these organizations are now having to relinquish some of their control to social media platforms that now have their own goals and choices of how they want news to be displayed to the people.

What category do college students fall into when looking for news coverage on global topics?

According to the Associated Press, Millennials use three or more social media platforms with Facebook as a favorite site to find a wide mix of viewpoints. Even though 60 percent of young adults “bump into” news content while surfing their social media, it still says something about how these platforms affect where people get their news.

A smartphone is a handheld, easily accessible and personal newspaper. People can surf the news while waiting for their train, stream live videos which can create a greater sense of empathy and connect with a community of likeminded individuals by commenting on any article they read on the internet.

Because of this switch to news being represented better on digital platforms, news organizations such as The New York Times, CNN and Fox News have taken their digital audience into account by creating virtual reality journalism. The New York Times have been leading virtual reality

journalism with their immersive videos ranging from the war in Syria to deep sea diving with sharks.

It cannot be denied that the transition to digital media is happening quickly. This movement beckons more creativity from news organizations while also opening up new opportunities and ideas on how to stay relevant. The millennial generation has contributed greatly to this fast change in the way citizens receive their news. Being the young adult generation, millennials have the power to make collective decisions for the future such as the presidential election this November.

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Water conservation: a look at how companies are impacting the environment

BY CAITLYN HUEBNER Web Editor Going Green Water generally is not a topic of concern for those living on the eastern portion of the United States as well as other parts of the world. This, however, is quite the contrary in many other regions of the world.

In the United States, one of the most modern cases of water crisis is the California drought. Globally, Africa has been facing water shortage for years.

When speaking of the environment, an emphasis has been put on carbon footprints, but with a globe in a deep-rooted water crisis, why is there not more of a focus on water footprints?

According to Water Footprint Network, water footprint can be defined as how much water is used, particularly by a business, in order for particular goods to be produced. What happens, though, when a business not only uses water to produce goods, but is dependent upon water to do their job? How does this affect the overall water footprint? One of these companies is Sodexo.

Sodexo is an international catering service. Cabrini, like many other schools, depends on Sodexo to feed hundreds to hundreds of thousands on campus globally every day.

Two years ago Sodexo paired with Ecolab, a company that strives for clean water and energy, in order to reduce the amount of wasted water. “Sodexo is committed to reducing our water footprint in all the

countries where we operate,” Kate Shearer, general manager of food sustainability for Sodexo Headquarters, said via email. “Sodexo’s goal is that by 2020 all cites will have complete water reduction.”

According to Shearer, quite a few steps have been taken to reach their goal.

Some of these steps include installing water saver or low-flow faucets, reporting and fixing leaking faucets, only running completely full dishwashers, using waterless cleaning supplies and sometimes rewriting the rules all together.

Tracy Eells, general manager of food services on campus, said Cabrini has been implementing these new rules and regulations over the past few years. “We have eliminated trays,” Eells said. “There are also very strict rules for thawing food.” In the past, food was thawed by placing the frozen food in the sink and running warm water over it until it is thawed. Now, with the intent of saving water, frozen food is placed in the fridge until it is thawed.

When asked what Cabrini’s goal is for

saving water, Eells was unable to answer. She said Cabrini had no particular goal when it comes to water saving.

Is this enough?

So, the big question is whether these new rules and regulations will be enough to leave a lasting impact on the environment. President of Cabrini’s Green Team Kyle Wimmer does not think so. “I think we could do a lot more,” Wimmer said.

“I don’t know how much that’s going to help.”

When looking at the amount of water Cabrini has used over the past few years, there was a decrease between 2013 and 2014 from 11,644 to 10,450 gallons, around the time Sodexo implemented these regulations. However, there was a significant spike in how many gallons of water were used on campus between 2014, 10,450 gallons, and 2015, 12,212 gallons.

Director of facilities Dawn Barnett says there is much more to consider around campus before deciding whether or not the new regulations put in place by Sodexo are effective. Some of these considerations include the number of residential students, the re-opening of Dixon House, the

climate and how it pertains to the maintenance of the landscape, construction on the Dixon Center Pavilion, increase in campus size and emergencies, such as the flooding incident at Woodcrest.

“The facilities department is also mindful of campus water usage,” Barnett said.

“We have invested in water saver shower heads at the Dixon Center and in the residence halls, as well as making upgrades to essential building equipment throughout campus.”

David Dunbar, late associate professor of biology, had some more radical ideas when it came to conserving water. “Pennsylvania is a very water resource heavy state,” Dunbar said. “I’d like to see water price. It’s too cheap so we take it for granted— higher priced means more conservation.”

When talking about water issues, Dunbar saw water as a much bigger issue than many others. “Water is a woman’s issue,” Dunbar said. “Woman need to get water outside of their village and take it back.”

This means woman are not receiving the education men are in other parts of the world.

Furthermore, issues with water go beyond the lack thereof. “Most folks live with filthy water,” Dunbar said. This more often than not leads to waterborne illnesses.

According to World Health Organization, around 3.4 million people die globally each year due to water-related illnesses.

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Pa. bill wants to lengthen time for sex abuse victims to report; Catholic Church pushes back

BY ASHLEY SIERZEGA News Editor

House Bill 1947.

In regards to the tort limit when it comes to the lawsuits, The General Assembly of the taxes are a major factor.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania “We have the tort limitations is pushing towards a change to because we don’t want tax payboth the tort limit and the statute ers suing other tax payers which of limitations on childhood sexuis why there would be different al abuse cases in both private and tort limitations for public institupublic institutions. This is being tions versus private institutions,” called House Bill 1947.

Janicki said.

The statute of limitations for Archbishop of Philadelphia childhood sexual abuse allegaCharles Chaput sent out a letter tions provides a set length of time to the Catholic churches within for criminal charges to be filed the Archdiocese of Philadelphia against a defendant. Currently in July 2016 updating priests on the statute of limitations in Pennthe status of the bill. sylvania is 12 years after the vic“Following the committee’s tim reaches the age of 18. Tort is determination that the retroacthe amount of money a person tive [unlimited] provision was can sue for in court. unconstitutional, an amended “The statute of limitations version of the bill was considexists as a legal reality because ered by the full senate,” Chaput ASHLEY SIERZEGA / NEWS EDITOR memories change, evidence is said. “The amendment stripped lost, sometimes the accused is The House of Representatves will take a look at the amended bill in the fall of 2016. the retroactive provisions pernot even alive any longer,” Father taining to the civil statute of limCarl Janicki from Cabrini University said. out is that the statute of limitations is im- Church have taken this news with mixed itations covering sexual abuse. The senate “The statute of limitations and these limits posed with parameters to assist the courts emotions. voted unanimously in favor of the amendare long standing precedence and the ra- from having to deal with stale claims and “I got sick to my stomach. It is all very ed version of the bill.” tional for why statute of limitations exists protect potential defendants from the fear sickening,” Father John Newns of Saint “I believe it [the bill] marks an importin these instances is important to under- of litigation. The House and the Senate Ann’s Parish in Phoenixville, Pa. said. “The ant step in providing justice for future vicstand.” were originally trying to pass an unlimited abuse of children especially by priests and tims of childhood sexual abuse,” State SenAttorney Victoria Carmona Fehr report- tort and statute of limitations in only pri- in responding to this many years later. ator Andrew Dinniman said in an email. ed that the trauma a victim goes through vate and religious institutions for criminal It just brings all the history up again. We “As it now stands, the bill, in its amended because of sexual abuse may suppress cases. The Bill has been amended to in- want to help people and admit responsi- form, still abolishes the criminal statute their memory and a statute of limitations crease the statute of limitations to 32 years bility and be responsible.” of limitations so that future victims can has the possibility to run out by the time after the victim turns 18 only in private and Reverend John Hutter of Saint Mary of pursue prosecution at any age, and still important details or evidence come into religious institutions for civil cases, but the the Assumption Parish in Phoenixville, extends to age 50 the civil statute of limitalight. As a result, a victim can be left with- unlimited tort has yet to be discussed into Pa., placed a letter in the church bulletin tions for future victims.” out any justice. the proposed bill. urging the congregation to reach out to The other side of the matter Fehr points Catholics and leaders of the Catholic their representatives and ask for change to ASHLEYSIERZEGA@GMAIL.COM

New school year brings new parking regulations on campus

BY RYAN BRONG Staff Writer Starting in the fall semester of 2016, Cabrini will be implementing a zoned parking policy. Zoned parking is the idea that students are grouped based on their grade, then each group is designated to a certain parking lot.

