2009-10 Issue 12 Loquitur

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The REALITY of HEALTH CARE

Enrollment for

colleges increase katie engell sports editor

kge722@cabrini.edu gianna shikitino features editor

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ealth care legislation now going through Congress is likely to affect young college graduates more than any other age group. With the job

market tight, finding a job with health insurance will continue to be a challenge.

“I was dropped from my dad’s insurance plan because of my age. It didn’t matter that I was still a college student and couldn’t afford health insurance on my own, and that I didn’t have a job that would give me health benefits,” Stacey Turnbull, 2007 Cabrini graduate, said.

Turnbull is just one of the thousands of college graduates who has felt the harsh reality of traditional health insurance

policies, which usually drop students at age 23, or six months after graduation.

Each family needs to investigate their own plan. Insurance experts say it is important not to go without co use that is called a “lapse in coverage” and may make it harder to get insurance later on.

For students who are caught up in the

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College enrollment has dramatically increased over the decades. Students have adapted to the idea that college is essential for their future in order to be successful.

“It’s the general feeling across the country that a college education is the best way to achieve your goal. It’s a useful tool to have,” John Pino, admissions counselor, said.

Pino believes that perhaps enrollment increased because college is an “affordable option that families have been able to take.

It became an option for a lot of families.”

The U.S. Census Bureau reported on the number of students enrolled in colleges and universities this fall across the nation, stating that it reached 19 million people. This number increased from 20 years ago, when only 13.5 million students were enrolled.

“There was a lot of research that was done to say that between 2006 and 2008 we were supposed to get a big spread in admissions across the board with all demographics and minorities,” Peter Schauster, assistant director of admissions, said. Schauster said that since 2007 the numbers have been slightly going down.

“Research would say that there’s a spike [in increasing enrollment], but that it would slowly taper off,” Schauster said.

Between the years of 1970 and 2007, the amount of students attending a degreegranting institution has skyrocketed from an estimated 8.5 million to nearly 10 times that amount to 18.2 million.

“I think it’s because nowadays people cannot get a job without a college education

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Migrant farmers rally for rights alyssa mentzer staff writer

ajm332@cabrini.edu

A small crowd gathers at the door asking for help. They want an answer or even a piece of hope to hold on to.

It doesn’t matter that it is late at night or early in the morning. They stand at the back door of his home waiting for the man that can help change their lives.

Luis Tlaseca has been the light of hope for the farm workers in Kennett Square, Pa. He has dedicated his time to CATA, a farm workers support committee or El Comité de Apoyo a Los

Trabajadores Agricolas, that empowers farm workers to organize for better working and living conditions. He was also one of the founders of the only union for mushroom farm workers in the region.

Tlaseca is the coordinator of the Pennsylvania CATA, which also has an office in Southern N.J. He strives to unify mushroomfarm workers and give them a voice to fight for what they deserve.

“My job, it’s difficult, it’s challenging for me to try to organize,” Tlaseca said.

Tlaseca, like many of the farm workers, is a native of Mexico

and came to the United States undocumented to pursue a better lifestyle.

Tlaseca said that he left Mexico in 1978 due to the poor conditions and lack of income. Upon arrival in the United States, he worked a low paying job picking apples and peaches. He eventually moved on to the mushroom industry where he experienced terrible working and living conditions, as well as low wages.

Tlaseca said that conditions were bad at Kaolin, the mushroom farm he worked at in

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ALYSSA MENTZER/STAFF WRITER

Many farm workers have come from other countries, such as Mexico, undocumented in an effort to pursue a better lifestyle. Luis Tlaseca has been acting as a light of hope for farm workers in Kennett Square, Pa.

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Cabrini: valued education This past weekend we all got the latest issue of Cabrini Magazine. The main topic was the value of a Cabrini education. Loquitur editors discussed what the value of the Cabrini education is that we are receiving. This question is especially relevant in these hard economic times we are now experiencing.

Around campus many students are often quick to bring up some negative things about Cabrini.

Frequent complaints are that, on weekends, many students quickly retreat from campus, the food is not good and admission standards are too low.

However, when these complaints are pushed aside, the editors believe we are truly receiving one of the greatest educations a college student could receive. This small school that no one seems to know about is truly doing big things academically and professionally.

What is the basis for this contention? Granted, some classes are the same as we’d receive at any college. However, some aspects of our education are truly exceptional, and it is up to us to capitalize on those aspects.

Social justice is a huge part of who we are as a school. During our time here, we have the opportunity to aid disadvantaged countries and help raise awareness for issues like food security and fair trade.

With a degree from this college we are gaining more than just knowledge from a textbook that our friends at Penn State and Temple are receiving. We are gaining lifelong lessons and experiences from each other and our professors who care and push us to our potential. Are all of us taking advantage of these opportunities to get the most value out of our Cabrini education?

An education that engages students in his or her learning is what we can receive at Cabrini. Have you gotten truly involved in your own education?

Like the students pictured in the magazine, we need to find those courses and experiences that push us and engage us. Whether it is an ECG or SEM 300 class, a research project with a professor, running a major activity on campus, or really standing out at an internship, these are the opportunities we have in abundance at Cabrini, if we participate in them.

Ninety-five percent of Cabrini graduates have jobs or are in graduate or professional school within 10 months of graduating and three in four are working in a job related to his or her major. These numbers show that Cabrini is doing something right. Even in this economy and job market our graduates are getting jobs because of the education and real life experience they have gained.

Cabrini gives us a competitive edge in the job market. In all majors we learn from real-life experience instead of just reading about life. We are able to deal with real-world problems not just talk about them. It’s an education that gives us skills to last a lifetime. But, are we all using this unique curriculum that we have?

Many of us question if all of this is worth it. Is all the money spent on education worth it? Is all the stress spent in class and preparing for tests worth it?

Is all the time put into all the organizations we are involved in going to pay off in the end?

As we register for classes, we have to remember to choose those classes and experiences that open doors to exceptional opportunities, and not just fulfill requirements with the least hassle. Are we participating in something each semester that gets us involved?

We may not be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel yet. We can’t see the fortunes that we may make in our bank accounts and we can’t see the happy lives that we may live after these four years just yet. We need to stop and remember that we need to be here and we need to make the sacrifices and to seize the opportunities to get where we want to be in our lives. We are truly getting a very valuable education.

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Helping Hands serves local community patrick gallagher staff writer

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In our country this time of year is seen as an occasion for giving and generosity. There is no exception here at Cabrini College.

The Cabrini Dining Services, in partnership with the Wolfington Center, have collected cans and donations as part of their annual Helping Hands Across America Food Drive. The food drive will directly benefit the Norristown Hospitality Shelter.

Helping Hands Across America is a way of giving back to your local community members in need. Cabrini has been partnered with the Norristown area on many occasions and this was just another example.

“The cans, over 150 pounds, along with $280 in cash will be donated to the Norristown Hospitality Shelter,” Drew Niemann, general manager of Cabrini Dining Services, said.

The Wolfington Center was able to spread throughout the campus large bins for collections

to be placed in. They were seen in the Marketplace, Founder’s Hall and the Holy Spirit Library.

This year marks the fourth year in a row that the Dining Services have partnered to collect can goods around the Thanksgiving time of year.

“They are the ones that actually collect the cans from around campus, count and sort, and then deliver to the shelter,” Niemann said.

The act of organizing this can food drive is an honorable thing but could never have been completed without the help of students who are taking the food themselves to the Norristown Hospitality Shelter.

“It’s a great way of helping a local community,” Jackie Ozzimo, history and political science major, said.

Everyone around Thanksgiving time is grateful for what they have and in turn most people try to help others.

This is an act that should be replicated throughout the entire calendar year because the people

that receive these donations are not only needy during holidays, but throughout all 12 months.

“Giving is something that should be constant, year round, ” Ozzimo said.

This is something that the Helping Hands community is trying to stress to donators and anyone else who sees these blue bins. The act of kindness is always in need and should not be stored for special occasions, but spread through the duration of the entire year.

Through the Wolfington Center there are a wide variety of ways for any student to get involved. This Helping Hands Across America Food Drive is just another way of working with a local partnership to help improve someone else’s life.

Many Cabrini students, such as Ozzimo, perform other charity works in the Norristown area also.

“I help work with young children in the Norristown area and knowing that some of this food might go to them is a special feeling,” Ozzimo said.

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Tlaseca empowers local mushroom farmers FARMING, Page 1 successfully helped hundreds Pennsylvania. He explained that he worked in these conditions for 10 years until May of 1993, when he realized that it was time for the workers to stand up and be recognized for the hard and necessary work they do.

He organized workers and led a strike to get a union recognized.

Following the workers going on strike, it took nearly 10 years for the Kaolin company to finally recognize the workers’ union and to negotiate the first contract with the workers for better wages and working conditions. Over those 10 years, the company fought the union in court.

Today, approximately 300 mushroom workers at the Kaolin farm are members of the union.

They receive better wages and live and work in better conditions thanks to Tlaseca and the union.

However, the remainder of the 10,000 mushroom pickers are still trapped in poor working conditions because they are not members of the union.

Although Tlaseca has

of workers through the union and through CATA, his job is never done.

There are always more mushroom farm workers looking for an answer.

“My position is very hard because I represent the union and workers and to organize and coordinate the office in CATA,” Tlaseca said. “It’s a difficult situation when I visit the workers and different companies. The companies, they know me. The offices, they talk to me and say go, get out! They don’t like you to visit the workers.”

Everyday Tlaseca meets with workers to help them find a way into the union.

However, it is not an easy task to get in touch with the workers.

