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friday, feb. 21, 1992

Iadarola named as new president

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by Dawn Timbario managing editor

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In a unanimous decision from the Board of trustees, Dr. Antoinette Iadarola was elected president of Cabrini College. Iadarola is currently Provost and Dean of Faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New 1 Hampshire where she has worked for the past six years. Though Iadarola was voted in on Wednesday, Feb. 12, she will not assume her official duties until July 1, after which , all decisions will be made by her. Iadarola will be working closely with current President Sr. Eileen Currie, MSC, to review all facts and figures and become familiar with the college. "Dr. Iadarola has demonstrated a sensitivity to the fundamental mission of the , college and proven strength in her leadership, strategic planning, fundraising and communication skills," according to board president Sr. Regina Casey. "She has the breadth of academic and administrative experience that will be essential to Cabrini College during the next years."

In a written release from Iadarola, she commends the past leadership of the college by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and anticipates leading the institution into the next century. "I was attracted to Cabrini because I found a lot of the values that I found here on Colby-Sawyer's campus," Iadarola said. After announcing her successor at an afternoon press conference, Currie said she intended to cry over leaving the college she ran for the past 10 years. "This place is still and always will be my home," Currie said. "These have been 11 years of great growth and opportunity to work with very many wonderful men and women, so I am pleased and grateful to God that I have been able and privileged to be here with here with you." Along the lines of her immediate goals, Currie will be going back to school in her time off to continue her studies. Iadarola will not be living on campus, but it has not yet been determined whether or not the board will subsidize off-campus housing for the newly-elected college president. Iadarola has many concerns dealing with

enrollment and financial issues. Iadarola was very impressed with Cabrini's Capital Campaign and the Seminar 300 courses.

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by Kimberly Haban assistant news editor

According to a marketing study conducted for the. 1991 fall semester by CERR Inc., enrollment of students from middle class families is declining at Cabrini and is likely to continue falling. According to Nancy Gardner, director of admissions, middle class students were a big part of the pool before in choosing Cabrini. The bottom line is that they can not afford it. The market research data concluded that students from target group two, which is made up of white collar professionals with incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, are not choosing Cabrini. There are 290,158 prospective students in target group two. This group is the largest in the profile area Cabrini enrolls from. However out of 123 applicants from group two, 33 new students were enrolled. Based on the index of concentration, which is a national average of I 00 and indicates how recruitment at Cabrini compares on a national level, Cabrini was rated with an 83 percentile rank for the enrollment of students from target group two. Very upscale families with incomes closer to or over $100,000 are in target group one. These families are considered to be well

educated and upper level white collar professionals. Target group one is the htrgest group that Cabrini attracts. Out of 198 applicants from group one, 73 new students were enrolled in 1991. The index of concentration is 231. Students who are considered to be in target group three, consisting of lower to middle income families who are lower level white collar professionals, are second in enrollment. One hundred and fifteen students applied, 46 are enrolled. The index of concentration for target group three is 208. Target group four, made up of blue collar workers with solid middle incomes, $25,000 up to $75,000, account for the smallest portion of new students enrolled at Cabrini. But, the index of concentration is 123. Based on these numbers, Cabrini is not attracting this target group two, the middle class. Financial aid is not available to students from group two because on paper their families can afford to pay for Cabrini, according to Elizabeth Cairns assistant director of financial aid. Financial aid is based on how much money the parents and students can contribute toward their education. After taking out allowances

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loquitur

Ieditorial

Crossingthe line When does a friendly rivalry become too intense? Is it when we sit behind Loquiturs instead of watching another school's cheerleaders perform? No. Is it when we make obscene hand gestures at opposing players? Maybe. Is it when a visiting fan mocks our cheerleaders and tells them to "kiss my black ass." Maybe. Is it when we shout, "That's alright, that's okay, you'll be working for us so~eday?" or "Who's your daddy?" or "Welfare." Yes, if these comments are shouted at a predominantly African-American crowd. These comments and actions not only show a definite lack of class but they can also be construed as racist. It doesn't matter whetfier a comment is unintentionally racist, provoked or unprovoked. Ignorant people will make remarks without realizing the effects they can have. Ignorant people will also unintentionally provoke comments. In our _society,at Cabrini and at Eastern, there are far too many ignorant people. If we are unsure about comments or topics that may be offensive, then we should ask questions and educate ourselves. The letter the campus received this past Friday from Vice-President of Student Affairs Dr. Robert Bonfiglio informed the campus of the events of the basketball game on Feb. 7. Derogatory remarks and actions on the part of crowds supporting both Eastern and Cabrini destroyed the friendly rivalry that exists between these two schools. Both sides owe an apology. Both sides deserve an apology. But that won'.: pacify those who were offended. It shouldn't. Approximately two years ago, Cabrini faced a number of incidents that created racial tension. Cabrini dealt with the events by taking action against students involved and revising the student handbook. The student handbook cites verbal threats or slurs made to people on college property or at college sponsored events as violations of the Cabrini Code of Conduct. Just because visitors to our campus break this code of conduct, doesn't give us the right or privilege to break it as well. Also, is the campus overreacting to the events at the basketball game because of the incidents of two years ago? Eastern students were not the only victims at the game. Cabrini students were also victimized after the game by individuals bearing baseball bats and slinging verbal assaults. Our students were made to feel unsafe while walking back to residence halls. However, none of the actions justify the tone of the chants at the game. The campus community is questioning the relation of race to the events which happened on Feb. 7. We must be more sensitive to others and their fee,!.ings. Yes, we do have to watch what we say. We have to watch what we think and what we believe. Hopefully, this caution will help us understand why our words and thoughts are offensive. From this, we can learn how to be open-minded, informed and sensitive.

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lviewPoint Open mind, open heart dawn timbario managing editor Narrow-mindednesscan isolate two people whohave knowneach other for years, as well as create a barrier between an individualand the world. I knowbecauseit has broughtabouta rift betweenme and someoneI am close to. I washavinga discussionwiththatpersontwo monthsago. Our personalityconflictstemsfrom many things but mostly because of his newlyadoptedchangeof religion. My friendbecamea born-againChristian three years ago and ever sincehas madeit his missionto convertme from my Catholicvalues. As we weretalking,the subjectof homosexuality arose and he began to grow red aroundthe collar. The discussion revolved passionately aroundthe AIDS virus when out of the blue he turnedthe discussionaroundto bash homosexuals. Incensedby this ignorance,I argued that if twopeopleof the samesex loveoneanotherthere is no harm in them sharingtheir lives. It was as thoughI poureda bucketof cold waterover this head. "Whatareyousaying,DawnMarie,"he asked. "The Bible says relationshipsshould only exist betweenheterosexuals.Homosexualsaresinners doomedto hell." "Whoare youto sit injudgment,"I firedback. BythistimemybloodwasboilingandI wasready to explode. How could anyone be so narrowminded,I askedmyself. Ourheatedargumentragedon for 20 minutes. I'm trying to relay to him that though I am heterosexualI wouldnevercondemnhomosexuals for their love of one another. There are too manybad marriagesin this world,I told him. It's great, I said, if two peoplefind a way to live in harmony,no matterwhattheirsexualpreference. A few weeksfollowingthis heatedstand-off, anotherfriendapproachedme with a frown. "I just spoke with your friendwhotold me of

the discussionyou had on homosexuality,"she said. "He wondersif you're being taught such garbageat Cabrini." WhatamI beingtaught? To be open-minded, perhaps. To acceptothers for who they are and whattheybelievein? Ifl'm guiltyof these"evils" then so be it becauseI am not goingto backdown and changemy stance. I know I'm right. I couldnot have been so confidentin my own opinionsa few years ago. It took some time to come to an understandingof myselfand acquire self-assurancein my values and morals. In the time that has passed since then, I've grown to acceptthe viewsof othersandformulatemy own. Withouthavingdevelopedinto an independentthinkingindivictual,I'd alsobe stuckina mindset that screams ignorance and shuts the door on contemporaryissues. I've been wondering for weeks now what provokedmy friend to blow up the way he did. I've alsobeen contemplatingthe reasonswhyhe has remainedin this stagnantstageof backwards thinking.He pursuedhis new religionin orderto find himselfbut I believehe's playingthe role of a brainwashedfollower,incapableof havinghis own opinions. I have a near_iangibl.e fear that chillsmy soul each time I spend time with him-the fear that somedayI willstopgrowingandbecomestuckin the samecomplacentrut. Thisanxietyhas forced me to welcomeknowledgeand acceptchangeas a positivepresencerather than a negative. I don't believe I can ever tum my friend around,nordoI thinkit shouldbe myresponsibility to widenhis outlook. He constantlylectures that I have a lot to learn,yet my argumentis that theexperiencesI allot myselfto becomea partof have alreadytaughtme so much. As long as he continuesto shutoutnewandconflictingideashis lifewillonlybe a shadow,minewillbe a rainbow.