In the past few years, juniors and seniors were losing parking spots to the underclassmen on campus with cars.

Complaints came from upperclassmen residents and made its way to the student leaders on campus.

This change initiative came from the the Student Government Association on campus, beginning back in the fall of 2014. The issue was brought to attention by a group of upperclassman, Danton Moyer (’16), Georgie Nave (’16) and Colin Kilroy (’16). Kilroy then became the parking committee chair.

“Our original idea was actually zoned parking,” said Kilroy. “We took that to public safety and were told it was not a feasible, and we were basically shut down.”

Senior Sal Ardizzone joined the committee to change parking structure on campus. “On move-in day that year I saw all the people parallel parked,” said Ardizzone, “and I thought, why don’t we do this?”

According the Ardizzone, the next idea of of the committee was to use parallel parking along Residential Boulevard. “We were outside measuring out every spot, calculating each space, trying to see what worked,” said Ardizzone, “And we finally got everything together and set up a meeting, and we were still shut down.”

When the idea began with new parking zones, Creig Doyle, the director of public safety at the time, shut down the project for logistical reasons. After Doyle left last year,

Joe Fusco became director.

“When we went in to our first interview with new Public Safety director, we proposed the new idea of parallel parking, and because of problems with campus traffic flow he shut us down,” Kilroy said, “but then it was Fusco who brought back up the idea of zoned parking, and we circled back around and went with that plan.”

“SGA wanted to find a way to improve parking on campus,” Fusco said. “After calibrating with SGA , the zoned parking was approved and set in motion.” The zones on campus include the West Zone Lot, the East Zone Lot and the Dixon Center Lot. The way the zones are plotted, juniors and seniors are designated to park in the West Zone Lot. All sophomores are designated to park in the East Zone Lot. All freshman, commuter students and guests are designated to park in the Dixon Center Lot. Each student with a car on campus is required to purchase a parking pass. The parking pass has a color indicator to show where the student is allowed to be parked.

The new system also greatly benefits commuters as the price of a parking pass has decreased. Effective this year, it costs $55 for a commuter to park on campus as opposed to $105 last year. For residents, the cost of a year-long pass is $95, instead of the $105 from last year.

“It’s the upperclassmen who have stayed at Cabrini for three and four years, and put so much work in that are the priority,” Ardizzone said. “It’s people like that who I felt deserved a thank you.”

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New parking signs now designate lots that students are allowed to park in.

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Is there a ‘right’ way to watch a concert?

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Do iPhones take away from the concert experience? ries that will last a lifetime. Why is that

BY ANGELINA MILLER something that a majority of concert goers Staff Writer in our generation have somehow failed to realize?

Since the early 1950s, people of That would be because of a little device all ages with similar music tastes have that people treat as a third arm, the smartbeen congregating in venues big and small phone. It may be surprising, but a perand places near and far for one common son can not only enjoy a concert, but purpose: concerts. While listening to one’s also collect and obtain vivid memories favorite artists through record, CD, the of it WITHOUT the use of a smartphone! radio and so on is pleasing and conve- Despite that very obvious fact though, livnient, nothing quite compares to seeing a ing a concert through a small handheld band or artist live. screen as to through one’s own eyes has Having the opportunity to be up close only become more and more of an issue to a band, breathe their air and hear their over the past few years. music raw and untouched by the villain of Apparently, this problem traces all the autotune that consumes the music indus- way back to 2010 according to Joe Cahill, a try today can give one incredible memo- previous staff writer for the Loquitur. “It’s

easy to get caught up in taking pictures with digital cameras or cell phones,” he said in his article about ways in which concert etiquette called for reform even back then. “The danger in this lies in getting lost in LCD screens instead of the show you are attending. Take some snapshots here and there, but actually pay attention and watch the show.” Three years later, in January of 2013, Andy Greene, a staff writer for Rolling Stone, also noted “taking pictures the entire freaking show” as the number one most annoying concert behavior, out of nine others he mentioned in his article.

Even Florence Welch, the front woman for Florence & the Machine, went out of her way to touch base on this topic recently. During the middle of the band’s set on night two of Radio 104.5’s 9th Birthday Celebration, Florence requested for everyone in the audience to put their phones away for one song.

“Don’t be that guy always filming things on their phone,” she said when preaching about how people are “missing the world” by living behind a phone screen. While the audience surprisingly obeyed her request for that song, everyone’s phones were back up in the air for “Dog Days Are Over” a few songs later. According to Florence and a number of other bands and artists, though, phones unquestionably create a barrier between a performer and their audience.

It would have been ideal for this matter to have been somewhat improved over the past six years; however, the expansion of the social media spectrum has caused a

domino effect of many more smartphones being put up in the air during a concert.

In 2010, Twitter and Facebook were really the only two social media platforms that were beginning to impact our generation. However, come 2016, if a person does not tweet about being at a concert and post photos and videos of the show all over Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and so forth, were they even really there?

Just as a person has the option to choose who they want to go see in concert and pick where they would like to sit at that show, they also have two options of how to enjoy it. They could choose to live in the moment and trust that they will enjoy and remember the sounds and images of that show and the band or artist they are seeing simply by being present.

Yet, they could also clutch their smartphone in their hands the whole time, photographing, videotaping and snapchatting the entire show.

Pros to option one, according to Joe Cahill, are that genuinely paying attention to a show “gives one a much more rewarding experience.” Cons to option two, according to myself, are that having massive amounts of photos after a show will only intensify the post-concert depression that one will already have regardless.

Which option is considered the “right” one is up to a fan to decide for themselves.

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College Debate 2016: Do college students have a voice?

BY ALLIE STEIN Guest Writer

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There were many different topics discussed during the debate.

In the history of all presidential elections, have college students ever had the opportunity to come together and formally share their thoughts and opinions on the issues that really matter to them?

Not until 2016.

On Sept. 6, I, along with more than 130 other college students, came together from all over the country to Dominican University of California for the first ever College Debate.

“College Debate 2016,” as it has formally been named, was hosted by Dominican University of California, located in San Rafael, Calif., just 15 miles outside of San Francisco.

This was not the first time we had all been together.

In June, there was a 2-day training conference. We had the opportunity to listen

to speakers, attend breakout sessions and talk in small groups about issues that we believe are crucial in this upcoming election.

College Debate 2016 is the first of its kind. It is a national, non-partisan initiative to encourage and empower young voters to discuss and identify the issues that are most important to them.

The goal is to get the conversation started here and then to bring it back to our own campuses so that our peers are encouraged to get involved, speak up and vote.

Why focus on young voters? Why do our voices matter anyway?

Well, whoever is elected in November will do a lot to determine how our country will run for the next four years. For a majority of college students, the next four years will be when many of us will be getting our very first

job, living on our own and facing the “real world.”

We will be just starting the rest of our lives.

This is our future. If we do not speak up for our generation, who will?

According to Pew Research Center, youth voter turnout rates declined from 2008 to 2012. According to the Census Bureau report, the turnout rate among 18- to 24-year-olds fell to 41.2 percent in 2012 from 48.5 percent in 2008.

We have voices and opinions and we need to speak up and show the world what issues matter to us.

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The American dilemma, to vote or not to vote?

BY HAYLEY CURTISS Staff Writer

Everyone has a voice that they want to be heard.

Whether is it about who they believe should be voted off the Bachelorette or who they are voting for in the next election, opinions are something that everyone has and loves to share.

Every vote counts and it is important for students to use their voice by voting.

