Read about Halley's Cometin Features
friday,sept. 27, 1985
cabrini college, radnor,pa. 19087
vol. xxxii , no. 3
RemediessouQhtfor cafeteriaproblems byBernadette Demski Recently appointed manager of the college cafeteria Charles Berardi is fully aware the cafeteria has been experiencing minor problems. Berardi and his staff are in the process of rectifying these problems to create a smoother cafeteria operation. "One of the problems in the cafeteria is students are leaving trays and dishes on the tables and it is usually the same people," Berardi said. "Students should tell other students to bus their trays, peer pressure might tune students into having more consideration for the cafeteria workers." Long lines are another problem Berardi hopes to solve by moving the deli bar to the front of the cafeteria to alleviate long lunch lines. Jim Keches, business manager, said the lines during prime meal times are the fault of unstaggered class scheduling. Vicki Leahy, senior, cafeteria worker, said, "The deli bar will probably eliminate the long lunch lines, but there is a flood of people at 4:45 for dinner. Why do they all come at the same time? The problems in the cafeteria are not entirely due to the staff; the people cause them." The reason for the long serving line is due to the fact that there is only one line. The cafeteria workers are doing their best despite the physical limitations in the caf• eteria. The cafeteria also has a lack of student workers. Berardi said, "We have at least 30 now but we need five more. I realize students· are here for an education, so I don't push it. I'm doing okay with the people I have now, but we could use more workers." This semester the cafeteria has introduced an entirely new menu, one which gives more of a variety of the foods the students enjoy. ''We're trying to give students a greater variety, but the waste factor is unbelievable, it's like a free-for-all," Tom Booth, assistant manager said. "Students can come up as many times as they want to for
The problems occurring in the cafeteria, such as long lines and overcrowding are reflected during a recent night's dinner. (photo by Monica Palko.)
more, but they shouldn't take advantage, always showing their identification cards. especially when people all over the world Francis Skinner, cafeteria worker, said, are hurting for food. I've seen trays come back with the food untouched. This type of "The students have been relatively good so far in showing their cards and they are waste costs money in the long run." very pleasant about it. There hasn't been Anot~er problem is students aren't
too many sneaking in." Berardi, who has visited many other college campuses, said, "Compared to other schools, Cabrini has some of the nicest students. Their attitudes are much friendlier."
Early elections cause r,:aixedfeelings by Leah Cascarina There was more than results on the minds of freshman at 4:45 p.m. last Friday afternoon when the outcome of the freshman class elections were announced to all the candidates. Many were wondering if there was enough time for the candidates to properly campaign for the elections. The elections for freshman student government officers were moved to an earlier date. The elections were to originally be held from Oct. 3 to 8, but were moved up to Sept. 18 to 20.
having with the homecoming elections. The original elections (held Oct. 3 to 8) would have run into the the Homecoming elections (held Oct. 2 to 4). It was decided the two elections within a limited time frame would be too confusing for the freshman when the time came for them to vote. Although freshman enthusiasm and campaigning energy were high, many still feel that it was too early to hold the elections. Patricia Lee, co-chairperson of the election committee stated, "From my experience in working with the freshman class, it is too early in the semester for the freshman to adequately know the people they are voting for."
When asked about the problems freshman may have with the limited knowledge of the candidates, DiRaddo said, "If the freshmen participated in orientation and the other activities, ·they should know the candidates well enough." She continued, "If they did not, they might have a problem."
'We are holding the elections as an extensions of the 'New Dimensions program.' -Kate Grimley, president, SGA Executive Board
This decision was a joint effort, involving Colleen DiRaddo, director of student activites; the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Election Board. As for the candidates, most of Katie Grimley, junior, presi- them expressed similar opinions. dent, SGA, said, ''We are holding Jill Lehman, candidate for the elections now because after freshman class president, said, Steve Pascali, candidate for freshorientation, we wanted it (the "People do not realize that fresh- man class president, stated, ''The elections) as an extension of the man elections are part of the· orientation was great, but you 'New Dimensions' program." spirit of orientation. But I think it cannot get to know everyone in DiRaddo said another reason is very confusing for the freshman just two or three weeks." the dates were changed was because they do not know the can- - Lisa Gosling, candidate for because of the conflicts they were didates well enough." freshman class treasurer,
believed orientation was good enough for people to have the opportunity to get to know each other well. Both DiRaddo and Grimley pointed out that holding the elections earlier this year would give the freshman (who have to donate at least $1,000.00 to the Senior Farwell Dance) a jump financially and help SGA in the process. Of twenty freshman asked whether they felt they knew -the-candidates well enough to vote, 15 said that they did not feel they knew the candidates well enough; five said that they did. There were a few freshman, however, who did not think there was any problems with the elections being held at an earlier time. Chris Blasko, freshman, stated, "If the candidates really wanted to win, they would make themselves known to people. There were plenty of chances to do that." Grimley said, "Having officers in their positions will make it easier for SGA because we will have more people to work with during Parents Weekend."
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Both stated the freshman class ould not get money until they lected their officers. Holding heir elections now would allow hem to do their fund raising ear~J_er, starting with Parents )Veekend. Although they were running for different reasons, all candidates expressed a desire to achieve a similar goal for the freshman class: to strive for class involvement and unity. Many said that they viewed the experience as a great. way to meet people and make new friends. As Jacqui McCleman, freshman persidential candidate stated, "Life is done by one part doing and three parts listening. Regardless if I win or lose, I hope that people will still realize that my door is always open, because that's what this whole election is about-friendship." Run off elections were to be held last Monday, and the freshman class officers were to be announced last Tuesday.