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cabrini college, radnor, pa 19087
vol. xxxviii, no. 22
New enrollment figures on the rise by Michelle E. Friel staff writer
"If we want enrollment to increase we have to be the contact between the students and the school," admissions counselor Larry Kilcullen said. This certainly has been the case thus far during the recruitment process for the fall semester. The total number of applications received this the year has been 482 which is six percent higher than last year. Also the enrollment count as of March 13 is 72 which is 47 percent higher than last year. "The bottom line of my job is to try and turn potential candidates into students for the following semester," Kilcullen said.
There are three full time admissions counselors who travel to recruit new students. Each counselor has a three month travel season during the fall going from high school to high school for college fairs. There are many contacts between the counselor and the potential student. The counselor calls to inform the student that the college has received their application. The counselor may call a few weeks later just to follow up on the student and also to inform the student that he or she has been accepted. The process of accepting a student is very lengthy. The Counselor's Review Committee (CRC) meets once a week to review
see RISE, pg. 3
PennDot offers Cabrini signs in exchange for service
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Driving down any main road, one must imagine signs directing them towards Cabrini College because there are none. But with the approval of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you can now see those signs. In an agreement with Valley Forge Military Academy and Junior College, Cabrini has the opportunity to have the signs posted along Eagle Road. The preliminary offer was to have two
signs in exchange for students' volunteer work along a PennDOT maintained road. It is a nationally known project called "Adopta-Highway" and the signs would cost $14,000. PennDot would cover the cost of the signs as long as work was being done in the road cleanup. Students would be responsible for two miles of a chosen highway. Original hopes were to "adopt" a part of the Blue Route
see SIGNS, pg. 3
Forcing parents and students to think dollars and sense Editor's note.: Tllo parentswhowere usedI■ lhefollOWUII artlclo r,quesltd anoaymllyduo lo tho 9fDSlllveulurr of 1hr story.
by Karen Dumorney staff writer
When Cabrini parents are affected by the recession Cabrini students are also affected by the decline in the economy. Steven Lewis has a daughter attending Cabrini. He has been out of work for just under a year at a printing company. He believed the reason why he was laid off was due to the decline of work in his industry. Even though Lewis has been
able to find recent employment in the same profession, he still faces many obstacles. As a result, his wife, after 25 years of being a homemaker, was forced to go back to work. "The job field has changed so drastically over the past 25 years. My wife, who's a secretary, will have to overcome a lot of obstacles," Lewis said. As a result of the economy, doctors say people are experiencing more stress which they say have been exacerbated by the downturn. Lewis also noted that due to the recession, sacrifices had to be made, one of which was a family vacation. Lewis's advice to other unemployed workers is to get back into
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'I truly feel bad for the class of '92 because their opportunity window is much smaller than what it should be.' -Lewis Parker, a Cabrini parent Cabrini, has been laid off several times before and has been able to bounce back. "I have been laid off six times already and have had to
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sider myself a true survivalist," Parker added. Even though Parker remains optimistic, he still gets worried at the end of the school year with a fear of not having a job in the fall. "When everyone else is elated during the summer, I on the other hand am worried about whether or not I will still have a job come the fall," Parker said. Parker said he feels a bit saddened with what the I 992 college graduates will be facing in the job market. "I truly feel bad for the
ends meet. He looks at his second job as a safety net. "When and if I do get laid off, I'll still be able to pay my bills," said Parker. "I con-
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Addressing the issue A look at education missy The senior class now has to compile a another list of possible comvon siege! mencement speakers with only seven weeks left until graduation ceremonies copy editor begin. Oliver Sachs, neuropsychologist from the movie "Awakenings," /writing declined the invitation to speak. Sachs was the last possibility from the coach original senior class list of speakers. It's the same scenario every year. The senior class scrambles a few :monthsbefore graduation to find a commencement speaker. It seems as if 1983 ithis last minute biting of nails and gnashing of teeth could be avoided. Flashback. The year is · It's an ordinary day as I walk to school at Saint The college has recently invited numerous qualified speakers for Philomena's. Seventh grade is full of new ( ~onvocation, communications majors• Career Development lectures and adventuresand adolescent high jinks such as either events. These orators have benefited the college both in name and in sittinginfrontofDannyMurphyduringclass. e ducational standard. I'm giggling as he teasingly attempts to snip a The Sem 300 speakers present a once in a lifetime chance to the stu- lock of my hair from behind· "Stop, Dan," I say with a mock scowl, though I'm secretly dents and the surrounding community to listen to .first hand accounts about pleased at his attention. Ah, junior high. tlhe Holocaust. Dr. Sharon Schwarze, head of the philosophy department, Dannyis still teasing me and actuallysnips c:oordinatedthese discussions. a very small piece. A lump rises in my throat Dr. Joylon Girard, chair of the department of history and political and a horrified look comes across my face. science, was instrumental in scheduling Dr. Constance E. Clayton, superin- But the panic I feel isn't in response to a few lost golden strands. Barely hearing him, I tendent of Philadelphia Schools as a guest lecturer in April. look at the clock and realize what time it is. The renowned Philadelphia Inquirer reporters and Pulitzer prize The hour has come. Detention? No, far worse. winners James Steele and Donald Barlett addressed a full house in the Math class. Even more horrible, it's time for Widener Center Lecture Hall about economic hardships facing Americans. math drill--problemsgiven at random that are · f · • ed h solved mentally· no calculators no pencils Margo Bare• assistant professor o social work t e Barlett. not even fingers . 'allowed. · · . . . ' coordinat • and Steele presentatton, which the gentlemen did out of the kindness of therr Sister Marie Joan told us it would sharpen hearts without monetary reward. This is a far cry from the outrageous fee our math skills and help us to think logically. that Tom Brokaw, one of the guests considered for commencement, charges.Plus, she added, we wouldbe able to add items Why put a price tag on the value of a good speaker? There is the Free i~ 0 ~ head much more quick!~ when ~hopSpeakers Bureau that offers upstanding, intelligent lecturers who could pmg m the supei:market. c_ertaml~a sktil n_o . . one should be without. I viewed 1tas merc1dehver a noteworthy message to the college community for no cost How less mental torture with the sole purpose of about looking into these possibilities? making one appear like a complete moron in It is obviously possible to have popular people come to Cabrini with front of the entire class. enough planning and some guidance. We need to have someone appointed And so it would begin. Sister would call a . • • • row and each student would take their tum to give. the classes of '94 and '95 gmdance and get a head start to av01dthis Think.mg myseIf c1ever, 1 scrambled to count· last mmute hustle and bustle and perhaps, unnecessary expense. ahead, hoping to determine which problem Colleges similar to us, like Haverford and Eastern, offer honorary would be mine and try to have it already degrees to speakers they invite to commencement. This omits outrageous solved. But that usually didn't work. One of fees and allows the speaker a chance to receive an honor. ~e rules was that if a student took up too much . · th. th h Id be • · ted d • d be time, Sister would dryly say, "Too slow," and Th1sIS some mg at s 0 ~ _mstJ.tu ~ow an continue cause the same problem wouldthen be passed to the presently the classes come up with a list of possible speakers too late next person. so much for trying to count without any insight or guidance about cost or time. We are waiting for ahead. I don't know which was worse, the the time when the podium is empty and Cabrini1s minus one deafening silence, feeling my face grow hot commencement speaker.