This November, there will be a Presidential election and since every vote counts it is important for young people to get out and cast their vote. Young people are not afraid to share their thoughts about the world on social media sites such as Twitter, so why not cast your ballot instead of hitting the tweet button?

Some young people are frightened by the idea of participating in government, but by voting and sharing your voice, the government will hear you. Voting is a quick and easy way to get involved in politics at the early age of 18. According to the Huffington Post, the right to vote gives people power to choose what policies they agree with and which ones they do not agree with.

Chances are that young people will follow the political party and have the same political identities as their parents. However, voting gives young people their first opportunity to establish their own thoughts and opinions independent of their parents. Young people should be able to represent themselves instead of listening to others who just tell them what to believe and what to say.

How many times have you had to explain the slang word “bae” or the “talking stage” in relationships to your parents? Adults just do not seem to understand our generation, so why would we want them making all the decisions for us? Voting ensures that our voices are heard and taking a stand on what is important to us will help set the path of our future.

Voting is a right all Americans have and it should not be taken for granted. Women did not always have the right to vote and in some other countries citizens still do not have that right. It was not until the 19th amendment was passed that women were given suffrage. When people do not vote, they are not honoring the lives lost and the blood, sweat and tears our ancestors shed for future generations so they could live in a better America. Young people should vote because it is the American way.

The youth is the future and with young people taking the necessary steps now America will benefit from change in policies in the long run. Young people are the future and the choices they make today will impact how the world is run down the road. Every vote counts!

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Unless you are here for the view, go home

BY MOLLY SEAMAN Managing Editor

Long gone are the days the “Mile High City” refers to Denver’s altitude.

In 2012, Amendment 64 passed in the state of Colorado which legalized adults 21 and older to purchase up to one ounce of marijuana from licensed dispensaries as well as authorized the growth of up to six plants in a state residence.

Possession in Colorado is limited to an ounce per person for recreational use. However, selling marijuana without a license or purchasing from a vendor without a valid license remains illegal.

So what has been Mary Jane’s effect on the state you ask?

200,000 people.

Colorado’s population reached 5.4 million in 2016 and had the fastest growth rate among big cities in the United States.

If you meet someone from Colorado, one of the first things you will notice is our state pride. We love our mountains, we all have a red yellow and blue flag hanging on our wall, we love a cold Coors and we will cheer on the Broncos until the day we die.

However, the jury is still out on how we

feel about “the newbies.”

When Amendment 64 was in the process of being passed, people seemed to either be all for it or to not really have an opinion at all. There did not seem to be an in-between.

Many were confused on the affects the amendment would have on the state as well as on everyone’s everyday lives. The “who am I to judge” shrug of the shoulders and “why the heck not” mindset captivated the opinions of the 303 and here we are…. in a “higher” state of mind.

In fact life did not really seem much different until now.

I grew up in Arvada, Colorado. A small suburb about 20 minutes from Denver.

Rad-Arvad, or A-Town as the locals like to call it, was the perfect place to grow up. Not too crowded with an amazing view that even Coloradans have to stop and admire.

However, things have changed in my quiet little town- besides walking into your local grocery store and seeing a hippie stoned out of his mind staring at the produce section for 20 minutes or being able to smoke a blunt at the Colorado symphony while listening to Mozart’s Symphony No. 1.

There is now traffic CONSTANTLY. We are not talking typical rush hour traffic here. We are talking ridiculous, pull your hair out, why are you all here I’m just trying to move more than 10 miles an hour traffic.

Long gone are the days you can get to work in 15 minutes.

But what do you expect when 200,000 people just moved in?

This hard reality has really set in for homebuyers especially. The state only built 25,143 new homes to accommodate the newcomers. Almost HALF of how many homes should have been built for the influx.

It seems as though the older individuals are moving here to seek medical marijuana and the young are here “just because it’s legal.”

However, despite the setbacks, there seems to be some positives that followed the legalization.

Since the amendment was passed, filed marijuana charges in Colorado courts dropped 81 percent. Less criminalization means fewer criminals, which is definitely a positive for the state.

The legalization has also brought millions of dollars in revenue to Colorado.

Voters approved a 15 percent raise in taxes on wholesale marijuana sales to be used for the construction of schools.

Which is slightly ironic due to the “say no to drugs” policy we have been enforcing all these years… but don’t mind me.

If you are reading this and you are planning to move to Colorado for whatever reason, please just do me one favor.

Do not drive up or down the MIDDLE of a two-lane mountain road. I know they seem like they are only big enough for one car and you are probably afraid of heights so you do not want to hug the edge but it is a dead giveaway you are not from around here and, let’s face it, people will probably assume you are high… which would not actually be all that uncommon.

Long live the 303.

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I cannot balance a checkbook, but mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

BY JESSICA FERRARELLI Staff Writer

If you were to ask me right out of high school about the Pythagorean Theorem, I could tell you with confidence that it is used to find the sides of a right triangle: a²+b²=c².

If you asked me how to take out a loan or balance a checkbook, I would have no idea.

Schools today are not teaching students important life skills that as adults we use daily, such as saving money for retirement, how to write a check or paying the bills.

Personal finance classes should be a requirement for high school students to graduate so they are prepared for when they go to college and start in the work force.

A survey conducted by the Council for Economic Education found that the number of states that require high school students to take a course in personal finance is 17 out of 50. This has remained unchanged since 2014.

In another study from May 2016, 455 undergraduate and graduate students were asked 25 unique questions about personal finance and managing money. When asked to describe their current financial situation, 51 percent felt they were barely keeping up. Fifty-eight percent of participants reported that they are not saving money each month while 51 percent said they did not receive any personal finance education in high school.

Forty-three percent of students surveyed could not name the difference between a credit card and a debit card and 58 percent were not working on building good credit.

These numbers are alarming because students spend 12 years in school but they graduate without knowing anything about being a responsible, money-saving adult.

Data released in January of 2016 by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Investor Education Foundation found that students who were required to take a personal

finance class had better average credit scores and lower debt delinquency rates as young adults.

High schools should be held responsible for preparing their students to arrive in adulthood knowledgeable and prepared. There are countless other important life skills that are being overlooked such as sewing a button on a shirt, changing a car tire, home repair and cooking.

Schools need to re-evaluate their curriculum and make time to teach youth how to be responsible and successful adults.

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Why your chucks will never go out of style

BY RAHMERE GRIFFIN Staff Writer

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Chucks have transcened their basketball origination and have become a major statement.

The Converse All Star Chuck Taylor has been around for quite some time; since 1917 to be exact. I find it so amazing that the shoe brand has stayed in business for almost a century and managed to still be a popular sneaker nowadays.

Other shoe brands like Jordan, Adidas and Vans have gained popularity over the years but Converse Chuck Taylors continue to stay relevant. They have gone from a basketball sneaker to one of the main choices in footwear for millennials.

The fact that Converse Chuck Taylors have been around for nearly 100 years just assures me that they will never go out of style, and here are some key reasons why.

Chucks go with any outfit you can think of. Say you want to work out at the gym or you want to head out but you do not feel like getting all dressed up, a pair of chucks will go perfectly with your sweatpants.

There also may be an instance

where you are invited to a casual event like a celebration at work or an Easter picnic with the entire family. At events like those you can put on a nice dress with some low top chucks or a stylish button-down shirt, khakis and chucks to match.

The Chuck Taylors also come in an array of different colors so they match with virtually anything you can think of, not to mention they offer a feature online that allows customers to customize their own shoes any way that they want. Also, they are amazingly comfortable. Being able to just slip on a pair gives me satisfaction like no other shoe has ever given me.

The sole of the shoe is flat, which allows you to be more comfortable while wearing them.

They are also are super lightweight and come with the option of either high tops or low tops. One downfall about the shoe that some people complain about is the fact that chucks do not offer much ankle support in comparison to other sneakers.

Sit back and ask yourself honestly, would you rather have support or

comfort when it comes to a sneaker?

I am sure many of you would rather be comfortable and the Converse All Star Chuck Taylors give you the opportunity to on a daily basis.