In one situation Tlaseca said he visited seven workers at their company to discuss the union. When the owner arrived he blocked Tlaseca’s car in and called the police. Eleven different police units including the state police arrived to arrest Tlsaeca. He tried to explain that he worked for CATA and was only here to help. The police

did not care. They forbade him to remain on the property.

At present, the farm workers union is negotiating another contract with the company.

Although in a union, the workers work most days of the year, including holidays. They only get holidays off if it is their one day off a week. They are asking for paid holidays, a pay raise higher than their annual raise of two percent and the right to take unpaid leave to visit their families in Mexico.

Tlaseca, married with two daughters in college, has dedicated his life to improving the working conditions of mushroom pickers, who make about $20,000 a year. Although he has been part of the struggle for more than 20 years to improve conditions for the immigrant men and women who put inexpensive food on the tables of Americans, he knows that much remains to be done. While much remains to be done, he says he’s supported by the people he works with and for.

“My job, I happy because I have a lot of friends. The workers, they know me, they like me because I try to support them,” Tlaseca said.

ALYSSA MENTZER/STAFF WRITER

Luis Tlaseca has been working for CATA, which is an organization that is working to empower migrant farm workers.

GOT FOOD? Thank a farm worker. jennifer prutzer, lisa gomez and melissa moore guest writers

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Depicted above is the mushroom farm in Kennett Square, Pa.

Financial aid: factor in high enrollment rates

ENROLLMENT , Page 1 and grants are more accessible to

and a degree. The chances of you getting a job without a degree versus someone who has a degree is slim to none,” Samantha Thompson, senior communication major, said.

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, college enrollment may fluctuate due to the increase of population or the rise of tuition costs.

Although tuition costs may increase throughout colleges in the nation, scholarships, loans

students compared to in the past.

Financial aid is a major factor, which enables students to apply for college even if they cannot afford tuition costs.

Roughly 97 percent of Cabrini students receive financial aid, ranging from scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.

“I think most kids who don’t get financial aid will probably never go to school,” Nick Pepe, sophomore computer informations major, said. “If it wasn’t for financial aid, I probably wouldn’t be here.”

It is easy to forget the reason why most of our produce is so conveniently cheap. We do not see the hard work behind the perfectly picked blueberries, mushrooms and tomatoes we eat. We are blind to the fact that immigrant farm workers work in harsh conditions and only for low wages.

Kennett Square, Pa., more commonly known as “the mushroom capital of the world,” produces 56 percent of the mushrooms consumed in the United States. The mushroom industry is an integral part of the economy of Kennett

Square and our region and the workers of the industry are what have allowed the mushroom production to turn Kennett Square into a flourishing community.

In 1993, the workers of Kaolin Mushroom Company, composed largely of immigrant workers, set a historic precedent by becoming one of the first groups of immigrant agricultural employees in the region to unionize.

This group includes about 300 of Kennett Square’s 10,000 agricultural mushroom pickers.

Under the current contract workers are entitled to a two percent wage increase. They hope to have this adjusted to better match the country’s rate of inflation.

In addition the workers are

entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year. The company has been hesitant to let workers take this time. It usually denies a request for leave or grants only a partial leave. As of Oct. 23, 2009 the company has not met these demands.

We, as consumers of this area, overlook the proper recognition due to the people who make produce inexpensive.

These people are fighting for what is fair, fighting for what is due to them for their hard and needed work.

The Kaolin workers need your help to assist them to achieve their demands and help them gain the fair treatment in the work place that all humans deserve.

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This Week

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NATION &WORLD

Cabrini’s sociology honor society will show the documentary “SiCKO.” A brief discussion will follow and will be led by social work professor Kristin Nicely Colangelo.

Time: 6 p.m.

Place: Founder’s Hall 312

Mohammed to be prosecuted in federal courtroom Self-proclaimed mastermind behind the Sept.

11 attack, Khlid Shaikh Mohammed, will be prosecuted in a Manhattan federal courtroom.

The decision was announced on Friday, Nov. 13 by the Obama administration.

This heavy trial will be held just blocks away from where Al Qaeda destroyed the World Trade Center, killing nearly 3,000 people.

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. has said that he would insist that the prosecutors on the case to ask for the death penalty for Mr. Mohammed and four others that will be tried with him as co-conspirators of the Sept. 11 attack.

Obama intends to strengthen ties with China President Obama traveled to Tokyo to talk about how he intends to strengthen ties with China and Beijing.

President Obama assured citizens that the United States is not threatened by the rising power.

The President also said that it intends to keep close ties with older allies such as Japan.

This was President Obama’s first trip to Asia as president.

In his speech, President Obama addressed that many are questioning how the United States views this emerging power.

President Obama stated how they are building this alliance because powers all around the world should work together and that nations shouldn’t fear the success of another.

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Friday, Nov. 20

Obama calls for more Pakistani troops

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The Obama administration has asked for an increase of Pakistani troops. The administration wants Pakistan to strengthen its wartime strategies against the Taliban and Al Qaeda. If Pakistani forces increase, it will increase the likelihood that they will win the war.

National hunger crisis worsens Hydroelectric plant causes Brazil blackout Following a national survey, the Department of Agriculture released its annual food insecurity report.

The Department reported that 49 million Americans couldn’t put enough food on their tables.

This is the highest figure in 14 years.

Officials also focused their attention on the fact that 506,000 children faced “very low food security.”

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that these numbers should act as a wake-up call for the country.

CAMPUS & REGION Three Cabrini students injured in accident Junior marketing major, Meghan Murphy, and sophomore communication majors Elizabeth Scopeletti and Michelle Costa were in a car accident on Friday, Nov. 13.

Murphy and Scopelliti were air lifted to Temple University Hospital and University of Pennsylvania Hospital where they were treated for their injuries.

Costa was taken to nearby Bryn Mawr Hospital where she was treated.

All three students were released from the hospital and are now home recovering.

Brazil experienced a devastating blackout on Nov. 11 for just more than two hours when the world’s largest hydroelectric plant had an extreme power failure.

This blackout exposes to the world Brazil’s unstable electricity infrastructure.

This hydroelectric plant is the main source of power for the country of Brazil and this blackout forced 18 of Brazils 26 states to go without any power.

SOURCE: Patrick Gallagher/staff writer PJG725@CABRINI.EDU

Mozart, Rossini and Duparc.

Brisbon is an Award-Winning musician and has been the recipient of the Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition, the National Society of Arts and Letters Award, the Mario Competition.

Brisbon teaches voice at Cabrini.

Thanksgiving break begins Nov. 25 Thanksgiving break will begin Wednesday, Nov. 25. Residence Halls will close at 10 a.m. and classes will be cancelled.

Classes will resume Monday, Nov. 30.

Residence Halls will open on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 12:00 p.m.

Philadelphia bishop to celebrate mass

Recently ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, Bishop Timothy Sr., will be visiting Cabrini to celebrate Mass on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Mass will be at 7 p.m. in Bruckmann Memorial Chapel.

Camministers will be installed.

The Norristown Christmas tree lighting will pus There will also be a reception in the be taking place at Montgomery County’s Courthouse Plaza on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Mansion, after mass, to greet the Bishop.

Apple cider and cookies will be served during the event and middle school students will be performing as well.

Campus transportation will be available for those As part of Cabrini’s Faith and Justice interested in taking part in the Christmas spirit.

Week the Wolfington Center will be hosting a craft night on Thursday Nov. 19.

The event will be held to celUniversal Children’s Day. Tenor Perry Brisbon will be performing a free ebrate Attendees will share their favorconcert in the Mansion, along with accompanist Kay Stretton on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. ite childhood memories, watch movBrisbon will be performing music by ies and will make cards to sick children.

It will be held in the WolfBeethoven, Mozart, Rossini, and Duparc.

Center at 8:00 p.m.

They will be performing works by Beethoven, ington

Norristown Christmas tree lighting to take place

All invited to attend craft night

Free concert to be held in the Mansion

Text alerts to include weather closings As winter weather approaches, all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign-up for the Emergency Text Alert Notification System.

The system alerts the Cabrini community of any dangerous situations on campus.

This year, however, the system will now include school closings from inclement weather.

To sign up go to w w w. c a b r i n i . e d u / T X T.

SOURCE: Paul Skow/staff writer PWS722@CABRINI.EDU

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Applications for Resident Assistants for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available online. Go to www.cabrini. edu/residencelife.

Contact: RJ Carroll 610-2936190

Saturday, Nov. 21 Go MAD! Student Volunteers can work with CHOC residents in Norristown. Make a difference. Transportation will be provided for this service project .

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Contact: Elizabeth Miller Sutter 610-902-8015

Sunday, Nov. 22

Free concert by Tenor Perry Brisbon and accompanist Kay Stretton.

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Place: Mansion Philadelphia Bishop Timothy Senior will celerate Mass.

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph

Monday, Nov. 23

Relay For Life kick-off. Learn all about the fundraiser that benefits the American Cancer Society.

Time: 3:00 until 4:00 p.m.

Place: Jazzman’s Café

Tuesday, Nov. 24 Donuts & Diversity.

Time: 3:30 until 4:30 p.m.

Place: Founder’s Hall 370

Wednesday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving break begins!

Dorms close at 10 a.m.

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Health care affects students, graduates HEALTH CARE , Page 1

excitement of new jobs, new apartments and new beginnings, thoughts about shopping for health insurance may fall to the wayside.

“I knew it was important, but I think I didn’t realize just how important or expensive it was. I always thought of it as just for important hospital visits, but you need health care for the simpler things, too, like prescriptions,” Anthony Sessa, 2009 Cabrini graduate, said.

Like Sessa, many college seniors underestimate the importance of health care, often viewing it as only necessary for extreme cases. Unfortunately,

this sense of invincibility can be costly, and out-of-pocket health care expenses for a healthy college student can reach into the thousands and even more.

