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with·mixed emotionson campus by Laura Testa news editor

President Clinton called Americans "leaders" and said European security and moral imperatives demand U.S. involvement, but student opinion is mixed. "I think that we should take care of our problems at home first," senior Brian Mooney said. "Sending soldiers to get slaughtered doesn't make sense to me." "Yes, I agree with sending the troops," junior Nancy Kraus said. "It's about fighting for what we believe in, our politics." In a 20-minute televised address from the Oval Office, Clinton tried to rally support from the American public. Twenty thousand U.S. troops are being dispatched to Bosnia with peacekeeping orders. However, not everyone foresees peace in Bosnia According to Dr. James Hedtke, assistant professor of history and political science, the problems in BosniaareEuropean.problems, and although U.S. involvement may be neces.5ary,1tshoulcThemore "technical and supportive." "The U.S. has only a small interest and therefore should play only a small role," Hedtke said. "The only thing Americans can hope for is for the first year to be peaceful." During his address, Clinton said putting troops in danger in any way was his "most difficult duty as President." He told the nation, America

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will protect her own and that anyone who takes on our troops will "suffer the consequences." According to Clinton in his address, "We [America] will fight fire with fir~ and then some." Throughout his entire speech, Clinton maintained that America will not be fighting in a war, ''we will be about helping the people of Bosnia secure their own peace." ''Because we are the United States, it is assumed that we will help out," first-year student Stephanie Deitelbaum said. "This time we should not help out because there are

too many problems in this country." "This is not about just helping out, this is about saving lives and protecting the future of America," sophomore Cherilyn Ta_ggartsaid. To appeal toffieefiffittfflllt fever of Americans, the President expressed images of raped women, men and women in concentration camps and the hundreds of thousands killed in the name of ethnic cleansing. "If it [sending troops] has to be done then go ahead. We have a duty to go," sophomore and Private First Class in the U.S. Army Reserve Kelly

the dark about the conflict in the Balkans. Afterfouryearsofwar, the loss of a quarter million lives, the dispersal of three million refugees and the destruction of their once-shared Yugoslav state, Presidents Slobodan Milosevic of Serbia, Alija lzetbegovic of Serbia-Herzegovina and Franjo Tudjman of Croatia met in Ohio and on Nov. 22 reached the '-""' end of the war in Bosnia with the initialing of a peace treaty. ·~ The agreement is to take effect ~ ;lo., ., •.' ••• ,,._ , when it is officially signed by the -,,;.1, t ( parties involved in mid-December. •According to Hedtke, the pl.an consists of two republics and one central government "I think that this plan may fail," Hedtke said. While few claim to really understand all of the problems in the Balkans, many see the United States Scott said. "It is the duty of the as the only super power left in the troops to go. I always thought we world and believe that the United should put ourselves first, but for States has a responsibility to be inpolitical, economic and peaceful rea- volved. sons we should help. I mean, God "I wonder how many people ft:Hbld,wlmt ff we--needhelp one wantedus to stay oat of WorldWar day?" II. How can we just let people suffer? "I disagree with Clinton. This What is the difference between the could possibly be another Vietnam Holocaust and now?" first-year stuor worse," senior Shawn McAleer dent Kelli Williams asked. "We said. "Hitler couldn't stop the Serbs, have more than an obligation." so why does Clinton think that we "I believe in helping other councan? I think that they should work it tries," sophomore Wendy out." Hendrickson said. "From what I , While for many emotions are run- know of the situation someone needs ning high, there are still many left in to step in because, if not, who's next?"

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Dixonschallengecollegeagain by Stephanie Sarosky staff writer

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F. Eugene Dixon and his wife, Edith, continue to support the college Mother Ursula Infante founded.

Following the dedication of the Dixon House, F. Eugene. Dixon surprised the college, as well as his wife, when he proposed a second challenge to Cabrini. On Friday, Oct. 27, Dixon announced that he will give Cabrini $500,000 toward the sport and recration center if Cabrini can raise the other $1.5 million. According to Dixon, for every $3 Cabrini raises, he will give one. This challenge is the second of the "Dixon Challenges." The first one was

pledged in 1992, which also regarded the sports and recreation center. Dixon's wife, Edith, is a member of the college's Board of Trustees. "Edith demonstrates great leadership toward Cabrini and the board staff," Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, college president, said. To raise the money for these challenges Cabrini contacts many other foundations who grant pledges to Cabrini College. Each foundation pledges .a certain amount of money. The foundations compete with one another

while each is striving to meet the terms of the challenge. According to Iadarola, when other foundations see the faith the Dixons have in Cabrini, it encourages them to donate. According to Al Mollica, executive director of institutional advancements receiving these challenges helps Cabrini in many ways. It gets money into the bank, helps to broaden the college's financial supporters, and encourages other challenges and foundations.

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Week at a Glance ... Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 News

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Solve problemshere... Beforecausingthemthere On Monday, Nov. 27, President Clinton called upon the American people to be "leaders." He said he believes that European security and moral imperatives demand our involvement in Bosnia. • He also wants to be reelected next November. In his televised address, Clinton talked about how "America has embodied an idea that has become the ideal for billions of people throughout the world,~ and how "America is about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." However, are we ready to assume this type of a responsibility overseas when we are just getting over having our own government shut down? This is just one example of how effectively, or ineffectively, we are leading this nation. If Clinton wants to be reelected, maybe he should focus his attention on the internal viruses like crime, racism and unemployment that are plaguing this country instead of sending our soldiers to intervene in a four-year old conflict. Does anyone remember when we "peacefully" intervened in a small country called Vietnam? We need an intervention right here in our "uniquely trusted nation." We need to make sure that the homeless have shelter during the upcoming winter, women are protected from battering, and children have food and clothing. Although the president stressed that we need to assist other countries that are in danger and that cannot effectively help themselves, we need to make sure that this country assists those here, those who we come into contact with everyday who cannot effectively help themselves. Although we recognize the need to come to peaceful terms in Bosnia, we question this nation's ability to do so when it cannot come to peaceful terms with itself.