Editor-in-chief: Kimberty Marshall Managing Editor: Dawn Timbario News Edrtor: Rita Cellucci Senior Associate News Edrtor: Kimberty Keck Assistant News Edrtors: Joann Carbone, Patricia Daley, Kimberty Haban and Mary Jane Inman Assistant Perspectives Editors: Kelly Adams, Judi1h Panasik and Carin Pesotski

Editor's note: The letter on this page was sent by the Dean of Students of Eastern College on Feb. IO, 1992 and para/leis the incidents mentioned in our editorial. As of yet, individuals have not responded to Dr. Robert Bonfiglio's letter concerning the abuse of the code of conduct on the night of Feb. 7.

I M&All tH&V Ml6tfT ~N HAVfBCOt~NOW!OF COUtse',1HIS MAY~T r,e tvtSffFIIL-THINKIN&.

Features Edrtor: Lorraine Marie Lill

Rivalryor racism DearBobBonfiglio: This is a formalletterof complaintregarding the behaviorof someCabrinistudentson Friday night,Feb. 7, 1992. Reportsthat I have indicate that severalgroupsof Cabrinistudentsgathered onthe Cabrinisideof EagleRoadnearthehouses and wereyellingracial slurs at Easternstudents. Wearewellawarethatthisoccurred ontheevening of theannualCabrini-Eastern basketball gamewhich Cabrinihosted.Wearecertainlyawareof theheightenedpassions thatsuchanathleticeventcanraise.And whiletherewassometauntingonbothsides,it seemed to me that both Easternand mostCabrinistudents handledthemselves wellduringthegame.However, I amtoldthatracialslurswerebeingdirectedat bothour AfricanAmericanplayersand spectatorsduringthe gameitself. I canassureyouthatracialepithetsarenotacceptableformsofdiscourse atEasternCollege.Havingread yourstudenthandbook, I amawarethatis thecaseat Cabrinias well. Therefore, I thoughtyoushouldbe infonned thatapparently Cabrini students wereinvolved in a raciallyprovocative incidentthat is considered offensive to theentireEasternCollegecommunity. Sincerely, Ted Chamberlain, VicePresident andDeanof Students EasternCollege

Assistant Fea1ures Editors: Stave Murray, Ka1herine Ross and Amy Wechsler Sports Edrtor: Bob Healey Assistant Sports Editors: Brendan Noone and Lisa Rose Senior Copy Editor/Writing Coach: Missy von Siegel Assistan1 Copy Editors: Deanna D'AHonso and Belinda Desher Graphic Designer: Karen Karchusky Cartoonists: Alicia Crego and Joe Opiela Business Managers: Sue Roux and Dawn Timbario Photography Edi1or: Sue Roux Photography Adviser: Dr. Carter Craigie Adviser: Dr. Jerome Zurek S1aff: Karen Bell, Renee Corrado, Ca1herine OeHart, Karen Durmomey, Megan Flanigan, Michelle Friel, Tara Kegal, Chris McMahon, Amy Nestler, Anna Rodriguez Photography S1aff: Danielle DiMarco, Carin Pesotski Loqurtur is published weekly during the school year by s1udents of Cabrini College, Radnor, PA 19087. Phone: 215-971-8412. Subsaiption price is S25 per year and is included in the benefits secured by 1uition and student fees. Loqurtur welcomes letters 1o the editor. Letters should be signed and the authorship known to the edrtors. However, tt the writer wishes, and the edi1or agrees, the wn1er's name may be left off the letter upon publication and an inscription inserted such as "name witt,held at the reques1 of the writer.· Letters should be 1yped, double-spaced, and no more than 300 words in length. If a letter is too long for the available space, the editor may edit or condense it Letters to the editor should be submitted by noon on Mondays. The editorials and opinions published in Loquitur are the views o1 the student editorial staff and 1he individual writers and no1 the entire student body or the faculty and administration. Loqurtur is es1ablished as a forum for student expression and as a voice in 1he uninhibited, robus1, free and open discussion of

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JFK: "What really happened?" Opinion

The following is a summarization of a focus group conducted about the controversial film "JFK." We have captured the highlights of the discussion. Only some of the participants are quoted. Photos were taken by Carin ~esotski and printed by Bill Fulton.

"The movie has obviously stirred up a lot of people. It's gotten the ball rolling as to who did what. It has not necessarily given a definitive answer." Chris McMahon, junior

by Brendan Noone assistant sports editor

It has been almost 30 years since Nov. 22, 1963, almost 30 years since the four days which jarred America and altered the New Frontier. It has been nearly 30 years since the assassination of President Kennedy. The memories of Dallas are still shaped in the minds of Americans, young and old. Oliver Stone has resurfaced the JFK memo: ries in his latest epic/drama, "JFK : The Untold Story." Stone has faced adversity and acclaim for his three hour hypothesis on a conspiracy theory to assassinate the President of the United States. On Thursday, February 13 a discussion was held concerning the explosive and highly documented life and assassination of President Kennedy. As a result of Stone's theories, the Kennedy murder mystery has never been more publicized. Since the opening of the movie Stone has come under fire from the American media and especially the American press. His interpretation of the fact and fiction surrounding the JFK controversy has l;>eenquestioned and studied through a media

microscope. The movie dismisses the commission's findThe majority of the group liked the movie. ings and presents the possibility of govern- "It's not just a younger audience who is There were some who disagreed with the ment, military, CIA and Mafia involvement interested in the movie and poetic license Stone took in depicting his with Lyndon-B.Johnson waiting in the wings. controversy. I was one of the youngest interpretation and stretching the truth. · After one hour of serious discussion re- people at the movie theater . " The people in the discussion group who garding the assassination, the group devised John Quirus, sophomore were alive during the time of the assassina- its own theory concerning the conspiracy. In tion felt that Stone was hiding behind the a satirical manner, Girard theorized that only guard of creative license. one person would have enough motive to "In JFK, Oliver Stone can step behind the want the president dead. That person being cloak of creative license to observe the falla- Jacquiline Bouvier Kennedy, the First Lady cies of his arguments." Dr. Jolyon Girard, of the land. And thus, the "First Lady theory" chairperson of the history/political science was born in the Loquitur newsroom. department said. The group is currently working on a subOf the participants in the discussion group mission to Warner Brothers, the production only one believed in the Warren company of Stone's "JFK," for the sequel: Commission's result, which stated that Lee "JFK II: The First Lady theory." They will. • f( HlU'VeyOswald acted as the lone-gunman. inform the FBI of their findings. 'There are many different interpretations of the Kennedy evidence. It's like our different interpretations of life, liberty and the persuit of happiness." Melissa Farra, junior

':.4nundercurrent of thinking suggested "Part of the problem with Stone's theory the mob ...if anyone would conspire and is everybody's involved, from the have the power and organization to washroom attendent in the Dallas police cover it up, it would be the mafia. " station to Earl Warren.· Dr. Joseph Romano, philosophy Dr. Jo/yon Girard, chair, history and department political science department

"Oliver Stone has been given lots of undue responsibility of what he is trying to present. He's come under fire from most media as though he's made some sort of documentary. He hasn't.• John Buckley, senior

signedup for 91 interviews. Lookingfor a job requires patience,persistence,and a time commitment,especiallyin this period of high unemployment. Interestedstudentshave not foundit to be an inconvenienceto findCareerServices.In fact, manystudentsfind it rewardingto utilizethe resourcesin the Career Serviceslibrary. I look forwardto seeingmore studentsin the RooymansCenterand workingwithyou personally. Sincerely, StaceyF. Norden Directorof CareerServices

2. Theirdeathshave been the hardestthing I've ever had to deal with as they weren't "just" my grandparents- they've raised me since my mother'sdeathin 1985andhavehadan enormous impacton my life. I couldn'thave survivedtheir Joss withoutthe love and supportI've received from my friends. So manypeoplehavedone so muchfor me-a kind word,a card, a smile,a shoulderto lean on, andplentyof hugs! I just wanteveryoneto know that everything has not gone withoutnotice. I can't even begin to expressmy thanksto everyone:my house-matesfor theirkindness,the beautifulplant,andmostespeciallyfor "donn basket," (you girls are the greatest!!) the Senior Class Officersfor the flowersand roses,Dr. Sicoliand my Dev. Psych.II class for the beautifulflower arrangement,Sr. Toni and Sr. Bernadette for being there for me when I first heard the news, Sherry,Alexa,Tina, Caroline,Ellen,Sr. B., and Francesca for taking the time to come to the funeral(s),all my "bestestfriends"for theirconstant care and supportand for makingme laugh

Editorial inaccuracy

To the Editor, Thisletteris in responseto the editorialin the February14, 1992,issue of Loquitur. Although the paragraphabout CareerServiceswas brief, it containedmanyinaccuracies.The procedurefor interviewingwas explainedin detail in the "OnCam'pusRecruitingOrientationSession"which everyseniorwasinvitedto attendby an invitation that was placed in their mailbox. Fortunately, those seniors who did attend have been able to sign up for interviewswithoutdifficulty. Your readers should know that Career Services does not post a sign-upsheet as you indicated in your editorial. The infonnationthat a studentneeds about interviewsis availableonly in the CareerServii:esoffice.Manyeffortshave To the Editor, been made to publicize workshops,recruiters, I'm writing this letter to a special group of andotheractivitiesthroughthe SeniorGrapevine people to express my gratitude for all they've which is dedicated to such events, and posted donefor me duringa very tryingpointin my life. informationon theCareerServicesbulletinboard My grandfatherpassedawaySunday,Jan. 26 outsideof the cafeteria. To date, studentshave and my grandmotherthe followingSunday,Feb.