“I’m a juvenile diabetic, and even with great coverage, I have to put out $350 a month in copays and prescription costs,” Monica Burke, senior English and communication major, said.

“When you have a pre-existing condition, one hospital stay could make the difference between being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt or paying the deductible for your insurance.”

After developing a neurological disorder, Burke was forced to take a year off of school. Because her parents’ insurance only covered

her if she was a full-time student, she signed up take classes at her local community college.

“Paying the $1,100 a semester for classes seemed like a better option than paying a COBRA payment of $814 per month for the year I was out of school,” Burke said.

“Medical bills add up quickly; physicals, prescriptions, things like that are expensive. Having health benefits at your job can ensure that expenses like these are covered,” Dr. John Cordes, assistant professor of communication, said.

While most jobs come with the promise of health benefits and adequate coverage, students who are forced to take on part-time

jobs or earn too little income for health insurance are joining the ranks of the 47 million uninsured Americans across the nation.

In response to this number the House recently passed a new health care bill, which was President Obama’s No. 1 priority going into office. Within the next few weeks the Senate will propose its own health care bill. If passed, the House and the Senate will then work together to form one cohesive bill, which will be presented to Obama for approval.

Because the new legislation is far from being finalized, students need to understand that it is not a problem solved. This means seeking out jobs that will meet students’ health care needs.

“Because my major is math education and there are so many available jobs in that field, I’m planning on being able to find a job,” Gina Mulranen, senior math and secondary education major, said. “Because I have choices health care is going to be a huge factor in where I apply.”

Clearly, college students are at different places regarding their health care decisions.

Some, like Mulranen, may have the freedom to choose, while others are working to overcome the pricey out-ofpocket expenses that they may face. But these students have one thing in common - - the necessity that is health care coverage.

Open house gives prospective students Cabrini experience maryellen anastasio staff writer

mka722@cabrini.edu holly prendergast staff writer

hmp35@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini College fall open house attracted over 100 prospective students.

This wasn’t the typical open house. This year’s itinerary included an overnight visitation option for high school seniors interested in Cabrini student life.

In addition to the traditional yearly open house which includes tours of the campus, meetings with professors from various academic departments and a student panel discussion, Cabrini also included a viewing of “The Complete History of America – Abridged” and a late-night bonfire with a campus wide dance to follow.

“I think that everyone has been very nice and welcoming,” Victoria Tarver, prospective student, said.

“This has definitely made the college decision process easier for me.”

Of all the activities that took place on Saturday, Nov. 14, the bonfire and dance were able

ERIC GIBBLE/STAFF WRITER

Juniors Lisa Somers (left) and Emily Yurick with prospective students Janki Amin (left) and Danielle Beecher hang out in a dorm room. Prospective students had the opportunity to stay overnight. to bring together both current really pulled this event off.” panel discussion with parents and prospective students.

The open house was not only and prospective students.

“It was really neat to hosted by the admissions office, but “During the question and see our students get excited many other organizations around answer portion of the major and get behind this event,” campus contributed to the event. panel, all of the questions that Doug Swartz, vice president During the afternoon I had were answered,” Tarver of enrollment management, events, all of the academic said.

“Cabrini’s open house said.

“The entire campus departments participated in a was much more organized than

the one I attended at Villanova.”

The dance team and the cheerleaders, along with Orlin Jespersen, were essential in the planning of the bonfire, while the sociology club were the main sponsors of the dance that followed.

“The bonfire was a great way to boost school spirit,” Greg Zabel, education and history major, said. “It really showed what the real campus environment is like.”

Another yearly event of the open house is the student involvement fair. At the fair, various clubs and organizations presented information regarding their contributions to the campus and surrounding community.

After working at other institutions and being a part of executing different open houses Swartz has been able to take Cabrini’s open house to the next level by making it a personal and unique experience.

“I’m very pleased with the way this year’s open house went, especially with the new overnight visitation option,” Swartz said. “We would like to make this an annual tradition for the fall open house.”

Spirit Day In an effort to raise campus-wide spirit, Cabrini Spirit Day was hosted on Thursday, Nov. 12. All faculty, staff and students were encouraged to wear Cabrini gear. Cabrini spirit decorations were set up around campus, such as the entrance to Founder’s Hall. All had the opportunity to take a picture with the Cabrini mascot, the Cavalier. Students now have the opportunity to design a new picture logo version of the Cavalier. Entries are now being accepted and can be submitted by email to mascot@cabrini.edu.

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College experience: no excuses for commuter students IN MY OPINION

danielle alio staff writer

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If there is one thing [as a commuter] that bothers me the most, it is when I hear people saying that commuters do not get to have the college experience. This is really not the truth. I commute a distance of about 40 to 50 minutes a day from North Whales, Pa. and I know I am experiencing college just as much as a resident.

In my opinion, it is up to the student, whether they are a commuter or a resident ,if they get involved or not.

Students who do not get involved around campus won’t get to experience college.

As a commuter, I am

extremely involved around campus and I know that other commuters are very involved as well. I can’t see why someone wouldn’t want to get involved.

There are so many clubs and organizations to choose from.

Commuting is not difficult besides the occasional traffic jam, in which I thank God for the radio. Like a resident, a commuter has to accept a lot of responsibilities in order to be successful.

Commuters need time management. We have to know when we need to be on campus and we have to allot time to get work done after class. Some of us have to balance time between holding a job and a social life.

I am currently a sophomore at Cabrini and I have been a commuter since freshman year. I quickly learned time management and am actively involved around campus both in and out of my major. In my major, I am obviously involved with the Loquitur, which is a big time commitment. I

am a part of the production crew of Loqation, which is the online news webdition of the Loquitur. I also have two different radio shows at WYBF. One is an hour show in which I play music and give news that is compatible to my format.

The other is a 30-minute

talk show in which three other students and I report on Hollywood and local news.

Outside of my major, I am involved in the theater.

I am a part of the stage crew during pre- production and a part of the cast during the performances. Rehearsals

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During Cabrini’s recent Commuter Appreciation Day, students enjoyed novelty items and a free commuter breakfast. The event was sponsored by the Cabrini Commuter Crew.

are always in the evening during the week, which means I do not leave campus until late in the evening. I am also involved in the commuter club on campus, which plans events especially for commuters at early afternoon hours so commuters can attend before work or leaving for home. I am in the college chorus and the select choir.

I drive back to campus every Sunday evening to sing at mass in the chapel as well.

I know that if I did not get involved, I would not be getting the college experience. There are days when I think I am receiving too much of a college experience since I am always busy and some days are extremely stressful.

Even though I am a commuter, I never pass up an opportunity to hang out with my friends, who are residents, either on a weekday or a weekend. If my friends decide to see a movie in Wayne on a Saturday night, I do not hesitate to drive back to the Radnor area to have fun with them. They always

include me whenever something is planned and they give me plenty of notice.

I also have other friends who are commuters and they are extremely involved around campus as well. One friend who is an education major balances her time between her social life, class, work and field experience.

Another commutes the same distance as me and is involved in most of the same activities as I am.

Just because one decides to commute does not mean they are going to miss out. I hate it when I hear someone who lives 10 minutes away from the school say they chose to live on campus because they were afraid of missing out. You are responsible for what you choose to miss out on whether a commuter or not.

Commuters do not miss out on anything.

Little truth to home-schooling stereotypes IN MY OPINION

noelle westfall staff writer

nw66@cabrini.edu

We don’t wear pajamas all day. We have among the highest test scores in the country. We have social lives. If you’re ready to have your stereotypes shattered, then read on, because I am a proud homeschooled graduate.

Many negative stereotypes persist about the home-school image and that greatly irritates me.

This image is both mass produced and inaccurate.

I can just as easily say all public school students are stoners who get a “D” average in school. I won’t say that, because I know how ignorant it is to assume one person consumes an entire group of people.

Everyone to whom I’ve

told I was home-schooled from kindergarten through grade 12 cannot believe it.

“You’re so normal!” most say. I like to think I am, but I also want to explain what a home-schooler is so the rest of this negative image can be dispelled. I have met some odd ones for sure, but we’re not all jean skirt and sneaker wearers who think Harry Potter is evil.

My parents decided to home-school me because they were already homeschooling my older sister due to the fact she was not enjoying the private school she attended. We both took to home-schooling so much my parents stuck with it until we both graduated from high school.

Home-schooling is exactly what it sounds like: school at home. Parents choose the curriculum, which has to be approved by their school district, and teach their children 180 day’s worth of lessons.

After that, a portfolio of every subject the student has learned during that year is submitted to the school district for review.

In addition, a state-certified teacher interviews the student to make sure

all Pennsylvania school standards are being upheld.

Home-school students are also required to take standardized tests.

Both my sister and I moved more quickly with our work than the public school kids and so we were able to skip grades.

I would not have been able to do that so easily in the traditional school system. My high school graduation ceremony was with several hundred other home-schooled kids at the Rotunda in Harrisburg. I wore a cap and gown and received a state-accredited diploma- just like a public school student.

I sometimes did envy the kids I knew who went to school dances, had lockers and took the bus.

My parents drove me all the way to Pittsburgh to go to an official home-school prom my junior year (yes, we danced to mainstream music!) and to Chester Springs for my senior prom.

I kept myself involved with plenty of extracurricular activities too. I took three different types of dance classes, volunteered at my church,

was part of the teen advisory board at my local library and played on a homeschool baseball team. No one can say I didn’t have a social life!

I loved being homeschooled and would never trade it for a traditional school system. It certainly isn’t for everyone, but I enjoyed the personalization it gave me in my work. For example, my mom was able to pick from a huge array of science curricula and one year we studied the chemicals that make up different spices and made potpourri bags. I don’t know any public school student who has that much choice in their classroom.