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As a little girl, every Christmas season my parents would take my brother and me to see Santa Claus. Dressedin a green velvetdress,withlongcurlsdown my back, sitting next to my brother in his red plaid jacket, I will alwaysrememberthe Santa Claus with a foreign accent. I guess I was about five years old. This was the first time I doubted the possibleexistenceof a Santa Claus. Yes,Igavehimmylonglaundry list of what I hopedhe would bring me: the pink Barbie car, the kitchen set and a pair of designerjeans, Jordacheof course. And then it was my brother's turn. In additionto his listof Hot Wheels cars, he asked for the videogameAtari. Oh boy did he • really want Atari. So when he was done, I told Santa I also wanted Atari. After all, if two kids in the samehouse askedfor the same thing, it would double the potentialof Santa's puttingit under our tree. So we got our picture taken and Santabid us farewellwith a candy cane. "If you both want Atari, you have to be good childrenforyourparents,"Santasaid with an accent that sounded familiar, kind of like Tattoo's on "Fantasy Island." So we went backto ourparents,and I toldmy mom I knew that wasn't Santa. That Santatalkedfunny,with an accentI knowSantadoesn'thave. Hewasnotreal. Andmyparents explainedto me that Santa can change the way he talks every year. Santa can do anything. So I went on believing. Even when I walked in my parent's bedroomlatethatChristmasEve and caught them. They were busy wrapping gifts, hoping to get some sleep before I gave themtheirusual5:30a.m.Christ-

mas morningwake-upcall. When I was eight,my best friend in third grade revealed the truth to me. She told me her mom said there was no Santa Claus. I knew it. She toldme allabouthowher dadwas the one who ate the cookies and drank the milk. And that ~as why he got chubbyaroundthe holidays. I knew it, butl didn't wantto believeit. But at2:15p.m.,whenI gotoutof school, I was goingto marchrighthomeand tell my mom that I knew the truth. And she would have to tell me the truth. She told me the truthall right. ''There certainly is a Santa Claus," she said. ''Who told you that?" My mom would not lie to me. So I went on believing,but I never admittedit to those friends who thought they knew the truth. That ChristmasI left Santaa huge glass of ice cold milk. And Chnstmas morning,it was all gone. I kept on believingbecauseI knew my dad didn't even like milk. Santa must have drank it. The followingyears, I continued to call the Santa hotline on Christmas_Eveto find out what part of the world Santa was in at that moment. Every year I continued to ask my parents about Santa Claus. I really came up with some great questions to try and trap them. How come the Santa in Cherry Hill Mall is bigger than the one in Neshaminy Mall? How does Santa come in our house when we don't even have a chimney? How does Santavisit so many houses in a matter of 24 hours? (I realizedit took us two days to drive toWalt DisneyWorld,and Santacan go aroundthe worldin a matterof24 hours?) But for everyquestion,they had a good answer. They said if I didn't believe, he wouldn't come to my house. So I had no choicebut to continuebelieving. To this day, my parentsstill have not told me there is no Santa Claus. Andlknowthatwhenlhavemyown children,theystillwon'ttell methere is no Santa Claus. So afteryearsof tryingto hidemy belief in Santa Claus, I'm finally admittingit. Yes, at 20 years old, I stillbelievein SantaClaus. Sure, he mightnothavebeenthe onewho last year knew how to pick out the per-

fectclothesforme. Andhemight not be the same Santa Claus I believed in as a child, the one dressedin red with a bag of toys for all good girls and boys. But I still believe. Becauseof my parents,I still have the same holiday spirit a five-year-oldchildhas. Thisyear IbeganlookingatChristmascatalogs in the 90-degreeweatherof August. I started playing my favorite Elvis Christmas album while most people were carving pumpkins for Halloween. And on Thanksgivingday, I watched the Thanksgiving day parade through the eyes of a child. Andlgotsoexcitedaslwaited for the grand finale when Santa runsup the PhiladelphiaArt Musewn steps. Whenhe finallyrode in on his sleigh, as fake snow covered him I got that totally happyfeeling.The happyfeeling that only someonewho believes in Santa Claus can get. In this Thanksgivingday parade, I noticedsomethingdifferent than most parades. Peopleof all racesmadethis paradebeautiful. Although the media is quick to pick up on the violencecaused by racial differences,I'm sure it won't pick up on how nobody cared about race in this Thanksgiving day parade. Christmas broughtpeople together,regardless of race, to make others, like myself,feel good. Seeingthings like this make me continue to believe in Santa Claus. It's not quitethe sameas whenI was five andmybeliefin SantaClauscame from whetherI receivedthat pair of Jordachejeans or not. No matter how frustrated I was when my parents wouldn't admit to me what I thoughtwas the truth, I am thankful now. Unlikemost parents,they did indeed tell me the truth. Santa Clauslivesin myheartand theirs. I just asked my mom now if there is a Santa Claus. Without hesitation,sheresponded,"Yes." Andldon'tdoubtanymore. lam one of the fortunatepeople who knowsthetruthand stillbelieves.

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All action and no talk: A student gives back to others

For the longest time, I have been known as someone who speaks her mind and does it well. I am someone who is passionate about the things I believe in. However, the buck does not stop there for me. I have volunteered at various different places throughout my life. Also, as the public affairs director on WYBF my junior year, I wrote many reach-outs (PSAs that are not recorded) that reflect health and social issues we should all be concerned with. I also made sure that I included community calendars that list events revolving around environmental and minority issues. During my sophomore and junior years, I have written many articles and assisted in

the writing of editorials for the Loquitur. These articles and editorials have been about rape, domestic violence, homosexuality, black artists, homelessness, how different faiths celebrate the Christmas holidays and our youth. I have also solicited opinions from people who wrote on such subjects as violence, interracial marriage and social work. The written word has the power to affect people in a way that the spoken word can not. In addition to taking part in Appalachia my freshman year and the Carewalk this past year, I have volunteered at various places. During the summer of '92, I worked at the pre-school program at the Greenpoint YMCA in Brooklyn, NY. The next summer, I spent a few weeks with Green Corps, a nationwide campaign to raise money to help save the rain forests. Last summer, I spent a month in Washington D.C. with an organization called S.O.M.E., which serves the poor and destitute of D.C.

While I was there, I worked in the soup kitchen and worked with the mentally ill and the elderly. When I came back from D.C., I worked at the Beacon youth programs in Queens, N.Y., where I compiled a directory of youth service in the neighborhood. The Beacon programs are the only youth programs in New York State that have not been affected by budget cuts. During my junior year, I was involved in Wages due Housework, a feminist organization fighting for equal rights and equal wages for all women. This semester, I have a coop with Women in Community Service, a program that helps these women after they have entered Job Corps, a program that trains young men and women to be successful in the job market. Issues such as cultural diversity, minority, women and sexual minority issues, our youth, the environment, violence and poverty are dividing our society. My volunteer work will not end when I get a 9 to 5 job. I hope I will always be able to fight for what I believe in.

by KevinEppler staff writer

The U.S. government officially screeched to a halt at midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 15 due to budget disagreements between the Republican-dominatedCongress andPresidentClinton. Government projects and programs were instantly stopped. Forty percent of government workers were sent home. Savings bonds diminished to nothing, and the U.S. government went bankrupt. Congress and Ointon did not reach an agreement until Monday, Nov. 20. But how many Cabrini studentswere aware of this historic event? What effect did the shut down have on Cabrini students?

