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SGA holds executive board elections Larkinsand Smithrun unopposed,Belskyand Giuffreenterrun-offs

by Susan Baj The election results for the 1984-85 SGA Executive Board were announced th is week on Monday, Apr. 9.

Running for President ofSGA was Robin Larkins, junior . Larkins ran unopposed and won with an overwhelming majority of votes.

Virginia Smith , freshman , ran for VicePresident of SGA. Smith also ran unopposed and was elected to the Executive Board.

Dennis Bourgeau , sophomore , and Jean Findlay , junior , competed for position of treasurer. The results revealed Findlay the winner .

There will be a need for a run-off election for two positions on the SGA Executive Board . Originally running for the position of Social Activities Chairperson were Ann Belsky, junior , Joe Giuffre , freshman , and Maureen McKenna, junior . Belsky and

tion of social activities third assistant .

The run-off elections are scheduled ¡to take place Tuesday, Apr. 10, at lunch and dinner , and on Thursday, Aprill2 , at lunch only. The results of the run-off election

Presentmembersof SGA wereconcernedaboutthe lackof selfnominations.

Somethoughtthat perhaps peopleare reluctantto put theirnamesup on the signup posterboardsforvarious reasons,perhaps_ one being peer pressure.

One specific question was raised throughout the election process . It was wondered by many why more students did not nominate themselves for positions in the election .

Present members of SGA were concerned about the lack of self-nominations .

Some thought that perhaps people are reluctant to put their names up on the sign-up poster board s for various reason s, perhaps one being peer pressure.

Robin Larkins , current president of the SGA Executive Board , and also the newly re-electe d pre sident spoke on this issu e of concern: "I really don't know why more people didn 't run . Maybe it st ems back to an overa ll view ofS GA as being an ineffective body."

'I reallydon't knowwhy morepeopledidn't run.

Maybeit stemsbackto an overallviewof SGA as beingan ineffective body.'

-Robin Larkins , SGA president

unning for recording seereta Barb Colantuono , sophomore , and Cath y O'Br ien , sophomore . Colantuono was elected.

Gia DiGiminiani, freshman, ran unopposed for the position of corresponding secretary for the SGA Executive Board . She was also 1ilected.

The new social activities assistants were also elected . First assistant will be Mark Murray , freshman . Second assistant will be Brian Feeley, also a freshman .

Giuffre will be in a run-off election for the position.

There is also the need for a run-off election between Karen Bowers, freshman , and Anne D'Amico, freshman , for the posi-

were scheduled to be out Thursday evening .

The present SGA Executive Board is scheduled to have a workshop soon for the newly elected members .

However, Larkins continued , ''Through our reorganization this year we've tried to set into motion an SGA that can function as an effective representative body of the students ."

Next year a definite goal that SGA plans to work on is to better promote the image of SGA and increase student awareness and interest in its role on campus , according to Larkins .

Gia DiGiminani was elected to be SGA Corresponding Secretary. (photo

by John Doyle)

Barbara Colantuono was elected to be SGA Recording Secretary. (photo by John Doyle)

SGA Treasurer Jean Findlay was re/ected for a second term. (photo by John Doyle)

Joe Giuffre and Ann Belsky had a runoof for SGA Activities Chairperson. (photo by John Doyle)

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SGA President Robin Larkin$>,who was elected for her second term, is seen here with her new partner, Vice President Elect Virginia. Both winners ran unopposed. (photo by John Doyle)

Smithtakes time out for drag racing

Dragonslaying takes place in dormatory

Charlie Smith, sophomore, drag racer, spends his off campus time tuning up his 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle or racing it down a quarter mile track against his opponent and against the clock page 8.

Did you hear of any dragon slayings going on on campus?

Cabrini students grow in imagination and chivalry as the nationally popular game of Dungeons and Dragons comes to Cabrini. Page 7.

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editorials vandalism: a growing concern on campus Cabrini students, be on the alert! Vandalism and theft has reached an all time high on campus.

Many Cabrini students have found their cars and personal properties stolen or damaged. Buildings and areas of Cabrini have been vandalized and damaged. It seems as if no part of the campus is safe from the clutches of vandals.

As reported previously in Loquitur, several students have had their property · damaged. One student received nearly $500 in damages to his car. Another student found his car, which was parked in the Grace Hall parking lot, with dents on both the roof and hood. The student said the damage looked as though something heavy had been dragged across the car. Some other students have had other damages done to their cars as well as some other properties. Windows have been broken and doors have been pr~ed opened, all by vandals seeking to destroy the properties of others.

Not only has damage been reported, but theft has also been a problem on campus. Recently, a student had $700 worth of camera equipment stolen right out his car. The car was broken into right in the Widener Center parking lot on a weekend night. There has been a lack of respect for other people and their property at Cabrini.

Several other areas of the campus_have been damaged. The trash barrels along the paths are always ripped off their poles. The streetlamps always seem to have a broken bulb or cover. Doors, windows and signs have been damaged or destroyed on all points of the campus.