When I talked to people about my homeschool experience I hope they begin to see that it is not so different from the traditional school system.

We have the same priorities and goals, but just take a different route to get there.

There is nothing more satisfying than knowing I got the education that worked best for me and grew as a person while I achieved it.

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‘Sloppy seconds’ Technology: how young is too young? a no-no in rules IN MY OPINION of feminism IN MY OPINION

kelsey kastrava staff writer

kmk94@cabrini.edu

Women are prone to jealousy among each other.

We, as human beings, constantly compete with one another. That is why, as friends, we owe it to each other to follow certain rules of feminism.

Girlfriends don’t let girlfriends eat the extra jelly donut. Real friends tell you you’re prettier than the girl he dumped you for.

Your gal pals should fix the first smudge of mascara when you have a broken heart.

Above all of the simplest of rules, the obvious is don’t in the “land of women” ever date your best friend’s ex-boyfriend.

This seems easy, right?

Avoid ever looking at your best friend’s significant other as anything but her property. Forget about his chiseled features and his nice car. He is off-limits.

Ever hear of the saying there are plenty more fish in the sea? Sail to another ocean, ladies.

I speak from experience.

I’m not talking about a guy your best friend hooked up with a couple of times, though that is also banned under the rules of feminism.

Two close friends of mine were best friends since the fourth grade. From family vacations with each other, to BFF necklaces and tons of secrets shared between them. After two and a half years of a serious relationship, one of the girls ended it with her boyfriend. Within three weeks, the third wheel of their relationship, her best friend, scooted into shotgun.

It only took three weeks to destroy a friendship of seven years. How could anyone possibly be happy with their friend’s sloppy seconds?

As far as the new couple being “meant for each other,” that is a joke.

Instead of consoling her dear friend in what was the pit of her own little world, she kept her heart churning

in the blender of hurt and despair.

Imagine sharing the ins and outs of your relationship with your best friend. Secrets like embarrassing first time moments, your ridiculous plans of marrying your high school sweetheart and the quirky details about your confidant. Now picture knowing your best friend reliving all of the same things with the person you loved.

To ice the cake of betrayal, visualize what it would do to your entire group of friends. They would divvy themselves into teams because, as women, we know no one truly stays neutral.

You would either realize the real friend who needs people by her side, or you would foolishly wave the flag of the bitch that ruined her best friend’s life.

What is daunting to me is how can the girl trust a guy who dates around like that? What makes this girl think he won’t stomp on her heart and hook up with a friend of hers? It is almost amusing to think someone can kiss their social life goodbye at the drop of a hat for a guy that is clearly a player.

As friends, you sacrifice things in an effort to shine light on the ugly situations our friends are put into.

It should not matter how attracted you are to the guy, control yourself.

How stimulating could a relationship be with your best friend’s ex knowing how much hurt you are causing someone else?

I am a firm believer in “it takes one to know one.”

Unless you have had your own heart broken into five million pieces, you can’t understand the feeling of your fairy tale of boy meets girl flying out the window. If you know what it is like be saddened over a relationship, there is no way you could put a friend through that.

In addition to believing experience is knowledge, I deem karma to run its course in all situations.

It will probably take time, but for all the girls who shame the female species in robbing their friend’s beau, you will someday suffer the sting of heartache in all of its malice just as you so quickly pricked your best friend with the same venom.

joe demarzio staff writer

jad38@cabrini.edu

To use it, or not to use it? That is the question.

Technology is becoming something that is defining our generation.

Some may argue the fact that technology is robbing the youth out of children. This is a very controversial topic that many people tend to disagree on. I however; have my own opinions.

I see kids walking around with cell phones and that kind of annoys me. Why are five year olds using cell phones? They are not at the point in their lives where they are left alone so why do they need one? I do not get it. I got a cell phone when I was in eighth grade, which is when my parents thought I was old enough to have one.

Right now, I am addicted to the Internet, my cell phone, and every other type of popular technology. As much as I admire the fact

that I have the whole world of information right in the palm of my hands if I need it, I really do appreciate the fact that I grew up without that type of technology in my life. It allowed my peers and I to spend more time outside doing fun childishlike things instead of sitting inside on the computer all day.

Exposing kids to the internet is not a bad thing; it just makes the child grow up a lot faster than they would if they weren’t exposed to certain types of news.

I noticed recently that a lot of pre-teens were joining social networking Web sites like facebook and myspace. I do not see a problem with this, other than their lack of maturity that leads to fights and

online bullying. The good part of the Internet Children have access to a wealth of information and capabilities they never had before.

They can communicate with people in less than a second, regardless of where they live on the planet. On the other hand, the children are becoming quite antisocial. I’m sorry, it’s true. E-mail and text messages are fine for typing a short message; emails are even good for permanent and convenient storage of documents or other sources of information. On the other hand, MySpace is not talking to people; Facebook is not talking to people, a lot of people mistake talking on the internet for legitimate social interaction.

This method of communication is not really socializing,

even if you call it social networking.

In my field of study, it allows me to appreciate technology more and I looked at it as something different, although, if I had a child of my own, I would be reluctant to expose them to too much at an early age so they do not develop a sense of laziness later on. On the other hand, I see a gap widening now with people drifting farther and farther away from real communication, now people are hesitant to have a real conversation with someone in person.

Are the times changing?

Yes. Is it robbing children of their youth? Maybe.

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Over the last decade, an increasing number of young children have received personal cell phones, and have started using social networking Web sites such as Facebook and MySpace. Some argue that this is too early to expose to children.

Love, not race, should matter in relationships IN MY OPINION

taylor crist staff writer

tlc52@cabrini.edu

Growing up as a little girl, my parents instilled a set of values in me that I cherish to this day. They taught me to never talk to strangers, to treat people as I would like to be treated and that someone’s character comes from within.

Although I am much older now and have also accomplished my own set of morals and beliefs, I have always carried what my parents instilled in me.

One thing that I have learned to be true is that someone’s character comes from within and that you can never judge someone from face value.

I have learned through

personal experiences just how true this statement is.

Sometimes the most beautiful people on the outside can be some of the ugliest people once you get to know them. It all comes down to character, who someone is when no one is watching.

I believe that no one can ever tell you who you can or cannot love. No one should hold that power over someone else and it is a shame that some people have to deal with being harassed on a daily basis.

A fter all, isn’t all that matters is if the other person treats you good and makes you happy?

I believe that this is something that has become lost in today’s society.

People care more about an individual’s personal status and what size diamond they will put on their finger than an individual’s character.

In the end, all that matters in a relationship is simple; honesty, commitment, and lots and lots of dedication. With these characteristics in effect, happiness can be found.

Isn’t that all that should matter? I find it disturbing that people are judged for dating someone of a different skin color.

Although I have never had an intimate relationship with someone of another race, I certainly would not discriminate against someone if they treated me with respect and made me happy.

Hopefully sometime in my lifetime I will be able to experience everyone living in peace whether it is gays having the right to marry or a black women being able to marry a white man without being discriminated against.

The fact of the matter is that discrimination is not something that ended when the North defeated the South in 1865. It is still

prominent in our society and is an issue that will hopefully be a thing of the past sometime in our future.

Individuals need to learn to accept people for who they are and to allow them to live their life in peace. If everyone works together to allow this to become a reality, the world would be a better place for everyone.

After all, what truly matters is who someone is on the inside. In the powerful words of Ben Harper, “Your choice is who you choose to be, and if you’re causin’ no harm, then you’re alright with me.”

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The Mr. & Miss Cabrini Pageant eric gibble staff writer

erg722@cabrini.edu

Millions across the world strive to win pageants. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, eight students competed for the coveted title of Mr. and Miss Cabrini.

“We have the pageant to get more people involved on campus and to promote the school,” Peter Morrison, sophomore Spanish education major, said.

Morrison and freshman secondary education major Christina Riotto are co-directors of the Mr. and Miss Cabrini pageant. The event was sponsored

by CAP Board.

Letters were sent out to all of the clubs and organizations at Cabrini to nominate male and female candidates. From the nominees selected, it is their own decision whether or not to participate.

The first time the contestants

came head-to-head was for the penny wars, which took place in the week leading up to the pagaent. From Nov. 2-6 each contestant had a box in Jazzmans Cafe where students could donate pennies to their favorite candidate. All proceeds went to the Nothing But Nets Campaign, which works to combat malaria in Africa.

The remaining segments of the pageant were held in Grace Hall at 8 p.m. and consisted of several

different aspects.

Junior communication major Gianna Shikitino and senior communication major Jake Verterano were the hosts of the event.

The first part consisted of the talent segment where each contestant has a three to five minute period where they can sing, dance or perform a skit.

This was followed by a personal interview conducted by the hosts.

Additional portions included

Cabrini trivia where the hopefuls were quizzed on their knowledge of the campus and a formal wear segment. Contestants were judged on their stage presence, professionalism and spontaneity.

“It’s fun and everybody knows the pageant because it’s been around for so long,” Morrison said.

Meet the Contestants

Gina Mulranen

Brother Dominic Wetzel

“I am very involved on Cabrini’s campus already and I would love to represent all that Cabrini stands for.”

“I want to show that commuters can participate in campus activities as well.”

Q: What activities/community services are you involved in at Cabrini?

A: I’m part of the commuter club, master learner of the ACE non-residential LLC and classroom coach for the math lab.

Also, being a Catholic is a service in itself since we do so many things for the community.

Q: What song would you say defines you?

A: “Song 2” by Blur. The actual music itself is unpredictable and I tend to be unpredictable as well.

