April 03, 1992 Issue 23 Loquitur

friday, april 3, 1992

cabrini college, radnor, pa 19087

vol. xxxviii, no. 23

Campus crimefigures decreaseStudentrewardedfor chosencareer in 1991-1992 academic year

by MaryJane Inman assistant news editor

Crime at Cabrini is decreasing, Richard Kralle, director of security and safety, said. "l say without hesitation that crime on this campus has gone down in the past year."

Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student affairs, also said he believes crime to be down on campus, even though the campus crime rate for 1990 is 7.7 percent and 8. 9 percent in 1991.

Bonfiglio said the 1.2 percent increase occurred in the spring of 1991 when he feels that the campus as a whole was very unhappy and trying to test the new resident life staff. In 1990 the number of total crime offenses for the college is 120 and the 1991 figures report 137 incidents. lnthis 1991-1992academicyear, Bonfiglio said that crime has significantly decreased from fall to spring.

Catherine Caulfield, director of

resident life, said that residence hall crime has significantly dropped from last year. Overall damage is down $1,645 and residence hall damage decreased by $3,092.

'I say without hesitation that crime on this campus has gone down in the past year.'

-Richard Kralle, director of security and safety Bonfiglio said that underage drinking is, by far, the singular most common form of crime on campus.

He said that it occurs on a regular basis despite the college's best efforts to control it.

Kralle cites vandalism as the most common crime on campus. In I 991 there were 48 vandalism of-

fenses.

Lt. Ron Fonock from the Upper , Merion Police department teaches a criminology course at Cabrini and said acts of vandalism usually occur in conjunction with alcohol and drug use.

Security officers Jim Conway from Villanova and Rosemont's Chaz McGarvey both said that vandalism comprises their largest portion of crime.

Bonfiglio and Caulfield said that the increase in security officers accounts for the decline in crime incidents. Students are realizing, Bonfiglio said, that security is on campus to help not hassle students.

Kralle said security is instrumental in reducing crime this year because of increased visibility, training and that officers now know what to look for.

The Radnor police were called in on three occasions this year, Kralle said, once for vandalism and

.,,. photo by Lorraine un, pnnted by B111 Fulton

Carol Powell and Alverda Hines, treasurer and president of the Delaware County Early Education Association (DCEEA) respectively, present senior Nancy Cybartwfth a $1,000 check from the Educator's Association Scholarship. The award is presented to Cabrini students every other year during the spring semester. Cybart wrote an essay explaining why she chose early childhood as her field of study. She competed against six other applicants from Cabrini.

see CRIME, pg. 6

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by Patricia Daley assistant news editor

photo courtesy of public relations

Dr. Constance E. Clayton, superintendent of Philadelphia schools, will deliver the first of a series of the Ivy Young Willis lectures.

by Kimberly M. Haban assistant news editor

and director of the master of education program, worked in the Philadelphia school district when Clayton began her reign and compared Clayton to Queen Elizabeth I who ruled England in the 1500s. Clayton like Elizabeth has a very strong personality. "She is a tough lady, who is not to be pushed around," McGovern said. She has provided the Philadelphia school district with IOyears without a strike. She has gotten corporate leaders to invest in the school system. She has the longest tenure of any superintendent in the country.

Clayton will be the first lecturer to speak in Cabrini's Ivy Young Willis Memorial Lecture Series. Her talk, "Stars in America's Crown: Women of a Race Renown," will take place Thursday, April 9, at 12:30p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall.

According to a press release from the public relations department at the college, Clayton is an active member in the community, the academic world and in organiza

Dr. Constance Clayton could be called the queen who rules the Philadelphia school district. Dr. Jack McGovern, assistant professor

see CLAYTON, pg. 6

As of the school year beginning in the fall of l 992, a new room deposit policy will be adopted. The money now goes into a separate account until the end of the school year.

During the course of that school year, money will only be deducted from that account if your residence hall should be damaged, and will then only cover your part of the bill.

"We can be assured that we will have the money to pay for damages," Cindy Falcone, accounting manager, said.

Towards the end of February, students received a letter from resident life concerning room selection and the lottery process.

The letter stated that "a $250 room reservation/security deposit will be required to hold a housing assignment next year." Students paid that deposit to ~e business office.

Okay, so you have paid that deposit and have picked your room for next year. Now, what happens to that money? In the fall of 1990, that money was credited to your account.

"To my knowledge, it was always credited to the students' account," John Barclay, chief financial officer, said.

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'It was something that had to be done. We asked for this policy.'

-John Barclay, chief financial officer year.

If a student decides to not return, but has already paid the deposit and picked the room the money is non-refundable. That $250 would not be added to the deposit account, but is put towards the room and board revenue account. It would be used for processing and for supplies and utilities.

see DEPOSITS, pg. 3

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At the end of the year the deposit minus any damage bills will be refunded to each student.

During the course of the year, however, if your deposit balance falls below $100, your regular account will automatically be charged to replenish it. This is especially true at mid-

there life after College ?"

Wednesday ti 3 pm Listen to "Thinkini About Drinking" onWYB i,I 9 pm Penance service in the Chapel

Thursday ti 12:30 Cons1ance Claylon •stars in America's Crown: Women of Race Renown in WCLH ti 5:30 - 6:30 pm Coping with loss work

Friday i,I 3:00 pm Listen to Cabrini Watchon WYBF i,I 7:15 Spring Formal

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A room with a view? ls your room in Woodcrest worth $5 ,510 a year? With the fast approaching housing lottery and some rising discontent among residents the answer to this question is a resounding "No." Resident students have complained of fire alarms going off at the drop of a hat and non-uniform heating in Xavier, and ofno lighting in Woodcrest that is supplied by the college. Some walls are too thin in some houses and some rooms are too small in the Mansion, a former housing option.

Three students are crammed into a room intended for two, while, in some residence halls, one person unintentionally resides in a room easily large enough for three. All four of these students pay the same fee for their rooms.

Some students who have paid the extra $200 for a single, live in a room scarcely larger than a broom closet.

Only one group of students, of the three groups which applied, was granted a charter for Special Interest Housing for next year. Students from one group do not feel that a satisfactory answer was provided for Resident Life's decision not to grant them an area.

There appears to be an inordinate number of students seeking off-campus housing now. And why not? Living in off-campus apartments such as Kingswood is attractive because the expenses are comparable to room and board at Cabrini and there are fewer hassles with alcohol and visitation regulations.