Part of the damages that occur on campus are sometimes the work of visitors to

the campus. For instance, several weeks ago, after a free dance between Cabrini and Eastern, several windows were broken in the Widener Center and also the greenhouse. During this time a streetlamp in front of Woodcrest was knocked over. A major part of the people were from off campus. By the end of the evening many areas in Sacred Heart were left a littered mess .

Though not all of vandalism on Cabrini is done by people from off campus.

Much of the damage done to the dormitories has to come from the students who live inside the dorms. Damage done to the dorms is the type of vandalism that only makes the people who live there look bad. This destruction of college property can only be a reflection of the students attitudes to the college.

And although Cabrini's vandalism problems are not the equivalent to that of an inner city condition. At Cabrini, which has a fulltime night security, vandalism should not be tolerated. Since our campus is relatively safe, (the buildings are locked when not being used, security lets students in their dorms after hours ), the problem of vandalism is not great . However, vandalism does occur and it does effect the appearance of the college to other communities.

A call must be put out to all members of the campus to ''be alert" to their surroundings. Take special notice of any signs of foul play around you. If you see something, report it or attempt to solve the problem.

Students should rally together with guidance from SGA to form a type of "campus watch". This is similar to the familiar "town watch" in many neighborhoods. These neighborhood watches have been effective in lowering crime rate in their area. It would be simple for Cabrini to keep a keep-safe security system with its own students. This way one neighbor watches out for the other.

viewpoint .We continue to accept the unacceptable barbara bruhin

Have you ever wanted to have your handwriting analyzed in order to gain insight into you inner-most self? Have you ever changed you plans for the day based on the advice of your horoscope?

Most of us don't go to the extreme of changing our plans, but probably all ofus have at least thought about it. What if there was some truth to these pseudo-sciences.(lt would be rediculous to call them sciences, though their supporters would swear that they were) Maybe I'm missing out .

Certainly, Galileo was questioned when he first declared the sun as the center of the solar system. Perhaps these pseudosciences are simply misunder~to?~ and will e".entually enjoy the acceptence of the sc1emtific commumty?

Several years ago, acupuncture would have been catagorized along with voodoo, while today it is given widespread acceptance.

I recently had a chance to have my handwriting analyzed as part of the honors philosophy course, Critical Reasoning .

Dr. Sharon Schwarze, associate profoi;;sc:rof philosophy, had the class submit a sample to a friend of hers working on her doctorate in psychology.

When we received our individualized critiques, a few weeks later: most of the class agreed that their own critique -decribed th~ir personal characteristics accurately. My critique described me as gullible and as a dreamer. (both of which are true)

As college students, we consider ourselves fairly intelligent, not likely to fall for farces that are often set loose on the unsuspecting public. After most of our class concluded that our handwriting analysis provided a personalized desciption of our individual traits, we were asked to read them aloud. To our suprise, we all had exactly the same analysis. Dr. Schwarze's friend did not exist and we had fallen for another farce.

We are gullible and we are_ dreamers, or else pseudosciences would cease to exist.

It seems to me that it is our ego that makes us want to believe in this type of "science." We are garanteed to have our ear peeled whenever someone claims to have an explanation for why we do the things that we do or for some fantastic phenomena.

The number ofpsuedo-sciences is countless. They include familiar topics such as biorhythm, ancient astronauts, ESP, parasychology, pyramid power, the bicameral brain and the Bermuda Triangle. The very nature of these topics makes them fun to believe. They are presented so that we want to

accept their legitimacy.

Yet, there are very clear distinctions which place these schools of thought into the mold of a psuedo-science forever, were they will never cross the bridges that Galileo has .

There are several ways to evaluate the farces as they really are. The question we must ask is, what is it that makes them unscientific ? Why do most of us delve into them out of curiosity, in hopes that we will be convinced of fact?

Several characteristics of a Psuedo-science tend to be : 1) the theory is taken up repeatedly even after it has been shot down by the experts 2) Unlike the scientist, the pseudoscientist goes looking for mysteries without any preconception of what he will find and accepts the wildest of his or her findings without considering what the cost of accepting these notions will be. (in the scientific community, new concepts must build on older and more basic concepts ) 3) Finally, though these pseudo-sciences receive much criticism there exists a continued refusal to revise.

I have named only a few of the characteristics of a pseudoscience mentioned in Radnor and Radnor's book, "Science and Unreason."

In spite of all this, I must conclude that the handwriting analysis which our entire class received was,in a few instances, remarkably accurate. Specifically, we are all gullible and we are all dreamers, or else pseudo-sciences ..,;.;... _________ "'I would cease to exist.

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SGA club budgetsannouncedfor springof '84 Spring'84 SGAClub Budgets

by Nancy Vaden The SGA club budgets for the spring of1984 have been decided and announced (Feb. 1). There were several factors that influenced the amount that each club or organization received .

