f riday, sept. 22, 1989
cabrini college, radnor, pa 19087
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Racismp_lagues campus again by Johanna Church In response to two racial incidents that occured last week, residents ofWoodcrest display signs on their doors reading "Respect your Community.'' The first incident occured on Sunday, SepL J0, between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. Racially derogatory statements were written on the message board outside the room of two minority freshmen. The usual report were filed to tbe Director of Resident Life John Doyle as well as Dean of Students Robert Bonfiglio. Shortly after the reports were filed investigations behind the incident began. On Friday morning, Sept. 15, one of the students being harassed found more racial comments written on her door. Again, action was taken and the investigation is stiU
underway. "I think for a year now, Cabrini College has semiattempted to grow culturally,'' said Pam Stempleski, resident assistant in Woodcrest, "but by now, cultural diversity isn't enough." "The cultural programs that resident life is coordinating, such as the reggae band and Last year's steel drum band, were wonderful, but at this point, its not cultural diversity we need to focus on, it's racism. "Not only are we mono culture, we are racist and a mushy code of conduct isn't going to help the situation. "What we need is a cut and dry system that says 'if you do this, you'll get this.''' Although Stempleski is up et about this recurring problem, so are some of the freshman, most of whom are new to experiendng and dealing with this discrimination.
• 'That is so ignorant,•' said Trish Hickman, freshman. • 'Who do they think they are. It's bad enough that you are a freshman trying to adjust to college, let alone getting harassed like this." •'My high school had a lot a this type of stuff going on, so it's nothing new to me," said Lorraine Lill, freshman. "It is not fair though. All they want to do is get their education." ''That's not right at all,.'' said Donna DeKome, freshman. "This is the placewheTeeveryone thought it would be different.'" ''The people who did this should be kicked out of this school,'' said Colleen Reemmer, freshman. ''It makes the freshman that aren't racist lookrealJy bad. The scary part is, what if whoever is doing this is one of our friends, and we don't even realize it," she said.
Minorityenrollmenthitsrecordlow by Kevin George Cabrini College, statistically has been a racially-unbalanced school, and is becoming even more so. This year's freshman class is one percent black, with only two African American students, according to unofficial records from the Admissions Office. There are also two new black transfer students. Numbers aren't availableforlast year's freshman class, but records from the registrar's office show that overall the body is four percent black, 94 percent are white, two percent are Hispanic and less than one percent belong to other races. The percentages of Hispanic, Asian and other races in the new freshman class are the same as those for the upperclasses, according to the Admission Office. No one is quite sure why fewer black students are coming to Cabrini, but the answer that comes to mind first is an incident last February between a black resident as istant and a white student that put Cabrini on the evening news. •Tm sure it didn't help,'' said Nancy Gardner, director of admission . ''It is hard to determine lhe incident' impact, but, we do know the timing was poor. February is deci ion time for many students.'' Stati tics from the admissions office show that over the courseof the l 98889 school year, black student interest in Cabrini wane.ct. While only one percent of this fall's freshmen are black, three percent of the applications, which started coming in last Fall, were from black students. Some of tho e applications were denied and some were accep~ed. But of those that were accepted, 12 black students declined the invitation to come to Cabrini. Others are quick to point out that the issue isn't whether the last year's incident kept black students away or not. They say the problem is that CabTini is racially
unbalanced. "We were in bad shape before, and now it's deplorable," said Rita Calicat, director of student activities. ''Those numbers scare me. Whether its due to the incident or not, they are worrisome numbers. There are quality black students out there and we're not reaching them.'' Mia Jackson, president of the Black Student Alliance, agrees that Cabrini is unheard of in the predominantly black sections of Philadelphia. "I think if they went into the right parts of ci re d v•~~~,....uf students willing to come,·· Jackson said. Recruiting is one factor, but there are many others, according to Dr. M. Antoinette Schiesler, academic dean. Schiesler said she would add money, location, and transportation to the list of reasons for low minority enrollment. Schiesler said she has been working on a plan to obtain funds for minority scholarships, but she added that financial aid alone will not make Cabrini more popular among minorities. To make the campus a ''place where minority students want to be, Schiesler said a concerted effort must be made by faculty, taff, administration and "most of all, students." Increa ed minority enrollment wiU be a goal for the admissions office according to Gardner. "We're making a concerted effort to have a more organized minority plan this year," Gardner said. "We 're not here to bring in minority students just for the sake of numbers. We believe an increased cultural diversity enhances the educational experience for everybody.'' Improving Cabrini's appeal to minorities will also be a goal for Calicat's office, where she helps minority students "adjust toon a white campus.·' Calicat is not only concerned about the low freshman numbers but also the upperclassman as well. "After last year• s incident I've talked to a
good percentage of students who have chosen to move off campus and commute," she said. Calicat also wants to see a tudy done to find out why only two out of 14 AfricanAmericans chose Cabrini this year. That's exactly what the admissions office will be doing, according to Gardner .. Her office wi!J be contacting those students who turned down Cabrini's offer to determine their reason for declining. De pite the reports of that racial incident, nifa.Williaro a black freshman chose Cabrini. .. My mother was scared, but I told her
that if I'm going IP face ~his (racLm) problem sometime in my life, I might as weJI learn to deal with it now," she said. So far, Williams has yet to get her first lesson. • Tm glad I came here. Everyone has been great,•' she said. Both Calicat and Gardner agree that the problem of racial unbalance will affect all students. "One of our appealing features is our personal care towards studen ." Gardner said. ''So, I think, when situations of any kind arise that show there may not be that kind of respect, we lose some of our appeal.' •
New curriculumconsidered challengingby freshmen by Carrie Corr
Freshmen are enthusiastic about the new core curriculum, which replaces the general education requirements that sophomores, juniors, and seniors still take. Dr. Mary Ann Biller, vice president of academic affairs, said the new core cuniculum affects the freshmen only, and parents, as well as students, have been very receptive to the changes. The new core requires 123 credits for graduation, replacing the old requiremenr of 130 credits. The coursework incJudes a seminar on the topic of self-understanding, and when current freshmen are juniors, a eminar on the common good. Competencies include coursework in mathematics, writing, foreign language and computers. Students will also select courses from the required distribution. These combine to make -atotal of 40 courses, plus one credit each for science lab, physical education and success seminar. The required distribution allows a student to choo e courses from categories such as,
Natural Science, Heritage, Cultural Diversity, Values and Commitment , The Individual and Society, Imagination, Creativity, and Aesthetic Appreciation, and Contemporary Issues. A category such as Heritage includes courses like Folklife Studies, Poetry. Art History,JazzandltsHeritage, World Warll and The Catholic Church in America. The opinions of freshmen are that the new core will be challenging. yet more practical because of the wide variety of classes being made available to them. "The new core gives us a variety of choice for classes," said Dawn Pritchard, a freshman in Woodcrest. Freshman Lisa Costello also of Woodcrest said, "The success seminar class will help guide freshmen in their decision making process regarding majors, and what classes to take." John Cain, a freshman commuter, said the new core will give freshmen an opportunity to take more of the classe they are inter
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Taking a stand against_racism
friday1 sept. 221 1989
Shortened summer reaps rewards
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felicia falcone