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from embarrassment or hearing "too slow" and Danny's snicker from behind as he easily gave the correct answer. Looking back, I can laugh now at those "horrors" of junior high, but I still remember the anguish I felt. Despite my consistent placementon the honor roll, there were times when I felt and was made to feel less intelligent because I was not as strong in math. I know there are many who share these experiences. Why didn't I do well in math? Well, it could be a number of things. While I always perceived it to be solely a lack of proficiency on my part, I now ask could the environment in whichI was taught be a contributingfactor? Repeatedly calling one "too slow" over a period of time surely cannot be a builder of self-esteemnor beneficialto the learningprocess. Studies through the years have asked does the problemlie in student ineptitudeitselfor is it in the style of learning presented within the classroom. Was Danny better in math because he is a boy? Research has also looked at performance levels of boys and girls in the areas of math and science. According to the Feb. 24th issue of Time, a recent report by specialistsat the WellesleyCollegeCenter for Researchon Womenshows a g&pin scores on standardized testing in math and science, with boys achieving higher marks. The report added that "on Advanced Placement tests, boys outperform girls in math, physics and biology." And in
1991 SAT tests, "boys beat girls by eight points in the verbal score and 44 points in math." In a society that has clung to deep-rooted traditionalviewsof whatjobs menand women should hold, it is only in recent years that these viewshave begunto change in the work force. But is the change also taking place in the classroom? Wellesley's report states that one-fourthof boys take physicsin high school in contrast to 15 percent of girls. In seeking to explain these statistics, the study saysthat school"graduallyundermines girls' self-esteem...the pivotal factor in low self-esteemand performanceis whatactually occurs in the classroom." The study says that boys can often be the troublemakers,stealing largeamountsof time fromthe teacher,dominatingclassdiscussions,intimidatingthe girls into silence and mocking them when they do participate. One of the proposed solutions offered by the research group is having sex-segregated math and science classes which I find too severe. The enhancement and development of strong interpersonal skills are just as important as the academics being learned. I liked an ex~le currently being used by a teacher from San Francisco who divides her students into small groups consisting of both boys and girls. This teacher feels that this method creates a non-competitiveenvironment. It sounds like an idea worth trying in other elementary schools as it might successfully integrate academic learning with the development of interpersonaland group interaction skills. In this way, it would help students to learn, yet still allow the possibility for a young girl to have some golden strands snipped by a devilishly cute Danny Murphy.
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Phonathon garners$82,186for '91-'92 by Tara Kegel
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The 1991-1992 Phonathon raised a total of $82,186 for the Annual Fund. Three sets of phonathons have been held during this fiscal year. • "Hopefully it will be an efficient way of fund-raising," Martha Dale, director of alumni affairs/annual fund. The first held in October, during which alumni and parent volunteers called major donors, yielded $21,155. The second phase in February, another volunteer alumni/ parent phonathon raised $47,656. Due to a lack of student volunteers, the Annual Fund office hired 21 studentsto make remainingcalls. The students raised $13,375. Eight students earned bonuses for their contributions. Junior Sheri Bangle received 58 pledges and raised $1710. In return for her efforts she received $118.50. "Pretty good deal for 12 hours,"
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SophomoreClaudiaRodriguezlooks at her list while making calls Bangle \aid. "The idea is after students are trained, I can use them year after year," Dale said. This was also the first year in which students were paid $5 an hour for their services. A total of 46 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and students partici-
pated in the phonathonduringwhich over 1,500 people were reached. Of those 58 percent made a pledge to ·the Annual Fund. What is the Annual fund? "It pays the bills," Dale said. "It pays salaries, the electric bills and it puts books in the library."