Vicki Catalanotto, a first-year student: ''I think they [the government]shouldnot have shut down. Congress should have the budget settled by nqw. I support President Clinton because the budget is an extremely important matter. He (Clinton] should have pushed Congress earlier to determine the budget because too many peoples' jobs are at stake. The G.O.P. should realizethat they are not the only ones in government. Other people have to feed their families as·well."

Heather Phillips, a first-year student: ''Yes, I am aware that the government shut down. It bothered me a little due to threats of ---{swdent)loans being cut more. Other than that, it didn't affect me too much because I don't have any direct contact in the government."

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Psychclub,Psi Chi uniteeffortsfor career preparations by BIiiy Myers staff writer

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Michael Colmero, who donated the new software, works on the computer while Cynthia Halpern, associate professorof Spanish, and sophomore William Myers, work student, look on.

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If Spanish is giving you trouble, check out this new way to get extra credit. On Saturday, Nov.18, Dr. Halpern, associate professor of Spanish, dedicated the new Spanish CD-ROM program with the help of Michael Colmero. According to Halpern, students having difficulty in Spanish will be able to earn extra credit in their Spanish classes by using the program in the lab. Thanks to the generosity of Colmero, Cabrini students will be able to work on a new Spanish CD-ROM. Colmero and his wife

Phyllis donated a considerable amount of money to make the existing Macintosh Lab in Sacred Heart Hall usable ,y, as ,ra language resource lab. His contributions have made it possible for the Spanish department to receive an expensive CD-ROM called "The Rosetta Stone." "The Rosetta Stone" was designed to help students improve academically in the area of Spanish. The program is an innovative way for students to work on their Spanish speaking skills in a different type of setting. Students can go to the lab and work on Spanish independently. They can develop their pronunciation and writing skills, as well as their listening skills.

The students can work on a series of already set up lessons. The program works with voice activation also. Students can speak into microphones and hear themselves and their pronunciations. The lab was opened for student use on Monday, Nov. 27. The lab will be open 22 hours a week. Lab assistants will be there to assist the students in using the program. The lab assistants are sophomores Patricia Ricci and William Myers. They will be available to help those who need it. Students can check the door of the lab for the posted hours.

With everything Cabrini has to offer in terms of clubs and organizations, it is no wonder many of its activities are getting lost rather than standing out from the crowd. The psychology club and Psi Chi are joining efforts to improve involvement. The psychology club, led by senior Sheila Brady, president, searched for students who are not only majoring in psychology, but have an interest in the field. According to Brady, the psychology club was established to bring together students who are either majoring or minoring in the field. The club presents under classmen with an opportunity to receive feedback from upper classmen. "It's a support group," Brady said. The psychology club has been meeting once a month in the psychology lab, which is on the third floor of Sacred Heart Hall. In previous years, the number of members had slowly decreased to nine. However, this year the number has increased. According to Brady, there were some goals set this year that they intend to reach. The current enrollmen~of the club stands at 35 members. It is a start, but out of those students only a handful are actively involved. Brady would like to match the number of members involved with enrollment. Another important goal of the psychology club is planning a trip. In past years, the members have always talked about going places,

but in Brady's memory, a trip had not happened. According to Brady, this year will be different. "We are going to a therapeutic performance given by the Anorexic and Bulimic Association of America," Brady said. Psi Chi, the national honor society of psychology, has been working closely with the psychology club to improve involvement of members and to get speakers to enlighten students on the various opportunities in the field of psychology. Among the speakers lined up for the upcoming semester is Nancy Hutchinson. She will be speaking on Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. about what psychology majors can do with their degrees right out of college. Even if you are not majoring in psychology, but have taken several class and have done well, Psi Chi is looking for you. The Psi Chi chapter was established to stimulate and encourage scholarship for all students in any field. Tobecomeamember,astudentis required to have had at least 12 credits in psychology and carry a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Inductions take place in the spring. According to the president of Psi Chi, senior Jen Paliaro, Psi Chi is focused on networking with alumni who are already in various fields of psychology. Paliaro and Brady have been combining their efforts to develop new activities to help students get and experience different aspects of the psychology field. The psychology club and Psi Chi invite students to join these growing organizations. Interested members should drop a note in box 119.

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Connie Willis, a well-known science fiction writer, speaks to a room full of English and communications majors.

You hate to do it. I hate to do it. Probably well-known writers like Stephen King hate to do it. Connie Willis, a well-known and published science fiction writer, has days when she hates to do it. Everyone, even published writers, has days when he or she suffers from writer's block. "I always have ideas in my head, but sometimes there is a distance between these ideas and the reality of putting them together on paper," Willis said. "I have writer's block everyday. I love the ideas and the research, but I hate the actual writing." This issue of writer's block was justoneofthemany issues that Willis addressed to a room full of English and communications majors during a recent lecture. At this lecture, Willis spoke of her works as a science fiction writer and what it takes to become a writer. "Connie Willis is the only person to ever win Nebula Awards [science fiction awards] in all four categories,"

Dr. Bezdek, professor of English and communications, said. Willisis the author of such books as "Doomesday," a collection of short stories, and the newly released novel "Remake." Willis said she goes by the "Miss Marple School of Literature." She describes herself like this animated character who is harmless and often goes unnoticed allowing herself to solve mysteries more easily. "I'm a housewife," Willis said. "Sometimes it is easy to take advantage of being underestimated. I get a lot of ideas from doing everyday activities like choir practice or various community meetings." She said two other ways of being a writer include picking up ideas from daily life; choosing the flamboyant route by acting in a peculiar way like writers such as Anne Rice; and the "looney tune" route by acting off-the-wall and outrageous. "Her ideas on writing were very unique," Laura Barnett, a senior, said. "Connie Willis came across as a person who found her groove in life. She came across as someone who is very into what she

was saying." Willis said the truth about any type of writer is that these people are regular people. They work real hard and get paid very little. She said an averagesalary is approximately$600 per year. Writers usually work in the field as technical writers while also having full-time jobs. The ideathatwritersswimin dough is not always true, Willis said. This happens usually out of luck. Writers use every piece of data theycanfindwhenwriting. "Writers find people's facial expressions and body language to be extremely important," Willis said. "Experiences in everydaylife can also be extremely helpful." Willissaid there are times when writers have to sweat blood to get the job done and to cure themselves of writer's block. "You have to open up with yourself to new ideas and keep elaborating on those ideas. Go beneath the surface," she said. Willis concluded by telling the audience, ''Writing is a learning experience. It is about your life, the lives around you and the world in general."