Q: If you could meet with any one person, dead or alive, who would that be?

A: Mother Cabrini because of the influence the missionary sisters had on my vocation.

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nicole shovlin, sophomore math major bryan churchey, junior history and political science major

Q: What song would you say defines you?

A: How about a quote? “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

Q: What makes you stand out from the other contestants?

A: I am an involved student who is very approachable and personable.

Q: What activities/community services are you involved in at Cabrini?

A: I’m president of Habitat for Humanity, co-president of the math club, vice president of Sigma Rho and president of Sigma Zeta. I’m also a part of Delta Epislon Sigma, international honors society, recreation club, peer tutoring program, math resource center tutor and classroom coach for calculus I. Finally I’m a student ambassador and I’m also involved in campus ministry as well as the Special Olympics.

Q: What song would you say defines you?

A: “Hakuna Matata.”

Q: If you could meet with any one person, dead or alive, who would that be?

A: Walt Disney.

bit hess, sophomore social work major

Q: What song would you say defines you?

A: I think a song that defines me would be “The Wind” by Cat Stevens.

The hosts of the pageant, Jake Verterano and Gianna Shikitino, performed an opening number to Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” with the Cabrini Dance Team.

chelsie eyler, junior

criminology, psychology and sociology major

Q: If you could meet with any one person, dead or alive, who would that be?

A: Jesus Christ.

danielle alio, sophomore communication major

Q: What makes you stand out from the other contestants?

A: I’m very involved around campus both in and out of my major. I always accept new opportunities and I am outgoing.

nick casey, sophomore accounting major

Q: If you could meet with any one person, dead or alive, who would that be?

A: I actually met the person that I have always wanted to meet, Andrew McMahon.

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Spamps offers laid-back, affordable dining alexandra pittinsky staff writer

ahp29@cabrini.edu

Conshohocken is not only a town where Cabrini students reside, it is also a great town for laid-back bars and restaurants.

Restaurant and bar Spamps is not just a regular bar. Spamps offers a variety of food from steak and sushi to Italian-inspired dishes and finger foods.

Spamps offers Asian-inspired dishes with a modern twist, such as the cheesesteak spring rolls.

The cheesesteak spring rolls are highly recommended.

There are two sushi chefs, one from Japan and one from Korea, who constantly have smiles on their faces and work extremely fast.

Spamps opened about three years ago and was already named by the Main Line Times for “Best Late Night Spot.” The contemporary decor of the bar allows for a clean look and a warm and welcoming scene. The atmosphere inside Spamps is calm

and enjoyable and undertones of basketball commentators fill the room from the two big flat-screen televisions.

“I really enjoy the ambiance in our restaurant. As you can see tonight it is a little empty but it’s only Monday. By Thursday night it gets pretty packed but it never gets rowdy,” Scott Rudolph, assistant manager, said.

The prices at Spamps are reasonable, but the service is not up to par. Spamps would be a great place to go if you are in the mood to hang out with friends all night and have a few drinks.

Bring your ID if you want to drink. They are strict with IDs. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights there is a bouncer at the door and there is a DJ playing ‘90s and Top 40 Hits.

“There is a good mixture of people age 21 to age 35, I feel very comfortable coming here late on a Friday or Saturday night.

Also, on weeknights sometimes college students come to study or do homework while eating or watching a basketball or football

game,” Missy Carbel, waitress at Spamps, said.

Spamps is also available for private parties or events with banquet rooms upstairs able to seat up to 100 people. Everyday Spamps opens at 11 a.m. and with the valet parking running from Wednesday night through Saturday night you will never have to worry about finding a parking spot, because they tend to be scarce in Conshohocken.

Next to Spamps is owner Mike Spampinato’s newest restaurant called Spampinato’s. It is strictly Italian and seafood dishes but it is connected to Spamps. The menu is a little pricier but it is strictly a fine dining experience. Once a BYOB, Spampinato’s now has a liquor license and is ready to serve anything from wine to cocktails.

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Spamps, located in the heart of Conshohocken, provides food and entertainment at affordable prices. This hot spot is a popular attraction for college students in the Main Line area.

Waters brings experience to Cabrini College felicia melvin staff writer

fdm29@cabrini.edu

Assistant professor Jim Waters challenges students in getting to know him as a fresh face here at Cabrini in the Information Science Technology department. Waters is originally from England. He has a bachelors and masters degree in both psychology and information technology. Waters received his masters in psychology at the University of Warwick.

“I’ve been involved in the IT industry since the 1980s. I was looking for a new place. I saw a Cabrini ad and I knew a few people here,” Waters said.

“I didn’t know anything about Cabrini. As I researched the trail of breadcrumbs behind Cabrini I JIM WATERS SUBMITTED PHOTO As a newcomer to the Information Science Technology department, noticed it was different because Jim Waters has already become a favorite to many as he encourages of its strong ethical and moral background, which is different students to use computers in a helpful way. from many universities.” Waters

lived in England and Scotland up until ten years ago.

“My original background is in psychology I received a bachelors degree at Warwick University. After 12 years in working in IT I went back to do a masters in psychology. I also did a few research posts in Scotland.

I relocated in the U.S. in 1998. In 2000 I started a master’s degree at Drexel University in IT. I then stayed to get a PH.D, right after I started here at Cabrini,” Waters said.

“Cabrini students are good natured, very diverse in general.

They are a pretty decent bunch,” Waters said.

In Dr. Waters spare time he likes to walk his dogs, spend time with his wife and listen to popular music from the 1960s to 1970s era.

He also says that because he is so fresh out of college he is still

developing his teaching style.

Most of his classes are half lecture and mostly hands on learning.

The students who are taking IST are performing the material.

Dr. Waters is a very educated and pleasant teacher. If students are interested in taking IST courses Dr. Waters is one to consider for a hands-on and helpful learning experience. His expert background in IT is great for future college graduates who are interested in learning handson computer experience.

“He always offers extra help.

Computers are challenging, but the way he instructs us makes it feasible. He encourages us in using computers. He’s really great and his door is always open.

He is one of my favorite teachers here, ” Jenna Caroccia, freshman special education major, said.

Happy Healthi-Days skips seconds for weight gain prevention trevor wallace staff writer

tbw723@cabrini.edu

It’s that time of the year to enjoy turkeys, hams, pies and maybe the addition of a notch or two onto that belt. But then again, maybe this year can be different. Thanks to “Happy Healthi-Days,” a program set up by members of the Dixon Center and Cabrini students, applicants to the program can set goals for themselves to help with those second servings during the holidays.

This isn’t just a program to help individuals lose weight, however. Signing up for the program means that you can pick

your goal, whether it is to lose weight, maintain your weight and, for some, even gain weight during the holidays.

Jessica Huda, fitness director for the Dixon Center, is heading this year’s program and feels it’s a good opportunity for people to plan for a healthy break.

“This year we’ve made the program so people can focus on making the holidays a healthy one, so that it’s not so much about their weight,” Huda said.

Kick-off day for “Happy Healthi-Days” was Nov. 16, and those who attended received a free Gatorade and nutritional information for the holidays.

The students working the program’s kick-off day were

part of Dr. Hallion’s health and wellness programming class.

Junior exercise science major Rob Rabena assisted in signing individuals up for this year’s event.

“It was fun that I was able to take the material I learned in class and apply it to this year’s program,” Rabena said.

Ranging from members of the surrounding community to Cabrini’s own faculty and students, many have already signed up in hopes of fulfilling their personal goal for the holiday.

Shannon Mulhern, junior international business major, saw this as a chance to stay fit during the holidays.

“It’s the off-season for field

hockey, which means now I have to try and bulk up,” Mulhern said.

Whether it’s working out in the gym, running outside, or picking the right foods during the holiday meals, setting a goal and sticking to it is the key to succeeding in “Happy Healthi-Days” program.

Even if it’s not the offseason, this can still be a time to participate in activities that will benefit healthy habits.

Training to be a lifeguard for the upcoming summer is Ciaran Wilkinson, junior business administration major.

He’ll be using the program as an opportunity to help with his goal of swimming 20 laps.

“My goal is to eat more protein and exercise more,” Wilkinson

said.

For those who have not yet signed up and would like to, the program is open for applicants until Nov. 20. Even for those who don’t have goals in mind, stop in and sign up. They can help find a goal suitable for everyone, and all are encouraged to join.

“This isn’t about losing weight. It’s about keeping a goal and working towards it. People are more than welcome to stop by and we’ll help them pick a goal suitable for them,” Huda said.

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Brother Dominic Wetzel, Gina Mulranen take the crown at Mr. and Miss Cabrini Pageant kerri dougherty staff writer

kad735@cabrini.edu

After much anticipation, the annual Mr. and Miss Cabrini Pageant was held in Grace Hall on Nov. 11. This year’s Mr. and Miss Cabrini are Brother Dominic Wetzel and Gina Mulranen. Hosted by CAP Board, the event was a huge success as students, parents and faculty headed over to watch the 2009 candidates compete for the title.

Before the pageant even started, Grace Hall overflowed with people as every seat was occupied and some people were even left to stand as they watched the open-

ing performance from this year’s pageant hosts, Jake Verterano and Gianna Shikitino. The dynamic duo danced to Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.”

The enthused crowd laughed and cheered on the hosts as they danced along with them. After the opening performance, the hosts introduced the candidates.

Contestants were student leaders who had to raise money for charity, compete in trivia and have a talent to represent the spirit of Cabrini history.

“In our search for candidates we sent out letters to organizations and clubs. They nominate a boy and a girl and then vote,” Peter Morrison, CAP Board mem-

ber, said.

The candidates then performed their special talents.