time,it is ''unadoptable,"in additionto thefactthata contractorhasbeenhired to keep the Blue Route clean. The predictedtwo milesof road will be from King of Prussia Road all the way to Lancaster Avenue. On April 22, 1992,Earth Day, "as an extensionof the Grassroots Campaign thisyear,we wouldliketo make the day not only a campus clean-up day but also make it our first activity withPennOOTto clean up a stretchof Eagle Road," Karen Berlant,director of publicrelations,said. Grassrootsis a project where everyoneis asked to
volunteerany amountof time during tation to Eastern Collegestudentsto thetime to accomplish"chores"made take care of theirsideof the road, but up by physicalplant These chores ''they are not embracingthis enthusirange from pickingup trash to plant- astically." ingflowersin thecampusflowerbeds. The adoptionprocesshas not yet BerlanthasaskedFacultySenate,Staff been formallyinitiated.The problem Human RecoursesCouncil and Stu- that is being faced is a shortageof dent GovernmentAssociation(SGA) volunteers.Berlanthad hopedto hear for assuranceof "institutionalcom- from everyoneby Friday,March 29, mitment" to this project because but thus far, only staffhas responded Berlant"will not be out there,alone, All the volunteerswould have to four times a year pickingup trash." do is pickup litteralongthedesignated Berlanthopesto split twomilesof road PennOOT would provide all Eagle Road between students at materials "including trash bags,orCabrini as well as volunteersfrom ange safety vests and 'people workValleyForge. ing" signs'," accordingto FYI, a colBerlanthad afso extendedan invi-
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more RISE from 1 applicantswho may be slightlylacking in someof the academicareas. Anystudent'sapplicationthatmay seem borderline is reviewed by the AdmissionsReviewCommittee. This committee consists of three faculty members, the head of the counciling centerand NancyGaroner,directorof admissions. "Thefinal decisionultimatelyrests with me, however the input that I receivefrom them is very valuable," Gardnersaid Oneway to reach potentialcandidates is throughcurrent Cabrini studentswhogetinvolvedinaphonathon. Thepurposeis to havethe highschool ·studenttalk to someoneof the same
age to get a differentperspectivethan they might receivefrom their admissions counselor. Oncea studenthasbeen accepteda professor in their chosen major will contact them to informthem exactly what their departmentrequiresand entails. Garoner feels that the tallcof an increasein tuition does indeed hold somestudentsback,howevermanyof them do not realiz.ethey are eligible for sometype of financialaid. "Some families•decisionsdo not rely solelyon thecost of tuition,however mostfamilies•financesare a big part of the whole decision making process. That's why we work so
closelywith the financialaid office," Gardnersaid Garoner works with the financial aid officeto try and fimnelsometuitionmoneyback intofinancialaid to help families in need of themoney. "WepurchasePSATscoresofstudentswhoseemto meetcriteriawe're lookingfor," Gardnersaid. TheadmissionsdepaJtmentworks with consultants to identify where potentialpopulationsof new students might be. ''We try to determine what high schoolswouldbe the best for attracting studentsso we can use our time and travel most efficiently,"Gardner said
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more FREEZE from 1 views it as a safeguard for the stu- party at which alcohol is served. dents. "We never refuse a check as The Crawl is a drunken caravan." long as it is in their budget, authoMarks-Gold also said that "100 rized and documented." Nights" and the Crawl are different The Student Government Asso- issues entirely. Marks-Gold feels ciation deals financially through the whole Crawl concept does not Bryn Mawr Trust and handles their go with Cabrini College because own financial accounts. Kelly there is a great incentive to drink to Reed, treasurer of SGA, feels this is the point of intoxication. a more beneficial way to operate. Some seniors are disappointed "We take full responsibility for but they understand the decision ourselves," Reed said. " I think if Bonfiglio made. students are given the chance they "I respect the rationale behind can prove they can handle respon- Bonfiglio's decision," Boyle said. sibility." "But it's not just a drinkfest." According to Director of StuSenior Chris Pesotski underdent ServicesJennifer Marks-Gold, stands Bonfiglio point of view. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1992 Cabrini However, Pesotskiquestions the seniors ce1ebrated "100 Nights," safeguard method that Bonfiglio signifying the remaining 100 days used and urges for a more balanced until graduation. The event was agreement. Pesotski said he is not sponsored by the senior class and comfortable with the present situathe college's name was sponsored tion. in conjunctionwith the Wayne Tav"I think Bonfiglio thought he ern. did what he had to do. He acted, Bonfiglio said there is a big dif- which a lot of people have accused ference between the "JOOnights" him ofnot doing," Pesotski said. "I and the Crawl. "The 100 nights is a just think he made a big mistake."
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Feasting with Frances by Katherine Ross assistant features editor "Hello. Howdy. How are you today?" These are just a few things that can be heard when entering the Sacred Heart cafeteria from one of our favorite people Frances Skinner. Skinner has been working at Cabrini for about 10 years. "I was working at Chilton Book Publishing in Radnor with another food service and when they lost their contract I came over here and started working with Seiters," Skinner said. According to Skinner, Seilers is a wonderful food service and they compare equally with other food services. Skinner has worked many jobs throughout the years. She worked for Bryn Mawr Trust. She also used to be a proofreader at the Bethlehem Steele Co. "AIi the students enjoy the different events Seilers has throughout the year; so do I. It is a nice change for everyone," Skinnersaid.