According to Jean Findlay, SGA treasurer , "Each club or organization was asked to fill out a budget request form . On this form, a listing of the club's plans and activities was required , along with the approximate cost and the requested budget."

A representative from each club met with the budget committee for an interview. According to Findlay, during their interviews some students said that they wanted to try to incorporate the Sophomore/Senior as one of their activities for the spring, therefore they wanted less money.

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activeness of the club and the budget interview .

"The activeness of the club ranked high in deciding the budget ," Findla y said . "It was important that the clubs were involved with the Superthon ."

Findlay went on to say, "It was also important that clubs attempted to incorporate people from outside of the club in some of the events scheduled during the semester, including the surrounding community ."

Eight clubs were alloted their requested budget, according to Findlay . The clubs that did not request a budget did not receive one.

The average amount that could be received was $140. The Weight Club and the Jockey Club received $300 each, according to Findlay . This is because in comparison to other dubs they are not supported by departments and they ini'olve equipment . Other clubs received large amounts because they were active during the previous semester .

CLUB NAME Athletic Association

REQUESTED BUDGET 130.00 Biology 120.00 Cabrini Association for the Education of Young Children 180.00 Cabrini Chess Club 160.00 Campus Ministry 250.00 Commuter Affairs 250.00 Computer 30.00 Council for Exceptional Children 215.00 Ecology 240.00 English and Communications 196.00 Fine Arts 65.00 History 150.00 International 100.00 Jockey Club 720.00 Pennsylvania State Education Association 150.00 Philosophy 115.00 Photography 195.00 Prelaw 210.00 Psychology 140.00 Society for The Advancement of Management 305.00 Weight Club 560.00

FINAL BUDGET 100.00 100.00 130.00 145.00 200.00 150.00 30.00 175.00 140.00 100.00 65.00 150.00 100.00 300.00 150.00 115.00 195.00 145.00 140.00 145.00 300.00

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Karateclub holds meeting~ Center

A new self-defense club is being formed on campus .

Staff, faculty, and students are invited to the Karate Club meeting on Monday April 16 at 3:45 pm in the Holy Spirit Library, room 6.

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WHO'S WHO AmongAmerica

Who's Who recipients

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Fontana:'He'sa realpeople-orientedperson'

Bill Fontana is a recipient of the Whos Who award. He has many awards and made accomplishments during his time at Cabrini, but he says what's more important to him are the friends he's made. (photo by John Doyle) Among Fontana's accomplishments are vice president of SGA (sophomore year),

by D.B. Field . d When one meets the tall, dark-haire ' parliamentarian (sophomore year), memslightly muscular, senior Bill Fo_ntana,on_e ber of the Council of College Affairs, memis immediately impressed by his _e~thusiber of Campus Ministry, Eucharistic Minastic friendliness. He is the recipient of ister, and many more. numerous awards, including ~o's _Who, When asked which Cabrini experience yet he would rather talk about ~us f~iends; he r!1erished the most, Fontana said, and if you ask him what he will m~ss_the "Eucharistic Minister . I hold that as somemost when he graduates from Cabrim, he thing very special. It makes me feel like will say, the people. .

I'm doing something for the community, in "I was very surprised when I re~ei':~d a spiritual way and in a giving way. It just Who's Who," Fontana modestly said. It makes me feel good." was an award that I had always wanted.

"I guess second to that has been my expeI've received awards before, but Wh~'s Who riences in SGA, because the people I meant the most to me. It made this past worked with made it a lot of fun. Don't get convocation the best ever." . me :wrong,we had plenty of headaches, but Fontana definitely has received ~wards the people I worked with outweighed all in the past. He is a recipient of the Lmbac~ the problems." award, the Kutztown award ~an academ1c "That's Will for you," Brian Jensen, Fonscholarship for $4,000), Service and Leadtana's friend since freshmen year and ership award twice, and many more. roommate, said, "talking about other peo-

ple instead of talking about all his accomplishments, typical. He's a real peopleoriented person, and he conveys that to his friends."

"Will is one of the few people I can call a close friend since freshmen year. I've always been able to count on him. By far the most delightful experience I've had with him in the past four years has been being his r<>?~ate for this semester."

When asked if he felt he was academically prepared for the working world, Fontana said, "Definitely, especially in computer science. I always thought a lot of the things I had learned would not be job practical . but they are."

When asked what are some special memories he has shared with Fontana, Jensen leaned back in his chair and smiled, "God, there so many memories with Will. I guess working with him sophomore year when I y.as president of our class and Will was parliamentarian. What I remember most though is that I liked Will right off the bat. He's a very sensitive, very empathetic individual."

"My favorite memories with Bill were when we were planning the Sophomore/ Senior together," long time friend, senior Ann Marie Alfonsi said. "The best times were when we would go out looking for a place for our Sophomore/Senior. ~ill would be all dressed up and very professional, but at the same time he wasn,t afraid to have a sense of humor. He was professional and funny." "l guess we got really close last year," Alfonsi said, "when we were R.A .'s together. He's the kind offriend you always wanted. You know what I mean, the kind of friend you can really trust . I fell lucky to know Bill, because I don't think everyone has a friend like that."