Many thanks

"Stone's presenting himself as an historian. He's not an historian. He's an entertainer. • Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student affairs

whenI wantedto cry andeveryonewho's keptmy familyand I in theirprayers-Icouldgo on andon! So manypeoplehave been so wonderfulwhenI reallyneededsomeone. Most of all I'd like to thank my roommate, Caroline,who'sdonemorefor me in the pastfew weeksthen I can even beginto expressin words. You are truly a wonderfulfriendand I loveyou likea sister. Thanksfor sittingupwithmeat night whenI can't sleepandforjust lettingmecrywhen I needto. Thankyoufore'lerythingyou've done. I couldn't have made it through the roughest times withoutyour strength!! A millionthank-you's toeveryonewho'sgone out of their way to show their support!! Things havebeenkindof toughandit' 11be a whilebefore all the sadnessandthe pain cease,but I wantyou to know that I will never forget all the kindness I've received. And keep those hugs coming becausethey're the biggesthelp ever!! Sincerely, Julie Ellen McKee Senior

f ridaY,feb. 21, 1992

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news

Fireside chat with the president on current issues by Karen Kerchusky graphics editor

Tough times are forecasted for colleges and universities because of shrinking budgets and rising costs. A February 3, 1992 article in the New York Times reported on problems Ivy League schools face as well as local community colleges. Rising tuition, decreases in research and financial aid, and paying more for faculty and academic materials were discussed in a conference in Washington, D.C. Current President Sr. Eileen Currie, MSC, attendedpart of the conference and Cabrini faces the same challenges but will have a new presidentpresiding over these issues. Currie said changing demographics and searching for funds to replace government cutbacks are just two challenges facing the new president, Dr. Antoinette Iadarola. There will always be a temptation to fill up the classroom. "Admissions has remained faithful to the quality issue," Currie said. The recruitment of qualified students falls to all areas of recruitingincludingthe traditionalage studentsas well as transfers from community colleges. "You want a balance of students."

Admissionsand Academic Affairsworked togetherin rewording articulationagreements with community colleges. The agreements help. foster a better arrangement in transferring students from community collegesto Cabrini. The work isnot completely finished as changes occur in course schedulings,and the articulation agreements must accommodate changes. 'The Core is an assetto transfers in the way it is delivered. A degree from Cabrini should mean something." According to Currie, Cabrini should not expect to get money from Pennsylvania within upcoming years. Currie said finding other ways to replenish the money will be a key focus. Although there will be judgment calls made, it will be maintaining the quality that is priority. This means making•decisions about departments so that sQ"Ong, quality programs remain so, however Cabrini is a liberalarts college. "Wedon'thavealotofextra stuff' that can be cut, Currie said. Perception on the price of higher education and the actual cost is a point Currie eagerly addressed. "It is perceived that we are more expensive and cost more" than a state run institution. The point is "you just don't pay as much," Currie said. Using Penn State as an example, Currie said, "Penn State is the same cost as Cabrini; both have the same expenses. However,

Penn State is subsidized by the government. You are paying for a differentquality of education." Currie said that not all education systems are terrific. "Education has had a bum rap," Currie said About 60 percent of the operation budget goes to salaries and benefits. "Sixty percent isnot high, but itwill never diminish. That is why we need outside sourcesof money," Currie said 'The faculty have families and goals too." Community colleges can be looked at as role models for efficientinstitutionsbecause professorsteach more classes and do less research. "Cabrini is a teaching college. We have a faculty who is effective,not efficient,"Currie said. "We will always need. sabbaticals and faculty development to become aware of new developments in their fields and implement these new developments in their teaching." 'There is a rightful enthusiasm," Currie said about the installation of a new president, but the campus should be "generating possibilities not expectations. ·If expectations become musthappens, it sets up the person and the institution for disappointment." According to Currie, the campus needs to give Dr. Iadarola a sufficient amount of time to learn about Cabrini. The entire campus community "must be willing to really cooperate."

updates OUR corner Leadership applications 0 Leadership applications are due Friday, Feb. 21 in the student services office.

Help plan the Baccalaureate mass 0 All graduating seniors are invited to help plan the Baccalaureate Mass at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9:30p.m. inXGR.

TAXI soon available on Thursday nights 0 Take an Extra Initiative, Cabrini's alternative to drinking and driving, has extended their services to Thursday _ nights starting Feb. 27 in addition to their scheduled Friday and Saturday nights. TAXI runs from 11 p.m. to 2: 15 a.m. all three nights. Call 971-8415. TAXI is also looking for drivers on Friday and Saturday nights.

1992 yearbook photo session schedule 0 Group photos for all clubs, organizations and honor societies will be taken on Sunday, Feb. 23 between 7 p.m. and 11:30p.m. in the gym. Check the schedule, which is posted around campus, for the time your group's photo will be taken. Plan to arrive five minutes before the designated time.

.Live entertainment at Sunday's basketball game 0 Missy von Siegel will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner," at the Cavs' basketball game when they play Allentown College on Sunday, February 23 at 3p.m.

Seminar 300 speaker series 0 Kent and Hardy Kupferberg kick off the Common Good Seminars Speaker Series Spring 1992 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 12:35 in the WCLH. Both are survivors of medical experiments in Raver-stock and Dachau during the Holocaust.

Attention seniors 0 If you would like your senior portrait to appear in the yearbook, send your proofs to Spencer Studios by Friday, March 6

Celebrate Black History Month 0 The Black Student Alliance (BSA) and Cabrini College are hosting a variety of .events to celebrate Black History month. For more information on any event, contact the BSA or Student Services office. 0 Saxophone Music-Absil, Navarre, Coolidge, Moylan and Rudin perform on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in the WCLH. o Celebration of African Americans- Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 to 4 p.m. at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. □ Movie: "Boyz 'N the Hood," - Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. in XGR.

Surf in the caf 0 Enjoy the feeling of ocean waves in the cafeteria on a simulated surf machine on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL 0 BeirutHurlsSlanderAt AmericaDuring the funeral procession of slain Shiite Muslim leader Sheik Abbas Musawi, tens of tl:}ousandsof mourners in Beirut shouted slogans against American including, "Death to America, Death to the great Satan." Musawi was killed in an Israeli air raid that many blame on U.S. support. 0 Ireland Denies AbortionFor Rape Victim-TheHighCourtoflrelandissuedan injunction preventing a 14-year-old alleged rape victimfrom having an abortion in Britain. The girl says that she was raped by her father's best friend and threatenedto commit suicideif she was denied an abortion.

NATIONAL 0 YeltsinAcceptsU.S. Aid and Agrees on Summit Meeting - Russian President Boris N. Yeltsinaccepted United Statesoffers of moneyand technologytohelpdisarmnuclear weaponry. Yeltsin also agreed to travel to the U.S. for a summit meeting with President Bush that is tentatively set for July. 0 DahmerTakesBlame- Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer said that he takes all the blame for his murders. Dahmer said that althoughhe

knows that society and the families of his victims will never forgive him, he hopes that God has.

LOCAL 0 BlackoutPuts a Halt to Holiday Shopping- A blackout in Cherry Hill Mall stopped shopping during President's Day in approx.irnately 1/4 of the mall's retail stores. A mall representativesaid that the blackout was a direct result of overloaded electrical feeds. 0 BuyAmerican:CongressCallsFor Car Labeling- Delaware County congressman Curt Weldon along with two other lawmakers have drafted legislation that would require United States carmanufacturers to label automobiles so that consumers know when they are really buying American. The buy-Americanrush ispicking up momentum due to the recession and recentJapanesecriticismofAmericanworkers.

Sources for capsule include the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Associated Press Wire Service. Compiled by MaryJane Inman.

Computer campaign □ The library

needs only 15,000more Acme supermarket receipts and food labels to win a tv/vcr and slide projector in Acme's "Computer for your School and More," program. Drop off food labels and receipts in the library. Deadline is Sunday, March 15.

Tune into student programs on WYBF89.1FM O"Cabrini Watch,"-Host Chris Monaghan discusses the status of emergency medical systems in the area on Friday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. :l "Cabrini Watch,"- Host John Gay discusses abortion rights with Debbie Cannedy from the National Organization of Women on Monday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. 0 "Ph one- In-Forum," -Hos ts Stephanie Raneiri andCarloiaconon answer calls dealing with relationships on Monday, Feb. 24. at 8 p.m.Call in at 9718453.

Securitycorner Security incidents as reported by the security office from Saturday, February 8 through Sunday, February 16. Vandalism Disturbance 0 2/8/92- 12:20 a.m.-Residential Boulevard-A security officer reported that seven males from Eastern College wereroamingthe campus grounds. A student said they later heard shoutingbetween Cabrini and Eastern males. The crowd was dispersed by Cabrini and Eastern security.