Here are a few definitions that nught stimulate some thought. Racialism- n. a doctrine or teaching without scientific support, that claims to find racial differences in character, intelligence, etc. that asserts the su~riority of one race over another. Discriinination- n. the act of discriminating or distinguishing If anyone ,were to ask me how I thought differences. 2. The ability to make or perceive distinctions, perception, Leadership Camp was going to be, I would discernment. 3. A showing of partiality or predjudice in treatment; specific have probably given them a negative response. I wasn't looking forward to cutaction or policies directed toward the welfare of minority groups. ting my summer short, especially by spendStereotype- a fixed or conventional IJOtionor conception, as of a person, ing four days in the Poconos discussing group, idea, held by a number 9f people, and allowing for no individuality, topics I was sure would bore me to death. a critical judgement. Reluctant]y, I drove home from the shore No, these definitions are not being printed to increase your vocabulary on Sunday, Aug. 28, with a feeling of dread. I had no idea what to expect. Although I had skills, they are merely to enhance your awareness. heard that last year's camp was fun, I still did Racism has reared its ugly head once again on Cabrini's campus. not want to go. Last week two racial incidents occurred on campus. Derogatory rema/ Once I got to school some of the apprerks about the ethnic origin of a resident were scrawled on a message board. hension lifted. I asked those who had gone Excuse me, but isn't this behavior just a bit immature? Not to mention to camp last year what it was like. They assured me that we were going to some type cruel and yes, racist. of resort where we could get back to nature Two questions directed to the narrow minded individuals who feel and in touch with ourselves. Digesting this compelled to harass, make judgements and don't think twice: piece of information, I walked out to the I. Who gives you the right to assume such a superior attitude? As if parking lot and prepared to load my belongyou are better than anyone else. Obviously you are so insecure that you ings on the van. It was then I saw the big, yellow have to belittle othel,"swho are different than you. schoolbuses in the parking lot, our mode of 2. Why are you here? transportation. Suddenly it hit me that we College is-supposed to be a time of learning. f'lot just textb?ok learning, weren't going to a country club! but learning ~bout yourself and others. If you can't deal with a person of Once the van was full and we had a head count, we were on our way. After about another color, different religion, different background or belief, then you are three hours and one rest stop later we arrived not going to make it in this world. at our de.stination, Camp Speers- Eljabar. The new Student Code of Conduct states that being a part of Cabrini This was indeed a camp. complete with College means that we, as individuals, should express a concern for the lincoln log cabins, bunk beds and nature as emotional well being of the members of the college community. Violations far as the eye could see. What was I in for? of this include intentional spoken or written a.buseof any member of the I had to take a step back and look at the college community. Such abuse may include comments based on race, situation. I had come up from the shore, left my friends and the beach to play girl scout ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or selective personal in the midd]e of nowhere. Was I crazy? harassment. Disgusted, I trudged up to cabin three, my _To those people who have blatantly abused this aspect of the Code of "home" for the next four days. Here, I Conduct, think twice. You may not get caught, reprimanded or expelled gathered with Katie Mullen, Kelly McGilfrom cru;npus,but know that there are people on campus who possess strong lan, Denise Edwards, Debbie Malveaux, Heather Corlett, Anna Marie Mims, Kelly feelings against you and your ignorant, bigoted attitude. Finegan and Maryann Scalise, the girls I
[lffl~~j-_;:;·~•--] ·•. Racism considered unacceptable To the Editor, I understand that yet another racia] incident has occurred on the Cabrini campus. It is difficult to believe that people who come here for the purpose of receiving an education possess the ignorance to act so stupid1y. Your racist, prejudiced acts are intolerable and while I can only speak for myself, I think it is widely believed that there is no place for you within an institution of learning. The Admissions Office here strives for a diverse community. Diversity is 'J)Ositive. Without it, our society wou]d be incredibly boring. An integral part of education is to explore the many disciplines through varying perspectives. This seems to be such an obvious fact. _ Do the students who commit these acts wish to live and learn in a homogenous community? Do they want everyone to be exactly like themselves? What a frightening thought! What motivates them to commit such ignorant, viscous acts? Maybe they can write an article explaining themselves and their deviant thought processes. I think that these people must understand that they are the unwanted minority here. As
a community we need to come together to support those who are the victims of these attacks, to educate each othet on how to prevent such incidents from recurring and to let those who are responsible for these acts know that this is not acceptable behavior on any level and will not be tolerated by any of us. Professors have a responsibility to discuss racism and diversity with their classes and with each other, students have a responsibility to demand resources to help them deal with and combat racism _on campus and the administration has theresponsibility not only to meet the demands of the students, but to take initiative on the matter. We cannot afford to ignore this problem. It has the potential to rip apart our community.
Sincerely, Sheryl Silman Admissions 'CORRECTION 'n last week's LOQUITUR , photos on oage 7 were taken by Mark Gudas ana 1
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would be living with for the.next three days. Their faces told me that they, too, were less than pleased with the living accommodations. We sat and complained to each other until we realized that we wore hungry. We wa1ked back down the hill to go to dinner. When ~e got there everyone was standing up, preparing to say the blessing. We joined them and to our surprise, they, led by a staff member, broke into "Lord we thank thee," sung to the tune of "Frere Jacques." Holding back laughter, I tried to sing. Need1ess to say, it was impossible! Trying to sleep th\lt night was another event. I climbed up on my bunk, which was designed for a much lighter, much younger person, realized that sleeping would be impossible, and decided to talk to my bunkmates, as I had affectionately dubbed them. Aside from the complaining, we decided that we had much more in common than just being miserable at our surroundings. The next few days we were up at 7 a.m., attending sessions, going horseback riding and canoeing. ltdawnedon me that I wasn't having a bad time after all. The sessions, which I thoug~t were going to be boring, were actually informing and even thought provoking. There was also a bond beginning to form between people who normally didn't hang out together. I guess being involved in the same activities and living in the same surroundings for the past few days
created that. Whatever the reason, I was beginning to appreciate the fact that I was here. On the last day of camp we were elated to be going home. I, myself couldn't wait to shower in a "real" shower and not something that resembled a phone booth. I also longed for my own bed. After our last session a closing ceremony was held. This was one aspect ofJeadership camp that I had heard of from the people who attended the previous year. All I knew of it was that there was crying invo]ved. Oh, great. A few nights before, John Doyle had told us to go out and-fmd a piece of wood. That w~all he told us. In this vast jungle, it didn't seem likeadifficult thing to do. The question was, what were we going to do with it? I, being the know-it-all that I am, gathered my bunk together and to]d them that this last event was supposed to be emotional and we would probably have to give it to someone who meant something to us during the trip. We would probably have to do this in front of everyone which would definitely trigger the tear glands. As it turns out, I was wrong. Not entirely, though. All of us gathered in a specific b.rea,sticks in hand, and paraded down to the ampitheater where we gathered in a circle around a huge bonfire. John stepped in the center and invited each of us to come up and throw our sticks into the fire. When each of us had done this, Sister Bernadette led the group in prayer. That was it? We could hop on those yellow buses and go home? I didn't even cry, I thought with a smirk. As I was thinking this, John returned to the middle of the circle and again, invited anyone to the center to express feelings of thanks, and so forth. It was a time to tell someone, or someones, just how much they meant. Oh no. This was it.I was going to cry. I stood, arms folded across my chest and told myself over and over '' I will NOT cry!'' One by one, people went into the circle, laughing, crying, apologizing and thanking.