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The end of those intellectualsessionsgave lifeto Seminar100:"SelfIdentity;Perspectiveson HumanNature." Romanoand Tomascopaired togetherto teacha coursefocusingon thedifferentphilosophical andpsychologicalstudieson suchideasas human cognition,valuesand ethics,religion, sex, loveand others. Accordingto Romano,after four years they developedmany original ideasanddecidedtoetchtheminliterature for theirstudentsand futurestudies. This explains why Romano and Tomasooare taking a sabbaticalfor the 1996springsemester.

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Members of the Oglala Nation share a part of their history through dance and song Sunday, Nov. 19, in the Grace Hall Atrium.

''We arebothgoing to writecorrespondingchaptersin a bookon ournotionsof humancognition,ethics,creativity,work and play, sex and love...," Romano said. Accordingto Romano, their class normally compares the philosophical works of Plato,John StuartMill and by PhyllisCohen John Paul Sartreto the psychological only thing NativeAmericansfeel workoffi.F.Skinner,RogersandFreud. staff writer theyhaveto sacrificeisthemselves. Romano and Tomasc:owill conAlongwiththeseasonsonearth, My brotherthestar, timeisalsomeasuredby themoon. tinue to referto thosegreat mindsin My motherthe earth, Namesof moonstakethe placeof class and in theirbook, but they will Myfather the sun, monthsduringtheyear. Gatherings also incorporatetheirown ideas they are held to celebratethe different havedevelopedoverthepastfouryears. My sisterthe moon, To my lifegivebeauty, solsticesthatmarkwhenthe moon ''The processis in itsearlystages," To my bodygivestrength, is at a certain distance from the Romano said. Romano has already To my corngivegoodness, earth. begunthefirstchapteron hwnancogTo my housegivepeace, • AccordingtoRice,therearealso nition and is anxiously awaiting To my spiritgive trnth, feasts that honor the full moon, Tomasco'sresponse. To my eldersgivewisdom. whichrepresentsthe feminineeleThe two professorswill be hardat ment The female is highly rework for the next five or six months This poem, found in "Indian spectedand celebratedin Native attemptingto perfecttheirthoughtson Country:AHistoryofNativePeople Americanculture. paper. inAmerica,"mentionstheelements 'The femaleandmaleforcesin Accordingto Romano,bothheand thatarethemostimportantinNative lifecanbe comparedto theyin and Tomascowill be in constantcontact Theeleowmsare theyangin Chineseculture,"Rice with each other duringtheir sabbri- Amerieancukure. so important that they are the basis said. cals. Theycannotestimatewhentheir for Native American celebrations, Otherfeastscelebratelife. goal will be accomplished,but they what we consider holidays. According to Dr. Jean willbeathomeresearchingandwriting ''The celebrations are based on Rutherford, assistantprofessorof for the entirespringsemester. theearth'stimesandconditionsand English,theApachehavean initiadifferentphases of the moon and tionceremonywhena girlturns13 sun,"JonG.iizon,whoispartChey- yearsold. She has to fast for three enne and partChoctaw,explained. days. Specialprayersand a foot The celebrations,or feasts,re- raceare alsoinvolved. flect Native Americans' great re"Shegoesthroughtheceremony spectfor natureand life. They cel- for thegoodof thewholetnbe,not ebratethe changingseasons,which just herself," Rutherford,whose ishowtheymarkthepassingoftime. grandfatherwas a CherokeecowWhiletraditionsvaryfromtribe boy,said.Doingthingsforthegood to tribe and regionto region,there ofthetriberatherthan theindividual arecertainthingsall NativeAmeri- isa commonthemeinmanyNative cans celebrate,MiriamCathcart,a Americanfeasts. NavahoIndian,said. For this reaIt is alsocommonfor tnbes to son, there is no one set of standard celebrate simply being together. holidaysfor all NativeAmericans. Powwows,whichusedtobea gath''Therearesocialgatheringsthat eringsetasideforimportantdiscuscelebratethepassingof seasonsand sions,servejust thatpurpose. gatheringsthat honor the moon," "Now they [powwows]are inAnthony Joseph Rice, a formal gatheringswhere people Haudenoshaunce Indian of the have the opportunityto laughand Ganiekehakentnbe,said. sing,"Rutherfordsaid. ''TheycelAccordingto Rice, gatherings ebratebeingtogether."FamilygathsuchastheWinterFestival,theHar- eringsare markedby celebrations vestFestival,the CornFestivaland as well. the Sun Danceareseenas opportuCeremoniesfor differentfeasts nitiestogivebacktotheearthandthe involveprayers,singing,dancing, sun that give life and energyto the elaboratedressand sacrifice.The NativeAmericansall yearlong. differencesbetweenthetribes'speCom and other crops are very cificcustomsreflecteachindividual importantin NativeAmericancul- tnbe's life-style. ture. They celebrateplantingthe Accordingto Cuizon, Native cropsand, later,harvestingthem. AmericansbelievetheyareresponSome gatheringsallow Native sibleforall life.Thisresponsibility Americansto give back to other is the foundationfortheirbeliefsin elementsas well. celebratingall the elementsin the "Sacrificeis to givebackto what environment hasbeengivenfromallourrelations, Whilemostpeoplethinkof celnotjust people,"Ricesaid. "Trees, ebratingas somethingthat should wind,MotherNatureandallpeople, be done on a certainday, Native evenourenemies,areourrelations- Americansbelieveit to be a yeareverythingaround us." Ricesaidthe longprocess.

NativeAmericans celebrate Earth

Profs'sabbaticals to resultin book by KevinEppler staff writer

Not too manystudentsrealiz.ethat professorscanlearntoo.Well,itistrue. In this case, the teaching tandem of Dr. Joseph Romano,professorof philosophy, and Dr. Anthony Tomasco, professor of psychology, has decided to take a sabbaticalfor the 1996 springsemester. They will collectively write what they have learned after teaming up to teach Seminar 100: "Self-Identity; Perspectives on Human Nature." Four years ago, Romano and

Tomasc:odeterminedthere were significantlinksbetweenpsychologyand philosophy. "When the new curriculwnwas fmmed,facultyspentthree yearsin a rowdevelopingnewcoursesandstyles of teaching. We [thefaculty]studied Shakespeare,Nietzche,Job, all kinds of differentliteratureoutside of our specificfields. Duringthosesessions, Dr. TomasooandI discovereda fascinating link betweenpsychologyand philosophy,"Romanosaid. "We decidedto teacha coursecomparingthe two, and we've done it well for four years."