“I was very pleased with my performance. I felt that it was the best that it could be and I would like to thank my friend Steph who came up on stage with me. I had a great time,” Danielle Alio, sophomore communication majo,r said after she performed “Listen to your heart” on the piano.

After all of the performances were through, the next step of the pageant was the formal questions.

All eight contestants got each question correct. The hosts then took over for a bit by putting the crowd on the spot with ‘pageant’ questions as the judges voted on

male and female finalists.

Several minutes went by until all of the votes were tallied up.

The hosts called up every candidate on stage and then eliminated the candidates with the least votes. Four finalists were left and it was time to announce the winner of the Mr. and Miss Cabrini Pageant.

The crowd anxiously listened as they waited for Jake and Gianna to announce the winner of the Mr. and Miss Cabrini Pageant.

“I am very excited, I am speechless at the moment,” Wetzel said after the win.

“I am really excited just because I ran two years ago. I feel as though I embody what Cabrini

stands for and I am highly involved. I am ready to take on this role,” Mulranen said.

The pageant ended as Mr. and Miss Cabrini took one last walk on stage and waved to the crowd with huge smiles upon their faces. Camera flashes were coming from all angles through Grace Hall and the crowd surrounded the winners and congratulated them on their new title.

“I had a really good time tonight. I thought the pageant was a great event to come out to and I was happy for the winners,” Katie Cruz, junior psychology major, said.

Steel City Coffee Shop offers open mic nights for beginners keara corbin staff writer

kmc733@cabrini.edu

Every Tuesday night at Steel City Coffee House, Jonathan Eirich hosts an acoustic open mic night. This is a free event, students are able to sign up to perform or they can simply sit back and enjoy.

Steel City Coffee House offers two nights of open mic every week. Open mic is a unique

event; almost every famous musician has jump-started their career with an open mic night.

The coffee house has a very calm setting and the pictures upon the walls of the coffee house are unique and tell a story.

The music varies from each performance; there is a message behind all of the writer’s songs.

The walls of Steel City have posters with various dates of performances by many popular bands and songwriters.

“Steel City’s Coffee House is a place where I come to relax and clear my head after a long day.

This place gives me time to just forget about all my problems,” Noel Aston, audience member, said.

After listening to a variety of talented performers, everyone stayed and chatted about the next events.

From creative performing art students to parents, the crowd varies. All of the participants that

performed had original songs that left you with something to remember. The coffee house is a place to come to meet new friends and learn more.

“I have been coming here for a year and I love it. It’s a community of creative minds; everyone is so supportive of one another.

It’s like something out of a movie; the neighborhood coffee shop.

We can come play our music sing over coffee and cigarettes.” Caitlin Morrissey, junior at Delaware

County Community College, said.

A lot of the people that come to Steel City are usually not from around that area. It is located in Phoenixville, Pa., not too far from King of Prussia.

“I started open mic night about six or seven months ago and it’s been really great. It’s a good excuse to get out and play, especially meeting new people,” Jonathan Eirich, songwriter, said.

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Coffee shops who have best entertainment in Main Line area megan conte staff writer

mec734@cabrini.edu

Milkboy Coffee Ardmore, Pa. www.milkboycoffee.com Milkboy Coffee shop has entertainment mostly every night of the week. There are different types of seating areas. The coffee shops offers entertainment such as open mic night and different performers on the weekends. The coffee shops offers snacks such as cookies and danishes.

Gryphon Café Wayne, Pa. http://www.gryphoncafe.com/ The Gryphon Café located in Wayne, Pa., right next to the Wayne movie theater, has live entertainment Friday and Saturday night.

Monday nights are their open mic nights and on Saturday they have live performers come into the café. The cafe offers a variety or coffee, tea and food.

The Flying Saucer Philadelphia, Pa. http://www.theflyingsaucer.net/blog1/ The Flying saucer is located on 26th and Brown in Philadelphia.

They have different types of music that are featured. The coffee shop offers outdoor seating for when it is nice out. They offer great entertainment throughout the week.

Burlap and Bean Coffee Shop Newtown Square, Pa. http://www.burlapandbean.com/ This coffee shop is located in Newtown Square. There is the coffee shop, roast house and the music venue, all which the Burlap and Bean Coffee Shop offer. Every Thursday at 8 p.m they offer open mic and they have live performers.

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Black and White Gala kicks off Cabrini Week lauren miskofsky staff writer

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The annual Cabrini College Black and White Gala held on Saturday, Nov. 7 in the Mansion was a success again this year. Students dressed up and gathered together to have a fun night of dancing and good food.

Each year Cabrini hosts this dance that includes great decorations, an upbeat DJ and a reasonable fee of $10. Students spent Saturday getting ready, taking pictures with their friends and dates and anticipating the night that was about to begin.

Bryan Churchey, junior history and political science major, attended the dance for the first time since going to Cabrini and believed it was well worth it.

“I had so much fun! It actually reminded me of prom and homecoming and there was a good amount of people there. The DJ picked a lot of great songs. By the end of the night I was exhausted,” Churchey said.

The Black and White Gala is a great opportunity to bring people together and enjoy each other’s company. The fun music supplied by the DJ really brings good spirit to the campus.

With a black and white theme, it was nice to see some of the students step outside of that by adding a little bit of color to their outfits.

Churchey, among others, wore blue.

“I had a white shirt but decided I wanted to wear blue so that I could stand out a little bit rather than just blending in with the crowd,” Churchey said.

Another student that attended,

Steven Forrester, junior education major, decided to stand outside the norm as well.

“I chose to add the green suspenders to my outfit because that’s just how I roll. I do things my way,” Forrester said.

The gala exceeded the expectations that was planned to have; each year students proclaim that they had a great time. Although this year did not even compare, more students attended and the food was even better. The following week in classes students raved about the time that they had some first time attendees some returners. The first

semester is coming to an end soon and the Black and White Gala was a great way to relieve some stress, meet new people and dance.

The Black and White Gala was a great way to end the weekend and a good way to start off a new week.

“I am now a big supporter of the Black and White Gala. It was a lot of fun and there was a lot to eat and drink. Plus I met a lot of new people. For only $10, I felt like I got a great deal, I highly recommend everyone go to it next year!”

Churchey said.

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Students gather together in the dorm rooms before attending the gala.

Students journey through time in comical play justin sillner staff writer

jjs333@cabrini.edu

A mixture of comedy and politics comes together in this semester’s production from the Cabrini College Theater. “The Complete History of America Abridged” takes the audience on a historical journey while giving a humorous twist to each era.

The production has brought in

many audience members each night.

Each seat in the theater was occupied by either a family member of one of the cast, a friend of a cast member or someone interested in watching a politically incorrect play about history.

“We haven’t done a crazy comedy in a few years, and I think it’s a great change for the theater,” Shannon Winters, senior English secondary education major, said.

The play goes above and beyond covering as much history in just a two-hour production. Appearances from many important people in history appear in this play. These include George Washington, Lewis & Clark and Lucille Ball.

“I normally hate history so I was surprised that I actually enjoyed this play. It was funny and kept me entertained,” Megan Hawkinson, sophomore elementary special edu-

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The cast and crew gather together backstage for a picture before their final curtain call of the fall play.

cation major, said.

“I never thought I would get to see a famous historical figure’s comical side,” Lindsay Anderson, sophomore elementary education major, said.

The fast-paced production gets the audience involved in segments such as “Queen for a Day.” The audience member is asked a question about an important woman in history for them to guess who the question was describing. Coincidentally the answer to every one of these questions was Whoopi Goldberg.

Singing was also a great factor.

The cast sang funny songs about the era in time in which they were. Junior Rob Stoop and senior Michael Krencicki performed a daytime talk show theme for Lewis and Clark.

Stoop also played the piano for numerous skits of the play.

“Hearing the audience laugh gives all the actors so much more energy to really make a fantastic show,” Danielle Alio, sophomore communication major, said.

The ending of the play consisted of an old movie ending. Krencicki played a detective on a hunt to catch a criminal played by Stoop. On the hunt, Krencicki and Stoop encountered buckets of water, little plastic toy baby dolls and spaghetti all being thrown in their direction. Alio also smashed a pie in Stoop’s face

in the production while mastering both an Italian and Korean accent.

To catch a play with a lot of action that will also catch your attention with its witty humor, “The Complete History of America Abridged” was the perfect show to watch.

“I feel that people love to be entertained and that is exactly what the play does,” Maddie Iacobucci, junior communication major and cast member, said.

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The new film “The Blind Side,” is directed by Michael Lewis. The movie stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Ann Touhy and Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, the once homeless pro football star.

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Michael Oher’s magical story told in new hit film ‘The Blind Side’ danielle mclaughlin staff writer

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Lately most of the “new releases” being seen in movie theaters are actually remakes of old movies. However, on Nov. 20, a movie called “The Blind Side” will change this remake streak.

This movie is based on a book,

also titled “The Blind Side” by Michael Lewis. Both the book and the movie are based upon the same true story about the life of Michael Oher.

Oher was a young AfricanAmerican teen from a broken home.

He was homeless until the Touhys, a wealthy family, took him into their home. Oher took a liking to football and began to play for his high school team.

“When you grow up with nothing, it’s only a matter of time until you realize that there is something to live for, hope,” Erica Kanu, sophomore graphic design major, said.

Oher stands out on his high school football team not only because of his skill, but also because of his tremendous size. Oher’s size and talent drew college coaches from across the country to watch

him play.

This anticipated movie seems like it is going to be one of those movies that stands out for a while.

“I really want to see the movie because it looks interesting and it looks like a lot of people will be inspired by it,” Amanda Robotti, sophomore undeclared major, said.

