February 1976 issue 05 Loquitur

0 ~LOQUITUR Vol. XXII, No. 5

Cabrini College , Ra d nor, Pa.

February,

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Father

Rudy 1913-1975

May our journey be A concern for others A road of peace A path of love.

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At the present time, SGA is suffering from severe financial problems.

These problems have resulted in various ineffective money making schemes and severe budget cuts for clubs and organizations. Before SGA runs itself totally into the ground, several important reforms must be instituted.

First of all, SGA needs an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting any present SGA from borrowing funds from the budget of a future SGA. This is what is now causing many of SGA's money problems. In 1974, SGA treasurer Diane Cona borrowed funds from the budget of the following year. Since no records were kept, no one knew about the loan until it was too late. And now, the current SGA must suffer. This amendment is needed to protect future SGA's from a serious injustice - having to pay for the mistakes of their predecessors.

Secondly, SGA needs to be stronger in making budget decisions. In my experience with SGA, I have noticed that a few of the Important officers were wishy-washy, or even worse, nonchalent. There is no place in an SGA which is trying to rebuild for either type officer. The present leaders must be conscientious, affirmative and zealous if SGA is ever to regain a firm hold on its finances. If they continue to believe that SGA's problems will solve themselves, or worse yet, leave them for someone else to solve, SGA is headed for complete destruction.

SGA must also make a conscious effort to avoid overspending. SGA must institute a new budget system with careful monitoring of funds and complete records. SGA must force clubs to remain within their budgets by keeping careful track of their spending. And more importantly, keep careful and complete records to be passed on to future executive boards. I was appalled to find no past financial records in SGA's files. In order to operate efficiently, these records must be kept, and future SGA's must have them for reference.

Lastly, I advocate more student involvement in SGA. SGA presently is clearly lacking student support. Instead of just complaining, come out to the SGA meetings and give your support and advice. Although SGA members represent the entire student body, they cannot possibly come up with different ideas all the time. SGA needs fresh ideas and suggestions from outsiders. Think of how much more could be done with greater participation by all students.

This could possibly be the greatest step in SGA's rebuilding process. The students can and should provide the extra push needed to get SGA back on its feet.

Letter

to the Editor

To the Editor: I agree with your recent editorial that Kappa Sigma Omega should not have to foot the bill for Parent's Weekend. It is well that they should organize a successful and happy weekend for all. I disagree with your suggestion however, that the college should cover these expenses. It seems to me that the parents who come and enjoy a pleasant weekend with their son or daughter are responsible for the cost of that weekend. The glory of Parent's Weekend is that it is a family affair, a time of togetherness that is different from other family affairs. It would surprise me that a family should expect the college to subsidize what is essentially a family affair.

Kappa's task, as I see it, is to plan a weekend that college families can afford.

If that means tightening up a bit then tighten-up we must. There seems to be an idea pervasive on campus that one plans an extravaganza which one cannot afford and then makes up the deficit with

the cake sales and monies from the general college budget. (It's the same idea that has driven New York City to the wall!)

It would appear that a little college such as ours just cannot afford expensive speakers like Geraldo Rivera and Frederick Storaska. Surely there are other competent speakers, perhaps not quite so entertaining but just as worthwhile that we can afford. (I am reminded of William F. Buckley's statement that he always charges college a big fee because the students are not really interested in his ideas which are available in numerous books and periodicals. "I charge for theatre.")

The college is not broke, SGA is broke.

SGA is broke for the same reason New York City is broke - it overspent. The college - like the federal government is not a bottomless pit. The college's money is our money. When it pays, we all pay, you and your parents pay . It's time SGA grew up and took responsibility for its spendthrift ways.

SharonSchwarze

Comment.

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SGA: Be careful with our funds!

by Fran MacDonald We have

• a winner

by Susan De Carlo Edda Pitassi, a junior English/communications major, was awarded a summer internship by the American Society of Magazine Editors. This program is designed to arouse the interest of students in magazines, no matter what they do after graduation.