'The students complain, but really have no reason to. They usually get everything they request. guess they just miss their mothers' cooking.' - Frances Skinner, Seilers "The Beach day was a lot of fun. Everyone really liked the surf machine and beach music being played in the cafeteria. "The students complain but really have no reason to. They usually get everything they request," Skinner said. "I guess they just miss their mothers cooking." According to Skinner the Seilers staff is very nice to work with. Eric Dathe, the Director of Seilers food service feels that Skinner is a very dedicated
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Frances Skinner greets each student, faculty, staff and administration member Monday thru Friday in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch. According to Seilers' employees, Skinner rarely ever missesa day of work. The Cabrini communinity is accustomed to her I.D. checks. As far as academics are concerned Skinner feels that Cabrini offers students a personalized education. "The professors really care about the students and how they are doing," Skinner said. Skinner is not here on the weekends, but she knows that not all the students stay here on the weekends. "Why would the students want to be here on the weekends when they are here all week. They need a new setting to keep them fresh," Skinner said. One thing that Skinner expressed strong! y is that junior J.P. Raynock is a true gentleman at Cabrini as compared to other students. People have definite opinions about Skinner. Students as well as staff members. Sam Vasiliades, mailroom manager, picks Skinner up everyday and brings her to work. "In all the mornings that I have picked
her up she has never had a negative word to say about anybody." Vasiliades said. "Frances is a honest, sincere person who thinks the world of* students." "Cabrini and Seilers are lucky to have Skinner working here. She is an institution here at Cabrini I cannot imagine being here without her," Vasiliades said. Trisha Loughran, junior and a Seilers employee says that Skinner is a great woman. "If people give her a hard time then she will give them a hard time. I think that there is a mutual respect between her and students," Loughran said. "She gets a kick out of the students but she doesn't take any shit from anyone." When leaving the cafeteria people can hear Skinner saying , "Goodbye. Have a nice day." What would the cafeteria be without her.
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The mysterious music of the night by Karen Kerchusky graphic designer They stare at you. If they are nice, they will say you are ugly. Stronger people use the words terrible, horrible and wicked. Women faint when they see you. Men turn their heads away. Your own mother covers your face with a mask. Is this inhuman treatment? Has something like this ever happened? It has. This person, became the Phantom of the Opera. Books, movies, plays and now Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical have all touched upon the Phantom's life. The story is simple. It is about a musical genius, a beautiful opera singer named Christine Daae and a handsome young gentleman named Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny. Guess who gets the girl? This is more than merely a story of good versus evil. It is about the perception of beauty. The words to "The Music of the Night" illustrate the lonely life of the Phantom. "Darkness stirs imagination," the Phantom sang. "Close your eyes for your eyes will
only tell the truth, and the truth isn't what you want to see. In the dark it is easy to pretend that the truth is what it ought to be." To be shunned by society and all people, how does one survive? For the hate-filled Phantom, the love of music and the opportunity to Iive under the Paris Opera House was the perfect place. It is here that he can be surrounded by beautiful people, listening to wonderful music and live in complete mystery and darkness. As an accomplished magician, he can get revenge on society by manipulating them through their fears. If they don't obey him, he can arrange any disaster, even a fatal one. I feel sorry for the Phantom. Many people watch the evil acts he performs and are astonished that I can like the man. With half of his face covered in a white mask, I focus not on his distorted face but on his musical talent. I can see the pain that he has been through. Trust was something that he has never encountered because no one has treated him with respect as a human being. Looking at the evil acts; drop-
ping the chandelier, hanging the stage hand and kidnapping Christine were all childish acts. I think that humiliation has taught him to hate. "Angel of Music, guide and guardian, grant to me your glory, Angel of Music, hide not longer secret and strange Angel," Christine sang unknowningly to the Phantom. Christine is a chorus girl, but with the Phantom's tutelage, she becomes the lead soprano. The Phantom even writes an opera especially for her to play the lead. Christine becomes the link between the Phantom's darkness and the light of society. She provides a chance for him to experience life like any other person. Caught between two worlds and two men. She chooses Raoul. Angered by Christine's choice, the Phantom takes her to his dark world. There he forces her to choose between freedom without Raoul or becoming the bride of the Phantom to allow Raoul to go free "Beautiful creature of darkuess, what kind of _life have you known? God gave me courage to show you. You are not alone," Christine sang before she kissed
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Performances of The Phantom of the Opera will run until May 30 at the Forest Theatre.
him. Of her own free will. It is this kiss that encourages the Phantom to release both Christine and Raoul. "Masquerade, paper faces on parade; hide your face so the world
will never find you," Phantom sang as Raoul and Christine sailed to the other side of the underground lake. The candles blffited and the pipe organ was silenced.
Student~ sporting the hottest fashions by Karen M. Bell staff writer Clothes. Clothes. Clothes. No matter how you look at it clothes are something everyone has to think about, whether you just throw something on to get through the day or dress meticulously and with care, everyone has a different perception about what they wear and why they wear the clothes they do. Many people choose what they wear by how they are feeling. "I have to be in the mood for me to wear certain things. The weather and the activities I have for the day help me to make my decision on what I should wear," junior Tracy Loftus said. Sophomore Steve Czech agrees with Loftus: "If I have to work then I'll dress up for the day. Other than that it's whatever I can puttogether for the day." Many people have a certain kind of style they look for. "I consider myself as the Gap spokesman for the year," Czech said. Although Steve Bobo.junior, said, "I could care less what I'm wearing, how I look or what other people think about my clothes." The one thing that many college students like to have a lot of is clothes. "I like to have a full closet of clothes, because the more clothes I have the less wash I have to do," Bobo said. Accessories can sometimes make a person's outfit or other times it may be too much for the outfit. Kiersten Rasch, junior, said, "I hate it when people have to match colors that aren't the basic colors, like black, blue, white or red. Some people take these bright colors and over accessorize by matching everything from head to toe; from earrings, hair accessories to even their nail polish. It's too much." Dan Francis, senior, feels the same way when it comes to what some women wear, "It's nice to see women dress up, but it looks stupid when they overdo their outfits," Francis said. When looking at all of the clothes in the department stores and magazines it is noticeable that fluorescent and bright colors are definitely out, but the basic colors are very popular. Clothing being sold at the Gap are most! y styles of jeans, button down shirts, and nicely fitted sweaters (not big and bulky). Almost all the colors in the clothing at the Gap are black, white, brown, and gray. The J. Crew and Esprit catalogs are showing denim and plaid for girls and guys, and metallic silver shirts for women. Hats have also become a popular accessory for