This movie explores many topics such as the issue of race, poverty

and charity, making it a tear-jerker and an inspiring film. Based upon the book, this story is definitely one that will be remembered. Success is the key ingredient. For Oher, success in the classroom leads to success in sports.

“I cried when I saw the preview because it was really emotional and it was real life,” Ashley Perri, sophomore nursing major, said.

Flannel becomes new trend for colder weather maria mcdonald staff writer

mkm726@cabrini.edu

Trends are ever-changing and can be hard to keep up with. The latest fad that seems to be everywhere are plaid or flannel shirts. All types of people seem to be incorporating flannel or plaid into their wardrobe; it’s obvious just by walking around Cabrini’s campus.

“I think they are so comfortable and since they come in so many different colors you can match them with pretty much anything” Deana DiAmico, senior history major, said.

Flannel made a comeback last year when celebrities were spotted wearing flannel or plaid shirts. Everyone from the Olsen twins to Joel Madden and Nicole Richie to “Twilight” heartthrob, Rob Pattison were fans. Suddenly these shirts were seen everywhere.

“Flannel shirts keep making a comeback in fashion. I think their real cute if worn right, like with a pair of black leggings and a belt,” Melissa Mariani, junior communication major, said.

Although they are very trendy right now, flannel isn’t for everyone; some people still think it should be worn just at home.

“They are definitely comfortable I just would never wear it out,” Natasha Ciminera, sophomore undecided major, said.

Some people don’t like the style and think it’s is just a fad, other people have been wearing flannel for years and think that it never went out of style.

“Some of my favorite characters and people have worn flannel shirts.

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The plaid and flannel style is becoming the new “it” item for this season. Hollywood stars have been seen wearing the out as a fashion trend.

Teen Wolf, Al Borland and Jim Herr all wore flannel shirts. Flannel shirts are the shirts that say you’re

an American,” Zack Wolski senior marketing major, said.

Whether you hate them or you

love them flannel shirts have been spotted all over Hollywood and in everyday trends. It seems like the

trend is here to stay in the fashion world.

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PLAYER PROFILE:

Darvin MacDonald

Meghan McsloY staff writer

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In her first year as a member of Cabrini’s swim team, Darvin MacDonald, junior psychology major, is not your typical college student.

Beginning her swimming career back in 1973 as a member of The Aqua Devils, a military swim team for dependents of active military people, MacDonald has used swimming to drive not only her ambitions, but also her career aspirations.

“Being in school and swimming at Cabrini has allowed me to become a swim coach for an adaptive team. When I became a swim team coach, I discovered my purpose in life. I became a student, and that was something no one ever thought would happen, let alone being on a collegiate team. I wasn’t a very good student in my middle and high school years and certainly not cut out for college at that time,” MacDonald said.

MacDonald’s father was in the military, which forced her to move from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio where she was born, to Europe and finally settling down at McGuire Air Force Base. She began swimming with the military team and it has grown into a life-long passion.

“Since I was thrown into being on a swimming team, I grew to love swimming, plain and simple. I live better in water than I do on land. I have a love for it,” MacDonald said.

MacDonald especially appreciates the idea of being on a team and working together.

This appreciation propelled her into coaching an adaptive swimming team for people who have handicaps such as cerebral

palsy and spina bifida.

While working with the team, MacDonald incorporated yoga, cardio and strength training, as well as swimming, two to three hours a day and up to four to five days a week.

“The most rewarding part is the fact that they realize they can do something. In water, they become equals and start to establish a sense of independence and self-rewarding. There are a lot more to them than they knew,” MacDonald said.

Working with the adaptive team inspired MacDonald to further her education, which landed her at Cabrini in pursuit of her degree with the goal of returning to the adaptive team with a college degree and making it her career.

As for being a member of the team at Cabrini, MacDonald says that it has been the best experience she has had since she worked with the adaptive team.

Upon transferring to Cabrini from Montgomery County Community College, MacDonald did not know that there was a team at the school. However, after talking to assistant coach Derek Kay, MacDonald volunteered to swim with the team and has been thoroughly enjoying the experience.

“This team has been really phenomenal. There are people that are less than half my age and they have been very supportive, they encourage me all the time.

It needs to be recognized that this little team with all the coaches and all the swimmers are all really phenomenal people. They weren’t so narrow-minded to see someone who is so much older coming on to the team and they were pretty welcoming to that idea. I think that is different from the norm. I think it is spectacular,” MacDonald said.

Although she is a nontraditional student, MacDonald speaks all the best of Cabrini.

She attends classes as a fulltime student and practices as a member of the swim team.

MacDonald is set to graduate in 2011 with aspirations of returning to the adaptive team to utilize her degree in psychology, as well as her life-long passion and knowledge for swimming.

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O’Hora moves into head coach position lauren sliVa staff writer

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With the departure of the former head coach of the cross country team, a new coach, Tom O’Hora, took over the position for track and field to lead the team through a “promising” year.

The team is looking forward to some more All-Americans to continue the Cabrini tradition.

“We lost a lot of good athletes,” O’Hora said. “But we should do fine. There are some good runners.”

O’Hora has been with the school for 27 years. He originally managed and worked with the track team until he brought Williams to Cabrini.

After head coach James Williams left two weeks ago, O’Hora took back the lead role.

O’Hora typically works with distance runners, but is working with the sprinters along with assistant coach Angelo Brooker.

“I hope that the coaches will be encouraging and communicate with the team,” Quiana Volney, sophomore business administration major, said. “There is potential for improvement from last year, and I hope that the season will go well.”

Coming from last year’s Indoors National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, O’Hora hopes to continue the pattern and bring another championship to Cabrini.

Freshman like Shatievah Lewis, Danica Giddens and Tyler Rooke are hopefuls to bring some new energy to the team.

“You can’t depend on the freshmen to replace the seniors that left,” O’Hora said. “Yet I hope for them to contribute and

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Freshman Quiana Volney prepares to race.

expect the entire team to do very well.”

Not all of the runners will train under O’Hora. Dana Nardello, sprinter, is working with Booker.

“We’ve discussed a lot of different training strategies for the upcoming season,” Nardello, junior special education major, said. “I’m excited to see how it will turn out this season.”

Track and field has seen many All-Americans. With about 20 altogether, coach O’Hora hopes to continue the tradition of the team. The team members agree that with “time and dedication” the team will have a good season.

“My expectations for the team as a whole is that everyone does their best,” Nardello said. “Our biggest competition is ourselves;

we have to work hard in practice and hopefully we’ll be able to make it back to the Eastern College Athletic Conference and NCAAs like previous years.”

The team only had its first meeting on Monday, Nov. 16.

They are still encouraging those not already signed up and who want to run to join. O’Hora is looking forward to getting organized and getting the season underway.

“I’m looking forward to the season,” Nardello said. “Track season is always exciting to see what everyone can do and how we can improve.”

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Anthony Girolamor takes the lead in a cross country meet. He is now preparing for the winter track team.

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this week in Winter intramurals encourage

SPORTS

Westbrook suffers concussion The Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is scheduled to meet with two specialists in to determine if he can resume playing football after a series of concussions. Westbrook sustained his second concussion in three weeks in Philadelphia’s 31-23 loss at San Diego on Sunday. Westbrook was playing his first game after sitting out two because of a concussion suffered Oct. 26.

Olympic hockey begins its selections The Winter Olympics in Vancouver are just 87 days away and the winter hockey selections have begun. Brian Burke is Team USA’s general manager, while Steve Yzerman is Team Canada’s executive director. The committees are working to select the best players in the league that are coming into the tournament. Canada will name its team on New Year’s Eve and Team USA will announce its roster on New Year’s Day. Iverson parts ways with Grizzlies Memphis announced Monday that the team has ended its one-year contract with the former league MVP, Allen Iverson. Iverson will receive only a fraction of the $3 million he was supposed to earn.

If he clears waivers, he will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday night. The New York Knicks have already confirmed interest in Iverson.

Bills fire head coach The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Dick Jauron after a 3-6 start.

The Bills offense has been one of the worst in the NFL. Jauron was 24-33 since being hired in 2006 to be head coach. He has two years remaining on his contract that will pay him a total of $6 million in 2009 and 2010.

friendly competition for students Jason Moran staff writer

JKM724@cabrini.edu

Intramural sports are a great way to compete and have fun here at Cabrini. Since 2005, Orlin Jespersen, the director of recreation, has been trying his best to get as many people to participate because he knows how great of an experience it can be.

So far this year, the fall sports have been a success. Flag football has six teams and is getting ready to wrap up.

The winner of the flag football league will be eligible to compete in playoffs against other local colleges, which will be held at Cabrini on Nov. 21.

The soccer league has gotten off to a slower start though.

There are four teams competing this fall. The teams are about the average participation the league gets every year. However, there have been several scheduling

issues with people having classes and trying to get field time. This past week, games have resumed and everything is back on schedule.

“So far, scheduling has been an issue, but I can’t wait until games start up again so we can win the league,” Andy Golden, senior history major, said.

Looking ahead to the winter season, there are a lot of sports being offered. There’s an intramural basketball league, which is the most popular league every year. Last year, there were seven teams, which made for great competition.

Also, Cabrini is offering an indoor soccer league and other activities such as indoor frisbee and wiffleball.

“Last year’s basketball league was a lot of fun and the competition was great. I’m expecting for the league to have the same type of play this year,” Bret Heller, senior business major, said.

There are other activities outside of intramural leagues that Jespersen is offering this year and next semester. There is rock climbing every Wednesday night, which is free. If you can’t make it on Wednesday nights you can get tickets at the front desk at the Dixon Center.

Also, there will be scheduled trips to Blue Mountain where students can get tickets at discounted prices.

Jespersen’s advice to students is to get involved. He wants more females to get involved in intramurals and hopes for an allgirls’ league.