"I quess what I've learned the most from my time in SGA is how to work in a group of people," Fontana said, "which is usually the case in the working world."

Fontana has already got a good idea of what it is like to be in the working world; because, after an interview during spring break, he landed the position of computer operation supervisor with Peninsula United Methodist Homes (a corporation that runs three retirement homes in Delaware, Fontana's home state) on Mar. 14.

In this position Fontana supervises two computer operators and oversees and mantains the computerized functions of the corporation's information processing op~ration. The job is parttime now, but will become full-time after graduation.

"It's a great job," Fontana said. "I really enjoy it, and I can learn a lot there. I will probalbly stay there for a while and attend graduate school either in the late summer or in the fall."

ft'c!ltana is majoring in computer science and math with a concentration in business management.

Acting Chairperson of the Computer Science Department and one of Fontana's advisors Gerald Satlow chararacterizes Fontana as responsible, respective, and motivated.

"He's not afraid to take chances," Satlow said, "in other words, he's willing to try.

That 's an important characteristic when you work with computers."

"He's not a computer whiz, but he's very comfortable and capable with the computer."

When asked if he considers Fontana a friend, Satlow said, "I'm sort of reserved about studenUteacher relationships. However, I would say that this past year Bill and I have had more of a friendship then before. ''This seems to happen with seniors, because you've spent four years growing up with them. There's a little more personal advice, like about jobs; a little more non-course related interaction."

Unlike most seniors who can't wait to leave Cabrini, Fontana is obviously sad to be leaving. When I asked him about graduating there was a definite change in his character. His speech became slower and quieter.

"One thing I'm not looking forward to is the end of the year," Fontana said, "I can't believe that Sophomore/Senior is only a week away. (This interview was done on Apr. 5.) It's not the work you miss; it's the people. You want to move on, but you don't want to leave you friends."

Fontana will be leaving some friends behind. Junior Mike Fenza has known Fontana since his (Fenza's) freshmen year.

"When you enter college as a freshmen," Fenza said, "you're a little scared, so you look for a friend you can trust and feel confident with; I found that kind of friend in Bill Fontana."

"I'll miss him a lot once he graduates, but I know we'll keep in touch, because I don't intend to give up a friend like Bill," Fenza said .

Well so far in this story Fontana has been described with such adjectives as friendly, cheerful, fun, responsible, sensitive, and many more. Apparently he can also be described as neat.

"He's by far the neatest person I've ever known," Jensen (who is known for his lack of tidiness in the newsroom) said. "By his example, I've even learned to make my bed, which no one else has ever been able to do."

"As far as I'm concerned," Jensen said, "anybody that doesn't like Will is wrong."

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Colleges and Universities1984 'What'sspecial about Cabrini·is that the students,for the most part are equal with the faculty and administrationin that they can communicateon the same level.'

Mike Hawley,senior

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by Virginia Smith

ey, senior, believes his Cabrini experience has aided him in rong personal relationships with others. (Photo by John

Who says "nice guys finish last? " In the case of Mike Hawley, a senior computer s.cience / math major recently named to the list of 'Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, being a nice guy seems to have paved his way to the top.

People who have worked closely with Hawley comment positively not only on his perserverance, but on his pleasant personality .

"Michael is a strong leader ," said Sr. Bernadette Casciano, MSC. "He is reliable, trustworthy, and most dependable. I've enjoyed working with him in ministry and as a class officer. He is genuine and a person you will not easily forget. His initiative and energy will carry him through many situations."

As class president for the past two years, Hawley has indeed experienced many challenging situations, the hardest of which, he claims , was the planning and executing of the Junior /Senior semiformal dance held on Nov. 4 of last year in the school gym, instead of The Inn of the Four Falls, where it was-originally scheduled to take place , but couldn't , due to new awarenesses of alcohol policies and liabilities . ''Wehad a lot of problems," Hawley commented, "yet every problem that came up ,we solved. The class officers stuck together and that added a

great deal to our success. The project was a challenge , but we rose to the occasion and managed to throw a terrific dance. " His position as a class officer, however, is only the first item on a long list of accomplishments. Hawley has also been president of the computer club for the past two years , a member of Sigma Zeta (the science honor society) and a participant in the math club.

'The trips to Appalachiagave me a chance to get away to look at myself and where I was headed.

Committees he's served on include the Chaplain Search committee, the R.A. Review committee, the Middle States Student Life committee , and Cabrini's 25th Anniversary committee . Hawley has been an orientation team leader, has tutored students in math and computer science, and has participated in the activities of Kappa Sigma Omega (the campus ,aervice organization) e&pecially-in the area of college tours , which Hawley claims helped him decide on Cabrini when he was a high school senior.

Personal growth , Hawley claims,came through his participation in campus minisrty.