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The17thAnnual Senior Dinner December 8 6:30p,m. Mansion Dining Room Responses andMother Ursula Award nominations aredueintheAlumni Office December 1.Remember thatyouMUST RSVP inorder toattend! TheCabrini College Alumni Association isproud of theachievements oftheClass of'96!

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Gift ideasfor those last-minuteshoppers by Stacey Caiazzo assistantphotographyeditor Are you confused about what to buy people for Christmas this year? Well, here are some helpful gift ideas such as books, CDs, videos and games for people of all different age groups. The best part about all of these gifts is that you canfind them in different stores throughout the King of Prussia Mall.

Videos lfyou thought "Ace Ventura; Pet Detective" was funny, then you have to check out "Dumb and Dumber." This video cassette is on sale now at Sam Goody for$15.99. If you know someone who is a big fan of Jim Carey, this will be the perfect holiday gift. "Home Improvement" actor Tim Allen stars in a comical film called "The Santa Clause," which is now on video cassette for $14.99 at Sam Goody. Watch Allen climb down a chimney to make people's Christmases special ones.

Madonna's greatest ballads CD titled "Something to Remember" hit the shelves of Sam Goody and is on sale for $13.99. This would be a great gift to be cherished by Madonna lovers. Mariah Carey's new album titled "Daydream," featuringtheduet"One

Sweet Day" with Boyz II Men, is also on the shelves of Sam Goody for thesamelowpriceof$13.99. Carey and Boyz II Men lovers alike should love this album for the holidays. Melissa Etheridge's new album ''Your Little Secret" has arrived in storesjust in time for holidayshopping. It is on sale for $12.99 at Sam Goody.

Computers There is a new CD game system on the market called the Play Station by Sony that uses CDs instead of cartridges and goes for $299.99. For an extra $50, the Sega Saturn system isavailablefor$349.99atBabbage's. If you know a child who loves to play with the computer, the Kid Pix Studio would be a very entertaining and intellectual program from which kids can learn and have fun at the same time. This program includes a CD-ROM that children can paint and animate things by using the mouse. Kid Pix Studio is available at the Learningsmith store for $54.95.

Toys The Big Ball Factory by K'Nex can be used by people who have creative m.iiids.You can build almost any kind of structure out of this 3,000-piece set that can stand up to five-feet high. This product is for children over the age of 11 and is availableat F.AO. SchwaIZfor $45. The annual Christmas Barbie is on sale at the Barbie store for people of all

ages. This doll is a collector's item and helpswomen relate back to their childhood yearswhen they used to playwith Barbies. The Christmas Barbie costs about $50. Barbie is dressed in a emeraldgreen holly dress that is appropriate for the holidays. Characterpuzzlemats are a safegift for children three years and up. The mats are flexible puzzle pieces that keep childrenbusy for hours. They are availableat the Sesame StreetGeneral Store for $25. The DOS Sculpturing Set is a unique gift for children who love to be creative. The set includes clay and paint. You can buy this product at the Learningsmith store for $6.95.

Books Howard Stern's new book, "Miss America," is available at B. Dalton's bookstore for $27.50. If you know someone who loves Stem, buy his new book and see what crazy scams he is up to now. Ifyou likethe movie"Casino,"with Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesi that came out on Nov. 22, then why not read the book called "Casino; Love and Honor in Las Vegas," by Nicholas Pileggi. It is $24 at B. Dalton's bookstore.

These gift ideas are someof the new productsthat are available for Christmas shoppers to buy. So if you have not begun your Christmas shopping yet, I would highly r~cornrnend that you consider some of these great gift ideas.

Friday, Dec. 1, 1995

Phil's Tavern is tops on food and fun, bottoms up on service by Jessica BIiotta staff writer "Good Food. Good Drink. Good Friends," - at least that is what it says on the placemat at Phil's Tavern. Actually, there is some truth to that slogan. I found Phil's a rather good place to eat. Located on Butler Pike in Broad Axe, Pa., Phil's Tavern is a casual sports- and family-oriented restaurant. The relaxed atmosphere features a big screen TV, which is tuned in !o ESPN to ensure 24hour sports coverage of every kind. The walls are decorated with photographs of various athletes, such as baseball and football players, though I was fortunate enough to be seated next to a portrait of "Rocky." ' There are several dining areas, including a new 60-seat, nonsmoking room, and of course the bar. In addition to the comfortable atmosphere, I was equally as impressed with the extensive menu at Phil's. There is really something for everyone. Choices include: barbecue ribs, tavern and deli sandwiches, hoagies, steaks, seafood and pasta. Those who just want a snack while watching the featured sporting event of the evening can enjoy an order of hot and spicy buffalo wings or Phil's award-winning chili. There are also plenty of ap-

Love Seed Mama Jump rocks the waves on WYBF by Thomas McKee staff writer In a live interview given on 89.1 WYBF-FM, members of Love Seed Mama Jump said the band is close to signing with a record label. The band is also excited about its progression from a frat-house-playing cover band to the working band that they have ~e. Although the band released its second CD, "BakedFreshDaily,"inJuly, it has yet to sign with a record label. According to drummer Paul Voshell,

the band is seeking a deal but is being cautious. 'This is the first time for all of us," Voshell said. "Wedon'twanttomake any mistakes." The hour-long interview, which aired on Monday, Nov. 20, was conducted by sophomore radio personalities Chris "Backdraft Boy" Schmid and ''Wild" Bill Maloney. Que to schedulingconflicts,not all of the band members were able to attend. Two members of the Delaware based sextet, bassist and back-up vo-

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Sophomore Chris Schmid (left) interviews members of the band Love Seed Mama Jump on Monday, Nov. 27. Pictured are Paul Voshell and Pete Wiedmann.

caJist Pete Wiedmann and Voshell, as well as assistantmanagerJamie Piggot were interviewed. According to Wiedmann, the band never planned on making a career out of music. ''It started out as a cover band for extra cash," Wiedmann said, "then thing; just sort of snowballed." The band, which has been playing together for just over three years, had some decisions to make. Voshell was beginninghissenioryearat the University of Delaware and Wiedmann was working full time and also attending the University of Delaware when "things just sort of snowballed." Voshell graduated, and Wiedmann dropped out and quit his job. "The opportunity came where we had a chance to do this full-time," Wiedmann said, "so we decided to take some time off from everything else and ride this wave for as long as we can." "This is our only occupation," Voshell said. "Duringthesummer, we usually play five nights a week, but in the winter it usuallycuts back to four." According to Voshell, the band is presently trying to shed its "local band" image. "We're doing a lot of marketing things to get our music out to college radio stations across the country," Voshell said. "It's been pretty

well received." During the course of the interview, listeners were given the opportunity to hear three tracks from the "Baked Fresh Daily" CD: "Free," "Smile" and "She Likes the Dead." "She Likes the Dead," in particular, seems to have caught on with the band's fan base. "We'rehopingitwillbethebreakthrough single for us," Wiedmann said. "Butwe'vebeenhavingtrouble getting radio stations to play it [due to an obscenity)." The band's present goal is to continue branching out up and down the East Coast. ''Wehav~n'tplayedmanyshowsin the Philadelphia area lately," Voshell said. "We've been doing some shows in Baltimore, D.C, Virginia and Boston. We'vealsogotashowinVerrnont in January." Even with the pressures of playing in a different bar and sometimes a different state each night, Wiedmann has not forgotten why he started playing music in the first place. "For me, it's always been about going out, having a good time, and not takingthingstooseriously,''Wiedmann said. Love Seed Mama Jump will be appearing at the Main Lion on Friday, Dec.8andMonday,Dec.26. Formore information,call (215) 688-2900.

