Friday,April7, 1995 Vol. XLI, No. 23 Cabrini College Radnor, Pa. 19087
Special-interest housingreturns by Lisa Hines staff writer
No onehasdoneitat Cabriniforthe past tw9 years. Now,withthe housing lotteryaroundthecorner,special-interest housingmay be comingback. Apparently,therehas beenword at Cabriniabout a dry donn that will be usedsolelyforacademicmajors. However,Laura Irwin, ~istant directorof residentlife,confirmed thatwasjust a rumor. ''We already have dry facilities, WoodcrestandXavier,wherethesanctionsfor alcoholare greaterthan those forthehouses," Irwin said. ''Wedon't have in mind to restrictany other area on campus,unlessthe studentsthemselvesrequestit." Afterthehousing-committeemeeting, Irwin broughtup the fact that she wasinterestedin special-interesthousing. 'Toere hasbeen a requestby some studentsforalivingspacethat'squieter thantherestofthecampu.5,"lrwinsaid. She spoke to Cathy Caulfield,director of residentlife, and discovered that there was a history of special interesthousingat Cabrini. "Itisa processofapplication,"lrwin said "I tookout allthepaperworkand the housingcommitteedisaissed what their expectationswould be." lrwinexplainedthathavingahouse oncampusisprime-timespace.Therefore,a clauseisto be drawnupbetween the residentsof the houseand resident life. This proposalwillinvolvewhat the housewillgivebackto residentlifeand the community. Special-interesthousing infonnation was given along with housing lotteryinfonnation.Signswere putup as well. When the meeting was held, an academic group, sports group and communityservicegroupattended. Theywere infonnedaboutthe process and told to submit applications along with proposals by Monday, March Tl. Aftera reviewof the applicationby residentlife~theywerethengiventothe housing committee. The committee can then submit a recommendationto Dr.RobertBonfiglio,vicepresidentfor studentdevelopment. Bonfigliowill make a decisionbefore the housinglottery. According to Irwin, the original proposal stated that one program per semesterwas due from the house. ''I felt that one programwas not
enough, so it was changed to three," Irwin said. Kelly Brannigan and Denise Canaris,both sophomores,are two of the applicantsinvolvedwith the communityservicegroup. They said that theyplanto have a fooddrive,clothing drive, a "Meals on Wheels"- type of activity, and to visit musing homes aroundthe holidays. ''If we get this house," Brannigan said,"it will not only be an assetto the women in the house,but to the whole community." She also addedthatthegroupcould accomplisha lot more together. "Doingcommunityservicenotonly makes'the peoplefeel good,"Canaris said, "but you feel better about yourself." Paul Monte, a first-year student, gave some ideas for the academic group's plan. These includedvarious activities such as afternoon tutoring sessionsandgroupdiscussionsforcertaintopics. ''We would also like to have possibletripstoeducationalplaces,suchas museumsandmemorials,"Montesaid. There was no proposalsubmitted by the sportsgroup. Onegroupdrew a proposalthathad a clause in the event a studentor students failed to participatein the contract.
If this were to happen, the student would thenbe evaluated.Ifthey failto go throughthe process,a meetingwill be neededforthe house. Then, if they fail, resident life would have to take highersanctions. ''Whatthey'redrawing,"Irwinsaid, "is a contractbetween them, the resident life and the community." The special-interesthouse would also be requiredto have a faculty or staffmemberas an adviser. The adviserwouldparticipatein the programsandgiveadviceto thegroup. A resident~t for the house will be chosenby how well he or she cansupportthe programsgiven by the house and ifhe or shewouldbe ableto complimentthe housein tenns of putting programstogether. The housewill have the same visitation and alcohol rules as the other house,unlessthe studentsrequestotherwise.Then,residentlifewouldnotbe able to impose. For example,the academic house will requestro-ed housingandextendedquiethoursif theyare grantedwith thehouse.Toe applicants wereexpectedtofindoutwho receives the house on April 5.
Take it all off!!!
pbolO by MarieBarrett
Senior Mike Tims performs a strip tease for junior Robert Uff during the talent portion of the Mr. Cabrini contest, while the M. C., senior Mark Hodlofski, makes sure things do not get too out of hand. The participants in the contest were seniors Frank Petrane, Rob Risse, Undo Sabatini , John Feketics and Tims. The winner of the evening was Tims. The contest, which raised over $500 for the senior class, took place on Thursday, March 30 in the Widener Center Lecture Hall.
MissionarySistersdonate $1 million to Sportsand RecreationComplex by Caroline Croley
institution.They own andsponsorthe schoolin Madrid college." Iadarola said that they were very It beganwith a dreamand a vision The Sisters heard aboutthe need eager to meet each other and to talk to makeCabriniCollegea betterplace. for the sports and recreation com- about the vision and the dreams of Recently, the college received a plex and felt the desire to fulfill such the Missionary Sisters and Cabrini. $1 million gift donated by the Mis- a need that would allow students to At this time, Iadarola said the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heartof participatein varsity activitiesas well sionary Sistersknew about the needs Jesus, the founders of the college, as to take the advantageto utilize the of the college and the future of the towardthe sportsandrecreationcom- new aerobics facilities. community. plex. "It will be a facility that all stuAccordingtoarecentletterfromthe Ten yearsago,the sportsandrecre- dents will be able to take advantage president,the MissionarySistershave ation complex was identifiedby the of," Iadarola said. "The Missionary a long history of generosity,support Missionary Sisters to Sister Eileen Sisters have a real interest in student and commitmentto this institution. Gurie, MSC, past college president life." Iadarola said she was impressed (1982-92). Afterreceivingthis donation,Sister with the spiritualityof Raccugliaand Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, college Pietrina Raccuglia,provincialof the thewillingnessthattheMissionarySispresident, said Sister Maria MissionarySistersofStellaMaristProv-ters have to make the collegea better Barbagallo,provincialgeneral of the ince, told Iadarola that she could an- place for the campuscommunity. Missionary Sisters, first discussed nounce and·acknowledgethe gift any 'This is anindicationthatthesisters this need to Currie. way she sees appropriate. The an- are willingto collaboratein anyway," "'TheSisterswere always eager to nouncementwasmadeon March21to Iadarolasaid. "It is a strongbeliefin the matchthe Dixonchallengealongwith the board of trustees,faculty,staffand college and it is the spirit of Saint contributionsmade by the board of students. FrancesXavierCabrini." trustees,"Iadarolasaid 'The MissionWhen Iadarola met Raccugliafor arySistershavegivena greatdealto the thefirsttime,itwasonatriptoaCabrini managing editor
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FRIDAY tl8p.m. "Flowers for Algernon" musical in the Grace Hall Atrium. Tickets are $7/$5 for students.
SATURDAY SUNDAY el8p.m. "Flowers for Algernon" musical in the Grace Hall Atrium. Tickets are $7/$5 for students.
al'lla.m. & 6p.m. Mass in the chapel.
April 7 to 13
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY tl8a.m. Mass in the chapel.
tll 1:30-1p.m. Free haircuts in the Widener Center Gathering Area. tlNoon Mass in the chapel.
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