Throughout his four years, he 's served as a peer counselor and a Eucharistic minister . Besides attending the different campus retreats, he has actively participated in project Appalachia for the last two years. H_awleycomments ,"The trips to Appalachia give me a chance to get away to look at myself and where I'm headed . They give me a new perspective on life."

Cabrini , Hawley claims, has given him a strong preparation for the future . Interviews he conducted during Business Internship class were especially useful , as they aided him in preparing a professional resume .

"What's special about Cabrini is that the students, for the most part, are equal to the faculty and administration and can communicate on the same level."

Cabrini , Hawley added , is also a place where you can build strong personal relationships.

Proof positive of this can be found in the strong relationships he has with his classmates, who awarded him the Mother Ursula Award by -virtue of his leadership and selfless service to others. Additional awards Hawley has achieved include the Patience Cavanaugh McFadden Memorial scholarship, and a nomination for Outstanding Young Men of American .

Gaffney,Cabrinioffersconfidence,success uck s the hallways throughout Cabrini and notices a r , cheery, high spirited person - don't be surprised Karen Gaffney.

a biology major, is not only preparing for various t·ews for sales in pharmaceutical companies , but is

Gaffney was recently honored with the recognition of Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities.

Her reaction was "Shocked and honored -being a commuter I thought many people didn't know me . It was nice being recognized for the various activities that I have participated in on campus ."

l>out her recent engagement to a former graduate , David McCarthy.

I first visited Cabrini I thought it to be a small, iendly place, and after four years here I realized st intuition of Cabrini was in fact true . Cabrini me the opportunity to do whatever I want to do," ted . served as president of Kappa Sigma Omega 82-83 as well as a member of the organization for -stated, "K.S.O. was one of the most rewarding s I encountered at Cabrini. "

'I worked with a terrific cabinet who complimentedme, we all worked together and together we worked for each other as well as for the campus.'

-Karen Gaffney,senior

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- Karen Gaffney,senior

~t Parents Weekend I felt was"much better, we it so students, parents and faculty would be more ~ in it. Lori Palcik, vice-president, Dave Pilla, ,, Beth Ann Dimondo, treasurer and Carter moderator, helped to make Parents Weekend a worked with a terrific cabinet who complimented ll worked well together and together we worked for er as well as for the campus."

Through Mrs. Kruse, chairperson of the biology department, Gaffney was able to obtain an internship last summer at Hahnemann Hospital that enabled her to continue as a part-time employee this year .

Gaffney works in the Oncology Department but ,would not like to persue laboratory research but rather sales for pharmacuetial companies. "I like to meet new people where in sales I'll have that opportunity as well as getting to travel. Ifl stayed in research I'd most likely be working by myself and I'd much rather work with people," Gaffney said.

Gaffney also said, "My activities have made me more outgoing and made me want to strive for more as well as giving me the confidence to know that I can succeed."

"Overall Cabrini has been quite fulfilling for me and has been a great experience. Ifl had to choose a college all over again I'd come to Cabrini," stated Gaffney.

Karen Gaffney, senior, was 'shocked and surprised' upon learning of her selection into Who's Who. Among her many involvements, she served as President of Kappa Sigma Omega where she coordinated Parents Weekend 1983. (Photo by John Doyle)

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Sold-outperformancerocksthe Tower

by Judy Buck The lights inside the Tower Theater dim; hundreds of people are chanting Cou-gar, Cou-gar.

After what seems to be hours of anticipation, the curtain opens.

Four men with black tuxedos and ties are swaying back and forth, . playing their instruments with_ precision . Two female vocal accompanists are dancing exotically to the left of the stage .

John Cougar Mellencamp struts energetically onto the stage, greeting the crowd with, "Feelin' good tonight, Philadelphia!"

The band immediately goes into their rendition of Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel." After getting the audience to their feet, Mellencamp keeps them there with another rendition of an oldie, The Animal's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood."

John Cougar Mellencamp is holding the microphone into the audience - suddenly he is in the audience singing and dancing .

Mellencamp then says, "These old songs are good. They're just what we need to keep the adrenaline pumping for the new ones."

The audience roars as he con-

tinues, "One good thing about music is that twenty years down the line, your grandkids will be saying, 'I remember those thing called records that grandpop used to have and I remember that guy, John Cougar Mellencamp; he had that song 'Jack and Diane."'

Mellencamp and the band soared into the popular "Jack and Diane," the audience goes wild.

This was the first 20 minutes of the John Cougar Mellencamp concert that enthralled and captured the hundreds of fans that were lucky enough to obtain tickets for the sold-out performance, Mellencamp's first such concert in Philadelphia .

The band performed for nearly two hours. Some of the most well received tunes were "I Need A Lover," "Play Guitar," "Crumblin' Down," "The Authority Song," "Pink Houses," "Golden Gate" and many more.

Mellencamp not only let the fans who jumped up on the stage stay there and dance with him, he actually invited others onto the stage, encouraging the audience to applaud them .