petizers and desserts on the menu - if you still have room. Fortunately, those of us who are concerned with things like fat and cholesterol can still enjoy a decent meal at Phil's. I ordered the broiled chicken, which was served with a baked potato and apple sauce (though you can choose any vegetable on the menu). It was quite good. The chicken was not dry, and the potato was baked only once, as opposed to the thrice-baked potatoes of most informal restaurants. My dining companion, who ordered a mushroom cheese steak with fries was also impressed with the food, though a little disappointed when charged $1 extra for pickles and hot peppers. Speaking of cost, the sandwiches and appetizers at Phil's are reasonably priced, most under $7. However, the dinner specials, such as the one I ordered, were a bit pricey for a sports bar. Most were $12 and up. The service at Phil's was satisfactory. We were seated by the host promptly, and the waitress took our drink orders seconds after we sat down. However, I was a little disappointed that we were not asked if we wanted refills until after we finished eating, which in my opinion, is a little too late. All things considered, I thought Phil's Tavern was a good place for dinner and a fun place to hang out. I highly recommend checking it out. I guess the placemat was right, good food, good drink, but I think you had better bring your own friends.

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withfrazzlednerves,I was notgreeted withanygreatbargains.Therewereno editorin chief spectacularsavinf;,thatlcouldn'tgetat NormallyI love shoppingat the my localmall's usualholidaysales. Out of approximately20 storesJ mall during the holidays. There is somethingaboutthe hustleand bustle entered,I was only greeted by one of the seasonthat reallyattractsme. helpfulsalesperson. Althoughsome of the storesI enThe bargainhunting,the decorations, the line to see Santa Qaus and the teredweredead,theemployeestotally swarmof peoplepackedlikesardines ignoredthecustomer'spresence.Most make holiday shoppingthe best of of thebusierstoresseemeda bit shortchallengesthat only the strong can staffedandhelpwashardtofind.Once I did findhelp,I was usuallyaskedto swvive. completedhis Lookingfoiwardto the challenge, waituntilthesalesperson the nightafterBlack FridayI headed or her presenttask. Themerchandisedisplayin a lot of to the FranklinMillsMall,locatedin Bensalem, Pa., for my first Christ- the storescould have been improved masshoppingtrip. Thisis theannual upon. Findingtherightsiz.ewas notan date I begin shopping,althoughthis easytask. Merchandisewas scattered was the first time I decidedto begin all over the stores,and after I found at FranklinMills. I enteredthe mall myself lookingat the men's flannel in the holidayspirit,lookingforward shirtsthatfellon thefloorfor the right to the more-for-lessshoppingexpe- siz.e,I realiud it was time to take a rience that an outlet mall is known shoppingbreak. So I headedover to the one spotI for, I came out of the mall emptyhanded, with a "bah-humbug"atti- was sure would put me back in the holidayspirit-to see SantaClaus. Altude that is very unlike me. SureI went in expectingthe usual thoughI couldn't find any directory crowdoffellowholidayshopperswho tellingmewhereSantawasin themall, cansometimesbe a bitlessthancour- I luckilystumbleduponit The redand teous. Butthecrowdat FranklinMills greendecorationsthatledup to Santa's neededa lessonin mall etiquette.Or thronecaughteveryone'seye,but as I else the mall needed a set of traffic peeredup the long red carpet,I was disappointedto seetheredvelvetseatI rules. Itwas like1-95at rushhour. I was lovedas a childwasempty. Andthere rear-endedmany timesby inattentive wasn'tevena signsayinghe wasfeedwindowshopperswithbabycarriages ing Rudolph. Santa's hourswere not or else huge shoppingcarts that the evenposted.Thiswas thelaststraw.I mallpermitsshopperstouse.Ofcourse, gaveup. So I left. Onthevergeof a nervous therewerenoapologies,butinsteadthe samepeoplewho rear-endedme bla- breakdown,I decidedto exit the mall tantlycutinfrontof meastheyspotted, immediatelyand walk outsidein the and then charged toward, the blusterycoldto thecar. I was neverso happytogetawayfromshoppinginmy Everything's$1 store. Most of the shopperswere "car- life. AlthoughI'd recommendavoiding pooling"as a familiesof six or more. the hassleand stickingwith yourlocal Sowhenonepersonstoppedto lookin mall, if youdodecideto go to Franklin astore,theotherfivememberscameto Mills Mall,locatedon 1455 Franklin a completehalt in the middleof the Mills Circle.Call ahead and ask for mall,blockingit off so othershoppers directions and a map of the miniature couldnot get aroundthem. city at (215) 632-1500. As I reachedmy destinationstores

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Cabrini student to 'Walk Like A Man' with his first play to hit Cabrini's stage by MirellaAddesl staff writer

Michelle and Frank fall in love. Frank comes from a traditionalItalian family, Michelle from a strong feministmother.Personalitiesclash, causing the two families not to get along. Michelle and Frank ultimately... If what ultimately happens between Michelleand Frank intrigues you the slightestbit, do not worry. You will be able to see the end, middle and beginning of this love story in a romanticcomedy written by Cabrini's own, junior Paul Marturano. The working title of the play is ''Walk Like a Man." It is referredto by its writer as a battle of the sexes. "I compare it to Romeo and Juliet," Marturanosaid. "Only it is modernized and has several different twists." The whole play is a flashback. The main characteris playedby two people. One of these is the narrator who has the flashback. He com-