What the College needs to do is give students a reason to stay on-campus.

Three years ago, male and female residents from the class of '93 were tripled and there was talk of even building another residence hall. That was soon followed by the closings of Counsel Hall and the Mansion respectively.

What will happen if enrollment increases again? ls anyone doing advance planning for when this happens? .

These situations must be addressed if Cabrini is to continue to be a place where we will live and grow together.

Just a thought ...

Adopted into a world of love Amy Nestler staff writer

February 4, 1969 was a very special day for my parents. After six years of marriage, unable to have children of their own, and wanting to adopt, they received a phone call that would change their lives.

Their attorney on the other end of the line sounded confident as he told them the anticipated news. The adoption process went as scheduled, and the baby they were about to call their own was a healthy girl.

Later that day they were united with the four day old baby. That baby was m~.

My parents have told me that story over and over again. There are many more details that are involved, but too much to put in this story. l have understood the concept of adoption ever :;ince I could remember. I thank ray parents for that.

Adoption is an issue that I am very open minded about. I don't ever remember feeling sorry for myself or sinking out with anger towards my biological parents.

mother?'". The truth is, I don't care.

Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not writing this with a sour tone. My point is that as far as I'm concerned, my adoptive mother is my natural mom. \llaybe my view is derived from the fact that I've never known my biological mother. nor do I have the urge to search for her. If you watch Sally or Oprah, you see sons and daughters searching and being united with their natural parents. In my opinion, why go to all the trouble and spend a lot of money to track down a person who has settled into their own routine way of life? On the other hand, I understand the temptation and curiosity to find out their biological roots and who is responsible for them. I admitthatl have occasionally thought about who I look like, who's personality l take after, and what those people are all about. I have a voice inside me that tells me that ifs not all that imjJOft&Rt:I enjoy talking to others who are also adopted, because I can relate to them and their feelings, and it gives me something more to think about. I have lived 23 years with my parents, and as far as I'm concerned, they are the ones who gave birth to me. established my person, and gave me the best they could offer.

They are truly my best friends, and I love them deeply for all they have done.

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Pennsylvaniastaie primary is Wednesda.y,,-April 22. Take,advan of the democratic process and vote. If you are not living in your residential district, obtain an absentee ballot as soon as possible, or register to vote in the district you are living in right now.

Student Government elections are also being held this month. You don't even have to register to vote in the SGA election.

In the last presidential election, less than 40 percent of men and women between the ages of 18 and 22 actually vote. Candidates like Jerry Brown are actively appealing to people of this age group by appearing on MTV and other such events. People like Brown think our vote is important, even if sometimes we don't.

Remember, the most dangerous vote in America is one that is not cast.

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that my parents gave me all they could, for who knows what the alternative could have been. Although I don't know much about my biological mother, I do know that she had the courage to go through with the pregnancy and the sense to realize that she couldn't give me the life, I, like any other child, needed.

I had a normal childhood with a lot of special memories that I occasionally flashback to. My parents never treated me "different". If anything, they treated me with extra attention, yet they never smothered me. My relatives ·accepted me as ifl were blood related. I never had any problems in that area of my life.

I've never kept the fact that I was adopted a secret, because I don't feel in any way that I have nothing to be ashamed of. I also think it's an issue that raises a lot of interesting opinions and views.

For example, most people react with a surprised "wow". Their next question is usually "what happened to your birth

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correction IntheMarch27 issueofLoquitur, Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice preident of student affairs wanted to clarify his reasoning behind the dicision to freeze the senior class funds, which was discussed in "Planned event leas to senior budget freeze."

Bonfiglio spoke in the interview of the improper use of student funds .

Bonfiglio also spoke of the consequences in the State University of New York's university system, specifically, the tragedy that took place at the City University of New york when student services administrators seemingly ignored their responsibilities.

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Studentsintiatenational Teacher recruitmentday marketingsocietychapter offers Job opportunitie~

by Tara Kegel staff writer

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S -tor interviews with the adn1in' from differentschools listing eight choices of possible districts students wish to work. Haverfordand West Chester are two districts that will be offering teaching positions to students.

This year42 Cabrinistudents applied for interviews. ''More students were interested but came after deadline,·• Norden said. Norden saidshe is not sure , how many students will attend because some may not get interviews or give up their interview because they only received one interview feeling it is not worth the trip. Norden said when students cancel their interview, it allows interviewing time for other job seekers .•

'For such a big thing, it's very well orgatlizect Last year there were er s o

people in the gym:.

-DeedeeCastorini,,senior

StaceyNorden,directorof career setvices,workson planningcareer day f(lf the teacherrecruitmentday held on Wednesday, April 29 at MillersvilleUniversity more Iilcenerself who tries everything for ajob. "One of the drawbacks is that it's an. hour and ten minutes away," Castorani said. Another problem Castorani said might limit students is that the stuoent teacher banquet is the same night. The banquet is held at

Cabrini College business majors have successfully opened a chapter of The American Marketing Association (AMA) here on campus. The recognition of this chapter provides its members with many exclusive benefits.

It gives the student members the privilege of attending AMA meetings held in the Philadelphia area at reduced rates. These meetings reveal "what's new and hot in marketing," according to Ruby Remley, assistant professor of business administration.

These meetings also provide students with networking opportunities by being able to make contacts with prospective employers as well as with students from other schools.

In order to establish the chapter, Cabrini students had to gather over 20 students who were willing to pay the $25 membership fee.

"In a school this size, it's difficult to get that many students, much less students willing to write a check," Remley said. The students then proceeded to write a constitution, elect officers and submit everything to the AMA office in Chicago.

Membership into the AMA chapter is not limited to marketing majors. It is open to anyone interested in marketing, which holds

close ties to communications. "It's about finding out what the audience wants and how to give it to them. It is hard to separate the two," Remley said.

There are over 100 chapters in the country. Each chapter holds events, meetings and seminars which are open to all members. In addition, members have access to a centralized job bank and The Marguerite Kent Library and Information center located in Chicago.

Last December this group attended a Marketing Research Association Meeting in Center City. Here they were able to network and socialize with people in the field.

On February 6, they were invited by Merle Holman to visit her Focus Group Facility which concentrates on "Group Dynamics in Focus." There they were able to observe the course of events and experiments a product is put through on its way to market. When describing the impact of the experience, Remley said, "It's like talking about making a movie and then visiting a sound studio."