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by Christina Roach
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Not every new face on campus this year belongs to a freshman. There have been several new additions to the staff and administration of the college.
''I told Tony Brocchi, the vice president for institutional advancement, that I had one condition for employment here at Cabrini," said Karen Berlant, the new public relations director. ''That was that the tennis courts would be finished when I started work! And the day I started work was the day the new courts were opened." Berlant's goal is to upgrade the quality of publications that are coming out of Cabrini. She wants to project a unifonn message to the constituents of the college. She also wants to
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Johp.Barclay didn't have much time to get used to being at Cabrini before all the students - got here and registration began because his first day of work as chief financial officer was Sept. 5. Barclay realized the main question on all of the students' minds then was registration. He assured the community that, in the spring, registation should be smoother. Barclay utilize every kind of media outlet available. was impressed by the students' behavior at registration. •'I think it is important to be honest with ''The students at registation were very orderly and patient, Barclay said. •'The students the _press, especially with negative incidenis," r,.;,.;;;;,;;;;;,;;;;;;;;,;;;;;;;;;;;.,;;;;;;;;;;;;;......;;;;.......;:..:.::.;:::=;::,11 here are so enthusiastic. It is a beautiful campus and everyone I have met is so pleasant.'' Berlantsaid. "You have toface up to a bad thing. Ifyoulietoa reporter, they will always As chief financial officer, it is Barclay's job to oversee the financial records of the find out." college in conjunction with accounting. He also supervises the accounting department, Almost all of Ber1ant 's 16 years in public relations has been spent in higher educational financial aid, Albert's Bookstore and the mailroom. Barclay must work with the budget and environments, , any financial transactions in which the college involves itself. "I did one year of business and corporate investors public relations," she said. "l really Barclay reports directly to Sister Eileen Currie, M.S.C., president. He will assist and disliked it. Sister. Eileen really sold me on Cabrini. I really love it here. It is a beautiful advise her in financial analysis.and projections. He also will do committee work on campus. campus and the people are great. There is a lot of opportunity for PR at this school.'' "It is important for me to help foster a good working environment," he said. "I need Berlant said she is ready to take the college into media ' 'maturity.'' She hopes to expand to keep people happy. Part of that is making sure they get paid. Students don't always _realize the media scope with a new computer system, which.would the college to tap into more that at registration -there is a lot more going on than paying tuition. The college has to than 2,000 national publications. This would enable the college to saturate the media. maintain buildings, keep the payroll, pay the food service. We get the money in Berlant also wants to improve PR on the hom~-front. September ...we still have to have enough money in December to cover the payroll." "There are two times in a person's life when they make it into the paper--birth and Barc]ay received his master's of business administration in accounting and finance from death," Berlant said. "I don't think it should be like that. I think there are two times in an Temple University. He comes to Cabrini from Holy Family College, in Philadelphia, where employee's time at a job, other than extraordinary activities, that an employee should be he was the comptroller, and he was responsible for the records of the college. acknowledged ...their hiring and firing. And that includes everyone from to dean to a While at Ho]y Family he also taught business courses, such as finances, management and maintenance person.'' accounting. He said that although he will miss teaching part time, he is very excited about We are going to write news releases on the employees for their local papers and news his job here. letters. It makes people fee] good when someone acknowledges what they have done.'' "I want to play my part in keeping the co11ege running well so that all of the current Berlant went to the State University of New York at Binghamton, N.Y. where she students' grandchildren will have the opportunity to come h~re," he said .."Coming from studied literature and anthropology. She took some journalism courses at Temple· a financial background, you don't change things unless you have to. It is my goal to have University when she relocated in this area eight years ago. Berlant has high hopes for_ the business office be more responsive to the needs of the administration, faculty and the relationship of Cabrini with the public and the media in the future. She is very excited students.'' about being here at Cabrini. She asks that anyone who wants a tennis partner should see her.
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Linda Fox is the human resource IJ,lanager at Cabrini. This is a new position, appoipted by Currie this year, in order to meet the expanding needs of the college. "So much of people's lives is spent at work," Fox said. "The work place, there-· fore, should relfect personal happiness. My job is to personalize the work place." The responsibilities of the human resource office include: recruitment; salary and benefits administration; employee relations and counseling; staff training and development; and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action. •'This is more than a revamped personel department," Fox said "There is such a quagmire of information and laws out there for which the college needs direction and support.'' I'd like to create a data base for Cabrini that contains employee profiles. And, I am very interested in the way demographics are changing ...many employees are parents who have child-care concerns, sick parents they must care for, there is a basic interest in wellness programs. The college needs to look at the individual employee's needs." Fox has a bachelor's in psychology from Hunter College of the City University of New York. She also has taken graduate classes at the Teachers College of Columbia University. "I am really interested in being on this campus. It will be stimulating to work in an int~llectual environment," she said. "I wanted to work for a college whose purpose I admired. Cabrini is won~rful place to work.'' Another program Fox would like to institute deals with aiding the seniors in their transition from college/student life to life in the workplace. She thinks that is an important situation that needs to be addressed.