ments throughoutthe play on various incidents,but the other characters cannot hear him. "He is a wise ass," Marturano said,"aridthat makesfor good comedy." According to Marturano, he startedwriting the play as a musical to promotethe CD he was working on. However, it did not work as a musical. "It workedbetter as a play than a musical,"Marturanosaid. "I wrote the majority of the play while I was inthe Writingforthe Theaterclass in the spring of '95. "We had to write a scene with a strong conflict. The scene that I wrote for the class is now Act I, Scene m of the play." In this scene, Frank brings Michellehome for a big Italian dinnerto meethis parentsandhisbrother. Frank's family's male chauvanism repulses Michelle. "I started working from that scene," Marturano said, "thinking aboutwhereFrankandMichellefirst met, what would happen if they got

marriedandthoughtaboutothercharactersI couldintroduceintothe play. "I finishedit overthesummerand then rewrote it close to 15 times," Marturanosaid. "But I am stillin the processof rewriting it. After about the sixth rewrite, Neal [Newman, theater director] agreed to present the play at Cabrini. "I am very happy that Neal is givingme the opportunityto see my work on stage," Marturano said. "And I am lookingforward to writing other plays in the future. "I would describethe play as my sickmind at work," Marturanosaid. Scriptsshouldbe availablein the faculty secretariesoffice by Dec. 1 for studentsign-out. There are four female roles and eight male roles. Auditionswill be held on Dec.7 at 7 p.m. Newmanisdirectingtheplaywith the help of Marturano's writing input. The theater departmentis looking for extras,stagecrew and people to help promote the play. If interested, contact either Newmanor Marturanoat 902-8510.

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WhatdoHootieandtheBlowfish and Toad the Wet Sprocket have in common? Do you give up? They are both on the new "Friends" soundtrackthat hit the shelves of every music store in America a couple of weeks ago. If you are gluedto yourtelevision set everyThursdaybetween 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., then you have definitely heard the new smashhitsfromthesetwogroups. HootieandtheBlowfish'snew song "I Go Blind" has made its way up the record chartsin just a two-week period and continues to rock the charts. Toad the Wet Sprocket'snew hit "Good Intentions" is being played by radio stationssuch as Q102 and YlOO frequentlybecause people love it so much. I must be honest, the main

reason I bought the soundtrack was becauseI am a big fan of the ''Friends" sitcom. All and all, I thinkthemusiconthissoundtrack reallytiesintothetelevisionshow. As soon as I heard the soundtrack,I fell in love with it. There is a wide varietyof music on the whole soundtrack. One thing that jumped out at me was the soundbytes from the televisionshow that were added to the end of some of the songs. Otherwell-knownmusicalartists such as R.E.M.,the Pretenders, JoniMitchell,K.D.Langand the Rembrandtsare also featured on this soundtrack. Ifyouwanttobuya soundtrack withavarietyof music,"Friends" is definitelyworth the money. Now everytimeI hear"I '11Be There for You" by the Rembrandts,I think of it as the "Friends" theme song. Out of a possiblefive stars, I would give the "Friends" soundtrackfivestars,becausethe music uniquely defines exactly what the television show is all about.

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What can you expect Cabrini to offer you as part of the holiday season? Although it may not be a partridge in a pear tree, the Campus Activities and Programming (CAP) Board, along with student activities, have planned the 12 days of Christmas, a series of events and programs that span the campus holiday season from Dec. 1 to Dec. 12. Festivities begin today, Friday, Dec. 1, with the fall formal that will take place at the Valley Forge Sheraton Plaza. The party will take place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $.21if purchased in advance, and $23 at the door. The holiday film '~The Christmas Story" will be shown Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Xavier Hall Great Room. Students can get a jump on their holiday shopping by taking a shopping trip to the Reading Outlets Sunday, Dec. 3. The Cabrini van will provide transportation. Students can sign up in the student activities office. The 12 days of Christmas continue Monday, Dec. 4, with the opportunity to make Christmas stockings in the Xavier Hall Great Room. Necessary materials, as well as ~nacks, will be provided. The first off-campus event takes place Tuesday, Dec. 5, with an ice skating trip to The River Rink at Penn's Landing from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $4, and skate rental is $2. StuJents may receive a $1 discount off the admission price if they bring their Cabrini identification. The van will provide transportation, and students can signup in student activities. The traditional Yule Log ceremony will also take place on Tuesday.

The Yule Log consists of a holiday cultural celebration that features stories, prayer and caroling. • It begins with a Christmas dinner at 4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. The lighting of the log will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the mansion courtyard. Dr. Leonard Primiano, assistant professor of religion, will be the master of ceremonies. A dessert reception will follow after the ceremonies in the mansion. It is requested that those attending the Yule Log ceremony bring a new toy with them to donate to less-fortunate children. "It's going to be good, fun and prayerful," campus minister Jo.Im DiMucci said. Making cookies while watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" headlines the activity on Wednesday, Dec. 6. It all begins at 8 p.m. in the meeting room of Dixon House (two). Santa and the Cabrini Cavalier will visit Thursday, Dec. 7, during lunch hours in the cafeteria. They, along with the help of CAP, will supply gifts to students who attend lunch. Thursday's festivities conclude with a legal party in the Widener Center Gathering Area from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the men's lacrosse team. According to co-captain Dennis Fohner, a junior, proceeds will be used to finance the team's spring break trip to Florida where they will be playing teams such as Florida State University in a lacrosse tournament. Students will have the opportunity to voice their holiday spirit by caroling in the children's wing of Bryn Mawr Hospital Friday, Dec. 8. The Cabrini van will leave at 6 p.m. Students can sign up in the student activities office. The evening will conclude

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with a sleep-over at 10 p.m. at a site on campus yet to be determined. Christmas cartoons, including "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," will be shown. Food and games will be provided. Students can begin their final weekend of the semester by watching the men's varsity basketball team take on Dickinson College at 7 p.m. in the gym. CAP will provide halftime entertainment. To close the final week of the semester, students can take in a light show at Hecht's department store (formally John Wanamaker's) in center city. The vans will be leaving at 12:30 p.m. sign up in The stu• dent activities office. If you are tired of watching the Eagles, then participate in Frosty Football Sunday, Dec. 10. The intramural football tournament will take place on the Cabrini athletic field. Students can sign up outside of the cafeteria until Dec. 4. There is no fee to enter, and prizes will be awarded. Kappa Sigma Omega will sponsor a Tricky Tray auction on Sunday. Students can purchase tickets that can increase their chances of winning raffled prizes. Students can contact senior Katina Corrao at extension 8017 for more information. The 12 days of Christmas will conclude with a campus decoration party Monday, Dec. 11. Students will have the opportunity to decorate their residence halls. 89.1 WYBF-FM will be playing Christmas music from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Gifts and prizes will be awarded to lucky callers. Judging for the campus decorating will take place Tuesday, Dec. 12 by members of CAP. Gifts and prizes will be awarded. Further information on these events will be distributed via mailboxes. Campus ministry has also planned liturgies for Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 8, at 12:15 p.m. Both liturgies are in the chapel and celebrate the feasts of our Lady of Guadeloupe and the Immaculate Conception respectively. "It is going to be a fun-filled 12 days," CAP chair John Lindsay, a junior, said. "There is something for everyone." Student activities director Emma Legge and special events coordinator Stacey Caiazzo, a sophomore, agreed that people must get involved in the events in order for them to be a success.