women and of course the short tight skirt look is still very popular for the women. Senior, Jayda Zazyczny, said, "Anyone can get away with whatever they want to wear, it's their own style. Although, it's better for girls, because they can wear a lot of guys clothes, and it is difficult for guys to wear girls clothes." Buying outfits or just pieces of clothing is difficult when money has you at a hold still, especially as a college student. Zazyczny said, "Personally I don't really have a lot of clothes, but the ones I have I mix and match to make it look like I have more. I do not spend a lot of money on clothes. I will only buy when stuff is on sale." Sometimes people dress up or down depending on what their profession is. Jennifer Marks-Gold, director of student activities, said, "I consider myself an eclectic, someone who brings in different styles from prep to a way out style. All my things have to match. I feel uncomfortable when my whole outfit is not balanced." Scott Dorsey, a resident director, said, "All my life I have had to dress up. I went to parochial schools and uniforms were what I always wore. When I went to college, I kept the code for myself. I like to look nice while I am on the job and my wife has always worked in retail, which makes it easier to shop." Dorsey added, "The way you dress tells people a lot about yourself. If you dress sloppy, people will begin to see you as a slob, but if you look nice and neat, then people will perceive you in a much better way." How far do people go when it comes to what should match in their outfit and what does not have to? Kim Marshall, junior, said, "Matching my undergarments was never really important to me until I began working at Victoria's Secret. The whole selling pitch is to buy matching sets." Victoria's Secret has broaden their market not only are they interested in getting women to worry about their under garments, but they are trying to sell this pitch to men. For men in this store silk boxers and pajamas are a hit. Eric Fox, junior, said, "I am a T-shirt and pants kind of guy. I mix and match different shirts and different color jeans." When asked what he thought about how women dressed, Fox said, "It's totally different for them and I don't know why it should be. I never think about it what is there· is there." Bobo said, "Women definitely worry about clothes more. Sometimes a little too much and it gets too ridiculous." Clothes may represent how you will be perceived by other people, but Francis said, "I think it is because a lot of
people have too much money for their own good, so they buy clothes." Clothes may begin to pile up, Marks-Gold said, "I have a closet in my bedroom, a second in the guest room, and another closet in my sister's room, plus a coat closet." People like to feel comfortable with what they're wearing. Choosing what to wear depends mostly on what they have to do for the day or how they feel. Clothes are important to some people because it is how they are perceived, but it varies on what you want to look like for yourself and for other people.
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Tracy Loftus, Steve Czech, Kimberly Marshall, Scott Dorsey, Steve Bobo and Kiersten Rasch model the latest styles in casual wear at Cabrini College.
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more DOLLARS from 1 class of '92 because their opportunity window is much smaller than what it should be. It is because of old fogy like me who are forced to take on jobs that the younger people might get. Needless to say, it hurtstwo generations simultaneously," Parker said. Colin Coakley who graduated in 1990 is one of many being hurt by the recession. Coakley was an assistant manager at a small publishing firm was let go by order of seniority. He was the last hired therefore the first fired. Coakley, currently employed at the Cabrini bookstore as a temporary manager, believed that his termination was due to cutbacks the small firm had to make to continue operations. Thus far, Coakley said that despite his situation he has been able to keep a good outlook on life. "I've been doing "'.hat I can to stay focused. I network with anyone who will listen, keep a positive attitude and keep my resume' as sharp as a can," Coakley said. Since the new year, there have been debates of whether or not the economy is improving. President Bush's chief economic adviser, Michael Boskin, says that although the economy is presently not very healthy, it is now improving. Bush's counterparts disagree saying this cannot be
true since unemployment keeps increasing, especially in the service sector. Alvin King whose stepdaughter is currently attending Cabrini, is a prime example. King, who had been laid off since the end of last year as
'I network with anyone who will listen, keep a positive attitude and keep my resume as sharp as possible.' -Colin Coakley, 1990 Cabrini graduate a controller at a financial corporation, was told in November 1991 that his job would soon be terminated at the end of that same year. This was a result in the $1 million loss the company suffered last year. Due to his situation, King has had to make several cutbacks. Several included the elimination of day care for a child, cut back in house-keeping expenses, deferred car
maintenance and having his stepdaughter commute to school. She did become eligible for more financial assistance due to the decline in their income. Although King is in an uncontrollable situation, he says that there are two advantages: one is that he's been able to spend quality time with his three-year-old daughter and the other is that the family is covered medically under his wife's insurance policy. The disadvantage King added is when his feelings get hurt. He said that when family arguments arise, being unemployed is always a defense mechanism that his family uses against him. So when that does happen, he says he just ignores it by maintaining his composure, King said. Fred Turner, another Cabrini parent, has a daughter attending Cabrini. He was laid off about a year ago in the finance industry. Turner said that during the time he has off, he is looking not only in his field but also in other areas. "I'm getting to the point where I'm looking for just about anything. Any job is still bringing home an income," Turner said.
updates OUR corner Room deposit due 0 Residents must have their $250 room deposit in the business office by Friday, March 27.
Resident assistants chosen 0 The following students were appointed the resident assistant positions for the next academic year by the resident life office and the resident assistant selection committee. Newly-appointed resident assistants: ✓ Priscilla Fuentes ✓ Jodi Isaac ✓ Heather Laraway ✓ Michelle McKenna ✓ Steve Murray ✓ Michele O'Brien ✓ Tricia (TJ) Roland ✓ Sheri Ross ✓ Nan Wakeham
Special interest housing 0 The health and well being special interest was awarded housing for the second consecutive year. The group will be living in House Six.
New York Trip 0 Student Services is sponsoring a trip to New York City on Saturday, March 28. The bus leaves Cabrini at 8 a.m. and will return by 6:30 p.m. Bus fare for students is $6 and $10 for faculty and staff. Sign up now in student services.