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Romano tours Russian·schools by Clyde LaForest The Soviet Union which has existed for the last 70 years is changing. The evoultion of the education system, on the other hand, is at a stand still, according to Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, who has recently returned from the USSR. Romano had been considering traveling to the Soviet Union for about a year. All of the changes in Soviet society associated with ·glasnost appealed to him. Since the end of World War II, the Soviet Union has practiced extreme isolationism, but Soviet Presideqt Mikhail Gorbachev is now encouraging openness between Soviet citizens and other countries. This revolution of policy was something Romano wanted to experience first hand. When he learned about a service that runs tours to the Soviet Union for educators, Romano immediately signed up. The itinerary promised lectures by education officials and visits to schools on all levels of education. After leaving the United States in late July, Romano's first stop was Moscow. Since Moscow is the capital of the Soviet Union, it is the barometer by which all of Soviet life can be measured. "If they're waiting in lines for food in Moscow, you know it's three times worse out in the countryside,• ' Romano said. Glasnost has had mixed results in the USSR. The people have more liberties, but Gorbachev's experiments with the economy have not met with much satisfaction. · One look at a Russian store will tell it all. Consumer goods, especially food, are in low supply., Romano said he was able to spend only about the equivalent of $20 in Russian rubles in the shOP.Sbecause there was nothing to buy. He spent more than $29() in pla~n American currency on the black market. "There were heavy Soviet Army watches," Romano said. "I got a t-shirt that says 'KGB' in big letters on it for five bucks." At the time the official exchange rate for currency was one ruble for$ I .40, but it was a different story on the streets. "I had people giving me 10 or 20 rubles for each dollar on the street," Romano said. "I didn't cash any more traveler's cheques at the exchange places after that.'' He said that happened because Soviet currency has no worth outside of the country, but American dollars are good everywhere. Therefore, there are Soviets who want American dollars .. Romano learned a great deal about the higher education system of the SoV-ietUnion. Education is planned and controlled by the government, like all things in Russia. The Ministry of Education dictates what will be taught in courses as well as how many students may major in each particular program in each of the universities. "One must pass stiff exams to qualify for university and then apply to a specific school," Romano said. "And it is very difficult to transfer to another program" because of the government-set quotas.'' The government may declare many seats open in the law schools, on paper, but there may not be-much interest in law, while a shortage of teachers could occur because the Ministry of Education did not allow enough students to study for that. It's all on paper-what really happens does not have any effect.'· Romano said that while the government funds education for the studetns, the plan is not as beneficial as it appears. '·Tuition is paid by the government and 1:ach student is given a stipend of 60 rubles ($85 to S90) a month," Romar)o said. ··This may sound great at first, but what exactly do the nts • et aid to learn?"
College students in the Soviet Union merely repeat what is officially accepted as knowledge. "If an essay is assigned to the class, each essay better be a carbon copy of the others,'' said Romano. This means there is no creativity or individualism allowed. One Ukrainian student told him, ''They don't let you run with your dreams.'' In remarks written after the trip, Romano described an opportunity he had to speak with a school administrator, named Olga, in - a town 60 miles from Moscow. When he asked her if the reform m~asures the government claims to be making have really happened, Olga answered, ''We want very much to have a say--we are waiting." Romano al so wrote about the director of a research institute for adult education in Leningrad. Romano said it was "an institute for pedagogical propaganda,'' not research. The man did not see his job as a tool for improvement, but as a way to reaffirm the Communist Party line, Romano said. These two Soviets show so well the dichotomy of the people's opinions of glasnost. In an article in "The Suburban and Wayne Times" published just before he left, Romano wrote, "The Soviet system ...does not contain the mechanism for the changes desired by Gorbachev.'' He also said that Gorbachev is asking for ''initiative and creativity,'' but these qualities "are the very antithesis of what has been produced in three generations by Soviet schools.'' Romano pointed out how this had serious effects 'on the education system. In the last two years, Joseph Stalin, an early Soviet president, has officially fallen out of favor because of the atrocities of his regime. The government was slow to revamp its history program and the final exam in history of 1988 was cancelled, leaving every history major in the Soviet Union unable to complete their studies. Even though glasnost does not appear to be working in education or the economy, Romano said, "My expectations of openness were greatly exceeded" by the actual experience. ·'Political reform seems to have given the people more liberties," he said. Romano saw nationalists in the culturally different areas of the Soviet Union, such as Lithuania, openly demonstrating for independence from the USSR. The eroup was handing out literature, and a large banner was displayed that compared the Soviet -hammer and sickle .to the Nazi swastika_ .A Red Army base is in the same city, but no tanks were seen. Events in Poland and Hungary also show a new attitude in Moscow. A non-communist government now runs Poland for the first time since Russia took it after World War II. Thousands of East Germans were allowed to leave Hungary recently, many going to friends and family in West Gennany. Romano said what he has seen may be a sign that the Soviet Union has finally decided to concentrate on its own affairs instead of those of other countries. Romano saw lines at the grocery store two blocks long. He heard of single apartments shared by two or three families because of a severe housing shortage in Moscow. Yet financial logic is still to be initiated. High government officials are able to shop at exclusive stores, where they get fine food and luxury items. Taxes are spent on mosaics and chandeliers for the Moscow subway, and JOto 20 percent of domestic produce is lost due to poor transportation, said Romano. Nevertheless, even after years of Iiving in the oppressive Soviet system, the people are still ho ful. The are waiting.
To rent or not to rent by Daniella LoPresti Cafeteria food or cooking yourself? Resident assistants or landlords? Which is worse? Most college students at one time or another have thought of moving off campus. Roommate problems, RA disagreements or the sheer need for complete independence can contribute to the desire to live off campus. Although living off campus can prove to be exciting, it can also prove costly. Many apartments in the Radnor area are now running between $600 to $800 per month. In addition, food and gas money must be set aside as extras. However, many think living on campus is much more costly. "If I had to live at Cabrini, I couldn't go," said Anthony Monostra, who lives in an off-campus apartment about 15 minutes from school. "It's just too expensive. Although my rent is $650 I feel it is much cheaper than being a resident.'' He shares his apartment with three other people so the rent is about$165 monthly for each person. Phones and electric in many apartment-sare not included in the base rate. Cheryl Beam, who lives about five minutes away, has an off -campus apartment which costs $740 a month. "That is without phoneorelectric,'' she said. '' Added together the monthly rent is about $850.'' Beyond the expense of off-campus apartments is the growing problem of finding an apartment. Many landlords have turned away potential tenants who happened to be college students because ofthe increasingamountof vandalism that has been attributed to the student renters. Owners feel the students are less financially secure and more apt to cause problems, particularly with the living arrangements. The new occupancy restrictions at the Radnor House Condominiums, where many Villanova and Cabrini students previously lived, have restricted any college students. The rule of two people for a one-bedroom, three people for a two-bedroom unit and four people for a three-bedroom unit has been repeatedly violated, forcing landlords to l
So how does one find an apartment? Lying seemed to be the universal answer. "I didn't tell anyone I was a student," said Vince Romeo, senior. "If I did, they wouldn't have put me on the lease." Romeo also said the major disadvantage to living off-campus is the lack of time he now spends with his friends. He did say, however, he enjoyed the quietness and the privacy living off campus provides. "You don't get to see your friends too much, although you're there everyday," he said. Another major problem that arises when students move off-campus is the effort that is needed to get to class. It is obvious by the messed hair and wrinkled clothes of some residents that living on campus demands little preparation. No time is needed to wann up the car, drive or park. ''You really must be motivated,'' Beam said. "It takes effort to get up and drive to school, even if it's only five minutes away, which it is for me." To put a bright spot on what so far has seemed to be a gray area is the freedom living off-campus gives. No one is there to remind you, "all guys off the floor" or that quiet -hours 11re- -in effect. Another advantage that might appear trivial is the parking. The commuter lot is usually less filled than Xavier or any of the houses. More peoplehavebecomeresidents so parking has become less available. ''The largest advantage I see about moving off-campus is independence," Beam said. " When you are in a house you are pretty independent but since I moved offcampus I have become much more mature and have felt as though I have grown.'' Some students view living off-campus as an opportunity, while others feel living on campus is in itself a privilege. Felicia Falcone, who previously commuted about half an hour, finds living here much more convenient. "With being up here so much, it became a hassle to drive home late at night or early in the morning," she said. "It is so much easier to come in whenever I get done-whatever tiine that may be.'' Falcone likes the close friendships she has developed once she decided to be a resident. ''I never really had deep friendships since I was always coming and going," she said.
