Vol. XXXIII,
Cabrini College, Radnor, Pa.
No. 4
December, 1976
Run-off election Merger seen as solution by Gene Hutter resolvestie by Sue O'Hagan Cabrini College Student Government Association held its annual elections from Friday, Nov. 12 through Tuesday, Nov. 16. Neither the presidential candidates nor the social activities assistants candidates won a needed 51 % of the vote in this first election. A run-off election followed and official returns were announced on Monday, Nov. 22 . Beginning in January, 1977 the newly elected officers will assume their positions . Madeleine Cahill, '78, and Bernadette McCabe '78, will serve as SGA president and vice-president respectively. Other winners in the election were Karen Bruetsch, '78, recording secretary; Beth Dunn '78, corresponding secretary; Sally Ford '78, treasurer; and Mary DiJoseph, '78, student activities chairperson. Laurie Davy '78 and Sue Livingston, '78, will serve jointly as social activities assistants.
The Living Arts Society was established in response to a need to bring more activity to Cabrini's campus . A series of ten films was offered, and in an effort to stimulate student interest, discount tickets were offered . The response was very limited. This would seem to be an indication that there was little student interest. Some response was received when a few freshmen students indicated an interest at Freshmen Orientation. A meeting of the Living Arts Society was scheduled and opened to the campus community . Two students attended; it is these same two students who represent the working organization of the Living Arts Society. We can think that a conflict in scheduling meetings at the same time was the reason for the lack of students attending. Attendance at the films averages about 15 people. Most of these. people were those who purchased the discount tickets. If one is familiar with the financial end of operating an organization, one would
realize that the Living Arts Society is working at a deficit. In fact, the Living Arts Society has been forced to cancel the last three films, and are in debt for $120. Evenings at Cabrini are also sponsored by the Living Arts Society. The response is more encouraging, and the Evenings at Cabrini will continue. Plans are being formulated for next year to have the Living Arts Society operate in conjunction with the Religion and English/Communications Departments. If this is carried through, an audience will be guaranteed, and expenses will be shared. Who will head the Living Arts Society after the' two persons involved graduate? There is a meeting scheduled for February at which ti me elections for new leadership will be conducted. The problem is: if no one shows up for the meeting, where will the direction go? Whose fault is it if the Living Arts Society collapses? Is there a need to bring more activity to Cabrini's campus if no one is interested?
Food Price Hike
Killing or filling the students? by Barbara Polomano
Food prices are hitting hard everywhere, and Cabrini's cafeteria is no exception. What are some of the main reasons for food price increase at Cabrini? The rise in minimum wage for the workers, the cost of living raises every January, general food price inflation and increasing cost of overhead such as electricity, heating and water are all contributing factors. "We're ¡ also confronted with a $2000 annual food theft expense," reports Charles WJ-iipple, food service manage. Offenders are now taken care of with a fine.
Students seem to understand the situation of the price increases. "Students know that if they want good quality food, they're going to have to pay," says Joseph Flemming, food service director. "We feel we're offering students a pretty good deal," says Mr. Whipple. "We offer a 10 percent discount by selling the "5 for $5.50" ticket . Where else can you get all the sirloin steak or stuffed flounder you can eat for $2?" Mr. Flemming mentions that the cafeteria still manages to run a "high quality food service program" while keeping prices at a minimum. This
statement holds true if one considers the prices of a hamburger and fries at a nearby restaurant . "We get tour hamburgers out ot a pound of ground meat. Hamburger take-out shops usually get five. These places even charge more. Their quarter-pound hamburgers cost a good 30 cents more than ours," says Mr. Whipple. As far as profit is concerned, "We're by no means making a killing," says Mr. Flemming . "We're merely trying to do our part by filling the students' needs and tastes."