Chuck Taylors have been around basically forever and I strongly believe that they will continue to be prominent in the many years to come.

I am sure that there will be countless other choices in footwear as we look to the future, but chucks will still survive.

Certain people like to wear and own older things to complete the vintage or retro look that they are going for. I can imagine my children asking me when I bought my first pair of chucks as they look down at theirs. Converse Chuck Taylors are just a classic sneaker that will live on forever.

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A journey of a million miles: 7 things Poland taught me

BY MOLLY SEAMAN Managing Editor

Last summer, I got a call asking if I would be willing to represent Cabrini University at World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Without hesitating, I immediately answered yes, knowing it would be the journey of a lifetime. A year quickly passed and before I knew it, I found myself on an airplane traveling to Europe with 80 pilgrims from the Diocese of Harrisburg and two other Cavaliers.

For those of you that do not know, World Youth Day is an international gathering of young Catholics that takes place every three years. The event was originally started by Pope John Paul II and has been in 10 sites since including Rome, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Czestochowa, Denver, Manila, Paris, Toronto, Rio de Janiero and now Krakow.

I was lucky enough to also attend World Youth Day in Rio de Janiero, Brazil with my high school in 2013.

However, not even Rio de Janiero could prepare me for my latest adventure in Krakovia.

2. Mountain climbers give the best advice.

In one of his first addresses to the millions of people gathered at Blonia Park in the pouring rain, Pope Francis left the crowd with words I will never forget. “The mountain climbers,” he said, “they sing a beautiful song and it goes like this: In the art of climbing, the only important thing is not to fall.

If you fall, keep looking up. Then get up. Again and again and again and again.”

3. Pierogi’s are life.

These little balls of dough filled with cheese and potatoes are the key to happiness and a full belly in Krakow.

1. Public Transportation is a beautiful thing.

When your pride and ankles just cannot take it anymore, I suggest utilizing God’s gift to Europe. A wise man once told me if you can figure out public transportation in Europe you can travel anywhere you want to go. That, my friends, was nothing short of the truth.

5. Life is too short. Eat the Kremouka. aka creamy powdery flaky deliciousness

4. There is so much good in this world.

I was brought to tears on the final pilgrimage to the closing mass when I witnessed the kindness of the Polish people first hand. The hike to and from the closing mass was a total of 18 miles in 95-degree plus weather. Right when I thought my legs could not carry me any farther, hundreds of local Poles lined the streets cheering on the pilgrims and offering them cold water, fresh baked goods and smiles.

7. We may speak different languages, but we are all ONE. Twice in my lifetime now I have gotten to witness the most beautiful spectacle a human can witness. Two-million people from all over the world gathered in one place, shoulder to shoulder, waving their countries’ flags, cheering each other on, embracing complete strangers, engaging in conversations and manifesting world peace.

Glorious harmony. If only people acted how they do at World Youth Day every day, I am convinced the world would be a better place.

6. You can overcome limits you did not even know you had.

Poland pushed me beyond limits I did not even know I had. Physical limits, emotional limits, spiritual limits. You name it, it was pushed, tested, strengthened and tested again. Throughout my million-mile journey, I spent over 50 hours in planes and airports, walked over 25,000 steps each day, lost over five lbs, rarely slept, got a case of sun poisoning/heat rash, a cold and a swollen ankle or two.

Yet, I could not be more thankful for this opportunity. The beauty I saw, the culture I was immersed into, the pure joy I felt, the lessons I learned, the solidarity I witnessed, the friendships I made and the peace I brought home in my heart far outweighs the struggles.

I would like to thank Cabrini University for choosing me to take part in this journey and for giving me an experience I will never forget. I am so thankful that I attend a school that believes in providing opportunities such as these for their students. Thank you for teaching me to become an engaged citizen of the world and for letting me take these lessons to a global stage where I made memories, connections and got the opportunity to be apart of something greater.

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New study abroad program allows students to travel to Argentina

BY EMILY ROWAN Photo Editor

Cabrini students and faculty were part of the school’s first study abroad immersion trip to Argentina this summer. For three weeks, eight Cabrini students and two faculty members lived with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Argentina and spent their days teaching English as a second language to local students there.

Prior to the trip, during the 2016 spring semester, the students were enrolled in an ECG 300 course entitled Mother Cabrini in Argentina: Transforming the World Through Education, which was co-taught by Dr. Raquel Green, assistant professor in romance languages and literatures, and Dr. Susan Pierson, ESL program coordinator and assistant professor of education.

As part of their preparation, students learned how Catholic Social Teaching principles and Catholic Relief Service’s Integral Human Development framework help us to adequately confront global communities,” Green said. The ECG course taught the students about life in Argentina, the Missionary Sisters’ work there and the best practices for teaching English as a second language overseas.

“The goal of the immersion experience was to accompany the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Argentina for three weeks and understand the meaning and responsibility of relationships to advance good in the world,” Green said.

After seeing success in this first year of the study abroad opportunity, this course is set to run on an annual basis for the spring semester. However, the application process is very selective. “The course will be open to students with a strong background in Spanish and education and those who want to learn about the challenges of exploring social justice issues in a global context,” Green said.

Sarah Grant, a senior pre-med major and Spanish minor, could not pass up on the opportunity to learn about and visit Argentina. “I chose to attend the trip because I’ve always loved the Spanish language,” Grant said. “When I saw this opportunity for such an amazing language and cultural immersion experience where we would also be connecting with the Cabrini family there, I couldn’t pass it up.”

Grant was honored to be chosen as part of the very first Cabrini group to go to Argentina. “As the first group taking part in this immersion trip, working to build relations with the students, teachers and sisters at the school was really important and I definitely think that it was a success,” she said.

Grant had the opportunity to teach others, but she

said she also learned so much herself. “I don’t think I could list all the things I learned, honestly,” she said. “My Spanish has definitely improved and I’ve been enriched by vocabulary that’s more specific to Argentina. I have a better grasp on how to teach and how to manipulate material to help people who are struggling to understand, which, as a peer tutor at Cabrini, will probably wind up being quite useful.”

Samantha Jacobs graduated from Cabrini in May 2016 with a degree in digital communications and social media and not long after she took the trip to Argentina. She decided to attend the trip after her study abroad trip to Guatemala the previous year. “That trip [to Guatemala] really opened my eyes to how different the world can be when you leave America, and I wanted to continue to grow my understanding of the world,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs said she tried to take full advantage of the experience and never waste a moment while in Argentina. “At the school that I was at, I had opted to teach more classes than any other student on the trip in order to fill my day and contribute as much as possible to the experience,” she said.

“I woke up at 6:30 a.m. in order to get to classes by 8 a.m. I would teach from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., have lunch and then teach again from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.” Jacobs said. “We then had time to ourselves where I usually tried to soak in the day and journal before having dinner.”

After a long day of teaching, Jacobs would prepare lessons for the next day or contact home and share with her family and friends what she had been experiencing. On weekends she and the group would travel through the city and explore the rich culture Argentina had to offer.

Spending time with the kids was Jacobs’ favorite part about her trip. “The second graders I had in the afternoon were always able to make me laugh with their neverending curiosity about America and I also really loved working with my fifth grade class because they were able to speak enough English that I think we both learned a lot about the other’s language and culture,” she said.

Jacobs also said she gained a unique perspective of her own country while abroad. “I didn’t realize how developed nations still look up to America as a big wealthy giant where no one is poor,” she said. “I can go on for hours about issues in America after making AmericanWealthInequality.com [a website Jacobs and others put together for their senior capstone project], but I was stunned when so many people in Argentina believed that we all lived in our own mansions with giant

swimming pools and movie theaters.”

Melissa Matsanka, a senior early education major, is very glad that she attended the school’s first study abroad experience in Argentina. “I met some amazing people and was lucky enough to form lasting friendships with them,” she said.

Swapping stories with people there, learning about their culture, not just from a book but from them, themselves, and practicing her Spanish skills with the Argentina natives was a once in a lifetime experience, Matsanka explained.