Edda will be employed this summer in New York City by one of the member magazines like the New Yorker, Time or Newsweek.

The Society said that competition for this prestigious award was very keen this year. There were four times the number of applicants as winners.

Edda had to submit a biography of herself, fill out a detailed questionnaire about her experience and career goals in journalism and also be recommended by the college. In addition, she had to present samples of her writings, such as published articles from the LOQUITUR. When I asked Edda how she felt about being awarded the internship, she simply replied, "It's unbelievable."

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Cabrini

and Symmetry:

Somethingfor everyone

by Janet Gennaro

Cabrini symmetry festival wi II begin at 8 p.m.on Friday, February 20 with "Symmetry on Horseback." This event will be staged at the Richard King Mellon Pavilion, Valley Forge Military Academy.

Cabrini students Debbie Norcini '78 and Mary Damian '78 will participate in the event. Dr. Marice Bezdek, associate professor of English and coordinator of riding activities at Cabrini, has organized the event and will also participate.

Admission to this event is $1.00 per person. Seating is limited, and reservations can be made through the Philosophy Department.

A symposium on symmetry will take place on Saturday, February 21, starting at 9:30 a.m. The opening address, entitled "Group Theory, Symmetry and Mathematical Problem Solving,". will be given

by Gerald Goldin, assistant professor of education, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.

Also on Saturday's agenda, a workshop, "Classroom Activities Illustrating Symmetry," will be led by Nicholas Branca,associate professor of math education, Pennsylvania State University.

Following will be an illustration of symmetry in the theatre, after which will be a lecture "Symmetry in Greek Myth," presented by Kostas Myrsiades, associate professor of English, West Chester State College.

Saturday's event will take place in the Mansion dining room and Sacred Heart Hall.

The festival's keynote address will be presented 10 a.m. Monday, February 23, in the Mansion dining room.

The address, entitled "Tessallations: The Mathematical Art," will be delivered

by Dr. Doris Schattschneider, associate professor of mathematics at Moravian College.

Dr. Schattschneider's talk will be illustrated with a slide presentation and will encompass symmetry found in different cultures.

On Tuesday, February 24 at 8 p.m., madrigals and canons will be performed by the Cabrini Choral Ensemble, under the direction of Ms. Lucy Carroll. This event will take place in the Mansion, and will demonstrate the existence of symmetry in music.

A backgammon game has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 at 10 a.m., between Dr. Joylon Girard; assistant

¡professor of history at Cabrini College,and tumes and dances of the Irish, Italian, Greg Pasquarello, student at Cabrini. The Polish and Armenian. There will be a lecbackgammon board that will be used was ture followed by the various groups demade by a Cabrini student, Louis Silk. monstrating their dance and inviting audThis event will take place in the lobby ience participation.

This event will be held on Friday, Febof Sacred Heart Hall.

At 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Richard ruary 27 at 8 p.m. in Sacred Heart Hall Tobin, sculptor and art history graduate gym.

Throughout the week of February 20student at Bryn Mawr College, will discuss, "Symmetry in Renaissance Art." 27 there will be various exhibits demonMr. Tobin's presentation will take place in strating symmetry in biology, photography, social science, chemistry, art and the Mansion dining room.

On Thursday, February 26, from 3: 30- mathematics on display in Sacred Heart 5: 30 p.m., the Sacred Heart Hall gym will Hall.

Mrs. Sharon Schwarze, assistant profesbe opened to those who wish to observe symmetrical designs in American crafts. sor of philosophy, is head of the festival Exhibits of macrame, batik, quilting, glass planning committee. Mrs. Schwarze feels blowing, weaving, Polish paper cutting, that there is something for everyone in flower arranging and egg decorating will the upcoming symmetry festival, and she be presented. hopes that everyone wiII take advantage The last event of the festival will be an of the events being sponsored as part of evening of folk dancing featuring the cos- the festival.

LOQUITUR Editor .........

. Fran MacDonald

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Photographer ..............................