Women's health issues 0 Discuss issues confronting women, ranging from careers to relationships, on Tuesday, March 31 at 1 p.m. in the WCLH.
Lecturer: Dr. Constance E. Clayton 0 Philadelphia's superintendent of schools, Dr. Constance E. Clayton, will speak in the WCLH on Thursday, April 9 at 12:30 p.m. · Her lecture on "Stars in America's Crown: Women of Race Renown," is the first in The Ivy Young Willis Memorial Lecture Series. This lecture series focuses on the interest and participation <>f women in public affairs, particularly in relation to the present and potential contributions of women.
Grassroots Campaign 0 Help the public relations department spring clean the campus in their annual Grassroots campaign. Groups are encouraged to sign up to help tend to flower beds, plant, rake, and pick up litter on Wednesday, April 22. Contact public relations before Wednesday, April 8 at 8255.
Faculty Art Exhibit 0 The Faculty Art Exhibit will be featured in the Fine Arts Gallery located in Sacred Heart Library until Sunday, April 26. Regular exhibit hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 10:30 p.m.
NATIONAL 0 Jet Crash Kills 27 - USAir Flight 405 crashed into water near La Guardia Airport on Sunday, March 22, resulting in 27 deaths and 24 injuries. The jetliner skipped down the runway, crashed into an embankment and fell into Flushing Bay. An investigation is now underway focusing on ice, whether the flaps on the wings were in the right position for take-off, an engine and the actual cause of death for victims. 0 Atlantis Takes Off, Despite Fuel Leaks-Space shuttle Atlantis was postponed due to fuel leaks, but NASA fixed the problem and it took off on Tuesday, March 24. Atlantis went into orbit with seven astronauts focused on environmen-
tal concerns. The mission was designed to provide information about the atmosphere, especially the ozone layer.
LOCAL 0 RobberyWith Toy Gun Ends In Death - A sixteen-year-old boy attempted to rob another teen's sunglasses with a toy gun when the wouldbe victim shot him in self-defense with a .32-caliber pistol in South Philadelphia. The thief was shot twice in the chest, collapsed and died. Investigators are still deciding whether to press charges. 0 Youths Engage in Nazi Graffiti - Several homes in Lower Providence Township were recently vandalized with graffiti containing swastikas and anti-semitic phrases such as "WhitePride. Worldwide" A 15-year-oldgirl, 13-year-old girl and 11-year-old boy are charged with the acts. An investigation is now underway to see if the vandalism is in connection with any racistskinheadorneo-Nazi movements. Sources for this capsule include the Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times and The AssociatedPress Wire Service. Compiledby MaryJane Inman.
Peace pole essay 0 The Peace Pole committee is looking for a 50-word essay on the topic: What would it be like to live in a world of peace? The best essay will be read by the winner at Sister Eileen's farewell celebration on Sunday, May 3. Contact the public relations office at 8255 for more information.
Security incidents as reported by the security office from Monday, March 17 through Monday, March 23.
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Gospelrama 0 The uplifting voices ofGospelrama come to campus on Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. Academic dean, Dr. M. Antoinette Schiesler, and the Black Student Alliance will perform in this annual tradition. Six gospel ensembles from area churches and community choirs will be joining Cabrini's performers. Admission is free and open to the public.
INTERNATIONAL 0 Libya Surrenders Two Pan Am Suspects - The United Nations Security Council announced that Libya has agreed to surrender two suspects in bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Libya agreed to this concession because they wantto avoid the economic and diplomatic sanctions being pushed by the United States and Great Britain. Libya is still deciding whether to surrender the suspects to the United States . and Great Britain, a neutral country or the United Nations.
Financial aid forms due 0 Wednesday, April 1, is the deadline to hand in financial aid forms.
TAXI 0 Take an Extra Initiative, Cabrini's alternative to drinking and driving, invites you to take advantage of their services, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 11 p.m. - 2: 15 a.m. Call 9718415.
0 3/16/92-10 p.m. -Xavier Hall- A male student reported $100 in cash stolen from his room.
Harassing/obscenephone calls 0 3/20/92-2:40 a.m.- Security radio control- A patrolling officer received harassing/obscene phone calls from an unknown male.
Confiscationof weapons 0 3/18/92-1 :30 p.m.- Outside between Library and Woodcrest- Security was notified of four male students shooting a B.B. gun at birds in the trees. The B.B. gun was confiscated because the possession of weapons violates college policy.
Curfew violations/trespassing 0 3/22/92-3:20a.m.-Woodcrest- A male student was caught attempting to enter Woodcrest after visiting hours.
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Cheers without a lead? by Renee Corrado staff writer "LET'S GO CA VS!" If this sounds familiar, it's because it is the cheer of the Cabrini cheerleaders. For the past three years, seniors Barb Millaway and Denise Edwards have been the captains, leading the cheers at the basketball games. But in May, both Millaway and Edwards will graduate. So who will lead the cheers for the 199293 season? Edwards seems to feel that junior Jenny Williams would be a good choice for next year. "Jenny would make a great captain," Edwards said. Williams, besides being on the team since her freshman year, also coaches a girls high school team at Villa Maria Academy in Malvern. Edwards also added that Williams is real energetic and creative. "I think I can speak for Barb as well as myself, we'll feel very
comfortable knowing that we will be leaving the team in good hands," Edwards said. First-year student Colleen Gray had this to say about Williams as a possibility for next year's captain, "Jenny is a very good cheerleader and I think she would be great as captain." "If I were-chosen as captain, I would plan things early," Williams said Athletic Director John Dzik and moderator of the cheerleaders said that having a good captain is a start but what the cheerleaders really need for next year is a budget. "The budget line for cheerleading has always been zero," Dzik said. "The women have always been a student run group, but the bottom line is that they need a coach and they also need a budget," Dzik said. Dzik said " I am hopeful that our new president will recognize that this is a group that has been self-sufficient and will want to help them."