Matsanka felt like the group was able to leave a lasting impact on the students and Missionary Sisters and feels that the goals of the trip, to collaborate with the teachers there and build relationships with the sisters and students, were accomplished.

“The most memorable moment for me was saying goodbye to the sisters and the students,” Matsanka said.

“Even though it was a sad moment, it made me realize how much of an impact this trip had on them and especially on me.”

Grant said the day of goodbyes was also her most memorable part of the trip.

“I wasn’t really aware of how much of an impact we were having on the students. Maybe I was too preoccupied with the impact they were having on me, but so many of them wanted pictures and hugs and kept asking us if we were coming back next year and that they would miss us,” she said. “It was really moving to see how much they actually appreciated and enjoyed having us there. It reassured me that we made a difference, which is ultimately what we had come to do.”

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Students enjoy summer study abroad trip in Ireland

BY VANESSA CHARLOT Perspectives Editor

This summer, five Cabrini students along with 17 other students from around the United States had the opportunity to travel to Ireland to explore, learn about the country and study the people’s history and culture. Erin McLaughlin, associate professor of business and marketing instructor Vonya Womack set up the trip and both also traveled to Ireland to teach the students international business and marketing.

When first landing in Ireland, many of the students were pleased to see that it was not as rural and green as they thought.

“When I registered for this study abroad program, I was expecting Ireland to be a completely rural landscape and, although a majority of it was, I was surprised by the cities within the country that were full of life and culture,” senior Colin McGavin said.

For students like senior international business major Nicole Procknow, it was not what she was expecting at all the first week there.

“We were in the countryside and nowhere near a city so we really were really in the heart of Ireland,” Procknow said.

Two weeks into the program, the students were settled at the University of Ulster in Derry where they would take various classes to complete the rest of the program. Before and after getting to the university, students had the opportunity to enjoy more than just the Irish’s favorite pastime.

After a long day of planned events like visiting castles, exploring rope bridges and walls, climbing a waterfall, visiting monuments and museums and six-hour class days, the students were having lunch with mayors and important people in the communities,

going to see plays, trying new foods and even going on runs.

“My favorite activity that we did was the Gaelic football game because it was interesting to see how many people come out to support the teams and players even though none of them are paid salaries from the league,” McGavin said.

Jamie Rufo, a senior international business major, enjoyed getting the chance to travel to Europe.

“From listening to other students who went last summer, I was expecting a lot of weekends where we were able to travel, but I loved having gone to Barcelona and I would love to go back and visit,” Rufo said.

Procknow, who also traveled to Barcelona, enjoyed traveling to different places like the Giants Causeway all while learning the Irish culture. “I enjoyed learning how to travel on my own,” Procknow said.

McGavin, Rufo and Procknow all loved and enjoyed their experience in Ireland. The trip impacted them all in different ways and each learned a lot while away.

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Cabrini bookstore: Charging too much?

BY HAILEY MCDONOUGH Staff Writer

Cabrini University’s bookstore, located next to Jazzman’s cafe, offers a variety of items such as t-shirts, sweatpants, pens, pencils, snacks and other miscellaneous items. The students at Cabrini are not allowed to use their flex dollars as a form of payment for these items. Is the bookstore charging too much?

“I enjoy the book store and all it has to offer, but the prices are too high in my opinion. As a current student at Cabrini, I should be offered the option to pay with my flex dollars.” Francesca Formisano, a junior exercise science major , said. She is not the only student that has complained about the high prices.

“I think our prices are pretty reasonable. We have a promotion every month as well as our TwoDay Sales.” Evan Guinessy, a student manager at the campus bookstore, said. He has given his thoughts from a manager’s point of view, whereas it may be different for a student who is on a tighter budget.

“I think the prices for the apparel is fair game because you can only get it at the Cabrini bookstore, but I think other items that we can get anywhere else should be reduced for current students,” Matthew Dawson, a junior Business major, said.

“The bookstore should have sales around the holidays, to minimize the stress that already exists.”

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The bookstore has new university merchandise for students to choose from.

Cheers to 6 years of free concerts

BY ANGELINA MILLER Staff Writer

Picture a gorgeous summer day at an outdoor concert venue, thousands of friendly people, good vibes and a stage with a number of upbeat bands playing all day long.

While that all seems wonderful enough to begin with, let us add in the fact that all of those people are there for FREE. Plot twist: This picture is actually a reality and has been every single summer since 2010. Crazy, right? The only way that has been made possible is because of Radio 104.5, Philadelphia’s hub of modern rock and alternative music. For six years now, people of all ages have been welcomed to spend one Sunday a month from May to September in Philadelphia at free alternative music-centered concerts. Radio 104.5 calls this their yearly “Summer Block Party” series.

Beginning in 2010, the very first show of the Summer Block Party series was kicked off at The Piazza and Schmidt’s with the bands Zelazowa and Panic Years. With other popular bands such as Matt & Kim, Young the Giant, Grouplove, Neon Trees, Panic! At The Disco and Imagine Dragons, and the factor of these concerts being completely free, The Piazza consistently filled up with more and more people each year from 2010 to 2014.

“The first show I went to was when Panic! at the Disco headlined in August of 2013,” Jill Ciritella, a current Salisbury University sophomore and dedicated Radio 104.5 concert goer, said. “I just got there early to be up front, but the band actually came out and played a sound check when there were only about 30 people there. My friend and I also caught their set list and guitar picks at the end of their set later in the day. It was so much fun!”

However, in May of 2014, the first block party of the 2014 series became the last at The Piazza and Schmidt’s. The large crowd for bands CHVRCHES, Phantogram and Cherub lacked an appropriate number of security and port-a-potties, leading to crude behavior, underage drinking and public urination. “My entire house was peed on, people were having sex two feet in front of my children and everyone was drunk that day,” said Sibyl Lindsay, a resident of Northern Liberties and mother of two toddlers at the time.

Two days after the Block Party, Clear Channel, the owner of Radio 104.5 at the time, issued a statement apologizing for the behavior of fans. They also announced that future block parties would be held at Festival Pier, another venue in Philadelphia with a larger capacity and more viewing space to accommodate the event’s consistent increase in fans.

In June of 2014, the Block Parties went on with The Head and the Heart, KONGOS, Bear Hands and Alright Junior. Since then, Festival Pier has welcomed up to 6,000 fans every show from May to September to see more bands including The Fray, The Airborne Toxic Event, Misterwives, Nate Ruess from Fun and Atlas Genius.

Come 2016, Radio 104.5 has continued to make sure their most recent Summer Block Party series is better than ever. May brought a full line up of X Ambassadors, Kaleo, Nothing But Thieves, Run River North and Modern Colour. Six years time has lead lineups to grow from two bands to five, with four openers and a fifth headliner. The June block party was canceled for severe weather reasons, but that was made up in July with KONGOS, The Strumbellas, Arkells, Bleached and The Wild Wild. August followed with

The Struts, Bishop Briggs, 888, The Rebel Light and Sonnder.

For dedicated block party goers, or those who have not been but like the sound of all of this, there is even another Summer Block Party left for the 2016 series! CHVRCHES, Miike Snow, Iration and more bands will hit the Festival Pier stage on Sunday, Sept. 18.

The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. with DJ Reed Streets mixing Radio 104.5 hits.

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Are you ready, class of 2020?

BY NASIR RANSOM Audience Development Editor

If you have been to college before, you know that it can be a scary, exciting and costly transition into young adulthood. This year’s incoming freshman have many things running through their minds as they get ready for the upcoming year and excitement and nervousness are among the top feelings they’re experiencing currently.

“I chose Cabrini because I loved the campus and the people I met on the tour,” incoming freshman Danielle Nagel said. “Out of the schools I applied to, Cabrini was by far the most generous with financial aid and scholarships.”

Nagel is 19, from Perkasie, Pa. and more than ready to start the next chapter of her life at Cabrini University.

Nagel spends her free time drawing, reading, playing video games and swimming when the weather permits it.

