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Who was the last baseball player to win a triple crown?
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the public . of nuclear weapons. aftermath of nuclear war. ....;. ________________ _ The director and producer of "The Day After" are using television as the medium -controversial or not- to bring a point to the public, a very evident one - nuclear destruction. The questions now posed are: what makes this film so controversial and why do so many oppose it, and television as the medium to which it will be presented? . The main reason for the controversy is that the Reagan administration sees the program as propaganda for the peace movement, and against the deployment of nuclear weapons. According to the article, the special effects and scenarios are horrendous. ABC hopes to capture its audience with these scenes and others to draw a positive as well as high rating response. ABC also feels that the town depicted in the film could be any town, and the people in their defeat mirror our nation as a whole. 'The Day After' is a graphic depiction of a town faced with the reality of destruction, murder, and the aftermath of nuclear war. People are constantly living with a fear of the unknown, nuclear war, and ABC will try to disclose the subject to the public. · The article also said that the harsh conclusions of the film have made potential advertisers nervous. Some cons~rvative groups have pressured ABC for a listing of adverti_sers, to stage letter writing campaigns designed to discourage them from sponcering the movie. The drama was originally scheduled to be a two part, four hour, $7 million, television blockbusting movie. It would have been aired on two consecutive Sundays last May.
The film is of a strong nature and should be viewed by mature audiences who are able to handle the subject of destruction. The film will present many of the questions and concerns on the subject of nuclear arms. It is then the viewer's responsibility to respond to the annihilation of "Anytown, USA." But according to Penni Crabtree, author of the article "The Day After, viewed in bitter silence, tears" (National Catholic Reporter, Oct. 28, 1983), "It (the program) was abruptly postponed, and people in the film industry began to mockingly refer to it as Apocalype Maybe. The film, was This movie is suggested for the serious and objective viewer. It was created to visualize the publics awareness on the subject of nuclear arms as well as present the viewer with an indelible knowledge of what may really come, sooner than we think.
Students steer through What do you think of road rally cours~ . your collegeeducation?
by Judy Buck The second annual road rally was held here at Cabrini. The event took place behind Sacred Heart Hall on Saturday, Oct. 29. Each car that participated in in the rally consisted of a driver and a navigator. Participants were charged a five dollar fee which was divided amongst them. The road rally was one of the activities sponsored by the sophomore class. A twenty-five dollar prize was awarded to the first place winners. They were Annamaria Farnschlader, senior, and Madeline Di Pasquale, sophomore. DiPasquale said, "We'd like to thank the sophomore class for providing us with an enjoyable Saturday afternoon."
Each of the eight cars participating in the rally received a packet of questions and instructions that led them to a certain destination. Every car left the starting line in five minute intervals. The winners were judged on ideal mileage, speed,and the number of correct questions answered on the questionnaire. They were required to perform strange tasks before continuing on their course by Tom Schultz Some people enter college to experience college life, to further their education and to maintain a collegiate social life. People's reasons for coming to college and their expectations are usually very similar. Most students at Cabrini come to college to further their high school education, study and train in their major, learn a variety ofliberal arts courses and finally, prepare themselves for a job or continue their education after earning their bachelor's degree. Most students who have chosen Cabrini feel that the college is helping them to fulfill their goals and also aid them in finding a career after college. Biology students feel that their major is preparing them for jobs after graduation or giving them a foundation for further education. Jacquelyn Gerhart, freshman, medical technology major, wants to be a lab technician after graduation. Gerhart says she came to college "to be able to gain a complete background for my field, through courses and handson experience". Gerhart chose Cabrini because of the school's location and reputation. ''The school has the recognition and facilities to give me a complete education in my maior" said Gerhart.
The course was fast and fun
Together they agreed that the course was fast and fun. Di Pasquale also said, "Annamaria displayed tremendous driving skills," while Farnschlader replied, "Missy was one damn good navigator." They also both said, "One last thing is we'd like some "real" competition next time." The second place prize of fifteen dollars was awarded to Robin Larkins, junior and Jeanne Boyle, junior. The course went through the back roads qf Radnor and Wayne. It included stops in pet cemeteries, an Acme, Roy Rogers, the childrens' school playground and Thrift Drugs. Participants had to go in to these places and ask the store workers various questions. Then they were required to perform strange tasks to answer their questionnaires before continuing on the course. At the end of the Road -Rally, participants had to race up to the third floor of Woodcrest to sophomore class vice president, Vicky Leahy's room. To officially end the contest, the navigator was ordered to pop a full water balloon on the driver's head. It was a fitting end to a crazy day enjoyed by all participants.
-Chuck Cesare
Phyllis Fichera, freshman, pre-med, feels Cabrini is preparing her for medical school and for the future in finding a job. "Cabrini has a good reputation at hospitals and other instituions in the medical field", said Fichera. Chuck Cesare, junior, business administration, thinks that the goals he has set for himself requires a college education. "I expected a liberal arts education that. I could apply to my everyday living" said Cesare. "The other day I realized that what I'm learning at Cabrini is giving me a better understanding of business and the world." Some students have changed their majors since entering Cabrini. The students have found that they have different plans for their future. Lorrie Palcik, senior, studio art and psychology major, changed her major from elementary education. Palcik changed majors because she wanted to become involved in art therapy. Palcik believes her individualized major will give her a complete liberal arts education and give her the background to persue her master's degree. Although Palcik said she would not have come to Cabrini to be an art major, she remained at the college for other reasons. "When I switched majors, I was attached to the campus environment," said Palcik. "The campus was healthy for me because I could receive personal attention and a personal education" added Palcik.
-Jacquelyn Gerhart
A majority of students feel that their education is for their personal growth and preparation for their careers. "I get out of my academics exactly what I put into them" states Judy Buck, junior, business and communications major. "I came to Cabrini because it had the communications facilities that I needed." Buck definitely feels that Cabrini will meet her goals. "At Cabrini, you can get involved in everything" added Buck.
Patrick Connelly, sophomore, history major, came to Cabrini because he wanted to go to a smaller school. "I know that by getting a personal liberal arts education I will be prepared for'whatever field I choose to go into" stated Connelly. Connelly's sums up the feelings of many students at Cabrini. They are looking for a personal education that will help them grow mentally, physically and spiritually while also preparing them for the time when they must leave the boundaries of this instituion.