Coaches and players fear them, trainers try to heal them and fans can almost feel the pain. Sports injuries are one of the most debilitating occurrences a team or player can face. If an injury is serious enough, it can mean the end of a sports career. Those fortunate enough to have a less serious injury view the experience as a frustrating and time consuming process. For most students, the idea of insurance is a foreign concept. Our parents seem to take care of those details. In fact, most students are covered under their parents policy until they reach the age of 25. The only stipulation is that the child remain a student. For those who are older, there is a solution. Cabrini College offers a program with three plans to choose from. Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, based in Glenview, Ill., issued the policy to the school. These are offered to the students through the mail during the summer months. The students are not required to enroll in the policy, but they are required to list the company they do belong to if they decide they are not interested. The policies are basic in their coverage with standard deductibles. The advantage to the policy is the affordablility. Under plan B, a student will get quality coverage for one year at the cost of $143. The school stands firmly on the idea that all students be covered by some insurance policy. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Robert Bonfiglio said that the school subscribes to many insurance policies, including fire and property insurance. "If students want to know why the tuition keeps going up, this is one of the reasons," Bonfiglio said. "The athletic policy alone costs the school $15,000 a year." The staff and faculty are covered on.a different policy and
the tuition covers that cost. With regard to athletic injuries, athletes are not required to subscribe to the school's policy. What will happen in most cases is the parent's policy will cover a certain percentage of the cost. Over and above that, the remainder will be covered by the school. Currently, the sports insurance is placed with J.L. Groseclose Associates, Inc. with the underwriter being the New Hampshire Insurance Company. Athletic Director John Dzik said that the athletic policy operates under the supplemental system as well. "John Barclay and I looked around last year for a new policy and found one that saved us approximately $6,000," Dzik said. The college pays for the total amount of this policy. Dzik said that with the current insurance, the cost to the students is kept down considerably. "It's a good policy and has worked well for us," Dzik said. The policy is considered an excess policy. This means that the student/athlete's personal insurance is the primary insurer and the college's policy pays all amounts not covered by the personal policy. According to Barclay, t~is is standard in the sports insurance business. Another athletic policy that the school has is the NCAA catastrojfflfc insurance policy. Since Cabrini College is a member of the NCAA, the school is able to get this cost free. The policy covers any permanently debilitating injury, one that might place a player in a wheelchair for life for instance. "Notmanypeopleareawareofthepolicy," Dzik said. "It is very beneficial to the school and I pray that we never have to use it." The athletes are covered on the policy for both home and away games. However, intramural sports is not covered.
Grassroots Campaign--199 Wednesday,April 22-- Earth Day Meet in the Mansioncourtyard at 11 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing; bring garden gloves
more BANNARfrom 8 HIGH SCHOOL YEARS: "Ineversawa day of J.V. softball," Bannar said. During her sophomore year, the team entered the South Jersey Championships and Bannar pitched a no-hitter in the game that clinched a berth in the playoffs. REASONS FOR BEING HONORED AS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: "She does the job. She pitched an excellent game but was victimized by three unearned runs,"-coach Jim Hedtke commenting on the game against EasternCollegeatEastemonSaturday,March 14, 1992. REACTIONS FROM THE CROWD: "I was really surprised that she was so good," senior Joe Orsatti said. "She had a lot of different pitches," senior Charles Tucci said. Tucci added that he was impressed with Bannar' s control and composure. GIVE UP SOFTBALL? No way. "I would like to continue playing but on a recreational basis," Bannar said. She said she would want to play in summer leagues that were comparable to Cabrini's intramural program. Bannar has considered coaching but would never want to manage a team. "I
couldn't deal with having to cut some-
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STRANGEEXPERIENCE: While walking over to the softball field carrying only a pair of cleats and a softball glove on her shoulder, Bannar was picked up by the Cabrini crosscountry team. They needed a fifth runner to qualify as a team for a meet that afternoon. She had never had any experience with cross country running and was really surprised to discover that the run was three long miles. SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Kevin Shell FAVORITE HANG-OUT: "The Tavern" NOT ABLE CHARACTERISTICS: "Nervous," junior Cathy DeHart said. "Bannar always says what she is thinking but doesn't hold a grudge," senior Colleen Brennan, Bannar's roommate, said. FAVORITE TELEVISION SHOWS: "Cheers," "Family Matters" and "General Hospital" MOTTO: "Live for today because tomorrow you could get hit by a truck." -BANNAR.
Questions? Contact Lisa Neuman in the public relations office --971-8255 Deadline for team registration is April 8.
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How Sweet It Is The excess fat has been trimmed and there are only 16 teams remaining in the NCAA basketball championship. Of the 16,three are from the ACC: Duke, North Carolina and Georgia Tech. One number one seed has already been knocked off (Kansas) and one number 12 seed is still alive (New Mexico State). Philadelphia seems to have lucked out with its match-ups for this weekend. The East is definitely the best bracket for t he fan and the Spectrum floor will sport Duke, Seton Hall, University of Massachusetts and Kentucky this weekend.
The Big Least Well, at least that's how Athletic Director John Dzik refers to the conference that includes Villanova, Georgetown and the likes. The Big East , once again, was given a generous amount of invitations to ''the show." Once again, the conference has been a disappointment. Georgetown, Syracuse and University of Connecticut were all eliminated in the second round and St. John's didn't even make it that far. Seton Hall seems to be the conference's saving grace.