On April 7, the group will host Susan Seideman, former publisher of "The Welcome Mat." Seidem.a.lis going to discuss the First Amendment at 12:30 p.m. in the Grace Hall Atrium.

Cabrini.

Senior Sharlene Sephton said she is going so she can find a place tohireher.

"l1.VoukUovetostayinTre4YffrioEaston schooldistrict." According to Sephton. dents opening for jobs, but at Millersville student onlyapplyfor a position in their area of s~iality with aa opening... At other jobs fairs, it's a waist of time," Sephton said.

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'It's a lot of paper work, but it's easier just crediting and charging their accounts.'

-Cindy Falcone, accounting manager

empty when you do not return. This is very similar to the deposits of renting an apartment in "the normal world," according to Barclay.

The new way of dealing with the

deposit alleviates a lot of different types of problems.

Students won't be prevented from getting grades or from graduating in May because of unpaid damage bills.

Though the new policy is fair for the student, and fair for the college, it presents the business office with a lot of work. The fact that some students appreciate not having to show up every month to pay their damage bill, though, "makes the extra work worthwhile," Barclay said.

It's a lot of paper work, but it is" easier just crediting and charging their accounts," Falcone said.

"It was something that had to be done.

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Student addresses gender stereotyping in television

by Belinda Desher assistant copy editor

photo by Lorraine Marie Lill

Junior Dawn Timbario presented a paper on "Gender Stereotyping in Television Commercials" on March 26 at the Citizens Action for Better Television (CABTV) Student Research Forum. Her research was based on 30 commercials selected during prime time hours. Timbario is a communications major concentrating in television production. After graduation in May 1993 she will pursue a graduate degree in inter-active video.

For seven days she searched. Junior Dawn Timbario was looking for the bridge that may be closing the gap between men and women. In commercials, that is.

Timbario evaluated the gender stereotypes of commercials to see how much has changed over the last 20 years.

The Citizens Action for Better Television (CABTV) offered her the opportunity to present her research on March 26 at the first student research forum held in Philadelphia.

During the week of April 7-13, 1991, Timbario randomly selected 30 commercials from the networks of ABC, NBC, and CBS during prime time hours between 7-11 p.m.

"I found that men are most likely to sell hardware and cars while women are often selling perfume and cosmetics," Timbario said.

Her most significant finding was that 73 percent of the time, males are narrators, even when a woman is the oncamera spokesperson. Women only took on the role of narrator to promote feminine items. ''In the past women have been seen as wives, mothers and secretaries. Men have been portrayed as doctors, lawyers and judges. This has changed. Women are more often seen as professionals or unstereotyped by not having an occupation," Timbario <;aid.

There seems to be an increase of role reversal. "In the past men were seen outdoors. Women stayed in the home. I didn't find stereotyping in setting," Timbario said.

Timbario concluded that although advertisers are taking strides to eliminate gender stereotypes, work still needs to be done in two areas; Women need to be made more credible as narrators and the stereotypical role of women as sex objects needs to be eliminated.

Timbario found that men are portrayed between the ages of 18-45. Women are still portrayed between the ages of 2030. This fact supports the theory that women are

stereotypically placed in roles to promote through their youth and beauty. ''Women are still portrayed as sex objects.

The stereotype still exists." Timbario said.

Timbario taped and edited a four minute video presentation to walk the audience through her research. She performed a dry run for her television class, taught by Catherine Yungmann, assistant professor, in order to get feedback.

However, this did not seem to settle her anxieties.

'Tm a bundle of nerves," Timbario said. "My biggest dread is that they won't have a television and VCR. I'll faint."

On the day of the program, Timbario was the first to present her research and a television with a VCR was available.

This was the first year that the CABTV hosted a student research forum. The forum, established by Dr. M.L. Corbin Sicoli, psychology professor and member of CABTV, is designed to have students develop a critical attitude toward the media.

"Students take television for granted as being normal.

They need to look at television with a sophisticated eye so that it will not be so controlling," Sicoli said.

Sicoli contacted twelve area colleges but received only two responses. Three students from Villanova presented "Laughing at ourselves: A critical Analysis of 'The Simpsons '." A Chestnut Hill College student presented "The Sitcom of the American Family."

"I thought Dawn did a professional level job," Sicoli said. Timbario was commended for her work by Jonathan Storm, Philadelphia Inquirer television critic and key note speaker at the forum.

"I learned that there are people who really care about the content of television," l'imbano said.

The audience, approximately 125 people, included high school and college students, college professors, television and cable station managers, producers and broadcasters.

The student research forum may become an annual event or at least take place biannually.

Summertheaterwantedat Cabrini S.G.A. president: who will it be?

by Deanna D'Alfonso

Shakespearein theP1ll'k will not only bring culture to Cabrini it willopenup careeropportunitiesfor students. Newman would like to hire stu• dents to assistas art directors,P.R.assistants, publicity assistantsandactors, Students• workto receive credits. for a salaryor for both. The moneyforsalaries <!omesdirectly fromthe pr<)ductionbudget Newman said.

These perfonnances are free to the public. Newmansaid Shakespearein the Parleis funded by a number of corporations. communitygrants,thedty of Philadelphia, theTheatre Associationof Pennsylvania and personal gifts. "We also pass the hat at the end of the perfor~-

his summertime. 1be sun has set and the stars are coming out ill the evening sky. The air is warm and the (:()01 breeze

feelsrefreshingas itlightlyblowsthrough

yourbair.Youspreadyourwoovenblan.,ketoutontheMansionlawn,sitdownand patiently wait for the Shakespeare in the Parlepetformanceof Hamlet .tobegin.

Neal Newman,direetor of theatre and English'comunicationsprofessor is hoping to introduceShakespearein the Park tothe Radnor area.specificallyat Cabrini College, this summer.

Shakespearein the Park was founded

by Newmansix years agoto bringclassical theatre to people in Philadelphia free of charge. Performancescurrently take

'I can think of 10 good

uses for a gorgeous stage.'

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mance,"Newmansaid.

If CUnie approves the proposal for Shakespeare in the Park the production cotnpanywillconstructastageforperformanceson the Mansionlawn.

"I can think of IO good uses for a gorgeous stage," Newman said. Commencementceremonies and a place for bandsto play aretwo of theusesNewman cited.