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Fall TV Preview:what sizzles,what fizzles by Kelly Reed It is finally here, .that moment that we all have been waiting for since the cliff hangers of last spring. Though Sunday, Sept. 9, officially marked the beginning of the new television season, most of the shows premiere this coming week. Think about it, no more reruns. You won't have to watch that movie on cable for_the tenth time, and for those who were really desperate, no more Masterpiece Theater on PBS. In addition to all of the shows that are returning from last year, more than 30 new series have been created for the networks' fall lineup. The new shows range from the light hearted comedies of CBS' "Major Dad" to the touching drama of "Life Goes On" on ABC. Monday nights at 9: 30, CBS has a new show starring Jon Cryer as a mailroom clerk who becomes an overnight success as a talent agent. It all happens after a wild night in a limousine. Sound interesting? The shows is called "Teddy Z" and is going to have a cult following according to "TV Guide." How would you react to having a mentally handicapped person going to your high school? This is just one of the questions that the show "Life Goes On" forces us to
examine about how we feel about the handicapped. The show revolves around 18-year-old Charles "Corky" Thatcher, a boy with Down's Syndrome. After years of special education Corky decides that he wants to attend a regular suburban high school. The role of Corky is played by Chris Burke. who really has Down's Syndrome. If you want a heartwanning story, this is it. You can tune into "Life Goes On" on Sunday nights at 7 p.rn. on ABC. Erin Riley, sophmore, felt that the show was really well written and the characters were believable. "The show did not exploit the character of Cocky and the subject was covered with sensitivity," said Amanda Picher, sophomore. Remember Richard Grieco from "21 Jump Street," well he's back and "TV Guide" says he's hotter than ever as Dennis Booker in ''Booker'' on the Fox Network on Sunday nights at 7 p.m. Booker is a private eye who works for a Japanese controlled.company in America. Booker has to do all of the dirty work, but it's action- packed and exciting. Now the bad news, or maybe it's good news. Critics are stamping warning labels on some of these shows to keep us from wasting our time watching them.
"Baywatch" is set on the affluent shores of Malibu, where anew squad of lifeguards is preparing for the opening of the season. Sounds dramatic. It must have something to do with ocean pollution awareness, right? Wrong. This show is about sex and great-looking lifeguards. David Hasselhoff plays Mitch Bucannon, the recently promoted lieutenant, who is dea1ing with being separated from his wife. Parker Stevenson plays his best friend, who neglects his promising law career in favor of the sun and sand. Pam Stempleski, junior, summed up "Baywatch." ''It's lame and stupid, but David Hasselhoff is hot and Parker Stevenson is hotter, she said." If you are interested in relaxing for an hour, tune into "Baywatch" on Friday nights on NBC. Critics predict that another not so hot show is the Fox. network's "Alien Nation" on Monday nights at 9 p.m: Eric Pierpoint, plays George Franciscoa, a new cop on the Los Angeles police department. Not only is George a new cop, but he also is ne':" to the planet. George and thousands of other aliens arrived on earth three years ago to escape the tyranny of their
galaxy. They have tried to fit into human society. However they have encountered hate groups that have sprung up across America. The aliens are known as "slags" because of their melon shaped and spotted heads. This show is definitely for those who are into science fiction and space. There a lot of exciting changes on some of your favorite shows from last season too. Christy Earley, sophomore, thought that "Knot's Landing" was one of the best nightirne series. "I can really identify with the characters," she said. "They aren't glitzy or fake, and the plots are things that happen to everyday people". NBC's "LA Law" is planning to heat up the relationship between Benny and his new found friend, Alice, according to "TV Guide." No one could forget ABC'S "The Wonder Years." The show is funny, but it also has a lot to say about how hard it is to be a kid sometimes. "I love it, the show is really a neat idea,' ' said Rita Calicat, director of student activities. Thursday nights on NBC will remain a big hit for the NBC network. "'.'The Cos~y Show" is really
funny and entertaining and "A Different World's" storylines reflect issues pertinent to college life," Calicat said. Dean of Students, Robert Bonfiglio, is a big fan of ABC's ''Thirtysomething.'' "I can really relate to the situations and the everyday lives of the characters,· ' he said. ''The show helps me unwind and get ready for the weekend.'' "TV Guide" explained that there is no special "formula" that will guarantee a show's success or failure. It really is all up to the viewers and what they feel like watching. "Comedies need to be funny, but not ridiculous," Stempleski said. ''They shouldn't insult your intelligence.' ' Some think that dramas should have characters and storylines that are believable. Susan Carroll, freshman, thought that a show needed good actors and characters that were like real people. Veronica Hoffman, freshman felt that show,s_nse£fed.to be more exciting with lots of police action and blood. The networks are offering a lot of new shows this season, so if you have a light course load this semester or have some time in between classes you might find yqurself glued to the tube.