Something that Mellencamp and hmband did differently from most other performers is when they finished their show, they did not all run off the stage and make the audience applaud, scream, and flick their hies as a sign that they wanted an encore.

Rather, Mellencamp stepped up to the microphone and informed the audience that he thought encores were a thing of the past.

He simply stated, with his Indiana accent prevailing, "Instead of you guys carrying on for 10 minutes and the band running on and off the stage - we're just gonna' take a five-minute break. So, you guys relax and talk to your friends. I promise we're comin' back to play 20 more minutes for ya' ."

When the band came out to conclude the show, Mellencamp and his band perfected what they had set out to do-rock the Tower Theater like no other performer had ever done . "Hurt So Good" was among the final tunes Mellencamp performed.

John Cougar Mellencamp came to town last Friday. He performed to a packed audience at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. (photo by John Doyle)

Marriag-e is an unreali.sti·c v·ision to many

by Bonnie Zischang Mary and Tom were high school sweethearts. They both went off to different colleges committed to each other. One day soon after college graduation, they planned to marry and live in that cozy cottage abode surrounded by the white picket fence that would protect their dreams ...

For many, this unrealistic, idealistic and over-romantic idea colors their view of marriage. According to Dr. M. L. Corbin Sicoli, assistant psychology professor , "Many young people find it shocking that one out of every two marriages dissolve."

Sicoli has encouraged discussion of the student's ideas of marriage in her Human Development class . She found that young people lack a realistic approach. ''There are statistics that point out that one out of two marriages will fail and many will be single parents. Not many think about being the sole psychological supporter of their children," said Sicoli.

Sicoli also mentioned that people interested in settling down with a spouse don't realize how a relationship changes over the years. "Marriage isn 't just one relationship, it is a series of relationships over a lifespan. The couple is constantly changing and growing," said Sicoli.

The bond of marriage is one that is thought about ,!>v college students, but often without a realistic attitude . (photo by John Doyle)

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by D.B. Field An historic event is scheduled to take place on Apr. 30. The Cabrini Honor Society and its members are to join the national honor society, Delta Epsilon Sigma.

"The honor society's members have been recommending for the past four years that we join a national honor society," Dr. Kathleen Daley, moderator of the Cabrini College Honor Society and professor of social science, said.

In the beginning of last semester, the four coordinators of the honor society, seniors Annamaria Farnschlader and Cindy Schulmeyer and juniors Katie Manion and Joan Johnson, formed the National Affiliation Committee. This committee began the search for a national honor society.

"All of the high schools we came from had national honor societies which gave us national recognition," Schulmeyer said .

"When you get out into the job market, employers don't know what the requirements are for the Cabrini Honor Society.

The biology department has Beta Beta Beta, and the psychology department has Psi Chi; we felt it was about time the school's honor society went national."

Daley said that the affiliation committee was basically looking for an honor society that was open to both sexes and one that recognizes scholarship. They wrote to three national honor societies, chosen from the National Association of Collegiate Honor Society's booklet and decided

on Deta Epsilon Sigma .

The present Cabrini Honor Society membership requirements are three consecutive semesters on the the dean's list or a 3. 75 or better combined cumulative average, after completing 45 fulltime credits.

"Cabrini's chapter is just an honor society," Manion said . "We wanted to get into a national society like in high school."

Manion said that the installation services, which are scheduled to take place in the Mansion on Apr . 30 at 7 p.m., will include a performance by a string quartet from West Chester State University.

Induction into the society will be open to faculty and alumni. Requirements for their induction are the same as for undergraduates .

The installation is to be conducted by Dr. William Uricchio, the out-going president of Delta Epsilon Sigma. Manion said that they also asked Dr. Joseph Romano, vice president of academic affairs to speak at the installation .

Manion also said that Dr. Margaret Reher, professor of religion composed the motto for Cabrini's chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma, "Wisdom is the perfection of knowledge ."

Famschlader said, "We wanted to give the the honor society more credibility. It's an honor now to be a part of Cabrini's honor society, but it's also nice to go offcampus and be a part of a widely recognized society. I think it's necessary too. I also think the standards are a little more strict."

Senior Jeanne Hoepfl agreed that "it is a lot harder than people think. I don't think that they realize the importance of matching up the goals and expectations of each other. A lot of times a couple doesn't see this because they are blinded by love and they fail to look at the situation objectively," said Hoepfl.

Sicoli advises that a person listen closely to their inner ear and what other people are saying about your partner. ''When you are in love, you have selective perceptions and you fail to realize the negative aspec ts of the relationship clearly. You need other people to balance your perceptions," Sicoli said.

"It is good to see the person in a lot of situations ; when they are sick, in stressful situations, how they react during arguments and how such disagreements get resolved," Sicoli added. ''If a couple has a relatively peaceful courtship then it is expected that they will have a peaceful marriage if they have similar values and moral attitudes, " Sicoli said.