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Louise Humes

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Business Manager.....................

. Frank Corio/a Maureen Larkin

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Rosemary Scanlan

Staff .............................

Teri Alberici, Joan Buonnano, Ray Crew, Joyce Crowley, Susan DeCarlo, Cindy DeRitis, Janet Gennaro, Maureen Larkin, Lorraine Ostrowski, Edda Pitassi.

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Fathe

1913 1 "TO SEE THE WORLD IN A GRAIN 0 HEAVEN IN A WILD FL HOLD INF/

He reveled in being alive. So open, so free, he made his joy your joy with a smile, a wink or a snatch of song.

Father Rudy Rooymans saw each day as a gift to be treasured, and his optimism was contagious. To see him dance into the cafeteria, to hear him speak of his beloved India with love and laughter was a breath of fresh air to interrupt a stuffy day.

No doubt, Fr. Rudy saw beauty in simple things, in almost everything. His memories of thirty years in India are of a poor but strong people , who possessed an inner tranquility and spiritual wealth to be envied.

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Rudy 1975

by Lorraine Ostrowski

SAND !ER 'TY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND, AND ETERNITY IN AN HOUR." -

WILLIAM

BLAKE

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At Cabrini he spoke of his garden, 1is jewel of a house and "his girls" with i warmth that so well reflected his contentment.

For the past seven years, he ~ave the college his all, becoming the -esident liturgist, counsellor, Santa Claus rnd friend . All the while he seemed to :lraw out, effortlessly the best in those he touched.

So devoted to his Lord, so much at peace with himself, Fr. Rudy left us with that same air of contentment . But he lives, for in every person who shared a moment with him, he left the gift of himself.

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The science How to be brilliant with limited resources of plant ca re

by Teri Alberici "Caring for plants is not only an art, but a science."

On Monday, Feb . 8, Robert Keiter, plant consultant at Waterloo Gardens, presented a summary of the Waterloo Houseplant Care course to biology club members and other plant lovers. Using plan ts as visual aids, Keiter demonstrated the major pitfalls in house plant care.

Around 90% of house plant deaths are a result of bad lighting and misjudged watering.

A plant that receives too much light will burn, yellow, spot, wilt, or become too compact. Plants that do not receive enough light become leggy, drop leaves and buds, and become yellow or brown.

Overwatering of plants causes the roots to rot because of inadequate oxygen supply. This results in defoliation, yellowing, browning.or limpness in the stem and leaves. Underwatering causes the plants to "burn" or dehydrate. The plant becomes limp; the edges of the leaves may curl and brown, and older leaves will yellow.

In continuing, Keiter pointed out that once the problems of lighting and watering are solved there are several other obstacles to overcome to ensure good plant care. These obstacles come in the form of insect disease,undernourishment and overcrowding.

Undernourishment can be easily remedied through the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers such as Fish Emulsion and a potash-nitrogen-phosphoric acid combination. However one must follow directions carefully to avoid burning the plant.

Insect disease can be remedied by spraying or implanting organic or inorganic poisons at the site of the plant. In this case, one must be specially careful in following the directions to avoid burning the plant but more importantly, to avoid leaving trace poisons behind which are harmful to humans.

The final obstacle, overcrowding, can be corrected by simply repotting the plant. According to Keiter, there are several "rules of thumb" of when to repot.

Repot plants: when the plant is top heavy for the pot. when the plant is pushing itself out of the pot.

However there is a caution even on repotting: ' too much soil around the plant's roots wiII smother the roots.

How do I forget? What should I not do when I study? How can I test my understanding of something? Why should I preview a book?

Answers to these and other questions are found in Arthur Young's Academic Reinforcement classes being held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m. and 12 noon in Room 6, Sacred Heart Hall.

Subtitled "How to Be Brilliant with Limited Resources;' the non-credit course ¡ is being taught "to help students increase basic study skills and to make college studying easier."

As Mr. Young, lecturer in English, explains, "We want to help all students enjoy academic life.