- Neal Newman,theater director

ZUrek.$3idShakespeare in the Park would bring morepeople to Cabrini and would have a potential effect for admissions. place in Fainnont Park only.

"It would raise the cultural tone on Newman said he has sent out propos- campus,t'Zurek said. als to present Shakespeare in the Park at Zurek also pointed out that the area is Cabrini to Dr.Jerome Zurek. professor of right for somethinglike Shakespearein English\comrnuoications.Mike Caranfa, the Park and the architecture of the Manchiefphysicalplant officer,Dr.MaryAnn sion is the type of architecture popular in Biller, vice president of academic affairs, the time of Shakespeare.

Nancy Gardner, director of admissions, If Shakespeare in the Park cQmes to Nancy Costello. director of comprehenCabrini the performancesof Hamlet will sive campaign andSr. EileenCurrie MSC. be at 8 p.m. on Wednesd'ay. Thursday, president: Newman said the proposal was approved by everyone except Ctmie who has not responded yet. Currie was not

Friday and Saturday for three weeks in August.

The performances in Fairmont Park will be opening July 2nd.

assistant copy editor The Student Government Association is in for some big changes next year. May, which is fast approaching, will see the graduation of S.G.A. president, Frank Emmerich.

Frank has been involved with S.O.A. since his first year at Cabrini. With the help ofJen Morrison, social activities chairperson, Emmerich has shaped the association into two distinct sections of student government that work as one entity. One section covers issues. The other handles social acts. Before the board was split into two separate forms of on·egovernment, Social Acts required a lot of time and energy.

"The biggest issue in an executive board meeting was who was going to pick up the markers to announce a social acts event.

Issues were few and far between and basically uninitiated," Emmerich said.

Bringing the two sections together was a crucial factor in getting the student government to work for the students. Emmerich has a strong belief in the student government working for the student.

"Now it has gotten to the point where social acts takes care of their activities and that frees up the issues section of the board to pursue problems on campus," Emmerich said.

"Students should be concerned with where their money is going and S.G.A. should be the check point to say where the money is going. If we don't know, then we should make it a point to find out," Emmerich said.

The question that has to be asked now is, who will take over Emmerich's position?

The current board consists mainly of sophomores who are trying to achieve positions other than executive board. They are not ready to make the decision to run until selections are made.

"The board is very indecisive right now.

We are all going in different directions, we 're not sure where we will end up." coresponding secretary,Mollie Chesna said. "Whoever takes Frank's position is going to have very big shoes to fill."

Emmerich said that the door is wide open for an aggressive board. Now that a new president is coming in the new board will define student/administration communication.

"I would have loved it if the new president had come in last year. It would have given me the opportunity to say 'this is how it is going to be done' and go with it." Emmerich said.

He said that the new board should create their own direction and not worry about how last year's board was run. Although, he would like to see the tradition of a twq branch S.G.A. continue.

"There would be more stability if a junior would step in. Ideally ,_itwould be wonderful if someone on the board this year steps in."

Emmerich said.

However, Emmerich said he would be more than willing to keep in touch with the new board. He would like it if they did call up and ask him for help. They are losing both the president and social acts chairperson, this is going to force them to learn the ropes right away.

"Hopefully whoever is elected is a junior because they will be here for more than a year and able to accomplish more." Chesna said.

Although Emmerich was happy with his two-year presidency, he is glad to be stepping down. He cites that motivation is becoming a problem, and there is only so much more he can do. He is battle weary.

Emmerichhasadvicefornextyear's board coming in, he wants them to have confidence in order to define what S.G.A. will be for the next four years. They should not aim low. The board needs to have the initiative to say that this is how it's going to be, then get it to work for the school. S.G.A. executive board elections will take place next week.

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Dr. Joseph Romano philosophy professor and play critic

friday, april 3, 1992

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Phantom Redux: another point of view

The Phantom of the Opera is a spectacular production blending good music, lavish costuming and overwhelming staging. One suspects that "The Phantom" will take its rightful place among the classics of musical theater. The intention here is not to establish a preposterous critique that runs counter to the deserved critical acclaim that the production has received. Rather, the view presented is a minor, albeit self-important analysis of why this viewer left the theater with a palpable tinge of disappointment.

Could it be that when one purchases the tickets in November for a March performance that the expectations nurtured by anticipation far exceed what reality can deliver? Perhaps.

A more likely account of this small lacuna of disappointment in this viewer seems to derive from a fundamenta1 change made regarding the persona of the Phantom himself.

It is a change that put a great burden on the technical special effects of the play; and the opinion here is that while the effects were brilliant in and of themselves, they did not support the intended human drama of the production.

The Phantom of fictional history is a pathetic and tragic figure, all too human, engaging our multiple emotions of pity, fear and anger. He arouses pity for his cruel deformity at the hands of nature; he instills fear by his powerto wreak vengeance, and heevokes anger for the actual foul deeds of murder perpetrated against those who stand in his way.

In the original novel of Gaston Leroux,

the Phantom is hunted by an angry mob of outraged citizens who brutally beat him to death and throw his body in the Seine. The reader is caught in an emotional tug of war between pity and self-righteous revenge.

Andrew Lloyd Weber and Richard Stilgoe give us a Phantom who is more of an otherworldly magician than that of a bitter strategist plotting against what is "normal" in nature. This newest Phantom magically walks in and out of mirrors; does Indian rope tricks which have the power of garroting-at-a-distance; and performs sundry dis-

He (the Phantom)seems moreof a shockproductof a StephenKingnovelratherthan that of a torturedhuman beingstrikingout at Nature'sunevenhand. appearing acts throughout the play. He seems more of a shock product of a Stephen King novel rather than that of a tortured human being striking out at Nature's uneven hand.

The production's special effects reflect the magician-tactician ambivalence of the play. Once committed to a Mandrake Phantom, then special effects are asked to replace human drama with spectacle and amazement.

While many of the effects are brilliant, the boat passage across the murky lake comes to mind, there are too many ineffectual attempts at spook and horror. The "falling" chandelier, for example, is less like a horrifying act of danger and more of a physicist's

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by Michelle E. Friel

staff writer

Six women pile into a car. These girls live in Dixon House on Residential Boulevard.

This is a special interest house involved in helping needy children. These girls are headed for the Lamb Center in Norristown.

