• Vol. XX, No. 7
CABRINI COLLEGE, RADNOR, PA.
April 2, 1974
Does Cabrini Need A New Security Blanket? the rising costs of security, and stated that these costs are minimal compared to what they could be. Security costs in some urban colleges have risen as much as 165%. The closer a school is to a city, the more it will have to pay for security . There is presently a bill in the Pennsylvania legislature providing for the reimbursement of private colleges and universities for security costs. The bill was introduced into the State Senate last October and finally passed this month after two amendments . I ts success seems crucial for many schools, particularly one of Cabrini 's size, to meet these rising security costs.
By Mary Lynn Carone It's becoming increasingly difficult to get into your own dorm lately. At least that's what some people say. But it's not because they feel security is too tight. Rather, a girl coming home after doors are locked often has to comb the campus looking for a security guard to let her in. Sometimes she · has to wake him up first. Meanwhile, who knows what dangers are lurking around her? Taking A New Look Certain incidents on and off campus have provoked a need to · take another look at Cabrini's security system. The recent theft of four calculators from the math department, the disappearance of $185.00 from the Magic Peddler Axler replied that it is not really sudden. Although recent events and money missing from the have brought the seriousness of the cafeteria, are good reasons in situation to a head, he says there themselves for examining the is a constant self-evaluation going present system. Coupled with the on. attack last month on a 21-year-old Each night, a tape is made of Rosemont girl, these events have any calls the sec urit y guard brought about a new awareness of receives. This tape is played back the shortcomings of Cabrini's in the morning and listened to by security and also attempts by people in the business office and students and administrators to do also by Mike Caranfa from the something about it. Security has maintenance department. A writbeen the topic of recent meetings of ten report is also made and Staff, SGA, and Council of College distributed to key members of the Affairs. Mr. Isadore Axler, Cabrini administration. They thus have a business manager , has also met record of the guard's activities with the head of Kuntz Detective during the previous night. During Agency, from which the school gets the study of these reports, Mr. its guards. Axler says, certain questions come When asked why the seeming ly to mind that must be answered. sudden interest in security, Mr.
Where Do Babies Come From? By Michelle
Perna
Where do babies come from? A simple question any co lleg e student would be able to answer. Yet what about other problems , like venereal disease, that is now at its peak of infection especially among teenagers and college students? What do students do when such a problem occurs, where do they go to for help? When I inquired as to where women students at Cabrini went or would go if they had a sexual problem many of their answers reflected a negativi sm toward any of the facilities offered to the student at Cabrini. The nurse was beneficial in aiding sore throats, colds and various similar ailments but in no way used as a source in as far as personal counselling or sexual problems . The next stop was the psychologist. I understand he has aided some students at Cabrini, however, his aid goes along with the definition of his field-psychology-which is "t he science ·that studies the mind and reasons for the ways people think and act ." The attitude some of the women held was that' if they had a
sexual problem involving their bodies it would be unlikely that they would refer to someone who deals with problems of the mind . Also t he fact that he is a male has hinder ed some women students from referring to him. Some of the students have found certain members of the faculty to be helpful in aiding them' with advice and assistance in counselli ng, yet some st uden ts would hesitate to confer with members of the faculty if they had a problem related to sex. What is being done? What is being done about t his problem? Sharon Schwarze along with some of the ot her women faculty have been very interested in eliminating such a problem. Ms . Schwarze proposes that a woman counsellor with experience in the area of sex education and knowledge about the area facilities avai lable to women, be brought in once or twice a week or once every two weeks. Bringing someone in from the outside would eliminate the fear some women on campus might experience if the counsellor were a faculty member or a school
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The recent meetings are a result of these questions and also of the recently raised complaints and questions of students. Cabrini & Costs Cabrini presently employs two security guards. The budget allotted for security this year was $14,000.00. Mr. Axler pointed out
Cabrini Security vs. Other Schools One might be curious as to how security at Cabrini compares with other similar schools. At Immaculata, three guards are on duty at night, two from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. and one fromll p.m. until six a.m. The guard on duty from eleven until si::: takes care of security inside ; the other two patrol the campus. Immaculata
It's Frightening-But By Lorraine
Ostrowski
It's dark. Very dark. The library is closed and you're on your way back to the Mansion for a good night's sleep; you think. All is quiet as you pass Counsel Hall. And then it happens . Rough hands grab you from behind. Cold, sharp stee l stops you from letting go of the scream caught in your throat. Without warning, you become a victim of one of the fastest rising crimes in America . You've been raped. According to Reader's Digest , 46,430 forcible rapes were reported in America in 1972. Since 'authorities estimate that three to five times that number actually occur, the figure exceeds 200,000. Rape is an ugly crime. Twenty percent of rape victims are physically injured. The extent of mJuries ranges from severe lacerations to minor scratches and bruises . The emotional scars resulting from rape are longlasting and often aggravated by the ordeals of questioning involved in prosecuting an alleged rapist . A policeman or lawyer who believes that "nice girls don't get raped" and "bad girls shouldn't complain if they do" can be less than helpful when a woman has undergone the trauma of rape. What If It Happens to me? Women Organized Against Rape (W.O.A .R.), an organization which aids the rape victim, recommends that you call the police immediately if you are raped. In Philadelphia, for example, you will be taken to the nearest hospital at once if you have been
badly beaten. If you aren't badly ·hurt, the police will take you to the station to question you about the incident . A _description of the attacker is vital! Try to remember what he looked like, what he was wearing. Did he leave on foot or by car? What model was the car? Which way did he go? The police will convey this information in an All Points Bulletin over police radios. Don't report a rape if it wasn't a rape. This wastes police and
also gets its guards from Kuntz Dete ctive Agency. For special events, extra guards are hired . Immaculata's original estimate of security costs for the '73-'74 school year was $18,000.00. They will go over their budget, however , because of increased costs by the agency. Although it may seem that by comparison Imma culata has better security because it ha s more guards, it should be kept in mind that that school also has 450 residents, a much greater number than Cabrini. An.other area school, Harcum College, has a somewhat different system from Cabrini or lmmaculata . Instead of hiring guards from an agency, Har cum employs its own guard . They are screened by the college for their qualifi cations. Har cum's business manager , Mr. Beda , feels that this is a better y tern , because the guard are " part of the family." Har cum' guards have been there for many years, everyone know them, and he feel that thi makes for a better atmosphere. Mr. Axler , however, points out (Continued on page 2)
It Happens hospital time and is a crime against the man. It also casts a shadow on the testimony of women who really have been raped. From the police station, you will be taken to a hospital for a medical examination. In Philadelphia, where W .O.A.R. has headquarters, rape victims are taken to Philadelphia General Hospital, P.G.H. ; for medical attention. All the tests necessary for (Continued
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