Interiordecorating:·thenew major in dorms by Chris Pesotski A mulit-rt_1illion dollar construction project and a new curriculum are just two changes which ·greeted students this fall. Some subtle changes are happening, though. Changes which happen every year at Cabri_ni and at every other college campus across the country. These universal changes happen room by room, as students transform institutionalcolored donns with personal style to make their rooms a home away from home. The choices students make in decorating are as
varied as the student body itself. ' 'I had to pull a lot of nails, and we had to spackle all the holes and cracks in the walls,'' said Amanda Picher, sophomore. "There were e,ven big holes in the ceiling, but in the end it will all be worth k" In the end, Picher and her roommates, Melissa Landsmann and Erin Riley will have evening blue walls, a colonial-style braided rug, and tie-dyed ceiling and wall drapes to complete their Counsel Hall room decor. Severa.I doors down the hall, Felicia Falcone and Katie Mullen,juniors, made the most of the resident.life department's allow-
ance which states that Counsel Hall residents may paint their rooms, utilizing a splash painting technique. "The trim and splashed paint is cruise blue, and the walls are bone," Falcone said. "We just tried to have fun and make it look
good." Among the items other Counsel residents brought from home or other places wer~ a five-foot-tall pink flamingo named Floyd, several couches, a few tables and numerous television sets and stereo systems. "I think people bring things to- make them feel more comfortable in their rooms
Monday and Friday mornings 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Dance studio in Grace Hall Yoga is a gentle yet powerful approach to stretching and toning your body. Course instructor, Lili GoodmanW aechtler of the Counseling Center, brings four years experience in teaching yoga through the dance department at Temple University. Remember to bring your towel and dress casually. POWERNAPPING Thursday, October 5 12:45 to 1:45 Xavier Hall Great Room A form of meditation in motion, powemapping is designed for students and staff to find new strategies for allaying stress and promoting weU-being. Marco Sardi, sophomore and a regular participant in the powernap series, said."A great way to relax, first of all. It teaches you how to deal with stress. You can also use it to counteract emotional difficulties.'' This will be a continuation of last year's powemaps with course instructor, Lili Goodman-Waechtler. Just bring yourself and a • willingness to let go and unwind.
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ar to remind them of home,'' said Trish Fitzgerald, senior. "We did things to our room to make it f~el ho~ey and look good.'' In the concrete jungles of W oodcrest and Xavier Halls, decorating is somewhat more limited. Roommates Jennifer Blasetti, ChrisCostigan,andCherylMolloyofWoodcrest 211 have made a cooperative effort to decorate the drab blue walls: Molloy has roses on display from a "guy friend" and a get well balloon from a neighbor. Snapshots from home and high school decorate the areas around each of the desks. "I didn't· really decorate," she said. "Allana Pettit, myroommatedidmostofthe work. It's reall pretty nk'e: My other roommate, Michelle Moses brought some knickknacks from home, but I didn't bring anything. About the only thing I've contributed is a 'TOW ZONE' sign I had taped to my car on the second day of school. I just brought it in and put it up.'' In the houses, most of the decorations involve the elaborate ~s taken to-keep the early-mornign sunlfght out of rooms in which the college has removed the shades. Some have invested in blinds or curtains, other have beach towels tacked over the windows, and still others have done nothing, and don't seem to mind at all. "I just bury my head deeper into the pillow and go back to sleep when the sun comes into my room,'' said Lou Monaco, senior. "I want to get hooks and get my hat collection up, and a few more of the glasses from my glass collection,'' he said. ''My roommate, Rob Bell, has his girlfriend's picture and some posters up already.'' Really what we' re trying to do is reflect a little of our personalities in our room. Since our personalities are different, we will decorate our parts in different ways. I want to feel at home and comfortable here. That makes it easierto come home to, easier to do homework, easier to live with another person, and just a lot more fun overall."
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Charles'Bud'Mellon On Charles 1'Bud" Mellon's first day of work he was standing by the communications classroom when two students passed by, one giving a tour to the other. As they passed by, Mellon.heard the one student say, "There is our radio station, but no one ever listens to it.'' Mellon was outraged. "I want to change things," he said. "Next year I want to be standing here and hear students say, 'This is our radio station and everyone listens to it.' I want WCAB to be the voice of the campus." Mellon is the supervisorofthe communica~ tions department center. This was a new position created this year in sight of the impending switch of Cabrini's AM radio station, WCAB, to an FM frequency next fall. His job is-to keep the communications eenter running
Although this is not Susan LaPalQmbara's first semester at Cabrini, it is her first semester as theater director. "I have really good feelings about Cabrini," LaPalombara said. "It was very hard for me to come in and 'take over' after' Brian Morgan passed away. The students were a big help. That's the thing about. Cabrini. People really know you. There is alwayi someone looking to help you." This year LaPalombara will teach two classes and direct one theatrical production each semester. She hopes to some day increase the number of plays done each year. "A lot c;,f changes are contingent upon money," she said, "and the theater needs work. We need basic things such as the black curtains that hang in the theater, improved lighting smoothly. and just the overall cosmetics of the theater.'' Sunday through Thursday, from 3:30p.m. to midnight, Mellon is in the communications LaPalombara wants to build up more professionalism and excitement in Cabrini's center to tutor students in the operations of the radio station, TV station, newsroom theater. She has changed the name of the Children's Theater productions to ''Theater for and photography lab. Young People." The plays she hopes to direct will be some of the lesser known children's "I'm there in case of problems, or to share my knowledge," Mellon said. "But the ¡ best thing I can lend to the communications department here at Cabrini is my people skills plays. ':There are a lot of more innovative and exciting plays out there for a program such as - my ability to react with college students. I want to workJ.ogether for the betterment of this," she said. "I wouldn't pick a script unless it was exciting both to the audience and to the center.'' the actors. I want the plays to challenge the actors. There is nothing trite about our In addition to his work at Cabrini, Mellon is a teacher and a coach. He teaches television upcoming production, "East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon."" production at Glassboro State University. He also teaches health and gym at St. Jude's LaPalombara pursued her undergraduate degree at Yale University as a philosophy Elementary School in Blackwood, NJ. At St. Jude's he also serves as the track coach. major. Shereceivedhermaster's offine arts at Arizona State University in theatre with MelJon received his bachelor's from Glassboro State in the radio, television and film a concentration in children's theater. -program. He has worked as aproduction assistantforCBSandParamount. He spent some Most of LaPalombara' s work_has been in an academic setting. This spring LaPalombara time at the Cable Companies of Southern New Jersey. Mellon has done other freelance production work and wmked as a slringer for the Phil<ldelphiaInquirer. will be in1.tructing a creative drama class at the Arts League of Philadelphia. "Creative drama is an alternative to a structured production," LaPalombara said. At present Mellon is considering returning to school to work on his master's degree-'¡'It works well with any age, but especially with children. It aUows them to perform without possibly at Cabrini. "I think if I hadtopickacollege again, I'd go to Cabrini," Mellon said. "The people the pressure of memorizing lines. It also allows the learning of issues that affect their world. I hope to have a creative drama class at Cabrini. It is safe class and a great elective. Even here are idealistic. They want to change the world, yet they aren't naive enough to believe business majors should take it to learn how to be more quick on their feet when put on the they can do it on their own. Cabrini students get the most of their education.' ' spot.'' Mellon's wish for Cabrini is that the campus rediscover WCAB and make it work as LaPalombara wants everyone to support th theater in some way-either b acting, am ving ice on campu . He stre sed that all majors can get involved because there are business and social sciences aspects to raclio as well as the communications parts. to production, set design, technical aspects and coming to see the plays. WCAB."