The Lamb Center is where children can go after school to receive tutoring in various subjects that they may be having trouble with in school.

As the women drive down the main street in Norristown they see things that we are not used to. Boarded-up houses that some of the children and their families reside in.

At exactly 4:30 p.m. a hoard of screaming children come running through the door not caring at all if they bump into or knock you right over.

The Lamb Center is a house converted into classrooms. Each room holds approximately 25 children and two grades. The children bring in homework assignment sheets signed by their teachers. They must have a supervisor or their tutor sign the sheet after they have completed their assignments.

When their homework is finished they have "gym time." There are various things to do, from basketball and jump rope to finger painting.

All of these children are great. None of them have any physical or mental handicaps, but emotional. After spending only one hour with them that fust afternoon it was obvious that these children are starving for attention.

The six women left that first afternoon and felt different emotions.

"Miss Tara, Miss Tara can you help me?"

"No, Miss Tara I need you to help me with my math homework, please!" This is what Tara

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Act One is to end with the angered Phantom sending the theater's huge chandelier plunging down into the horrified audience.

Perhaps there are some effects not meant for live theater. The massive chandelier-prop swings s-1-o-w-1-ydown from the ceiling. A flash explosive is supposed to simulate the chandelier's smashing to the floor.

The flash is unconvincingly too weak and too soon to effect much of anything as the chandelier is s-l-o-w-1-y tugged into the stage area where it comes to rest, lights

Monte walked into the follwoing week. She smiled to herself because she had done what she had set out to do. These children were looking at her as their new friend, not just a tutor.

They felt this way about all of the girls from Dixon House. They did not just want them to help with their homework, but to be a part of their basketball games and paint pictures with them too.

"Being a communications major I don't work with children often, but working with these children was certainly an experience and I'm very glad that I was part ofit," Monte said.

"It's a great feeling to know what one hour of your time and attention can do for a young child," junior Nicole Gabriel said.

Out of the 25 children that were in the room there is one that stands out very clearly, Francine.

Francine believes that these women are her own personal jungle gyms. The second that those children come barreling through the door she starts jumping all over everyone.

She is a wonderful child. She's very loving and affectionate and also very intelligent.

Most of the time when she comes to the Lamb Center her homework is finished, but she has said, ·'I like to be around the older girls."

Pam Cassel is the woman who supervises the Lamb Center. She asked all of the women on the first day to encourage these children because they all have very special talents.

They just need someone to remind them from time to time.

The women were scared that first Wednesday afternoon, but in the weeksthat followed they all looked foward to going to the Lamb Center. They all have their favorite kids that they lookfoward to seeing and there is disappointment when they do not show up.

blinking stem to stem like the Good Ship Lollipop coming into dock. It finally comes to rest ten feet above the stage, end of Act One. The famous 1925 silent film version of Phantom pulled off this horror by slowly lowering the chandelier while shooting the camera at an underspeed. When the film was run at normal speed, the effect was that of a falling mass at horrifying velocity. Perhaps we have here a case of cinematography being more suited for this effect than theater.

In another scene, special effects are called on to have the Phantom aiming magic fire balls at the feet of an advancing Raoul, who is dueling the Phantom for possession of the

fair Christine.

A reading of the liberetto portrays the Phantom as a villanous Black Bart, the outlaw cowboy, bouncing bullets at the toes of the good guy. "Dance stranger!" On stage, the magic skull-cane which is the Phantom's "six-shooter," plays out like a back-firing roman candle that is more of a sputtering threat to the Phantom than a danger to the guy in the white hat.

The Phantom's final disappearance act is to avoid a purportedly howling mob which is fast-approaching his subterranean lair. The special effects of a disappearing Phantom, however, seems to take precedence over any drama of an angry mob versus a pathetic Phantom.

The disappearance of the Phantom from behind his cloaked throne is the highlight of our attention as tiny Meg 0eader of an angry mob?) is the first into the lair and performs the final prestidigitation by drawing the cloak away from an empty throne.

In the background, five or six "mob members" are climbing slowly down the scaffold entrance to the lair-giving the impression that the play nfi'ght be over and the stage crew is coming down to dissemble the set in preparation for the evening performance. (This was a matinee performance.)

Good music, good spectacle, great costumes. Not enough human drama. How could there be human drama if the Phantom isn't human? And in the aesthetic opinion of this ticket holder, it is human drama that moves and touches the human spirit.

TRIVIA QUIZ NATIONAL LmRARY WEEK APRIL 5 - 11, 1992 1. Who is the only U.S. President buried in Washington D.C. ?

2. What is the speed of sound ?

3. Who is the patron saint of cab drivers ?

4. At what time did the Persian Gulf ground war begin on Feb. 24, 1991 ?

5. In what sport and for what achievement is the Frank J. Selke Trophy awarded ?

6. In the history of the NCAA Division I basketb championships, 3 athletes have repeated as MVPs. Only I has won it 3 times: who was he ?

7. A flock of sheep; a pride oflions; what is the name given to a flock of kangaroos ?

8. For what does VHF stand ?

9. For what reason was Jimi Hendrix discharged from the army?

10. What is U2 member Bono's real name?

To enter, bring your completed entry to the library no later than 9:00 a.m. on Fri.day, April 10; one winner will be ramdomly chosen from the correct entries at 12:30 p.m. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate for the Bookstore.

THIS CONTEST OPEN TO CABRINI STUDENTS ONLY !

Many thanks to Anne Schwelmfor preparing all NLW trfoia questions and to John Barclay for his sponsorship of the Trivia guiz prize.

CELEBRATING YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: LIBRARIANS MAKE IT HAPPEN !

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twice for disorderly conduct. One disorderly conduct offense involved students and the other involved an outsider.

Villanova security said that campus crime is down approximately 50 percent since they added an investigative unit where officers concentrate on following up on cases.

Students are taking more responsibility for themselves, Caulfield said. Marianne DeFruscio, assistant director of resident life, said that because money is so tight, students are putting pressure on one another to confess to their crime because no one wants to pay the high damage bills.

tions related to youth and school. Clayton received her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and her bachelor's· and master's degree from Temple University. McGovern said Clayton h.is a lot of innovation and is a strong advocate for children. "She could conceivably become Secretary of Education," McGovern said.