“So far I’ve purchased a laptop, twin XL bedding, a floor and desk lamp, light bulbs and a first aid kit. I also treated myself to a cherry-blossom wall decal,” Nagel said.

She credits their longtime family friend, who has children of her own in college, for helping with some of the important decisions.

“She was instrumental in helping me avoid some common pitfalls,” Nagel said. “I am excited for the academic challenge. I am nervous that I will have difficulty finding time for myself in a crowded dorm.”

“I am excited for a brand new experience in a location that I have never stayed overnight before,” freshman Elaina Loveland said. “I’m ready for change but also nervous about missing my mom too much. Other than that, I’m a very easy-going person and very very outgoing so I won’t be too nervous around new people for long.”

Loveland is not the first in her family to go to college.

Her mother went to Rowan University and her sister went to California State Channel Islands. Her intended major is K-4 early education with special education K-8.

“I chose Cabrini based off of location and the generosity of the staff that have contacted me,” Loveland said. “I have been living with my grandmother since I was three years old and would never live too far from her. Cabrini is only an hour and a half from my house which is a perfect distance so I can come home sometimes.”

The New Jersey native has already bought everything for her dorm. A mini fridge, comforter, mattress pad, decor for her walls and several tapestries. Among her extensive list is under-the-bed storage, desk supplies, a first aid kit and more.

“My boyfriend and best friend, Cooper, helped me the most with my transition for college. He is a year ahead of me so he has already experienced things and has taught me the pros and cons of them,” Loveland said. “Cooper has been a great role model towards me and answers every question I have about college. He attends Lebanon valley college in Pennsylvania.”

“I spend my free time hanging out with friends and going to the beach,” Loveland said. “I love having lunch with family and friends, shopping and my favorite thing to do, nap.”

While some incoming students have already bought the essentials, some wait until they get to campus to buy everything.

“I haven’t bought anything so far,” freshman Nathalie Lalama, an intended biology major, said. “I have to buy

my bedding, refrigerator, and storage solutions soon. I’m so unprepared.”

Lalama is from Kearny, N.J., and is the youngest child to go to college in her family. The reason she picked Cabrini is because of its distance from home, small community and because she has joined the rowing team. She will be living in Xavier Hall and encourages people to come say hello!

“I’m mostly excited about working in labs and being able to row. Making friends is something I’m looking forward to also,” Lalama said. “In my spare time I watch a lot of Netflix. I think freshman year is going to be great, I’m excited to meet new people, get away from home and be in a different environment.”

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Lalama showed off her newly decorated dorm.

Back-to-school anxiety returns Transfer students are grateful for the warm welcome

BY SARA JOHNSEN Audience Development Editor

As the sunburns start to fade and footprints are washed away at the beach, white boards are being cleaned and pencils are being sharpened.

Back-to-school commercials are being aired as students panic to enjoy their last stress-free moments of summer.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health problems such as anxiety start developing in people early on in their lifetime. Young adults and teenagers are more vulnerable to develop these mental issues because their brains and bodies are still developing.

The National Institute of Mental Health also found that anxiety in young adults has become more prominent in society since the 1950s.

So, when a student is in a high stress environment they are more likely to develop anxiety or other mental illnesses.

“A couple of my classes for this upcoming semester are miscellaneous classes that I’m taking for extra credits, like yoga and pilates. And although I am excited to start those, they are not the classes I’m worried about,” senior Shannon Fichter said. “I am [a] double major with criminology and psychology and I am a little anxious to be taking my senior capstone. I think every student gets nervous to start a new semester but because there is so much pressure to do well, it makes us more distressed.”

The National Center for Education Statistics ran a study that showed students are increasing their workload; young adults are taking more credits now than they used to in the past. These added credits contribute to a larger expectation needed to perform well in school, which also adds to the rising number of young adults with anxiety.

Stress and anxiety are expected when transitioning from the carefree summer to beginning a new semester with different classes and a potentially heavy workload, but worrying too much will not help.

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Classwork builds up quickly in college

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BY ANNA LAQUINTANO Lifestyles Editor

College is considered many people’s ‘home away from home, but what happens if your choice was not the right one for you? This is exactly what happens to transfer students. This year Cabrini University welcomed in over 60 transfer students in all different grades.

Transitioning to a new school is not always easy. Some students find it hard adjusting but Cabrini tries its best to make sure all transfers feel welcome.

Cabrini welcomes transfers to campus on the same day as the freshman students.

The University places them in orientation groups that include an Orientation Leader who knows a lot about the school. The orientation groups also hold activities all weekend long for the students to participate in. Some include play fair, a tour around campus, trips to the King of Prussia Mall and “burning of the fears”. This helps them to become more acquainted with the campus, along with meeting new friendly faces.

Haley Harrington, a sophomore transfer student, came

to Cabrini after studying at Alvernia University for a year.

“I did not live with the nicest roommates, there was not a lot to do around school at all and I just missed home a lot. The classes were okay, but I just feel like I needed more.” Harrington said. “Cabrini was always one of my choices, but I never realized this is where I belonged until this year.”

Harrington’s feelings are similar to many other transfer students. She is living on campus and adjusting nicely to all the school has to offer.

“I live in a single, so I do not have a roommate this year.”

Harrington said. “The transfer orientation really helped me meet people on my floor and in my building.”

Harrington is happy that she has finally found her ‘home away from home.’

“Cabrini really made me feel welcome. They have also been really helpful with the transition. Now that I’m here, I could not be more grateful.”

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Eat clean and avoid the freshman 15 in Cavs Corner

BY ANGELINA MILLER Staff Writer

In the morning, it is the waffles and french toast sticks. In the afternoon, it is the buckets of freshly cooked french fries. At night, it is pizza or pasta and an array of tasty desserts that are practically calling your name after a long, stressful day.

Basically, no matter what time of day it is, a University cafeteria always has some kind of alluring smell from comfort foods that can make them seem irresistible.

At Cabrini University, it is no different for our very own Cavs Corner.

With its convenient buffet style and broad assortment of food options, Cavs Corner is Cabrini’s most popular dining option for students on a meal plan. From international dishes at Action to home-style meals at Hometown, healthy and vegetarian offerings at Mindful and made-to-order deli sandwiches and wraps at the Sandwich Bar, one would think Cavs Corner has it all. However, variety does not always mean healthy.

Simply going for a plate of french fries is also much quicker for a student in a crunch for time. It is also easier for a student that lacks the motivation to explore every option in the cafeteria before making the decision for a meal, which is a large majority of Cavalier decisions.

While this is a general University issue, it most prominently comes into play at the beginning of each school year with every new freshman class. Freshman already deal with the overwhelming college adjustments of living away from home, beginning new classes and getting involved with clubs and extracurricular activities to keep life exciting. Avoiding stresseating or making healthy meal and snack decisions in the midst of all that can seem basically impossible.

At the same time, nobody wants to gain weight from cafeteria food, or better yet, the “freshman fifteen.” It all comes down to the question… Can a University student really maintain a healthy diet or avoid the “freshman fifteen” while living off of a meal plan?

Surprisingly, the answer to that question is yes! It is typical for a student to be doomed to a meal plan if they are a new incoming freshman, without a car on campus, low on extra spending money or lacking the time to cook up their own food. However, living off of a meal plan does not have to equal weight gain.

“If you want to have a healthy lifestyle, you have to have more self control and not pick all bread and french fries,” said Tracy Eells, the general manager of Cabrini’s Sodexo dining staff. “It’s up to the individuals themselves to decide if they are going to do clean living. There are healthy things to eat, you just have to look for it.”

Beginning at 7:45 a.m. every morning, Cavs corner opens with a number of healthy breakfast options including cage free scrambled eggs, freshly made omelets when requested, gluten free cereals, whole wheat toast and bagels, yogurt and granola for yogurt parfaits, fresh mixed fruit, grab-and-go fruits and more.

The best options for healthy lunches to satisfy the dozens of hangry students that flood into the cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. can be found at the “Mindful” station. At Mindful, Sodexo’s approach at cleaner cafeteria meals, students can always snag a delicious entree that is under 600 calories and filled with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and less fat.