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I was so touched by the things that people were saying to one another that I eventually lost it and began to cry. I don't know what happened next, but I heard myself tell Kelly McGillan that I had to go out there. Something inside gripped me and I found that I was walking out the're. Aside from the fact that I was crying so hard, I found it very easy to express my feelings to my friends, old and new. Being around these people for the past four days did have an impact on me, and it was then I realized that the rustic log cabin, with its lightweight bunks and killer shower, had brought us together. It also made me realize that it wasn't the surroundings I should have been concerned about, it was the people around me. Who needed to go to a country club, anyway? As I finished my long spiel of crying, thanking and apologizing,l returned to the edge of the circle. I felt as if a great weight had been lifted. The sky, cloudy at first, had begun to break up, and the sun was peeking through. I raised my head to the sun and smiled. This was going to be a gr~at year.
ested in. Faculty members generally agree the new core is a definite change for the positive. "I believe that the new core will allow for more evenly distributed classes," said Margaret McGuinness, assistant professor in religion. ''The competencies are a great opportunity for students to accept a challenge, and therefore free up other credits for electives," said McGuinness. McGuinness said that the tricky part will be the,faculty working with two curriculums until the current sophomores graduate. The freshmen do not know any other curriculum, so the new core has not caused them any problems. Dr. Carter Craigie thinks the new core is off to a good start, but he also thinks the next three years will be trying on the advisers. Craigie likes the idea of the students being given choices. Now an adviser can ask a student, "what do you want to do with your life?" With the new core, a student can take responsibility for their -future right away. There is one thing Craigie would like to recommend,andthatis "forournew courses to encourage students to.speak aloud in class. We say we are writing intensive~ we should be public-speaking intensive too!" Ruby Remley, assistant professor of business administration,said, '' I am suprised that more students have not come to question the new core curriculum." Remley said the upperclassmen seem to know exactly which curriculum they need to follow, and the freshmen have accepted their new core curriculum as well.
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'Fieldof Dreams':out to pasture
by Sharlene Sephton
At present, major complications face the approval of the new playing field which John Dzik, athletics said may be •·one of the most positive moves toward Cabrini athletics." Dzik first became aware of the problems last spring when he was told the field had been completed. ''The field was not suitable_ for intercollegiate competition,'' he said. "The field was nevertop-dressedandit's not level. Therefore it needs to be graded. There is also a drainage problem. Without any i_mprovements, the field will remain unusable." Daniel C. Dagit, architect for campus construction, agreed. "The field had too many ruts," he said. ''I refused to approve it. During the last three months I have been trying to convince the contractors that the field conditions were. unsatisfactory.'' P. DiMarco Construction Company is responsible for the project. _ "Originally I had hoped it would be done for next spring to be used for limited varsity
play, 1,'Dagit said. ~ current problems,'' said Gretchen Dingee, phases of the the construction were used to This does not seem to be a realistic secreatry to the president. ''Corrections are level off the field and tennis courts. It was expectation. being made.'' financially the best package that met the "Two growing seasons are needed to get The corrections will be at no extra costto needs of the school." a field playable," said Duncan Hubley, the college. Dzik, although "elated" by the project, Cabrini soccer coacb and Randnor TownThe newfield,locatedattheUpperGulph felt that things should have been handled ship engineer. Road side of the Grace Hall parking lot will differently. Chief physic_al plant officer, Michael cost $250,000. It was financed by the "If there -are plans to build -an athletic Caranfa, oversees all construction projects college as part of the overall construction. facility, the athletic department should be on campus in conjunction with Sister Eileen According to M,aryEllen Herzog, director consulted during the planning process,'' -Currie, M.S.C., president. of development, the field was firstconceptuDzik said. "I am disappointed with the archi"It looks as if a final solution may be alized by the master planning committee's tect fornot having a consultation with me. reached within a week,'' Caranfa said. ''If senior staff members. She especially noted I could haye suggested modifications. not, it may lead to court. They have been Currie; former chief financial officer, Jay More careful planning may potentially have working on the corrections. A layer of top- Loucks; and former vice president of made the field more flexible for track and soil has been put down. Whether the situ- institutional advancement-, Bill Battles. -softball." ation has been resolved it's hard to say. "Dan Dagit visualized master planning' s If there are no further complications, We'll have to waitandseehowmuchmore five year plan and included all of their: Herzog said that the new field should be work is done; The architect has the final dreams," Herzog said. available for umestricted use by next fall. It approval." The athletic field was a logical fit to the is expected to be used mainly for the soccer ''They are pres. plan, according to Herzog. ''The excavation and field hockey games. ently in the process of making the neces- of Grace Hall and the extended parking lot "The old field will remain as a practice sary corrections," Dagit said. necessitated a larger water retention basin," area," Herzog said. "This way, the two He describes the most recent efforts as Herzog said. ''The excess dirt from these fields may be used simultaneously." being "done with enthusiasm." / "Sister Eileen is very aware" of the
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be altered by all of the subsequent scrutiny these players have and \\'ill receive. And that's not fair. I want to be able to tell my grandchildren what the gods of the diamond did on the field without infusing the media's perceptions of their personal shortcomings. Where does the responsibility lie for pro· tecting my (and my grandchildren' s) memories? Part of the· responsibility is on these players' shoulders. These men are idols. Both for young people and older generations. They must realize that indivdual weakness injures the -rich fabric and history of our national pastime.
Additional responsibility belongs to the media. The sports media plays a huge.role in what becomes a rnemoryfor a fan today. The media has the responsibility to report the news without any attention-grabbing sensationalism. Tell l!-swhat happened. Reminice a little. But letusmakeourownherosand goats. Finally, as we approach the playoffs, fans ha-veto remember what's important about athletics. Having fun. That's what's missing from today's sports pages. Fun is what we should be telling our grandchildren about. Tell them about going ~o the ball park am.i.Jiaving fun watching our her.as play a great game.