The Ivy Young Willis Lecture Series was initiated by the history and political science department. The department received a gift from an anonymous donor to start a program about women in public affairs. The department invested the gift in order to collect interest Dr. Jolyon Girard, history professor, said the department is drawing solely on the interest of the gift to cover the cost of speakers.

According to the press release the intent of the Ivy Young Willis Memorial Lecture Series is to "widen the horizons and broaden the understanding of public affairs," particularly in the relation to the contributions of women

Villanova security said that campus crime is down approximately 50 percent since the addition an investigative unit · The high level of consistency that the college is using to deal with crimes also contributes to the decrease, Bonfiglio said. He said students now know the rules and regulations and the penalties they will pay for violating them.

If a student is charged with a crime on campus he/she may protest through an administrative hearing and a judicial board comprised of students, Bonfiglio said.

Fonock said that the rules of a campus should be formulated with input from students and open to change. It is also important for open communicatic;m. According to Fonock, if the system is too rigid students will either outwardly rebel or inwardly conspire to defeat the system.

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past and present The press release stated the lecture series is dedicated to Ivy Young Willis, a pioneer in designing a curriculum for teaching reading on television at WQED in Pittsburgh.

WQED was the first public television station in the country. Willis was active in the League of Women Voters and the World Affairs Council.

Girard would like students to see Clayton as a prominent and successful role model for women. Girard also said "Male students need to see that women make contributions to society."

Girard said the series will be used each spring and would like it to become an annual major spring program. ''I'd like to see us reach a stage with funding," Girard said.

Senior Elissa Guerra will introduce Clayton at the lecture. Guerra was chosen for this duty because of her history and political science major and being the only student with a concentration on women's studies.

updates OUR corner Gosplerama 0 The uplifting voices of Gospelrama will fill the Chapel on Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Academic dean, Dr. 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. A reception will follow in the Mansion lobby.

Housing lottery 0 The housing lottery fornext year's residents will take place Monday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 8 in the WCLH. Juniors: Date: Time: 4/6 9 p.m. (squatters) 4/6 9:30 p.m. (displaced) 4/6 lOp.m.

Sophomores: Date: Time 4(7 9 p.m. (squatters) 4(7 9:30 p.m. (displaced) 4(7 10 p.m.

First-year: Time: Date: 9:30 p.m.

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Trivia quiz 0 Listen to WYBF during National Library Week, April 5 through 11 for book trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the first person to answer the trivia question correctly.

Spring formal 0 The spring formal is Friday, April 10 at the Valley Forge Sheraton. The senior dinner begins at 7: 15 p.m. The dinner and dance is free for seniors.

Tickets are $38 for seniors bringing a date to the dinner and dance. Underclassman tickets are $17. Tickets for the dinner and dance are now on sale. Underclassman tickets go on sale, Monday, April 6. They will be sold outside the cafeteria during dining hours. Tickets will be sold at the door the night of the formal for $22.

Photo contest 0 Everyone is invited to participate in the college's annual photo contest.

Both color and black and white photos are being accepted. Submit only 8 x 10 inch photographs to Carter Craigie in the faculty secretary's office by Friday, April 10. Put name and social security number on back of the photo.

Communal penance service 0 In preparation for Easter, campus ministry offers a communal penance service on Wednesday, April 8 at 9 p.m. in the Chapel. Father Ambrose will hear private confessions along with the communal penance service. All are invited.

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.

Bookstore Buy Out OFollet College stores, the new owners, will renevate the bookstore. The store will re• open on Monday, April 6.

Financial aid news 0 Restricted scholarship applications must be submitted in to the financial aid office by Friday, April 10. Students who did not receive the application in their mailbox can pick one up at the financial aid office.

0 Summer college work study applications are available in the financial aid office. Deadline for these applications is Friday, April 21.

Tune into WYBF 0 Listen to student-produced programs every week on Cabrini's FM station, WYBF. Monday- Cabrini Watch-3 p.m.

Phone-in-Forum- 8 p.m.

Wednesday- Thinking about Drinking- 3 p.m.

Friday• Cabrini Watch- 3 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL 0 Russia Faces Unemployment Crisis- Russian economists predict that unemployment will reach 15 percent or more by the end of 1992. The International Labor Organization reported that the country will face great difficulty due to this unemployment because it lacks adequate job benefits. The shift from communism to a market-oriented system will put nearly 15 million Russians out of work. Previously, the communist regime kept workers on the payroll even if they were unnecessary and unproductive and the unemployment rate was virtually nonexistent.

0 Mickey Goes to Paris - The opening of the new Disney theme park in Paris is meeting a great deal of criticism.

Some are calling the park a disgrace to French culture and a great imposition on the part of American imperialism. This Euro Disney park cost $4 billion and sits on 4,800 acres. It includes such attractions as five recreation areas and six hotels and is larger than the Disney parks in California, Tokyo and Florida.

NATIONAL 0 Baby Theresa Causes Controversy In Miami - Theresa Ann Pearson, who was born with only a part of a brain and no top to her skull, died just ten days after birth. Her short life caused a lot of controversy because her parents fought to take her off a respirator in order to donate her organs to other

sick babies. Two state courts denied the request and by the time the case was appealed, Theresa's organs had already deteriorated.

LOCAL :::lUncle Eddie Gets Caught Philadelphian Edward I. Savitz, otherwise known as "Uncle Eddie," was arrested on charges of corrupting the morals of minors. Reportedly, Savitz has been paying young men for soiled underwear, dirty socks, excrement in a bag and to masturbate in front of him for about 25 years. Most of the youths interviewed said they never had any physical contact with him and that Savitz never assaulted them or forced them to do anything.

0 Mulholland Makes a Pitch For Philly - Phillies pitcher Terry Mulholland pledged $1,000 to the Philadelphia Recreation Department for every game he wins this season.

Mulholland said, "I just felt the need to provide the kids of Philadelphia with something better than an empty swimming pool."

Sources for this capsule include The Philadelphia Inquirier, The New York Times and The Associated Press Wire Service. Compiled by Maryjane Inman.

ecurity corner Security incidents as reported by the security office from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, March 29.

Auto accident 0 3/25/92-1 a.m.- House Seven embankment- A white Volkswagon, parked in the parking lot facing House Six, attempted to leave the parking lot. The driver accidentally drove forward into the grass of House Seven. A tow truck was called to remove the car.