I don't want the course branded as one only poor students should take. I have sharpened my own skills and have learned a lot from this course ."

The basic structure of the class is question and answer. "I will give students a piece of reading. Questions follow to see if they are zeroing in on the main idea.

There are no finals or mid-terms. There are no texts to buy."

Young's experiences as high school English teacher and disciplinarian at Bishop Neumann High School showed him how to handle certain student problems.

He told students "to think of themselves as scholars, as bright," and urged them to develop a sense of confidence. "Frustration and fear are big problems ... it takes time to overcome them."

by Edda Pitassi Students also learn that studying five hours straight is wrong. Studying for one hour, breaking for 15 minutes, and then returning to the assignment is much better.

Other areas that have been or will be covered in the course include note-taking and how to approach a lecture; how to recognize the main fact when reading; how to take tests.

Young goes on to explain : "This is a crash course on sharpening skills. Success depends on how much time students put into practice what they learn in class.

The key in studying is to read out loud.

The more senses involved, the easier the subject sticks in the mind .

"Studies have shown that we remember only 50% of what we read. After two weeks, we remember 21 % of that 50%.

Mastering certain methods and skills should improve this. A lot is common sense."

Some examples of common sense which the teacher points to are: sitting comfortably (crouched in a fetal position is out); good lighting {flourescent lights create a glare on the page); choosing a clean, quiet place and returning to it to study.

Believing that "it is better to know something correctly than having a mind fu II of chaos," Young tries to get students "to become critical readers; to enjoy their learning experience and to get the most out of it; to understand that a B.A. degree is worth something."

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Encouragement m excellence The beginning of an Honor Society at Cabrini is currently being investigated.

The idea of an Honor Society was first introduced by Kathleen Daley,assistant professor in Sociology. After developing the idea, the proposal was sent to the Council of College Affairs and was approved and passed on December 1, 1975. Presently, the motion is in the hands of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Brown.

Her final approval is needed before the Honor Society can officially be initiated as a school activity.

The purpose behind forming the Honor Society is to encourage among the students excellence in scholarship, to encourage endeavors in all fields ot knowledge and to confer recognition to all the students of Cabrini who have shown exceptional academic interest and abilities.

Students who have attained a 3.5 cumulative average will automatically become

by Maureen Larkin members of the Honor Society.

Those students with a cumulative average of 3.2 to 3.49 may apply for entry into the Honor Society. Along with her request for membership, the student also has to submit an original piece of work.

This work could be in any field. Some examples are poetry , literature or art.

After considering the individual and her piece of work, the members of the club will then nominate the entries they feel would qualify for entrance into the Honor Society.

Members of the Honor Society will hold regular meetings. They will try to promote scholarly achievement at Cabrini.

Members will be responsible for sponsoring student symposia, panel discussions and guest lecturers. The Honor Society wiII also provide tutorial services for Freshman students having difficulties in academic work.

What's Happeninq

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In Social Science The Social Science Club wishes to extend their congratulations to the following newly elected officers : President, LiRda Finocchiaro, Vice-President, Nancy Edwards.

Secretary and Treasurer are Maria Pia Carusi and Pat Dewey. Pam Rusinyak is in charge of publications.

by Cindy DeRitis Dr. Luther G. Shaw is the new chairperson for the Education Department at Cabrini.

Before coming to Cabrini , Dr. Shaw was the founding President of Garrett Community College in Maryland for five years. Prior to his position at Garrett, Dr. Shaw also served as President of Atlantic Community College in New Jersey .

Dr. Shaw's position at Cabrini is supervising the coordinators of the programs

in early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education. This semester he is teaching educational science.

Dr. Shaw feels that the Education Department determines teaching education in this area. He is happy with the program Cabrini offers for preparing teachers to teach education.

Dr. Shaw is very impressed with the warm and friendly atmosphere at Cabrini.

He welcomes questions from students interested in education.

In Academics When the College Day School is closed due to inclement weather , Dr. Dorothy Brown will call City Hall before 6: 30 a.m . to notify them.