Vandalism 0 2/8/92- 9:25 p.m.- Sacred Heart basement- A patrolling officer discovered a bent screen.

Vandalism 0 2/9/92- 4:40 p.m.- RRCC restroomA patrolling officerdiscoveredholes poked in the restroom screen.

0 2/9/92- 4:50 p.m.- Xavier Hall

men's room- A patrolling officer d iscovered a screen ripped from a window.

Possible theft 0 2/l2/92-12p.m.-Sacred HeartgymA telephone was reported missing.

Suspicious person 0 2/16/92- 12:45 a.m.- Driveway House Seven- A student reported an offcampus visitor acting disorderly. The subject failed to produce identification. As a result of failing to produce identification, Radnor police were called.

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Stone heightens mystery surrounding JFK's assassination by Carin Pesotski

associate perspectives editor

Since last month's release of Oliver Stone's docudrama "JFK," audiences have been shocked , taught and exposed to the Kennedy assassination controversy. Stone has targeted his hypothesis to the impressionable youth who were not alive at the time of the assassination. "JFK" is captivating, breathtaking, moving and yes, interesting. With "JFK", Oliver Stone succeeds in raising public awareness of the questions surrounding the Kennedy assassination to a new level. The film prompts the viewer to question the Warren Commission's answers. Many theories surround John Fitzgerald Kennedy's assassination. In 1964, about a year after the shooting, the Warren Commission released its report, stating that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of Kennedy. In a recent survey conducted by CBS's "48 Hours," only I in 5 Americans believe the Warren Commission's theory that Oswald acted alone. In "JFK" Stone implicates the U.S. federal government in a conspiracy. In his view of the assassination, the CIA, FBI and the U.S. Army were also involved in the conspiracy. Other theories about the assassination include beliefs that the mob was involved, as were the anti-Castro and pro-Castro movements. Many viewers will leave the film questioning their blind faith in the government and their acceptance of the Warren Commission conclusions. Using the character of New Orleans dis-

trict attorney, James Garrison, Stone draws the viewer through a process of questioning, learning and investigating. The audience agonizes along with Garrison, played by Kevin Costner, about the decisions he must make. In his investigation of the Kennedy assassination, Garrison is forced to question something he has believed in and spent his life serving. Kennedy was shot on November 22, 1963. However, Garrison did not be~n his investigation until 1966. Garrison waited three years to begin his investigation and everyday more people join Garrison's questioning of the discrepancies found in the Warren Commission's report. Since the release of the film the National Archives has reported a dramatic increase in people interested in seeing the evidence the Warren Commission used to make its hypothesis. The parts of the film that depict the drama in Garrison's home life are very convincing. Costner makes the audience feel his passion and pain. As Garrison's wife, Sissy Spacek shows the difficulties faced by Mrs. Garrison and the Garrison children because of the investigation. The film presents many of the ideas and controversies that involve the assassination. It is a good learning tool for people interested in hearing the different theories presented about the assassination. However, viewers have to be careful not to believe everything they see. It is a movie afterall, and Stone plops pieces of fiction throughout the movie. The running time of "JFK" is three hours and 15 minutes. It was a long time to sit still but the movie does hold one's interest.

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What you are, who you are Homosexualityand the taboo withinsociety by Kimberly Marshall editor in chief

She usually doesn't see her family for Christmas. Her father, uncles and all her brothers are Lutheran Ministers. In college, she was the president of student govem~ent. She is Linda Friedrich and she refers to herself in a most feminine voice as an "out" lesbian. Steven is good looking, athletic and belonged to the most macho fraternity on campus while in college. He had girlfriends but knew he was gay. "I want to tell my mother but I can't." According to Mike, a business administration major, it isn't so much you realize you are gay but it's just that you are. He is president of the Gay and Lesbian Student Union at West Chester University. He humorously says that "we 're not all hairdressers," referring to a stereotypical occupation of homosexuals. "It never occurred to me in high school that I might be a lesbian," Linda said. She first realized she was gay in her freshman year at Bryn Mawr College where she lived on a floor where many of the upperclass women were outspoken lesbians. "My environment has affected me but it (being a lesbian) is part of who I am." She describes the entire "coming-out" as silent, personal agony. In the fall of 1988, Linda openly identified herself as bisexual in front of 250 students, the president of the college and many of the deans. It was during a community forum during a homophobia scare at the college. "I was angry about having to hide my identity." Mike became more open after being in a long term homosexual relationship in college. Mike said he came from a Catholic high school that was "very homophobic." Homophobia is an irrational fear or intolerance of homosexuality. tiffani Wetherbee, who teaches the Sociology of Sex Roles, said that although she does not touch on homosexuality in her course "when you talk about the whole gay issue, there is still heckling." "It is just not natural," sophomore Richard Dreher said. Gerry Schaefer, sophomore, said that homosexuality is shocking. "If I had a friend that was gay it would take

pus, homosexuality is undercover. "It would be scary to come out because news travels quickly." Schwarz said that telling families destroys traditional parental expectations yet AIDS has changed the necessity of openness according to Schwarz. "We always think of cultural diversity but sexual diversity falls under something that is not fully understood." "The fall after my senior year, I came out to my parents. My sister accepts me for who I am," Linda said but her family sends her literature telling her she is sinful. "To be honest, I am still trying to figure out how to deal with it."

a long time for me to accept that." "I'm not real comfortable with it but its up to the individual," Siobhan Denvir, frrstyear student, said. Denvir has acquaintances that are gay. "It's their life," she said. First-year student Aaron Albert said "I know people that are gay" but the idea scares him because there is not that much information about it but there is a fear of it. "They don't scare me. It's the idea that scares me." "If someone at Cabrini wanted to start a group I would treat them like any other club," Student Activities Director Jennifer Marks-Gold said. However, if Cabrini did not think it was a good idea, Marks-Gold

bers and a great deal of the staff are open as well. "Everyone is brought up in a culture that is homophobic," Ray said. She said that diversity is a big issue and the administration is very supportive of the group. They are still subject to "queer bashing" and the ROTC program presents tension since they forbid al lowing homosexuals into the program. Linda and Mike are both very active in ACT UP. (Aids Coalition To Unleash Power). Friedrich describes herself as very political. "I try to be really vocal about my lesbianism, political, personal and social issues." ~ :-:♦:♦:♦: Linda has started a female counterpart ♦ WHAM! (Women's Health Action And Mobilization). They deal with reproductive rights and hold creative demonstrations. A flyer from the Gay and Lesbian Task Force flyer states that the annual rate of victimization against gays and lesbians in Pennsylvania is eight times higher than the ·•:•:•:•:•:•:•:.:. =·... .•. ••:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:••..• •:•:•:•. .:-:-:.:. :-:•: •..••.. •:.:•: annual rate of violent victimization against ·······• ···········•· . ·•··········• .. . . ·•:•:•:•·· ·····=·=·=···· ·•:•·········=·=·=·=·=•:• .•,•:• ··············=•:•:•.·· ····=·=·=•:•:•. ■•!Ill!! ·············=· •:•:4 the U.S. urban general population. ·····• . ················ •··•·•·•· According ..to..J.i.Rda, homosexuals are == == · •= =J====== ===~=ff =i=i =i=~t =~ = ==== ===~= i=i=i=I=~=i ==:== == ====: === == i=i=i=:=:.·== ====: ·= = still subject to sodomy laws in some states, :•••······=·=•:=:=•:=::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::=::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::•:•:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::·· • they can't get married, can't get healthcare and co-adoption is another pressing issue in ~~i;if if the gay community. Linda said there is still much discrimination in a city like Philadel'We are dealing with small minded, backless, bigots as phia. "The suicide rate among gay/lesbian legislators. People tend to make very strong moral teenagers is high." "We are dealing with small minded, judgements about homosexuals.' backless, bigots as legislators," Mike said. Mike's lover is HIV positive. "People said she would stand by the college because Mike described his family as very reli- tend to make very strong moral judgements she is working for Cabrini. gious also. His lover is invited to all family about homosexuals" Linda said that the gay community has Fr. Ambrose Cashman, chaplain, said functions. Mike said that sometimes it is dealt remarkably with AIDS through safe that although he would not condone sexual more trouble than it is worth to tell the sex campaigns, behavioral change and fiactivity no matter what a person's sexual families. nancial support of individuals. "Aids in the orientation was, "I would hope there would Marks-Gold said that certain professions heterosexual community is now skyrocketbe some kind of a support group." allow individuals to be more open about ing," Linda said. Jennifer Marks-Gold said that there is a their sexuality than some others. Linda Senior Laura Walker has a friend who is built in fear of homosexuality because there works for a non-profit education organizaa lesbian and she said that many people have is always a fear of the unknown. tion doing seminars on self development asked her if she is lesbian as well. "It When Marks-Gold was at Drexel in the and said that her office has a really strong basically sends out a message not to hang early 1980s, her heterosexual roommates anti-discrimination clause in their guideout with them." would go to gay bars to dance. She didn't lines. People are the common denominator of think twice about going with them but her Mike said thatit is usually a rare opporpeople who are homosexual or people who reaction once she got to the bar surprised tunity when you can be open in your place of are heterosexual. What we loose in names is her. According to Marks-Gold she had an employment. Christine Ray, program assisour commonality," Sr. Bernadette Anello, anxiety attack and had to leave. tant for University of Pennsylvania's gay, director of campus ministry, said. Dr. Dan Schwarz, director of counseling lesbian and bisexual students, said that Penn services, said that usually on a small cam- has some very open tenured faculty mem••••••••••••• :-:

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Procrastination:constantlyevokingstress by Amy Wechsler assistant features editor

Stress. At times it seems like an allconsuming thing. It starts out as a fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend, then a paper for class was not done on time, your parents thought you were coming home for a visit and now your dog won't even look at you. What is wrong with you? Why does it seem like the whole world is out to get you? Are you ... stressed out? According to Dr. Daniel Schwarz, director of counseling services, some students experience stress for a variety of reasons. Taking on too much at once is a common stress factor. At times students may feel as though they are spreading themselves too thin with meetings to go to for different organizations along with the pressure from everyday classwork just add to the tension.