Sicoli brought up the point that women never had options in the past like they do today. "More and more women are seeking careers before marriage and a family. These things must be talked out before they marry," she said.

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by John Doyle His sword sliced into the dragon 's neck.

The mighty beast swooned and fell, blood spurting from the wound the warrior inflii:ted. Moonsfire sheathed his weapon and walked past the corpse to the mounds of gold and treasure.

Such is a normal adventure for a typica l session of the popular fantasy game, Dun geons and Dragons (commonly referred to as D and D.) It has been a long wait , but nearly 10 years since the game began , a spark ofinterest has finally hit the Cabrini campus .

Paul Cauchi, freshman , and John Doyle, junior, are responsible for founding a D and D group at Cabrini. Cauchi, who has played as a dungeon master for seven year s at his home in Stausburg feels that the game is a great outlet for the imagination.

'Theabilityof the Dungeon Mastergoesas far as his imagination.'

PaulCauchi,freshman There have been several attempts to begin a club on campus in previous year s, but none have succeeded . Marcie Nadel , former director of student activities, put out a call for players last year which went unanswered. The new club has seven members.

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Cauchi feels that the freshman class is responsible for the new interest. " There seems to be a greater intellectual acceptance of these games now," one player commented . "There is now a chess club on campus . D and D was sure to follow."

The game, itself, is difficult to explain , but easy to play. One simply creates a personality and acts as his creat ion would

within the limits set by rolls of the dice used in the game.

A Dungeon Master (DM ), or referee , describes the situations in which the characters act . He also portrays the advarsaries of the players .

"The ability of the DM goes as far as his imagination," Cauchi said . "Every Dungeon Master has a different style ."

The game was created in the early 1970's by canadian, Gary Gygax . It grew into cult college game. Actors and intellectual s were the first players, but soon busi nessmen used it as a way to escape the humdrum world of economics. A three piece suit became armor on D and D night .

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by Shelagh A. McGinn

Under the direction of'lbm O'Hora, the track team has taken off to a running start · and is looking to the future.

The team consists of Paul Breslin,junior, Tom DiRusso, sophomore, Brian Fitzpatrick, freshman, and Tony Bowden, freshman. The women running for Cabrini are Sue Horton, senior, and Cara O'Donnell, freshman.

The team practices daily with O'Hora.

As stated in an earlier article,-O'Hora runs with the team. "I have a very strong training program for my runners and I run with them," O'Hora said.

The team is not large hut it plans to expand through the incoming freshman next year. "We are a young team," Fitzpatrick said, "but with time and the help of the new recruits, we should do really well next year."

"We really are in a year of transition," DiRusso said. "Next year we will be able to build on this year's team."

'We are a young team, but with time we should do really well.'

-Brian Fitzpatrick, freshman.

O'.Hora is looking for fre~hman to run next year . One prospective freshman is John Donahue of Lansdale Catholic High School. Donahue plans to attend Cabrini in the fall.

At present, Donahue is a senior and the captain of the 1983 cross country team th~t finished fifth in the P.I.A.A. state championship. His track team won one dis~rict championship and it was runner-up m a. state meet.

Donahue runs the half-mile, the mile, the two mile, the hurdles, and the high jump. Donahue led the league championshop 3200 meter relay.

"We are very pleased that John has chosen Cabrini," O'Hora said. "He was on that ranked very high on our recruiting list because of his exceptional flexibility, his leadership by example, and his desire to excell."

"John has the potential to be an outstanding college athlete and he is the kind of person who will be a real credit to the school," O'Hora added.

by Lucia L. Laurito

The driver pulls the car up to the starting line; he revs the engine; beads of sweat roll down his face; his mind is locked in on the starting light; the light turns gr .: rm, the crowd roars.

This is the excitement all drag racers look forward to each time they race. "It's fun, exciting, and something you don't have to have a lot of physical size and strength to do," Charlie Smith, sophomore, drag racer, said.

"I think there are few better thrills than sitting at the starting light line, mind tuned in at the christmas tree (starting light) and all that horse power at your disposal," Smith said.

"When the christmas tree turns green and I leave the line, I feel nervously awesome," he said.

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Allan Buecker serves to other members of the men's tennis team on their hnrne court at Valley Forge Military Academy. (Photo by Debbie Kidon)

by John McQueen For the past two years the Cavaliers have been lucky enough to have had someone who was interested in being manager.

Someone that would do all the dirty work, and never ask for anything in return .

This person is Greg Catarious, senior.

He is a business administration major who plans to seek a job in sales,or marketing after graduation. "I enjoyed being manager of the basketball team," Catarious said. "It brought me a lot of good experiences ."

"I thought that the program was in trouble when former head manager, John Derham, left. When Cat came along he made me see things differently," John Dzik, coach, said . "No one in the school seems to recognize his contribution to the team and its success . Many of the players don't seem to recognize his performance."

Catarious is a transfer student from Montgomery County Community College .

He attended the Souderton Area High School, near his hometown of Perkiomenville , Pa., and was an important part of its basketball team 's success as its manager .