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Jonesdribblesaroundthe globe by Leonora Veterano Who is a two-time All-American athlete, a 1987 graduate of Cabrini College as well as a player for the world-renowned the Harlem Globetrotters? For those of you who aren't familar with the 6-foot-2-inch guard for the Globetrotters, it's Allen Jones. According to senior, Antonio McAllister, his hat goes off to Jones. "Allen puts both Philadelphia and Cabrini College in the spotlight,'' said McAllister. ''Not to mention that I am damn proud of him.'• McAllister is not the only one who enjoys watching Cabrini's own super star. Jones' father, Allen Jones Sr., also enjoys watching his son play. ''I'm proud of him," said Jones Sr. But, the. native Philadelphian doesn't see himself as a superstar. It's simply a full time job which he enjoys doing very much. Jones just enjoys making the audience laugh. •'I like making the ~ids and the adults happy. Not only do they feel good, but I also feel good doing it,'' said Jones. Jones also feels that while he is young and single, he can take full advantage of the opportunites which come out of playing with the Globetrotters. "I get to do an extensive amount of travelling as well as get paid for having fun." Jones has been to such places as Russia, Italy, Spain, Hungary,
India, Egypt, England and Greece. Jones feels that out of all the places he has visted so far, Italy would have to be his favorite. Besides the beautiful women, Jones enjoyed the islands and sighting while in Italy. Since joining the Globetrotters, Jones has had the chance to meet some celebrities as well. While in Dallas, Jones was able to meet tennis player Martina Navatilova, as well as Byron Scott of the Los Angles Lakers. While in Alanta, Jones also met Atlanta Hawks, Spud Webb and Dominque Wilkins. Although Jones is considered a celebrity in his own right, he has a few idols of his own in the sports world. "I really like Julius Erving, but since he has retired, I enjoy Michael Jordan." Playing with the Globetrotters does have its ·disadvantages according to Jones. "The only real complaintthatlhaveis that I don't get to come home as much which sometimes makes me miss holidays and birthdays with my family/' he said. Being with the Globetrotters isn't all fun and games, statesJones. ''Learning how to do the tricks for the show was hard work," Jones said. Jones learned to master a few of the tricks when be played for the Washington Generals, which is the team that travels and plays against he Globetro ers an he · st a Globetrotters camp.
With this knowledge at hand, 's Jones who plays the position of guard, opens the show with ·the tricks he has learned and plays the second and third quarter qf the game. McAllister feels that Jones has his tricks down very nicely. Although McAllister has never gone to any of his games he has seen Jones play on television. "It's kind of strange seeing Allen playing on television but I think that Coach Dzik was lucky to ever get such a player on Cabrini's team.'' "He is the best ball player, 1 think, I have ever had the good fortune to coach," said-Athletic Director, John Dzik. Coach Dzik states that Jones has the strength, coordination and quickness .to make a good basketball player. Although Jones is very happy with the job he has with the Globetrotters, he does not feel that the buck stops here. "Right now, I'm taking things from year to year but if another opportunity arises, I'll take it." Jones is oneofonlytwoprofessional basketball players ever to graduate from Cabrini, the other is J~hn McQueen, who played professional basketball overseas in Belfast, Ireland. For right now Jones feels that although he is having fun with the Cabrini's own Harlem Globetrotter, Allen ''A.J."Jones, #33.Globetrotters, more than anything,
(photo by Harlem Globetrotters 1989)
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Fan fears for baseball'stoday,tomorrowand future by Chris Pesotski I've seen some of the greats of --'the game. Mike Schmidt played right before my eyes. Steve Carlton's slider was ever so real to me. Sitting in the stands, I imagined I could hear Nolan Ryan's fastball zip through the air. One of the greatest post-season series ever played was the National League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Phillies in 1980. Anyone who saw that LCS will agree those games are an unforgettable part of baseball history.
One thing that makes Philadelphia sports so terrific is the tradition. Fathers take sons to the ballpark and grandsons take grandfathers. And the stories. Youngsters today hearing about the the old days, when Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics shared the Philly fan's attention with the old time Phils. The days of the legendary 1964 Phillies team which blew the pennant after being on top of the world for most of the season. Whitey Ashburn _broadcasting Phillies games, bringing us his decades of baseball history.
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When my grandfathers talk about baseball, they evoke the names of DiMaggio, Roberts, Clemente and Koufax, Mays and Mantle. Men who dominated the sports page in my grandfather's youth. Men who captured the hearts and minds of America through their sportmanship and athletic excellence. So when my grandson or granddaughter takes me to the ballpark what will I have to tell them about? Tod~y. headlines of Pete Rose's difficulties with gambling overshadows the news that the greatest left-hander of all time, Steve Carlton, has finally hung up
his spikes. Sports columns formerly reserved for debates on the merits and failures of the designated hitter rule now talk about the marital trangressions of Stev Garvey and Wade Boggs. Jose Canseco has more news value when he's arrested for carrying a loaded handgun than he did when he was elected the American League MVP. Why ✓have off-the-field antcis of players become more important to the sports media that the same players' on-the-field heroism? What will I have imparted to my collective sports memory when these firestorms of controversy have
abated? Will I remember Rose breaking Ty Cobb's record more than I will remember the recent scandal which has tainted his name and all of baseball? Will I remember Orel Hershieser' s mythic stuff of the 1988 playoffs or the media's subsequent titantic godmaking campaign? Doc Gooden' s masterful fastball and killer curve or his cocaine problems? I'd like to say that nothing can ever mar what these men, and so many others havetlone on the field. But my memories will probably
has done a wonderful job,'' Greenwood said. "I'm new to being a goalie," Collins said. "We played a strong game. We were fast. Our defense was strong and we moved well' 1 The freshman members are a valuable asset to the team. They came to Cabrini with a knowledge of the game, in great physical shape, very spirited and very cooperative.
and the young talent of the team as a whole. With rio substitutes available, the team is inconstant play for one hour and, if a player is injured, then the team is in danger of forfeit. '' I urge any girl, still interested in playing field hockey, to come see me as soon as possible," Greenwood said. "There are still oopenings on the team." "Playing in college is a lot different than high school'· Iuvara said. ''Things are much more organized. The players are much more conditioned and disciplined. Everyone works together to win games."
·--------------------· 4th Annual Cabrini Field Hockeyoff to great beginning 5 - mile·run Sun., October 15, 1989 8:30 a.m. Registration in the gym See John Dzik for Details. Applications available in Student Services "
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by Kelly Ann Williams The Cabrini women's field hockey team opened the 1989 season with a 3-0 victory, on the road, against Cedarcrest. Cabrini's three scorers were junior captain Kelly Boyer, and freshman Chris Costigan and Lyndalurvara. In the second game, Cabrini showed great promise and determination against a tough Penn State-Ogontz team losing a close one, 1-0. Head coach Mimi Greenwood gave high praise to her first year goalie, Bridget Collins,junior. ''She's only been playing the position a couple of games and she
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· 'I have very high hopes for this season," Greenwood said. "It's the best team I've had in a Jong time." The onlyproblems that the team faces are the shortage of players