Schwarz said the students who find themselves in this category are often the most motivated, they just get caught up in all they want to be involved in. Often times students who procrastinate tend to have a great deal of undue stress in their Iives. Typically they will hold off and see how long they can wait to study for a test or write a paper. This pattern has the students testing themselves as to how much they can take. The ever popular all-night cram sessions are also stress inducing. Sophomore Priscilla Fuentes finds herself having to deal with stress far too often. This week alone she has a math test, two quizzes, field experience with a lesson plan due and work. These are just a few of the items on her list of things to do. On a scale of one to 10 Fuentes says her stress level is an eight. How does she manage? "I just cope with it, that's all I can

do," Fuentes said. Is that all one can do, just cope with it? No, Schwarz said there are measures one can take to control stress in their lives. A problem many students have is that they reach a point where they feel like they are overwhelmed by the stress they feel before they begin to do something about it. When you feel as though you have too much to do you need to try and look at things from a different perspective. Some advice Schwarz said was to decide what it is that absolutely has to been done. You need to be realistic about what it is that you can do without compromising your own well being. Stress management is the key in not letting yourself get to the point where you feel as though you are losing control. One of the first things you have to do to manage your stress is learn how to manage your time. Time is the one thing that can not be

gained. Another consideration in lowering your stress level is learning how to say no. Overextending yourself can only add to the stress, causing you to not be able to do everything that you have wanted to commit to. Different people handle stress in a variety of ways. Sophomore Joy Asselta enjoys working out when she is under stress. "It helps me to deal with it," Asselta said. There are also a number of relaxation techniques that can help individuals get in touch with what is inside of them. The counseling center is always available to work with students on an individual basis. There are also different programs offered throughout the year. • According to Schwarz, mid-semester and finals are prime times periods for students to be feeling the pressure.

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>ming to grips with your life ■

photo by Lorraine Marie Lill

The hidden self: Sometimes our true individuality is masked behind peer pressure, stereotypes, what we think we should be and distractions of every day life. Society tends to expect people to behave in certain ways. Sometimes people have a problem identifying with their sexuality, which is something society does not agree with. Underneath, each person is an innerself, which necessarily does not like the person who lies outside and an innerconflict takes place causing stress and anxiety.

Faces that lie behind the mirror~ ~f our personality by Deanna D' Alfonso

assistant copy editor When you wake up in the morning do you feel good about yourself and like what you see or do you find that you pick apart everything from your hair to having to lose that non-existing IO pounds? Oscar Wilde once said, "to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." This is something that many American \YOmenseem to forget. Women are generally more critical of the way they look. It is a sort of obsession in American society that women must achieve perfection to be accepted. Jean Rubel, Ph.D., a specialist in

'A friend once told me that I wasn't as good as someone else they knew. It took a big toll on my self-esteem and had me questioning myself constantly.' - A Cabrini student

eating disorders estimates "that 70 to 90 percent of American women are obsessed with their bodies." The message in the media today is very clear - if you look good then you will be happy. If you buy the product advertised then you'll look like the model selling it. NOT! This is the problem with self-esteem. Feeling insecure and inadequate about how you look is harmful. Self-dislike is a very destructive emotion. "Everytime you think about yourself as being flawed, you exacerbate a negative feeling about yourself," said Colette Dowling, author of the book "The Cinderella Complex." It is a great psychological burden on oneself when they or someone else makes them believe they are inadequate in one respect or another. When either you or someone else continually tells you that you don't look good enough or that somehow you aren't as good as someone else it is like opening a wound over and over again. You never have a chance to heal and feel better about yourself. "You could walk into a party with 20 people and have everyone say you look great but one person can make a negative comment and it's all over. That sort of insecurity is tough to overcome," said one Cabrini student. "I get so insecure about myself some-

times that it's scary. I can look in a mirror and feel wonderful about myself but all it takes is for one person to make a negative statement and I'll crawl right back into my shell," said another. "With that comes a line of defensiveness that is just as destructive." One of the most difficult ideas that must be put into the mind of anyone with a low opinion of themselves is to block out the negative influences and to learn how to see the good in oneself. "A friend once told me that I wasn't as good as someone else they knew. It took a big toll on my self-esteem and had me questioning myself constantly. It took me a long time to get over the hu~ and I am still dealing with it," said another student. A survey in Psychology Today showed that men and women in their teens and 20s were the most concerned about their appearance. Men are not excluded from thfa part of society either. Men do not freely talk about their looks and tend to deal with it privately. They are afraid of what people will think. The need for acceptance can at times, according to Newsweek, increase sexual activity and drug use. "I found myself needing to feel accepted because I didn't think highly of myself to begin with. Sex became something I would turn to for the substitute. It didn't work though because I felt twice as bad about

'I get so insecure about myself sometimes that it's scary. I can look in a mirror andfeelwondertulabout myself but all it takes is for one person to make a negative statement and I'll crawl right back into my shell.' - A Cabrini student

myself afterwards," said a student attending Glassboro State College. It is easy in today's society to get caught up in all the hype of having to look good to be a decent person. It is so readily available with the popularity of spas, diet centers and plastic surgery. Self-esteem has become a booming money-making industry. If you feel that you need these changes to be happy then do it for yourself because you love yourself not because you think you are not good enough.

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Cabrini hoping to Special Interest Housing to entice students by remain for next year offering discounts by Dawn Timbario

by Christopher McMahon staff writer

In an effort to become more competitive in the scholastic field Cabrini College is trying to bring more financial aid to the school as well as increase the amount of institutional dollars a student may receive in their financial aid package. The current economy and the small quantity of students coming to college have hurt the enrollment in the post-secondary education field, according to Nancy Gardner, director of admissions. Gardner is on a campaign to make more institutional (school) money available to the student. "Many students are forced to look for the best dollar value for their education," Gardner said. "In the past students could base their decisions on the look of the campus, the quality of the faculty and the location of the school, now students are forced to set all of those factors aside," Gardner said. Theamountoffederalaidaschool receives is a complicated subject. Some of the aid is based on the size of the school's enrollment while other aid is based on the individual's ability to pay the tuition. Cabrini's enrollment has increased considerably in the past decade, but federal aid and institutional money have not. According to Arlene Dittbrenner, financial aid director, "Cabrini students have always had to borrow more and work harder than the students of competing schools." Fam ilies were willing to make sacrifices in order to send their children here, Dittbrener said. However, since Cabrini has been unable to secure more funds for these students, they can 'textend themselves any farther.

With the recent tuition increase some students were forced to continue their education elsewhere, while others cringed and took the punch, Gardner said. Aside from a quality education Cabrini College does not have many of the attractive aspects a larger school has. Many schools have a prominent athletic department, or specialize in one academic department or another, Cabrini is not in that class, Gardner said. "The metaphor I use is the airlines' problem with competition," Gardner said. 'The plane is going to fly regardless of how many passengers are on board, so they discount the fare in an effort to fill the plane." One major problem is the risk factor involved. There is no concise way of projecting how many students would be attracted to this. There might only be three students or it could be 300. The bottom line is that the school must maintain a stable level fmanciall y in order to keep the school solvent according to Chief Financial Officer John Barclay. "Last year the school increased fmancial aide by 30 percent," Barclay said. "It's the largest increase in the area as far as I know." "While it is true that we increased aid 30 percent, the increase was a response to several years of a frozen institutional aid budget," Dittbrenner said. "The truth is, we need significantly more funds to aid the program," Dittbrenner said. "The school is constantly looking for new avenues to help the student financially," Barclay said. Cabrini has gone into the private sector for donations to help with the situation and it has helped, Barclay said. Gardner said that fund raising is another area where Cabrini is working hard.