Jespersen is also open to new ideas and any suggestions. For more information on intramural sports at Cabrini you can create an account on http://cabrini. athleague.com/user. If you have any questions for Jespersen contact him at 610-225-3909 or orlinj@cabrini.edu.

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Roller hockey prepares for upcoming season taYlor crist staff writer

tlc52@cabrini.edu

For the past six years, Cabrini College has had an almost unbeatable roller hockey club.

With a record of 15 wins and one loss last year, it is extremely shocking that so many students at Cabrini have no idea that a roller hockey club even exists.

Led by senior captain Mike MacDonald and co-captains, Mike Holland and Pat Trencansky, the team hopes to keep that almost perfect streak during this year’s season.

Brian Bell is one of the three players to go to the allstar game, along with seniors MacDonald and Holland.

“We have a solid team this year with everybody returning from last year’s team when we made it to the finals, but lost. We really hope to return this year and win the championship for the seniors who deserve it and won’t be on the team next year. I think we have a good core group of players to win the championship this season with myself and Holland powering the offense and

MacDonald and others controlling the defense,” Bell, sophomore criminology major, said.

With strong captains and dedicated seniors, the team’s main goal is to win the championship. This is a goal that could very well become a reality.

They had an undefeated regular season last year, after the championship game, where they lost in a best out of three series to Penn State Brandywine. The team believes this is their year.

“We had a great run last season that ended with a loss in the championship. This is my senior season so my only goal is to win a championship. Personal statistics, all-star games and all that don’t really mean anything to me right now. I’m just focused on getting one win at a time, and I think that with the skill and motivation we have on our team, there’s no reason we can’t get over the hump and win the championship this year,” Holland, senior finance and accounting major, said.

This is the mindset for all members of Cabrini’s roller hockey team, who are fighting to win the Philadelphia Collegiate Roller Hockey League.

With a motivated captain and strong forward, defense and goalie players, the team knows they have all of the qualities and characteristics that make a championship team.

However, there is one problem. Although shocking for an almost undefeated team, the roller hockey team lacks one important quality; fans. For the past six years, the team has lacked a strong fan base that is essential for a No. 1 team.

“We are trying to get more people to come out and watch the games this year to further push us to accomplish our main goal, going all the way and winning the championship,” MacDonald, senior graphic design major, said.

To support the roller hockey team fight for the championship, the team encourages fans to come out and cheer them on at the Marple Sports Arena, less than a 10-minute drive from campus.

UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, Nov. 19

No games

Friday, Nov. 20 No games

Saturday, Nov. 21

Men’s basketball- Home vs. Penn State Altoona @ 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 22 No games

Monday, Nov. 23 No games

Tuesday, Nov. 24

Women’s basketball- Home vs. University of Scranton @ 6 p.m.

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Lady Cavs fall in season opener eliZabeth KruPKa staff writer

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On Nov. 15 Cabrini’s women’s basketball team lost to Widener University Pride 65-35. The lady Cavs had trouble getting the season started against the nonconference team at Widener’s home court.

Senior guard Alyssa Brady tallied the team best of 10 points.

Brady was two for five at the three point line. She also had six rebounds, grabbed three steals and notched two assists.

Deana DiAmico, senior point guard, followed closely behind with nine points. DiAmico also tallied three rebounds, three assists, and two steals during the course of the game.

The lady Cavs also had a strong game from sophomore guard Laura Caron. Caron scored a career-best nine points with two steals and two blocked shots.

The Widener Prides’ offense was led by freshman Kate Dellinger who notched 14 points

making the lead 17 points at the start of halftime.

“I think this game showed us that we are going to have to work for everything. Although we got off to a rough start, we can only go up from here. I expect us to do well in our next game.

If we play together as a team, then we will definitely be champions again. I have every confidence that this team can and will be champions again,” Brittany Newcomer, freshman forward, said.

The lady Cavs showed a better second half upping their shooting percentage from 14.8 percent to 31.8 percent.

“Any basketball team knows that some game shots will fall, and others you can’t always be so fortunate,” Brianna Conner, junior guard, said. “I think that it just wasn’t our day and if anything, this loss gave us motivation to work harder, pick each other up when we’re down and work on fixing each thing that needs to be worked on after playing that game. It definitely

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Sophomore guard Laura Caron scored nine points, a career-high as a Cabrini basketball player. shouldn’t have been almost a 30 point deficit at the conclusion of the game, and I think that this game taught us that we need to play as a team, not individuals.

It was a learning experience for everyone.”

However, the Pride shut them out shooting 52.2 percent from the field in the closing half. The Pride out-shot them from the three point line, as well as making 50 percent of all the shots taken.

“This game set the pace for

the season because even though it was a rough start for us, we learned that we can’t change anything that happened, and that we can only move up from here.

The mistakes that we made in this game were minor and they can be fixed and that’s a definite positive factor. They were little things that we can work on every day in practice to reach our goals,” Conner said.

Sunday’s game was the first for the new head coach Kate

Pearson. Pearson stepped up as head coach after five years of being an assistant. Pearson is hopeful for another winning season despite the rebuilding year.

“It would be great to win the championship again; it’s just going to take some rebuilding and hard work,” Dana Drake, freshman guard, said.

Swim team dives into season christina flood staff writer

cef724@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini men’s swimming team is 2-1, while the women are 4-2 so far in the 2009-10 season.

In the most recent meet at King’s College, junior Josh Pace was a three-time winner.

Also leading the men’s efforts was junior Kyle Teliszewski with first place finishes in the 100 yd. freestyle and 200 yd. freestyle.

“Juniors Bill Boylan and Kyle Teliszewski are incredible athletes, winning most of the ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT/ CABRINI COLLEGE races they swim,” Michael Sophomore MacKenzie Stewart finished first in the 100 yd. breastKernicky, head coach, said. stroke on Saturday at King’s College.

This is the first year that the Junior Emily Yurick finished men have had a record over Carabello has finished in first and second place across the first at King’s College in the .500 at this time in a season.

According to senior board for the women’s team 200 yd. individual medley with a time of 2:30.11. Teammate captain Anne Konicki, many this season.

As a captain, Konicki Konciki had a time of 6:12:92 swimmers had great swims at King’s College and some swam believes that the freshmen are in the 500 yd. freestyle at making great improvements so Fairleigh Dickinson, allowing new events for the first time. her a second place finish.

“The swimmers are coming far in the season.

“We have more depth than Contributing much to the together as a team and that goes a long way,” Konicki, senior we did last year and hopefully women’s team is sophomore exercise science and health with hard work at practices MacKenzie Stewart with three we’ll see huge improvements first place finishes in the 100 promotion major, said.

The men and women had compared to last year,” Konicki yd. breaststroke.

“Yurick and Konicki swim five first-place finishes at said.

With a first place finish with incredible heart and drive Fairleigh Dickinson University.

With a time of 26.67 at King’s College for the 50 for the team,” Kernicky said.

“This will be our best seconds, senior Andrea yd. freestyle, freshman Rich Carabello gained her second Dalatri recorded a time of year yet and we are already first-place finish in the 50 yd. 23.71 seconds and placed third swimming really fast. I am against Scranton University excited for the rest of the freestyle. season,” Teliszewski said.

She later won her third 50 with a time of 23.88.

Kernicky says that Dalatri yd. freestyle at Juniata College with a time of 27.06 seconds. has fit in well with the team.

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Men’s basketball tops Drew in season opener Coach Kahn tallies 100th career win nicholas guldin staff writer

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Kevin Misevicius came out red-hot in the men’s basketball season opener scoring a game-high 25 points against the Drew University Rangers on Sunday, Nov. 15. The final score of the game was 79-47.

“We played well as a team together. We’re playing the way we need to play if we have any hopes of winning the conference,” Misevicius said.

Despite the long drive to Madison, N.J., the Cavaliers were loose and ready to play, conjuring up a 25-9 lead within the first 10 minutes of the game, a lead they would never surrender.

“We jumped them early. We brought the intensity right from the tip off and once we brought it, we kept it going. Too many times we have seen that teams can catch up so we knew we couldn’t let up,” Corey White, senior guard, said. White led the team with a team-best six assists.

The Rangers tried to close the gap coming within 20 points right before halftime, but, as White said, Drew University couldn’t match the intensity that came out of the Cabrini locker room.

Besides the fact it was a demolishing season

opener victory for the Cavs, it was also the 100th career win for Coach Marcus Kahn.

“I thought we played very well. We got off to a good start and we didn’t let up at all. I kept the starters in as much as possible because this is a new group. I wanted to give them time to work on a few things as well as mold together,” Coach Kahn said.

Complimenting Misevicius in the victory was junior Dom Farello.

“In the locker room Coach Kahn told us every journey has a first step so make it a good one. This was definitely that good first step,” Farello said.

Farello finished the game with 16 points overall.

Behind Farello in scoring was freshman guard A.J. Williams and sophomore forward Brandon Carter, who both scored eight points in the victory.

Williams was 2 for 3 from the three-point line as he conjured up an incredible performance in his Cabrini debut.

Leading point scorers for the Drew University Rangers were Mike Mayes who went 5 for 11 with 17 points and Terrell Brown who tallied 10 points.

Coach Kahn left the starters in longer for some extra time to gel, but it seems like everything couldn’t have gone better for the Cavaliers in their season opener.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT/ CABRINI COLLEGE

Junior Dom Farrello scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds against Drew University Sunday.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT/ CABRINI COLLEGE

Senior Kevin Misevicius scored a game-high 25 points in a 79-47 win at Drew University on Sunday.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT/ CABRINI COLLEGE

Senior guard Corey White brings the ball down the court.