If Mindful does not have quite what a student is looking for though, there is always the salad bar and

the sandwich bar with a variety of healthy options to fall back on. While the contents of the salad bar changes every two days, components that are always guaranteed include romaine and spring mix lettuce, vegetables, some type of protein and whole grain and an assortment of different dressings.

For a more substantial option, the sandwich bar provides healthy sandwich ingredients such as turkey or tuna, whole wheat bread or a spinach wrap, and lettuce and tomato. These are just a few simple sandwich components that a student could mix and match with when in search of a clean yet filling lunch.

At the end of each day, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a student’s best bet for a healthy dinner basically follows the same guidelines as lunch. If one is truly eager to seek out the cleanest cafeteria options, Mindful, the sandwich bar or the salad bar should always be able to provide one with a healthy and satisfying meal.

Whether a student may want to lose weight already gained in college, avoid gaining weight altogether or just attempt a cleaner diet when it comes to eating, it is important for them to know that it is possible.

To prove that statement true, I have constructed a sample meal schedule for the students that are truly interested in living a healthier lifestyle.

It is important to remember that living a healthier lifestyle is not about eating less, it is about eating more of the right things. This meal plan does not include snacks that should take place in between each meal and the fact that one should not restrict and always eat when they are hungry. In comparison to gas in a car, food is fuel to our bodies as humans.

It is just up to a person to choose what they will fuel their body with.

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Athletes grow in discipline through playing multiple sports

BY STEVE HALKO Staff Writer

Many of the youth in this generation are athletes and a common problem in recent years is the young athletes being pressured to specialize in one sport. The thought behind this is that if a child only plays one sport, the child will be very good at that sport.

The old saying is “practice makes perfect,” and I do not disagree with that. In anything, you need to practice to become good at what you are trying to do. With that being said, sometimes practicing a special skill could become even more valuable when it is applied to another situation or sport.

A frequent issue that arises with specializing children in a single sport is the idea of “burning out.” Many children, by the time they get to high school or a higher level of competition, either cannot get any better than they

already are, which could be good or average, or by that time are sick of the sport and want to move on.

There is an article written based off of the stories of prestigious coaches explaining why they want multi-sport athletes. Regardless of liking the sport or becoming great at it, sports were a huge source of fun in my childhood. I was running around from practice to practice and I loved it. Children should be encouraged to play whatever sport they want to.

Down the line if the child does not like the sport, they can finish the season and move on to the next one. Young athletes are some of the greatest players of these sports because they start fresh. If they are taught good fundamentals, they will be solid across the board in any sport they play. The only thing in sports that children should

Cabrini men's soccer player John Underwood taking a throw in.

specialize in at a young age is discipline in the game and listening to their superiors.

Discipline is the single most important attribute in an athlete for any sport. Child athletes should be able to have as much fun playing sports as possible while they can and parents, your time commitment is always worth it for your kids.

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A round of applause for the NHL’s regulations

BY JOHN WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Over the past couple months, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the parity of its teams has been written about a lot, and perhaps overdone. With the expansion draft coming before the 2017-2018 regular season, where the league will add at least one team to the league (Las Vegas), writers and fans are seemingly upset with the league, who is said to constantly hamstring their best teams.

One instance was the adaption of the salary cap. During the 2004-2005 lockout, the league and the players’ union decided that they would add a hard cap, which would limit the amount of total salary a team could have on its roster for each season. With this, big market teams like the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and the like could not be the only teams to land the big free agents, which made the playing field much more level for the small market teams.

The debate of “too much league parity” is coming back up now with the expansion draft and certain rules that it will include. For this special type of draft, each team can protect 11 players (seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie) from being selected.

The other players who are not protected are put into the draft pool. One of the rules that the draft will enforce is the protection of players with no movement clauses in their contracts. This can hurt teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers and many other teams who had to sign a guy to a deal including one of those no movement clauses to compensate them for taking less money so the team could fit under the cap.

Writers and fans, like the New York Post’s lead NHL writer Larry Brooks, think the NHL should model their league like their rivals in the NBA. Brooks and his followers think that the league should do a better job marketing its stars and let their great teams be great. Brooks even went as far as to mock the NHL for not wanting a Golden State

Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers dynamic going on.

I do not think Brooks could be any more wrong on that last point.

The NHL should be proud of the parity it has had for the past decade with the salary cap in place. The thing that has been so great about the NHL for so long is that every year there are about 10-15 teams that you could argue could win the Stanley Cup. That is why the playoffs are so exciting. If you look back to Jan. 1 of last year, I would have told you that you were crazy if you thought the Stanley Cup Final was going to be between the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

While I do agree with Brooks’ point as far marketing its players better, the last thing the NHL should do is become the NBA as far as the parity is concerned. Coming into the season, 90 percent of people would have told you Warriors and the Cavaliers would meet up in the finals for the second straight year. Heck, if I am guessing who will be in the finals for the 2016-2017 season, I would still say Warriors and Cavaliers.

The NBA, as much as I truly do love it, is the most predictable out of the four major sports. There are rarely any Cinderella teams and most of the time what the numbers tell you will happen do happen.

Where is the fun in watching the playoffs if you know the same two teams are going to meet in the finals for a couple years in a row and likely a few more years into the future?

I will take the unpredictability of the NHL, where everybody has a chance, and the guys with the most heart, dedication and skill and not necessarily the deepest pockets can be victorious.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBE17, 2016

Upset Alert: Cabrini field hockey knocks down #3 ranked The College of New Jersey

Taylor Mack (left) and Jackie Neary (right) played tight defense in win.

BY DEVON JOHNSON Staff Writer

There was a ton of buzz circling the field hockey team as the #3 TCNJ Lions came into Edith Robb Dixon Field for a non conference showdown. Cabrini’s field hockey came into the game with a (1-2) record and TCNJ’s record was (1-0).

In the first half, the Cabrini’s field hockey team started the game with great energy and a competitor’s mindset as they took an early 2-0 lead over TCNJ. Both goals were scored by senior Taylor Mack at the 33rd minute and 25th minute. On each possession, the girls continued to put pressure on TCNJ and it helped rattle them for a big portion of the game. TCNJ then responded with three goals of their own to take the lead into halftime 3-2.

It was a very exciting first half and the intensity was very high, which carried off to the second half.

The second half was a very close contest, junior goalkeeper Taylor Bookmen and the rest of the team really showed heart and determination after multiple saves, defensive stops, and two goals scored by juniors

Jackie Neary and Maddy Worley.

“All the girls on our team had my back and I had theirs and we actually scored; there was a lot of communication out there which helped us a lot,” Neary said.

As the clock started to get closer and closer to the final horn, the smell of an upset was in the air and in the stands, but as that buzzer sounder the girls ran out onto the field in joy as they took down the top ranked (3) TCNJ with a score of 4-3. It was one of the biggest upsets in school history.

The whole team was very pleased with their performance against TCNJ especially coach Jackie Neary.

“Today was an amazing win! This is one of the top teams in the country, so the fact that we were able to beat them, I am blown away which is a good thing. the girls really showed how well they can play,” coach Neary said. “The negative is now there is a higher expectation for us so they got to be prepared for that. People are not going to underestimate us but thats a good thing.”

In a very intense game like this, every player came ready to play and brought great energy from start to

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finish, including junior captain Jackie Neary who was one of the girls that scored a goal to tie the game in the second half.

“I think our teamwork was really well tonight and we were connecting with each other all over the field.” junior Jackie Neary said. “A huge positive in the game was when we were down and didn’t led up we came back out there and got another goal. Once we got it tied up we continued with our momentum and got another one.”

Beating a nationally top three ranked team is huge, but with that comes a lot of pressure.

“I think playing such a high level team, we now have a higher expectation for ourselves and we should be playing like that every other game and just with such high intensity.” Neary said.

After a very exciting game, Cabrini will try to bring the same intensity and effort as they make a run for back-to-back CSAC championships.