grams and how to incorporate the managing editor involvement of house sponsors. "With a limited amount of groups," Caulfield said, "we are Theresidentlife staffre-evalu- more able to work with them and atedthepurposeof specialinterest give them some of the attention that housingon campusandcame to a they might need or want." decisionto keepthe program.The The resident life department held mainreasonsbehindthereviewof a meeting with house coordinators thishousingarrangement werethe and student governrnent members possibility of the closing of the onThursday,Feb.13,todiscussthe Masionandtheinabilityof certain · benefits of special interest housing. groupstoaccomplishtheirpurpose. According to Caulfield, the group "We're going to keep it up beoverwhelming agreed they've profcause we have three groups that are ited from the program and that it out there right now and two groups should be continued. Junior Tracy Baron spoke for that we feel good about what they the women in House 2 saying, have done based on what they pro"We're not going to submit a proposed to do," Catherine Caulfield, posal again next year but we'd like director of resident life, said. The to see the program continued." third group has struggled in their leadership and have not been as According to Baroll, being a part of successful as the other groups, she a special interest group evokes more of a sense of commitment than besaid. The new special interest houscoming a member of a club. ing proposal issued by resident life Twice a week, several individuals of house 2 travel to the Lamb this semester has undergone some modifications. There will only be Center in Norristown to tutor eltwo designated houses available for ementary school children. In addispecial interest purposes in the lot- tion, the Divine Providence School tery, though there can be more than sends kids to the house to do arts and crafts projects once a month. several special interest groups. House 4 has a different special inCaulfield plans to sit down with groups to brainstorm ideas for pro- terest focus. The women in this

group have organized programs on health and nutrition, and also worked very closely with Dr. Daniel Schwarz, director of the counseling center, in coordinating Wellness Day. "I found the women of the house have become much closer. It has made for better living," Lisa Lipar, junior and house 4 resident, said. "We have goals that we set for each semester. Because of these outlines, we meet and accept these goals one at a time." The residents of House 7 have worked to promote the Cabrini mission through feeding the homeless and donating presents to mentally children during the Christmas season. Junior Tom Foran said, "We get to participate in community service activities which betters our whole Cabrini experience." Caulfield encourages groups to submit their S])ecial interest proposals early to be reviewed by the resident life staff for revision and re-submission. Applications must t,e'received by March 11 to be interviewed by the committee during the week of March 16. Decisions to award housing space will be issued by March 25.

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Career fair matchesarea collegestudentswith employers byMaryjane Inman

assistant news editor

In these trying times of economic turmoil, when the U.S. unemployment rate peaks at 7. l percent, area college students, dressed in professional attire, crowded Eastern College's Mcinnis Hall to seek employment at the annual career fair. Approximately 40 businesses and corporations gathered at the fair on Feb. 18 which was coordinated by Cabrini, Eastern, Immaculata and Rosemont Colleges meeting with students and accepting resumes. Stacey Norden, director of career services, said that many of the companies told her that they were very impressedwith theCabrini students. Denise Thomas from State Farm Insurance Co., said that her company is looking for individuals who are outgoing, assertive and possess good

communication skills. She said that proper English is a must and that lazy English exists is her major pet peeve. An employer from the County of Montgomery, Gordon Lawrence, also expressedaneedforpropercommunication. According to him,too many college students cannot write and this inability is stifles their value in the job market. Joanne Finegan, an employer from the Re-Med Recovery Care Center, said she looks for energy and interest in the company when she reviews applicants. Grace Seelig, a senior at Eastern College, saidthatafterroamingaround and conversing with company representatives she gets the impression that employers are looking for academic prowess. Philip Sinson graduated from the University of Florida in 19<)1and is still looking for a job. Sinson said that employers are out for self-motivated

tion forone' s career. Most employers individuals. Most of the companies said .they cited the basic lack of jobs today as the are looking for individuals to fill full- major dilemma that college students encounter. time employment positions. Sinsonsaidtheonethingheleamed Stuart Schwarzer ofBoy Scouts of from attending this fair is the fact that America said jobs are out there for jobs are out there -it's just a matter of well-rounded i•dividuals. He admits finding them. that competition is rough, but indiFinegan said that experience defi- viduals have a shot in the market if nitely counts and she would advise they present themselves well and any college student to do CO-OpSand demonstrate good communication internships because hands-on training skills. Schwarzer said he doesn't think is what employers are looking for. TomMcNamarafromEZ 101 FM higher degrees, such as masters and said that interns offer students a taste doctorate, are necessary. Mark Shoen, a manager for of each department. Internships are broad, he said, and give students in- Footquarters Inc., said that the most sight to different types of work. demanded positions exist in the area of For seniors already trying to find .retail sales. employment, Thomas said that it is Senior Brenda Hendershott said important for students to research the that the company representatives were company and job that they are apply- very infonnativeandHeatherGualano, ingfor. a senior from West Chester UniverFinegan said to be selective about sity, said she believed the fair incorthe first job because it sets the foundaporated a decent representation of all

fields. Some students, however found a lack of concentration in their fields. Beaver College senior Nicole Sandersonsaidshe'samathmajorand that the fair offered nothing for a person in this particular area of study. Communications major Sue Roux, senior, said the fair was "a waste of time for communications majors." Sanderson suggested thatnextyear the colleges host several small fairs which would be concentrated Eastem's coordinator, Tess Bradley said that prospect is ooc~ but she and Noolec~

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groupofstudems1Illll31eC.fr~ planned such an event Both Norden and Bradley saidthat they considered the tllIIHlUt successful. Next year, the fair will be heldal Immaculata College and in 19'J4. Cabrini plans to host the e-.'Cll.

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A different world in Cabrini's backyard by Megan Flanigan staff writer

Imagine being an international student trying to get an education in a country you know little about and can not communicate in because you can not speak the language. "It's like stepping into another world. There's not a classroom that can teach it," Ann Iskrant, English professor and coordinator for the international students, said. lskrant said she li,ved in Bogota, Colombia for a year and a half teaching. Supermarkets became a learning center for Iskrant because she read the labels on the products to get her daily needs met. "You don't learn about peanut butter in a text book," Iskrant said. Currently, there are 10 international students attending Cabrini. To make the international students stay and feel more comfortable, Nancy Gardner, director of admissions, enrolls the students in classes and programs to help them with their English. Gardner said students can improve their English through a writing lab offered in the Care center and students can also sign up for an English communications course for international students at Villanova University. Masayo Nanmoto,junior and international student from Japan, said she came to America for the experience and because she said she can adjust here easier than if she were in a

European country. Nanrnoto said it is hard for her to enjoy her life in America because she spends most of her time studying and realizes the importance of the larrguage. According to Nanmoto, learning English is very hard because when she first arrived in America a year ago she attended college at Harcum Junior College where there were other Japanese students. Now coming to Cabrini, Nanmoto said she is forced to learn English. "Reading is the best for me to learn English and soap operas," Nanrnoto said. Nanrnoto is an art administration and management major. Nanmoto said she is not sure whether she will stay in America after she graduates. Junior Harumi Miyabayashi said she too came to America for the experience and said she chose Cabrini for its size. Miyabayashi said when she came to Cabrini she was able to transfer all her credits from Harcum. "I want to graduate as soon as possible," Miyabayashi said. According to Miyabayashi, she would like to return to Japan and get a job in advertising. Gardner said she would like to see a lot more international students come to Cabrini.

"International students bring wonderful things to Cabrini," Gardner said. According to Gardner Cabrini really needs someone other than herself for more hours and to serve as international student adviser. Iskrant said she would like to see an office of international students gathering together to be integrated with their peers, but also said they need someone to talk with to express

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their feelings. While international students come to study at Cabrini, students from Cabrini have studied abroad for one or two semesters. The Academic Affairs office handles the preparations for Cabrini students to study abroad or Iskrant said they can go through Helene Hennigan, assistant professor of French who goes through the program of the American Institute of Foreign Study. Most Cabrini students went through this program and attended Richmond College in England. In January of 1990 five students went abroad for the spring semester, one went abroad in the fall and one went for the whole year, attending Richmond. January of 1991 two students went abroad. One went to Richmond, while the other went abroad to Austria, Hungary. Iskrant said she would like to internationalize Cabrini by sending more students overseas, bring more international students to Cabrini and have more areas of studies for the Cabrini community.