Hit and run 0 3/27/92- 1:10 a.m.- House Six parking lot- The driver of a black Cutlass Supreme reported their car hit by a black Ford truck. No suspects have been found. A report was filed with Radnor police.

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staff writer For a 25-year-old tennis player nothing about his' academic career is traditional.

Junior Jim Landon is not only an athlete and a student but also a former member of the U.S. Army. Landon said that after attending Salisbury State College in Maryland and not knowing what he wanted to do, he signed with the army in 1986. Landon chose to serve his tour in an infantry unit in Hawaii. In Hawaii he did play tennis on the army team. In November of 1989 Landon decided to get back to the books and then signed with Cabrini instead of Uncle Sam in January of 1990. Landon spoke of why he decided to enter the service and said, "I needed a swift kick."

Let us regress. Landon attended Radnor High School and played tennis there. This is .:..,hereCabrini tennis coach Reggie Day and Landon first met. But little did they know that their paths would cross again.

While Landon was in the service his commander knew of his interest in tennis, so

Landon was detached from his unit and sent to work at a tennis club in Hawaii where he brushed up on his basics before returning to the mainland.

Landon said, "It's fun to do extra stuff besides school." But Landon did not play for Cabrini until the 1991 season. Landon said he wanteo to concef)trate on his academics his first year back to school after three years.

As a player, coach Day said, "Jim is a very intense competitor."

Day also said that Landon is not afraid to play in a competitive match and is willing to except a challenge.

Landon is playing in the number two singles spot. "So far his season is 0-3 but has played well," Day said. Day stressed Landon's leadership qualities. Day describes Landon as, "A leader by example."Co-captain Dave Thompson also describes Landon as a good captain. Thompson said, "We complement each other as captains. I organize the stuff and Jim organizes the team."

As a player Thompson said, ''He has the most skill on the team."

Landon also has taught assorted tennis classes and clinics. He feels that this has helped him remember the basics of the game.

One might wonder if Landon's experience and age might intimidate the other members of the team. Thompson said the team listens to him more because of his experiences. Day said, "Jim has experience and maturity." Day also said that the team has confidence in him as a leader and a player. Day said, ;.Jim is willing to make a sacrifice and the team respects him for it." '·On the court," Landon said, "I have.a vicious temper." Landon, along with the stress of everyday academic life, also works two jobs to support himself through school. Landon said he thinks he could play better if his mind wasn't on other things.

Landon's reasons for sticking with tennis are not because he wants to be the next world champion, he keeps playing because of his father. Landon said that his father is his personal influence. Even though Landon's father did not push tennis on him, he helped Landon learn the game. Landon said, "I played more because I could never beat my father and I wanted to."

Day said that everyone on his team counts and Landon sees this. Day said, "You can't dislike him." Landon's doubles partner, Frank "Chip" Chiappine said, "He's great."

Chiappine agreed that both he and Landon have similar qualities and he would rather play with Landon than with anyone else.

Landon is believably astrongpillarforthe men's team this season. Day said, "He has certain talents we need on the team." After graduating in December of 1993 with a degree in business administration, Landon hopes to own a tennis club. But until then, when he is not working, studying, in class, or socializing with the guys, you can catch Landon in action on the court.

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by Kelly Adams

associate perspectives editor

I gleefully grabbed the narrow black and white ticket envelope from the counter, something I've waited to do all winter. These aren't tickets to the Bryan Adams concert or even Genesis, but-two tickets to the PhilliesPadres game in May. And they're for my dad.

OK, you're probably thinking: She's giving him the tickets to get her parents out of the house, so she can throw a massive party while they're gone, right? Wrong. I'm going with him.

The tickets, ostensibly my father's birthday present, symbolize an important aspect of my somewhat quirky relationship with my father.

My dad and I have been going to Phillies games together since ( was IO-years-old.

Granted, there were times over the years when I was more in love with the first baseman's butt than the game itself, but my dad isn't one to quibble.

Now, it's not that I have a deep abiding passion for the "national pastime." Veterans Stadium was designed to srnt sardines and at times has the aroma to prove it. My soda is usually lukewarm sugar water, my hot dog is a veritable oil slick, and both cost more money than I make an hour.

I always get sunburned, I never remember my sunglasses and invariably end up with either salt and/or mustard from somebody

else's soft pretzel in my hair. The vendors are scary, the concessions overb_lown and my view of the game usually sucks eggs.

And, over almost lO years, I've only gone to one game that the bums won. But I go back every year.

I go back for a lot of reasons. When my dad and I are at the Stadium, the day-to-day tension of a parent-child relationship vanishes and something else takes over. It's the one time when he's not the dad and rm not the daughter-we're just two buds taking in a ball game.

Yuppies call it "spending quality time." I call it getting to know my dad as a person, not just the guy who pays the phone bill.

I have some great memories: of the box seats we had for my 16th birthday, where a little boy in the next section caught a fly ball; of the "interesting" looks we received the year I made the mistake of wearing a denim mini-skirt; of beating him (once!) in the stupid pre-game contests on the huge Phanavision screen; Of chortling over the antics of the Phanatic together. Of chortling over the antics of other fans together.

And of the horrifie~k on his face as I, in support of one Michael Jack Schmidt, bellowed a painfully solo "Yo Schmitty!" as the Master came up to bat. (I was 10-yearsold - I felt it was appropriate at the time.)

The memories are the real reason why I go. I realized early on that Dads aren't around forever, but the memories you make with them are.

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The Cavs were able to win the ESAC crown and gained an automatic bid to the Div.I/I tournament. They made it to the seventh game of the world series where things began to unfold.

- There was ease in Dzik 's demeanor as he stepped into his place; there was pride in Dzik's manner, a smile lit Dzik's face.

Bat and the late, great Ernest L. Thayer -He was quite used to challenging men within a frat;

by BobHealey it took half a brain to know twas John Dzik at the sports editor bat.

--600 eyes were on him as he fiddled in the dirt; -Spring training broke from Florida, from down he winked at his wife, you know as if to flirt. around the Keys; rumor has ~tthat Dzik met a mermaid -Then the pitcher wound, starting from the hip; from the sea.

-He directs athletics at Cabrini and hard work will confidence gleamed in Dzik's eye, a smirk curled lead to acclaim; his lip. but John will not be happy until everyone knows his -And now the leather sphere came whistling through the air; name.