The snow number is

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In 1976 Cabrini is having a Bicentennial Birthday Party , and you are all invited. Come join in the festivit ies to honor the nation 's two hundred years.

On Friday, March 26, at 8 p.m., there will be a concert evening " Ballad of Amer ica." The theme is "The Music of Amer ica" and the evening will feature performances of song, dance and piano with a special appearance by singer and actor George Collins . Since the Mansion will accommodate only 200 people however , advance reservations . must be phoned in to insure seats .

Saturday , March 27 will mark a real extravaganza . Again the theme is "Music in America ," but this celeb,ation will be marked by jazz groups , dancers , Amer ican folk music and cho ral groups . Hopefuls include a Mummer 's and a brass band.

Th is segment of the celebrat ion is open t o one and all and will be centered in the gym.

Cabrin i's Bicentennial Birthday is being coordinated by Dr. Gavigan and Dr. Reher and directed and produced by Dan Perna.

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Teams battle for victory

by Joan Buonanno The Cabrini men's basketball team, in their second year of competition, have shown exceptional performance and promise for the future. The Cavaliers have rallied over the teams from Valley Forge, Philadelphia Community College, Mount Carmel, Holy Family, Allentown, and Eastern Christian. They met with defeat against LaRoche,Pine Brook and Alvernia.

Junior Tom Nerney is the leading scorer averaging 19 points a game followed closely by Nick Viggiano who averages 17 points a game. The outstanding rebounders on the Cabrini squad are Mike Thomas and Kevin Deal.

Tony Cullen is the "quarterback" or playmaker on the team.

Good bench support is given by Larry ¡ : Sugden and Angelo Carter.

Although the Cabrini Women's basketball team is off to a slow start this season, their spirit has not been shaken, for they are determined to win the rest of their games. They have lost to such colleges as Community College of Philadelphia, Holy Family, Bryn Mawr and Penn State (Ogontz).

Cabrini battled strongly with Betty Mulhern racking up 29 points, yet were defeated by the team from LaSalle College 64-80 on February 10 at our home court.

The team was victorious over Gwynedd-Mercy, and Harcum Junior College. The junior varsity played in a game against Gwynedd-Mercy and was also successful, with Pam Haupt contributing 10 points.

Betty Mulhern has been the consistent high scorer on the Cabrini team assisted by her teammate, Mary Beth Senkewicz, and good ball handler, Sally Ford. Taking care of the boards are Mary Ann Brophy, Bernie McCabe and Debbie Brown. A promising freshman is Kathy Shields who scored 16 points in the game against Gwynedd-Mercy.

SGA speaks

by Ray Crew Hi there!

Remember me? Contrary to popular belief,S .G.A. presidents do not crawl into the woodwork as soon as the ballots are counted only to reemerge once a week to attend meetings. White enamel baseboard is too cramped for me, consequently, I write this in the spirit of better com1:1unication to briefly inform you of some of the issues facing Student Government this semester.

Without a doubt, the most significant problem we must deal with is that of (you guessed it) money. We are currently operating with a deficit and must pay a number of overdue bills as well. Notably, .we owe money to the agency that brought you Frederic Storaska. We still must pay for the 1975 yearbook and to get last year's Cryptic out of hock and into your hands. This comes in addition to the usual expenses, such as Club budgets, which we must meet. The picture is not necessarily as bleak as it look however. A candy sale was initiated lc1.stsemester and with a little Divine intervention it just might turn a profit. Thus far this semester we have organized the S.G.A. Weekly Booze Raffle which with extensive prizes and good advertising, promises to bring in some steady income. As for the future there has been talk of disco dances, junk sales and the like. It is our primary goal, then, that by next semester we are out of the red financially.

The security problem is still one of our primary concerns.

Specifically, we are dealing with the question of whether or not to place extension phones outside of each dorm in order to facilitate easier communication with the guard o'n duty.

Additionally we have consulted with Isadore Axler and are formulating specific action to beef up the campus security system.

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