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Cavs surviveprobationHealthand fitness Early season marred with controversy, andheatedcourtroomand verbaldebates. Editor's note:

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by Bob Healey

sports editor Following institutional banishment and _NCAA probation for violations not disclosed, the Cabri!'li Cavalier baseball team has begun its second season of play. However, the play off the field has been more interesting than the play on the field. Graduate Lou Monaco is still mired in a heated court battle with the NCAA board of governors, claiming he has another year of eligibility. Athletic Director John Dzik and Chief Financial Officer John Barclay have exchanged verbal attacks over the whereabouts of a donation given to the school to build a new baseball field. According to Barclay, he does not know where the money came from or where it is going but he believes it is in the general fund. Also the name of the new field is being debated. The most popular name seems to be M. Ursula Memo- Mc:JlllE,. rial Field. How- ~ ever, Dzik argues f that Mother r Ursula is still living so the word "memorial" should be dropped from the name. But then again the soccer field is named in memory of a woman who is still living. According to the presidentelect Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, she will resolve the financial quarrel when she takes office and has definite plans for a new sporting facility. Another courtroom battle has kept the Cavalier officials busy during spring training. Melissa Landsmann has sued the Cavs for sexual discrimination after she was infonned by coach Bud Mellon that she did not make the team. Landsmann, a standout second baseman for the Lady Cavs softball team last year said, in a statement released by her lawyer, that she is a better overall player than the incumbent Carlo Iacono and the only reason Iacono is starting ahead of her is because he has a male reproductive organ. Landsmann also said the blame lies on the shoulders of Dan Schwarz because, "If it wasn't for his damn men's movement, I would be starting," she said. Schwarz could not be reached for comment. Pitcher Rick Balabon, the team's number one starter has apparently finalized his decision to tum pro by not enrolling at Cabrini for the spring semester. Rumors that he will play for the Seattle Mariners minor league system are uncon-

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firmed but Balabon said "There comes a time when one must move on. I've seen too many people graduate from Cabrini and wind up back here working. I don't want to be in that position." Mellon has been berated by negative press from WYBF color commentator Jolyon Girard about his "qualifications" to be a coach. "He lacks the fundamental necessities to coach at this level," Girard said. "I'll be shocked ifDzik hangs on to him all year." Mellon responded by calling Girard a "pompous ass" and dismissed rumors that he is in Dzik's doghouse. Dzik said he will evaluate Mellon closely this semester; especially becauseofthenegative press the team has recently received. "We're involved in more court battles than U.N.L.V.," Dzik said. "Mellon's on thin ice and the temperature is supposed to go up." On the field, the team got off to a rough start, having to forfeit its maiden game of the season versus Allentown College because the equipment was stolen along with the teams weight set. Director of Safety and Security RickKralle said he is actively investigating the incident and will have answers sometime next week. Playing with equipment borrowed from Villanova University, the Ca vs lost a double___ header on Sunday,

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game was marred a near fight in , the stands. Students from both schools were chanting slurs to one another and a fight was avoided only because of the presence of Radnor Police. Students from both schools were reprimanded for behavior deviant to the mission statements oftheirrespective schools. Kralle would not comment on the incident but did state that he made sure the baseball bats stayed on the field and did not find their way to the stands. In its home opener, the Cavs lost to BeaverCollege on Tuesday, Feb. 18, by the score of 6-2. Sr. Eileen Currie, MSC, was scheduled to throw out the first pitch but she was a no show. Also the post-game ceremony honoring Currie had to be postponed indefinitely. "If her tenure were a sentence, this puts an exclamation point at the end of it," said one member of senior staff who requested anonymity. The Cavs record stands at 0-4 after the completion of its first week of competition and Mellon expressed feelings of concern. "I don't want to see the off-the-field incidents infringe on the play on the field," Mellon said. "People here at Cabrini are adults and they should start acting like adults."

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When I was a little girl, my mother made me drink a "Vitamin Shake" every morning. Now the last thing that a sickly six-year old wants to do is chug down a lumpy, yellowish concoction, so evil-tasting that I couldn't even con my dog into drinking it! Every morning, we battled. Every morning, she won. I tease my mother, once in a while, equating the vitamin shake experience with child abuse. Needless to say, the last vitamin I willingly took was a Flintstone chewable. Period. My mother wasn't out of line though. I was the skinny kid who still had the cold in the middle of April. In 1978, vitamins were touted as the cure-all for everything, right down to the common cold. Fourteen years later, we're not so sure about the effects of vitamins. The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council stated that there is little scientific evidence for taking a vitamin or mineral supplement and instead stressed a well balanced diet Helen Goodwin, chair of the physical education department, does not believe in taking vitamin pills, unless there is a medical reason why the pills are necessary. Goodwin spoke of her grandfather, a butcher who ate red meat every day of his life and lived to be 91 years old. According to Goodwin, "If you eat properly and exercise, you don't need vitamins." According to Dr. James N. Nutt III of Norristown Orthopedic Associates, taking excessive amounts of vitamin pills is a waste of time and money. Instead, Nutt stressed a well balanced diet, for athletes and nonathletes, which will provide all of the vitamins a person needs. Having a well balanced diet is the ideal, but how many of us do? Let's look at a day in the life of Joe Student. He oversleeps and skips breakfast. He swears that he saw the hamburgers at lunch move, so he inhales some french fries and a cherry Coke. Around 3:00p.m. he grabs a Snickers bar, which tides him over to a decent dinner and maybe a late

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According to doctors, vitamins are to be used as a supplement to a healthy diet, not to replace a healthy diet. night visit from the Domino's delivery guy. According to Olga Lien, a registered nurse from campus health services, taking an inexpensive vitamin would be a "good idea" for Joe Student. Students should avoid megadoses of any vitamin, Lien said. Megadoses could lead to an overdose aiicJ"" possibly, death. This is especially true of fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D and K) because they are easily stored in the body and can be toxic in excessive amounts. Lien warned the student to always take the vitamin on a full stomach. This will avert nausea, since the body is not used to processing the pure chemicals which make up the pill. Eating correctly is still vital, even when taking vitamins. "You can't live on pills," Lien said. Eileen McAlinney, health educator of campus health services, offered the salad bar in both the cafeteria and the WigWam as excellent sources of vitamins. Next time you're hungry, don't go right for the junk food, McAlinney cautioned. McAlinney does admit that this is not easy. "Fruit and milk don't come in vending machines," she said. However, the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook stated it simply: "There are no shortcuts to sound nutrition."

more GAMBLING from 12 -ing type of gambling, according to a 1989 Time article. But it is the type of gambling that teen-agers are involved in. Milillo said he sees football pools attracting many teenagers and college-age students. In one high school class Milillo spoke to, he found that 65 percent of the class gambled. "It's socially acceptable," Milillo said. There are a lot of teenagers involved with gambling but parents push the problem aside. Parents are naive to their child's gambling problem, Milillo said. "They think it's better than the child being involved with drinking or drugs." Parents will help bail their children out of paying, while the child does most of the betting over the phone. "There is no end to how much they can lose." "I always won in the beginning and never worried about losing," John said. "You don't have to show money, you just call." Steve said he only places bets on the NCAA tournaments and the Super Bowl and on average won $1,200 or $1,300 a week. "It's a thrill and I'd live for Sundays," Steve said. Steve won $5,000 in four weeks. "The bad thing about winning that money was that I spent it all," Steve said_ "It lasted a month." "I have no interest in sports, football, ifl don't bet," Steve said, "Betting makes it more interesting."

"You lose the excitement, it's not the same watching a game anymore," John said. Steve quit betting when he switched bookies. "He was asking a miJlion questions, like my name, my address, what I did for a living. A fun thing was getting too big." Gambling was brought to the forefront in 1989 when Pete Rose admitted to having a gambling problem. Rose was banned for life from actively being associated with baseball and they found that he had indeed bet on the Cincinnati Reds team while managing the team, but they haven't yet proved if it was to win or lose. "I'm in college. I don't have any responsibility, I don't have a family, no bills to pay, no mortgage," Steve said. "I always won money so I didn't really get a learning experience." "I knew there was a problem I just didn't care. I had a lot of fun but I do not recommend that trick to be played at home," John said. "Now gambling is against my morals, whereas before, I didn't care." "You've never lived until you graduate but you've never come so close to dying until you've gambled," John said. "It's a serious problem," Milillo said. "The more you promote gambling, the more it promotes teen-age gambling, which in turn promotes illegal gambling," Milillo said, "and that leads to more problems."

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Athlete of the week

Marrazzo: just a kid from the 'sticks' campus together for one semester. "The only bad part about being his roommate is that I don't get to see him during the summer," Sciolla said. Marrazzo jokes that he is just a boy from the "sticks" of Kevin Marrazzo's chameleon goes everywhere with him. He takes it to class, the basketball court, even the bathroom. Sabillisville, Md. The Marrazzo home is on the backside of This is no ordinary lizard and a mountain covered with trees. neither is the person who Three other neighbors live along wears the tattoo. the gravel road that connects However, it was them to the closest form of civiMarrazzo' s shooting, not his lization, a store approximately 12 miles away. Marrazzo does tattoo that captured coach not see the sun set over the John Dzik's attention when t mountain often. he went to see him play in an "I go home about four or five All-Star game at Walkersville times a year," Marrazzo said. High School during The drive takes him nearly four Marrazzo's senior year. "He and a half hours,. was co-MVP and leading Marrazzo, the only Cabrini scorer. That night he scored student from Sabillisville, Md., almost 30 points," Dzik said. came to Cabrini simply because "He has an excellent outhe was looking for a small school side shot but he has not lived up to his potential yet. I exand a place where he could play pect great things from basketball and major in psycholKevin," Dzik said. ogy. Upon return from ChristHowever, you might not almas break, Marrazzo was ways find him oo the court. He sent down to J.V. "His attimay be in the field. The soccer tude has matured," headJ.V. field that is. Or maybe fishing by a lake. When he is not dribcoach Rob Rowe said. "Ever since he's been put bling, or heading a soccer ball down to J.V., he's worked or casting a line, .he may be real hard." According to straddled to his 1990 RM 125 Rowe, Marrazzo has taken a dirt bike as he conquers the offpotentially negative situation road motorcross. If all else fails, and turned it into a positive look for him gliding down the one for himself. slopes of Xavier Hall on a cafAs a sign of Marrazzo:s eteria tray before the snow even maturity, Rowe explained a settles. time when he had to go to a You may not be able to disfuneral the same day the team tinguish Marrazzo from other was playing a game at Cecil Cabrini males wearing shorts but do not fret, just look for the County Community College Sophomore Kevin Marrazzo inMaryland. Marrazzo drove guy wearing the red bandanna two hours from home to participate and did not complain. As with a lizard etched around his ankle and you will have found Marrazzo was leaving he turned to Rowe and said, "Thanks him. coach," then drove home again. The development of Marrazzo's all around talent has stifled his ability to improve his pure talent of shooting according to Rowe. How~ver, the varsity team is struggling with its outside shooting and since Marrazzo is dressing for some varsity games, Rowe hopes that his new attitude will win him a chance to play. "He knows how to shoot, just give him a chance," Rowe said. "Impulsive" is the clearest definition ofMarrazzo's character according to his teammate and roommate, junior Frank Sciolla. Mike Carrafa could not decide whether his friend was more outrageous or eccentric. And what examples of utter lunacy could Marrazzo give? None. The faint blush that emerged in his cheeks and his embarrassed laugh said enough. "He's not a phony," Sciolla said. "When he wants something, he'll tell you." Sciolla and Marrazzo have lived on