When Catarious is not preparing the gym for a basketball contest, he likes to golf and play tennis. He is a member of the 1984 Cabrini tennis team . Last year Catarious placed third in the district 19 golf tournament.

"I have been playing golf for t welve years, and tennis for eight. They both have been hobbies up until I came to Cabrini ," Catarious said.

Catarious lives in Sullivan House and rooms with transfer guard , John Walden.

Walden believes that his roommate is very tolerant and over comes alot of adversity in order to do his job well. He also thinks that Catarious is a very funny guy, at times .

New men'stennisteam causesa racket (S)

by Debbie Kidon

The 1983-84 Men's Tennis Team has started .its career with a win against Neumann College.

The tennis team, which is playing their first season is made up of: Paul Caruso, freshman and coach; Allan Buecker, freshman and captain; Greg Catarious, senior and captain; Dan Kane, freshman; Chris Corcoran, freshman; Charlie Dodds, freshman ; and Mark Viggiano, sophomore.

The idea for the team was set into motion by Caruso and John Dzik, director of admissions . Caruso came to Cabrini with the condition that he would helv organize the tennis team. Dzik then got a list of names together of people who had played and excelled on their high school tennis teams.

Caruso said, ''The first two names I received were Allan and Dan. Then we got other people to try out for the team and we ended up with the seven players that are on the team."

One problem the tennis team has run into is the problem of a home court for practices and home matches. Currently, they are using the tennis courts at Valley Forge Military Academy, which they are allowed to use only on Mondays.

Caruso said, "I think we have proved we have talent by beating Neumann College. I think the men's and women's teams need new tennis court facilities. Kane said, "Home games don't really feel like home games since we play at Valley Forge."

Most of the team members went out for the team to stay in shape and because they enjoy the sport. Dodds said, "I went out for the team to stay in shape for the upcoming soccer season." Buecker said; "I recieved a letter over the summer about the idea of the tennis team and it helped me decide to come to Cabrini."

Dragracing:

Life in the fast lane Smith owns a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.

It is yellow with blue and orange stripes; a four speed transmission with a 402 cubic inch big block Chevy engine.

Smith races on a track usually at Maple Grove in Reading, or at Cecil County in Maryland .

Drag racing is a race against two cars and the clock straight down a quartermile track.

He began racing at the age of 17, but only occasionaly since he was still in high school. At 19, he began racing seriously.

Friends influenced Smith to start racing.

"They all had nice cars. When I got a car,

Charlie Smith races his flaming yellow, aluminum wheeled, 1967 Chevelle a ainst v!)rious dra sters in the area.

I was the first one talked into racing. I went up to the track and raced . I liked it and kept going back," Smith said. ·When asked if her had ever raced on the street, Smith, said,"Is my mom going to see this?" He then commented on street racing. "Yes I have raced on the street, but now that I've had a chance to look back I realize how dangerous it was, and I wouldn't do it now."

Unlike Smith, Bob Olesky, freshman races only on the street. When asked why he raced, Olesky, said, "It's fun." Olesky began racing when he bought a car from a friend who owned a garage, and also because many of his friends raced.

Olesky has been racing for one year. He owns a "grabber blue" 1970 Mustang Mach 1. When asked what drive is behind his racing, Olesky, said, "My drive is just to beat people (other racers) and see what I can do."

Smith learned to fix-up his car for racing through a neighbor, Stephen Patrick, who works for HG racing engineers. "He and I were interested in the same kind of motors and the ability to build something powerful and yet reliable."

Much time and preparation is put.into fiacingup a car for racing. It usually takes Smith a few months to build the motor and set up the drive train. Usually, one day before the race, he does the adjusting and tunning on the car. Although, he admitted, "I am never ready. I'm always '

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• somewhere in the pit and I end up blocking the lane."

He has won about 70 percent of all the races he has been in; although, most of them have been on the street. Smith has only recently begun racing semiprofessional.

The worst thing that has happened to Smith while racing happened when he made his first run. "My ladder bars (they hold the rear axle steady) were loose and the car launched sideways. The car came off the line crooked and I had to go slow the rest of the run because I thought the rear was going to fall out," he said.

Smith's most exciting race was one on the street. "It was on Rt. 422 against a 1964 Chevelle. It was a great race. All of my friends were there. I lost but it was still great, because it was so illegal and wild to do," he said .

"Racing is an expensive hobby. Money is not something I've put in all in one lump sum, but little by little. It's something that is worth it for me. A lot of people have helped me out with legal deals," Smith said.

At present, Smith is racing in the heavy class, which means, his quartermile time is between 12 and 13.99 seconds. He hopes to join the Pro class which is from 11.50 to 11.99 secohds.

Smith hopes to race after college and until it bores him.

When asked what kind of a personality be thought a drag racer had, Smith, said, "I think you have to be kind .of extravagent only because you are pushing something (a motor) to its limit where a lot of people would hold back."