-So he joined a baseball team, well a fictitious but Dzik just stood a watching as if he didn't care.

-The pitch came in at 80 or 90 mph it sped; one; he understands that college is mostly for having "That ain't my style," spoke Dzik. "Strike one," the fun.

-The Cavs will be successful, in the playoffs umpire said.

-From the bleachers filled with people, there rose they'll go far; their potential is unlimited with John Dzik as their a trembling shout; but all the while in Dzik's mind there was never any star.

-They made it to the series, they made it fair and doubt.

-"Kill him! Kill the ump!" belched Zurek from square; this here is a story about _.....,,.....,...,..,.....,""__. the stand; and it is likely they have what happened there. killed him had Dzik not u1i1.i.,i.:;1tlffraised his hand.

-The outlook wasn't A~!

-WithasmileofCabrini brilliant for the Cabrini Cavs charity Dzik gave a Christhat day; , tian speech; the score stood 4 -2 with he begged the game go but one inning left to play.

-And when Hodlofski Ion, World Series victory was died at first and Tucci did in reach.

-He glanced at the the same: upon the face of Girard pitcher and once more the sat a lonely look of shame. spheroid flew: -If his team looses this but Dzik still ignored it game, they will indeed be \ and ~'.leumpire said, "Strike discarded; ( two.

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General O'Hare Cabrini graduate John O'Hare has landed a job playing basketball with the Washington Generals, the team that perpetually loses to the Harlem Globetrotters. The Generals give new meaning to exercise in futility and as great as O'Hare may be don't expect its fortunes to change any time soon.

O'Hare scored over 2,000 points while at Cabrini and before that Delaware County Community College. Hairsey, as he is often referred to as, has already played two games for the Generals and is leaving for a world tour later this month.

Going To The Show Three weeks ago there were 64 teams in the NCAA tournament. Now there are four. This years show has something old (Indiana), something new (Michigan), something borrowed (Cincinnati) and something blue (Duke).

Under coach Bobby Knight, Indiana University has won three national championships. One in 1976 , I 981 and 1987, they're about due.

Michigan is playing with a starting five that was, for the most part, four years old when Bobby Knight won his first national championship.

Cincinnati is the Cinderella of the tournament with a glass slipper that fits as well as Villanova's did in 1985.

Duke being in the Final Four has become inevitable as death and taxes. Five in row for coach "K" and the boys. They have the experience and the talent and could be on the verge of' 'dynasty.''

Student/Athletes Now that the tournament is almost complete let's take a look back at how many days of classes the players on the Final Four teams have missed. During the first weekend games the players missed class on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Ditto that forthe second weekend. Forthe Final Fourthe players will miss those three days again plus an additional Monday and Tuesday.

That is 11 missed days of class out of a possible 17. Remember this is a conservative estimatt:, So much for student/athletes.

New Stadiums It started with Skydome in Toronto, then it was the new Commisky Park in Chicago, now this year it is Oriole Stadium at Camden Yards. Now it seems like every city is trying to get a new stadium built. Cleveland has plans for a new stadium, as does Texas and Detroit is trying to pass legislation for a new stadium.

The stadiums all seem to·be designed in the mold of the new Baltimore stadium. They are being built with the decor and style of the old-time facilities combined with the modern technology of the '90s.

The parks, fields and yards will all have an original aura about them. This theory sure beats the Howard Johnson theory of the multipurpose stadiums of the late '60s, early '70s: they all look the same and you never know what city you're in.

The Colorado Rockies will start play next season and plans for its new stadium are well underway. The planning commission is trying to have a purple fence in the outfield the shape of America's purple mountains majesty. With white capped peaks.

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Dzik could but get a whack at that; we'd bet the first born son with coach Dzik at the bat.

-But Iacono preceded Dzik and so did Sean McDonough; the former is a writer, the latter they make fun of.

-So upon the audience a look of hopelessness sat; there seemed little chance of Dzik getting to the bat.

-But Carlo let drive a single, one that he did call; and McDonough, much maligned, nearly tore the cover off the ball.

-And when the dust had lifted and the fans saw what occurred; there was Sean safe at second and Carlo a huggin' third.

-Then from 300 throats there rose a hearty yell: in all of his excitement Girard tripped and fell.

-He stumbled, tumbled and landed on his face flat; for he knew the mighty Dzik was advancing to the bat.

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Birth Of Another Season

assistant features editor

Major League Baseball will begin yet another season on Tuesday as KiteMan and opening day come to Philadelphia. The Phillies, with its new unifonns and refurbished stadium, are hoping to challenge in the East this year. Not.

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but once Dzik addressed them the audience was awed.

-They saw that look of detennination, they saw his muscle strain; but they knew that Dzik wouldn't let the ball go by again.

-After all these years of college, it all comes down to fate; he pounds like a piledriver his bat upon the plate.

-And now the pitcher winds from his hand the ball will go; and the kid in centerfield is knocked over by the force of Dzik's blow.

-Oh somewhere on our I JOrolling acres the sun is shinning bright; graduation is coming soon and all those hearts are light.

-Somewhere McGeehan is laughing, on his show "who cares?" he'll shout but there is no joy at Cabrini--for John L. Dzik has struck out!

Cabrini's men's tennis team is attempting to overcome unavoidable obstacles to be able to compete with the tougher schools on its schedule.

The six-man team's schedule has been inconsistent due to inclement weather and limited practice time.

The team's first match against Philadelphia College of Pharmaceutical Science was rained out..

When the team finally got a chance to play, they had a tough outing against Haverford College, the final was 9-0. When it comes to tennis, Haverford is in the Top IOof Division III schools in the country. Tennis coach Reggie Day said he felt that the team's performance was a "decent showing."

The tennis team redeemed themselves by beating Widener University 5-4. However, they could not

shine for long. First there was a lost to Rutgers University in Camden. According to Day, the team did not play well and seemed frustrated. Day and his players talked out their problems and once again they were ready to take the court. Their bright attitudes were quickly hampered by two rain-outs one against Beaver College and Cheney University.

The team took on Wesley College and beat them 63. Day said he was satisfied with the team's play on the court. First-year player Frank Chiappine was the biggest ray of light, Day said. The highlight of the afternoon was Chiappine beating Wesley's number one man Van Confer.

Day said the team has a lot of potential to compete with the larger schools in the ESACs this year. see TENNIS

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