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more HEDTKEfrom 12 Hedtke said that coaching bis own daughters has helpedhim respect their talents and abilities. He said you also learn a lot about yourselfthroughcoaching. Hedtk.ecoacbingcareer was bornwhenhis playing days ended. After playing basehdll in high school. HedtkehadIWO prooffeisfrom~ and Balti-

more. Obviously be did not take them. Hedtke said hi$ father told him tbat a college educationwas more important. •Hedtketlsobroughtuptbepoint tbatattbis time there was.a draft for V~ and if be went to collegethe~ couldnottouchhim. Plus.Hedtke knew he might have never goUen ,-ed dotlbJeA camp. He doesn·t regret hiJ decisionat all. Hedtkeplayed baseball at St. Joe'sfor two years before meetinghis wife. Hedtke · too time coosuming." Hedtke also collloefledbaseball cards and other baseballparaphernalia. He evensaid he has a baseball signed by the 1956YankeesChampionshipteam that his father gave to him. Hedtke said tbat his wife is the number one fan. Lisa said, ..She is always sitting on the bleachers wavingher anns and screaming." Lisa said th8ther mom comesto every game and is very sapp(ll'tive. JolyonOirard,chairpersooforthehistory andpoitieal science departmentsaid."behasa pat. reputatkmin the area for coaching high school softball." Hedtke thinkit·s going fObefunr explaining what be thought of this years Cabriniteam. He said, "this year's h:am is a good bunch of fun-havers and good players to boot." Senior pitcher, .Jennifer Bannersaid."He is going to de-alet fGt the softball programat Cab-,ini..,Banneralsosaid beis an excellent coach.Shethinksthisyear'sseason willbelotsof

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Down The Tubes The Professional Spring Football League, which was designed to target smaller markets of the country has folded before it ever got underway. The league aborted its first season last week and apparently has no plans to resume in the future. This leaves a better pool of talent for the World League of American Football to choose from. The WLAF will also have many fringe National Football League players.

46 And Counting When the brisk winter air assuages just a bit it can only mean one thing. Yep. Baseball is on the way. Opening day for the PhiUies is only 46 days away. The Phils will host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 7 as another summer of passion commences. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training today and the full 40-man roster will be at the complexes next Friday. The Phils will start its exhibition schedule in three weeks and finish it with a game at R.F.K. Stadium in Washington D.C. on Sunday, April 5.

Grant's Duke Of The Hill Since Duke point guard Bobby Hurley went down with a broken bone in his foot, Grant Hill has played the point for the entire three games of his absence. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said he would use Hurley conservatively upon his return. It will be interesting to see if Hurley pulls a Wally Pipp. Pipp was the first baseman for the New York Yankees who asked for a day off and was replaced by Lou Gehrig. Gehrig, as you recall went on to set the record for all-time consecutive games played.

Freshman Quintet Steve Fisher, the Michigan University basketball coach, finds himself in a comfortable position for the future. He has stocked himself with five of the top freshman in the country, and now they are all starting. The "Fab Five" is the moniker they have been dubbed with and Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson have lived up to their billing thus far. Recently the five scored all 74 of the teams points in a victory over Notre Dame.

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Did you notice aU he history present at the Great Western Forum on Sunday when the Lakers retired the Magical number 32. At the ceremony was Wilt Chamberlin, Jerry West, Elgin Balyor, Larry Bird, Michael Cooper and Jamaal Wilkes. Magic was able to hold back the tears until his mentor, the man who taught him how to be a professional, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stepped up to the microphone. The tears began to flow, not while Jabbar was discussing basketball, but when he was discussing their friendship. The only transgression during the ceremony was when Magic, tongue in cheek, thanked Norm Nixon for teaching him bad habits on the road. I hope he didn't mean what I thought he meant.

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Helloooooooo sports fans. Tune in to Sports Source every Wednesday form 8-10 p.m., on 89.1 FM WYBF, for all the sports you can handle with co-hosts Matt Hodlofski and Matt McGeehan. This week's guest will be WIP sports personality Jody McDonald Anyone interested in participating in track and field this spring should contact Tom O'Hora at 877-2166. The women's softball team is in need of players. Anyone interested in playing should contact Jim Hedtke at 971-8336. The team practices everyday at 4 p.m. on the softball field.

You can't smell it on your breath, see it in your eyes and you don't stagger from it. "Gambling is a hidden disease," Anthony Milillo, former member of Gambling Anonymous (GA) who runs a gambling treatment center, said. "The lure of easy money has a very strong appeal." Those words from the song Smuggler's Blues by Don Henley is what attracted a former Cabrini student named John to gambling. "I used to think of that song a lot when I placed a bet," he said. John started betting in high school at the age of 16. He would bet $500 on games and said a lot of the guys would bet, but he was the one that went all out. "The money attracted me," John said. "After a while you get off on just winning or losing, not the money." John would borrow money from friends and family, and when he lost he'd have to scramble and try to find it. "Bookies threatened me," John said. "One said that I'd have a nice weekend planned ifl didn't pay." John spoke of another experience he had with trying to collect $1500. All week he had tried to find the money that was due on Friday at 6:00. He had found the last $500 at a quarter to six. "Bookies are all the same group of slimeballs, but I always seemed to get out of it and I didn't worry about losing," John said. Senior Bill Fulton thinks gambling is insane. "Why risk losirig all that money, it should be for fun

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Experts estimate that over $3 billion was bet illegally through bookmakers for the Super Bowl alone. Legal bookmaking exceeds $2 billion annually. not to make money," Fulton said. "People start worrying about whether they're going to win or lose and you -~all aspect of the game," Fulton said.· "It's just a game. You won't see me worrying about someone breaking my legs," Fulton said. "When they say they'll break your legs, they will break your legs," Steve, a first-year student, said. "Seriously." Sports betting is not even the largest or fastest grow-

see GAMBLING,pg. 11

Once and future coach by Catherine DeHart

staff writer Question: Which professor has had major league offers, played baseball for St. Joseph's University, is a father, a teacher, and a coach? Answer: James Hedtke, assistant professor of history and political science. This is not Hedtke's first year coaching the Lady Cavs. He coached the 1986 and 1987 teams. But, this is not even the beginning of his coaching career. Hedtke has been coaching girls softball for 11 years. Hedtke started coaching with the Llanerch Hills Softball Association. He has coached the nine and 10-year-old and the 11-12-year-old teams. He has also coached the 16 and under and the 17 and under teams. For the past seven years he has coached the 13-15-year-old team. He also coached the girls softball team at Archbishop Prendergast High School for two years. Hedtke said, "I didn't want to be a coach." Someone in the association asked him to help out and it all started from there. However, Hedtke has three personal criteria for softball. Have fun, work hard, and get along as a team. Hedtke did not stop coaching the Cabrini team because he was not having fun. "I stopped for a whole bunch of reasons," Hedtke said. He explained he just wanted to do something different. However, once Hedtke left he realized he missed coaching. "It's my hobby," he said. Hedtke said that his best year coaching was the year that he coached the 15-year-old all star team which he called "The bad news bears." Hedtke described this team," as a being nutty, incompatible group of adolescents with two things in common, they wanted to have fun and thought that no one could beat them." They went on to beat the state champions 10-0. The trophies from this year sit in his office beside his desk. For Hedtke's oldest daughter, first-year student, Lisa Hedtke, he is not only her father but also a teacher and a coach. Lisa said that her father has

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Welcome back. Jim Hedtke has returned to coach the Lady Cavs softball team. He hopes to expand the program in future years. coached her for 10 years. She is happy that Hedtke is coaching the Cabrini team this year. Lisa admitted that her father never shows any favoritism towards her either on the field or in the classroom. Hedtke's friends tell him, "You must be a good coach, you always have your daughter with you." Both father and daughter said that their relationship is no different. They have a good working relationship.

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