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Cabrini’s field hockey team celebrates win over TCNJ.

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Preview on Philadelphia’s Bird Gang

BY KEITH BROWN Sports Editor

The third preseason game in the National Football League is usually the one looked at as most significant. For the second year in a row, the Philadelphia Eagles performed like it was.

The third game of the preseason is when the starters usually get the most playing time they will see until the regular season. Even though the games are basically just scrimmages with no real meaning or reward, it is important that a team shows some semblance of chemistry and continuity with the regular season approaching so rapidly.

Last year in their third preseason game, the Eagles went up against a Green Bay Packers team without Aaron Rodgers, but with high hopes for the regular season. Behind a perfect performance from Sam Bradford (10 for 10 on passing attempts), the Eagles washed the Packers 39-26. The momentum did not carry over into the regular season though, as the team struggled mightily and failed to make the playoffs, finishing with a 6-10 season. Head coach Chip Kelly was removed before the last game of the season due to off-field issues and on-field regression after going 10-6 the previous two seasons.

It was believed that key players fell out of favor with Kelly and many in the organization were skeptical of him after some questionable off-season roster moves.

The team went on to hire Doug Pederson, offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs and disciple of former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid. This is Pederson’s first year as a head coach. He returned to the city and team he quarterbacked for one season in 1999, before the rise of six time Pro Bowl Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb.

Fast forward to now, the third preseason game of 2016. The Eagles defeated the Indianapolis Colts 33-23. For the second year in the row, the Eagles impressed in the most significant preseason game. This time around, the Eagles are hoping to change the way the regular season goes. With the NFC East wide open once again, the Eagles hope to be the ones wearing the division crown at the end of the season. These are the players and positions that will be most important to that goal.

Now that Sam Bradford put to rest any chatter about who is going to be the starting quarterback with his play from this preseason, especially against the Colts. After a stellar preseason last year, Bradford struggled during the regular season to find his rhythm until late and it did not help that he was knocked out of two games. Chase Daniel is the definite backup sticking to his career role so far and rookie Carson Wentz is only going to see the field if Bradford or Daniels gets injured or the season turns into a failing one. Wentz himself was injured in the first game of the preseason and it is undetermined when he will be all the way ready to go. With coach Pederson and offensive coordinator Frank Reich both having experience playing NFL quarterback, expect them to work with all three players intricately.

With the signing of guard Brandon Brooks and a scheme that is more friendly to the offensive line, the Eagles front-line is looking to rebound from a down season last year.

The alleged, soon to be appealed, 10-game suspension of right tackle Lane Johnson is not going to help one bit, but the team has been showing faith in the rookie guard from

Oregon State, Isaac Seumalo. Also, Allen Barbre, Johnson’s replacement, is a proven starter in this league. It is important that they keep Bradford upright and create running lanes for our running backs. It is also important that they stay upright themselves as offensive line depth was a problem last year. Eight-time Pro Bowl Tackle Jason Peters and Pro Bowl center Jason Kelce are both hoping to put last year behind them and return to their elite ways.

This is possibly the most vital position to the Eagles as many are predicting them to have one of the top defensive lines in the league. The New York Giants proved in 2007 and 2011 that with a dominant defensive line, anything is possible. With the combination Fletcher Cox and Bennie Logan at the defensive tackle, look for the Eagles to play downhill this year.

Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is known as a defensive line guru and this Eagles roster is loaded with young talent. Brandon Graham and Vinny Curry are most likely the starting defensive ends with veteran Connor Barwin and the looking-to-breakout Marcus Smith steadily in the rotation. Beau Allen and Taylor Hart are the backups to Cox and Logan. Look for all of them to play attacking this year and keep a fresh rotation.

Wide receiver is seen as one of the most lacking units of the Eagles coming into the season, just as it was last year. Jordan Matthews is undoubtedly the leader of the pack, but expect rust as he has not played this preseason due to a knee injury. After him, there is still no clear-cut order. First round pick from 2015 Nelson Agholor still has yet to break out and has still been struggling with drops in the preseason. The whole team suffered from them last year so it is an area they definitely have to be focusing on. The Eagles are counting on him desperately.The 2014 third round draft pick Josh Huff has also been plagued by drops and inconsistency. He has shown the ability to be a play-maker, but it has only been in flashes.

Despite their troubles, both are expected to make the roster and prove to the team that they can improve. As far as the veterans Rueben Randle and Chris Givens, both have yet to make their mark this preseason. Do not be surprised if one or both of them are cut from the 53 man roster. Undrafted receiver from Louisiana Tech, Paul Turner, has been turning heads and the coaches might opt to go with him instead.

The coaches and organization as a whole has been working hard with new acquisition from the Tennessee Titans Dorial Green-Beckham to get him up to speed. He even saw time with the starters against the Colts, where he caught his first touchdown pass as an Eagle.

The potential of the second round pick from the 2015 draft is tantalizing, but he still has a good amount to work on as far as his approach to the game mentally and his work ethic. Titans head coach Mike Mularkey cited these as the reasons they traded him for backup 2012 fifth round pick tackle Dennis Kelly.

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2016 Eagles Season Schedule

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

Cabrini’s President Donald Taylor speaks to guests before grand opening.

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Game changer for Cabrini: Dixon Center Pavilion

BY CHRIS FONTE Sports Editor

On Aug. 29, the brand new Dixon Center expansion opened to the public. The expansion has plenty of new features for both athletes and non-athletes to enjoy.

The old entrance, which was located by the pool, is now an emergency exit so everyone must now enter through the new pavilion area. This entrance opens near the redone offices of coaches and athletic staff. It is also the home for the new juice bar, “Cavs Shack,” for some healthier food options. There are also tables and couches all around the lobby area to eat, relax and or do some homework.

Continuing straight through the front doors brings people to the new location of the front desk . If using the gym or going to see a coach, it is now required to sign in every time entering into facility. Located right behind the sign-in desk is the steps to the new fitness center.

The fitness center is for both athletes and non-athletes to use and every piece of equipment is brand new. The fitness center is separated into four sections. The first section (from the front to back of Dixon) is where the lighter weights are. The weights do not exceed 40 pounds.

Also there are the mats and medicine balls.

The middle section contains bikes, treadmills and other cardio machinery. Every machine is facing out into a large glass window, which gives users a more pleasant

view.

The bikes and treadmills have new screens on them which include many new features. The screen is most commonly used as a television and is now easier to navigate through channels. Users can also create their own workout when signing in, which will be saved for future uses. Along with this, it is now possible to choose a running path and the screen will reenact running through locations all around world.

Right on the other side of some offices will be the heavy weights, which includes weights above 40 pounds and other brand new equipment. Right next to that is “Studio A,” which will be used for yoga classes, dance practices and many more activities. The preexisting studio will now be called “Studio B” and will be used for more space so more activities can go on at once. Information about the many activities offered is available at the front desk.

In the upstairs of the new section there are two new brand new classrooms where students will have class or can schedule a time to rent it out for a meeting.

In the original Dixon Center, there is now a redone fitness center, which will be used for team workouts only, unless a previous appointment is scheduled with the strength and conditioning coach. Everything in that gym

is brand new as well.

Down the stairs where the squash courts used to be is now a new meeting room where athletic meetings will take place. This room is also connected to the Hall of Fame room, which has high-top tables and chairs for people to relax and do work at. Downstairs, across from the pool is also where the new spirit store is located and will be open on specific dates to sell team merchandise and is also an online store.

To the right of the front desk on the first floor of the pavilion is where the in-season locker rooms will be located. Each in-season team will have their own locker room throughout the season and members of that team will have to use their fingerprint to access the locker room.

The old locker rooms will be used for out-of-season athletes and is also completely redone. Down that hallway and to the left is where away team locker rooms, referee locker rooms and a new equipment roowm are. The old equipment is still being used for extra space. Lastly, in that hallway is the new training suite. The suite has all new benches and equipment and also has a fan-favorite ice bath.

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President Donald Taylor cuts the ribbon to open the new Dixon Center.

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