Boston And Racism For years, people have claimed that the Red Sox and Celtics are racist organizations. Well now those c~aims against the Celtics are in print. In a new book entitled ''The Selling of the Green," authors Harvey Araton and Filip Bondy claim the Celtics are guilty of racism by favoring whites. Maybe the authors are guilty of racism themselves? The N.B.A. is 72 percent black, while the Celtics maintain a racially balanced team. This could be because race is not of importance to the Celtics. Also the white players on the Celtics are not exactly stiffs. There are at least two future Hall of Famers among them.
All In The Family (part one) No, it's not the show that starred Carroll O'Connor, it's Major League Baseball. Baseball has witnessed over 100 father/son combinations during its illustrious history. However, baseball has never had three generations of players from the same family. Until now. Currently in the Seattle Mariners farm system, there are two players with an impressive genetic background. Bret Boone, son of Bob and grandson of Ray is a prospect as well as Jim Campanis, the son of Al and grandson of Jim. According to Mariner, officials both players will be in the bigs before long, the only question is who will make it first and become the answer to a Sports Source trivia question in a few years. Remember the Mariners are into family tradition. The club picked Ken Griffey up from waivers in order to allow him to play with his son Ken, Jr. They are the only father/son combo to play simultaneously for the same team.
All In The Family (part two) The Los Angeles Dodgers have given new meaning to the term brotherly love. In camp this year is Ramon Martinez, who has 37 big league wins in just two years, his younger brother Pedro, and his even younger brother Jesus. If a tri-fecta of Dominicans is not enough how about a double dose of Mimbs. That's Mark and Mike. Though the 23-year-old identical twins may start the year in Double A, they certainly have been a treat to the Dodgers and the press thus far this spring.
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Helloooooo sports fans. Tune in to Sports Source, Cabrini College's own call in sports talk show on 89.1 FM WYBF every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m., with co-hosts Matt Hodlofski and
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Senior Jen Banner, winner of the coach's award last year, stabilizes the Lady Cavs pitching staff.
IF THE SECRET SERVICE HAD A FILEONTHE CABRINI ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: NAME: Jennifer Bannar NICKNAME: "Bannar" as in star-spangled HOMETOWN: Hadden Township, N.J. MAJOR: Marketing YEAR: Senior SPORT:Pitching for the Lady Cavs softball team for four consecutive years HOWBANNAR GOT HER START: Her father, Joe Bannar. His love of baseball was her first influence. He started coaching her to pitch at the ripe age of six. "Every pitch I threw, my father threw with me,"Bannar said. After Joe Bannar gave up his role as coach, there was a lack of stability and support in her training. An unsteady program at Cabrini resulted from having three different coaches the last four years. Bannar said she thinks that Hedtke can provide the stability that is needed and the support the program has been lacking.
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Cavsrollon;pl&yoJfs near Editor's note: The followingstory and events contained within are satirical fiction written solely for the enjoymentof the reader. The sroty is based on exaggerated fact and incidents at Cabrini College.
by Bob Healey
sports editor Last w~ek, the Cavs continued its explosive play and were victorious in seven of its eight games with the only loss being a forfeit. The seven wins raised the Cavs record to 15-11 on the season and 8-1 in conference play. "We're on a roll now," coach Jolyon Girard said. "Under that . Mellon character the team was overcoached, I just let them go out and play. I told you guys I knew what I was doing." The Cavs have peeked at a crucial time of the season following its rough start. All they have to do is win three of its five remaining games to clinch the ESAC crown and an automatic bid to the Division III playoffs. Athletic director tu med slugger John L. Dzik, "the L," standing for love, continued his excellent play batting 450 over the eight games stretch with three round trippers and nine R.B.l.s. His play seems to have inspired the rest of the Cavs. Ray "Don't call me Baywatch"Larkin,justrecently elevated from team manager to player, recorded his maiden collegiate basehit. "I saw how Dzik sw~ng the bat and I figured I can do that," Larkin said, as the sun reflected off his state trooperish sunglasses. "All I ever needed was a chance." Larkin' s chance however, disappeared as soon as it materialized following the Cavs road trip to Salisbury State University. Larkin was driving the lead van of the two carrying the Cabrini players. Apparently Larkin misunderstood the directions and foUowed exit 13 instead of route 13. The team found itself stranded at an Exxon station in Washington D.C. The team was not able to make it back to Salisbury in time for the first pitch and was
forced to forfeit. "What a bonehead. How could he do that?" Girard pondered after hearing the testimony from the players upon their arrival. "I realize not everybody is as brilliant as me but, come on now." Larkin did not play the rest of the week and was spotted by an unnamed source washing uniforms last weekend. Following the Salisbury debacle,the team then returned to play in the friendly confines of Mother Ursula Field, but found the confines to be anything but friendly. A record breaking snowfall forced the Cavs to play Lincoln University. Many players said the field resembled Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The athletic department had no new information about the vandalism to the field which left the letters "T-I-N-0" inscribed in the outfield. According to Rich Kralle, director of security and safety, cosmic forces and divine message have been ruled out and certain members of the Cabrini community are being investigated. Melissa Landsmann is back in the news following a reversal by the state supreme court in her sexual discrimination suit filed against the college. Landsmann was awarded a spot on the Cavs roster following the decision for the duration of the season. "She can replace Baywatch{Larkin)," Girard said. "Hopefully she can follow directions better." "What bull--," second baseman Carlo Iacono shouted upon hearing the news. "All these quota lists and political correct rigamaroar is discrimination against men. Where's Dan Schwarz when you need him." Landsmann had no comment other than thanking softball coach Jim Hedtke for allowing her to leave the team in order to pursue her dream. "If she thinks I am going to play her, she is definitely in a dream," Girard said. The Landsmann distraction aside the Cavs seem focused for the playoffs and may end up being the only athletic team at Cabrini to finish with a winning record for 1991-92. "If Dzik doesn't watch his back, I'll be coaching basketball next year as well as baseball," Girard said.