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tnanystudents from every one , of these colleges," Leslie S-utton-Skinner, registrar, -:"srtcl. "lt abo increases the range of the course availabiJity and broadens thestudent's horizon.'' Students who would like to further their Spanish education can take courses that are not offered at Cabrini at

..l1:.aU~y For~ W,ll~~~~emy instead. Valley Forge stude~ts who are majoring in education take English courses at Cabrini. Only fllll-time undergraduate students can partici• pate in the program. This program is on a student-per-student basis, where.as there are no additional (ees. charged to students. These colleges have li$ts of courses from each C()llege provided on file for the stu~ . dents jn their reJistrar's of• fie~,; FulUimestadentswbQ ar~ tf!gfs.tered ~t Cabrini and .Bas.tet11(;olleg~ can s.e~ lC<itcou.nies from either col•·

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The Dixons and the missionary sisters are the two biggest donators to Cabrini College. According to Iadarola, there are three important traits a donator can possess. "Wisdom, wealth and work. Cabrini is lucky because the Dixons have demonstrated all three of these traits. One is blessed if donators possess at least two of them, but the Dixons possess all three," Iadarola said. According to Iadarola, the Dixons fulfill these traits in many ways. They donate their money or wealth, their wisdom and input and their

If a course is not avaibible during a seme$ter at Cabrini, tne -student can take the course at Ellstem. The S#\nte technique is u$ed for the students at Bastotn College. lf a student needs. to take science, math, English, etc., it can been taken at Cabrini and Eastern College. Cabrini'stcademicaffiti• ation with'R.osemont College is primarily tor courses in art.s and scien~e. Cabrini's affiliation with Villanova University is a collaboration to share the radio station license, arts and science. Villanova students use the radio frequency three times a week and then split the time on Sunday. "This means a great deal to many students here at Villanova," Dr. Richard Neville, a director at Villanova University, said. Re\leptly VUhmova and Cabdni are explpring the possibility of a joint shuttle service. The service would not only takestudents tQ school, but also to their donns, the mall, college activities and other colleges' activities. "This would also be good, being that we are located in the same area," Neville said. Students shQuld discuss the possibility of an affiliate with their advisers, A form is fjtJed out at the time of registratioll and the tegistrar calls the affiliaHng school to v.eri'fy space. The student i$ gi'(enconfirmation of space, • If space remai;ns,the stu~ dent i'$·adc.fttlto the roster. 1:

time and work. Currently, Cabrini has gathered a total of $3.8 million for the sports and recreation center. The estimated cost for the center is $6.8 million. The Dixons are longtime supporters to Cabrini College. They have contributed to Cabrini for the past 20 years in many ways. Their daughter is a former graduate of Cabrini College. Edith Dixon is currently a member of the Board of Trustees and a former chairperson. The Dixons sincere devotion to Cabrini is seen through their years of generous involvement.

Friday,Dec. 1, 1995

NEWS

Last week in the world of news by Adam Todd staff writer

QTuesday Nov. 21- Champion Russian skater dies at 28 Russian figure skating champion Sergei Grinov, 28, died yesterday of a heart attack while practicing with his wife in Lake Placid, N.Y. Grinkov and his wife, Gordeeva, have won two Qlympic gold medals and four world championships. An autopsy was performed today despite objections by his wife. The pair was on tour with an ice show that had a scheduled performance for Saturday, Nov. 25, in Lake Placid. □Wednesday, Nov. 22- Balkans agree to peace plan Four years of war and fighting could end as the presidents of Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia agreed to a peace plan. The agreement came after three weeks of peace talks.

President Clinton announced that U.S. troops and money would be needed to make the peace a permanent fixture. The President made a televised announcement of the peace deal Monday, Nov. 27. QThursday, Nov. 23- Specter drops out of presidential race Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter announced yesterday he is suspending his cand~dacy for president. Specter gave the lack of financial backing as his reason for dropping out. Specter did not leave out the possibility that he may resume the race at a later date. If he received an "influx of support" he stated he may resume the tace. QFriday, Nov. 24- Burglars clean up on Black Friday Burglars got a jump on Black Friday shopping by breaking into the Bryn Mawr Stereo King warehouse late on Thursday night.

The thieves used a forklift and a truck to steal car phones, stereos, camcorders and other electronic equipment worth more than tens of thousands of dollars. The burglars used company vehicles and did not set off the alarm. Employees have not been ruled out as suspects. QSaturday, Nov. 25- Black Friday puts retail stores in red Black Friday hit hard as many stores were found packed with people. The day known as Black Friday, named after the day retailers' accounting books switched from red to black, produced busy malls and shops across America. One financial change this year is the spending trends. Normally at a time when credit cards are king, many goods are being bought in cash. There are only 24 shopping days left until Christmas. QSunday, Nov. 26- Divorce is legalized in Ireland

The people of Ireland have voted to allow divorce to be legalized after a 58year ban. The new legislation would allow divorce after a four-year separation. The measure was approved by the slimmest of margins, 818,112 to 810, 592. There is now only one nation left, Malta, where divorce is still illegal. □Monday, Nov. 27- Clinton addresses Balkan peace with nation President Clinton addressed the nation on Monday night. The chief issue that he discussed was his plan to enforce the Bosnian peace agreement with U.S. troops. Thousands of Serbs have been protesting all this week to dispute the peace agreement and the involvement of the United States. Clinton stated that he will not back down from his original agreement to send troops to make sure peace is maintained.

'Uncle Sam~,. wants Cabrini students by Joe Marturano assistantcopyeditor

Cabrini students, Uncle Sam wants you! The Reserve Officer's Training Core at Valley Forge Military Academy is open to Cabrini students. According to Captain Jeffrey C. Vick, head of the R.O.T.C. program at Valley Forge Military Academy, there has not been much participation from Cabrini in the past. Vick would like to change that. When asked if he was aware that there was an R.O.T.C. program available to Cabrini students, first-year student Gavin Mirigliani said, "There is?" He then added, "What's R.O.T.C.?"

First-year student Jason Jungreis said, "R.O.T.C. seems interesting, but I don't feel like I'd get anything out of it." Vick said that there are many reasons for a Cabrini student, or any other student, to join the R.O.T.C. "The army has a need for your skills, no matter what they are," Vick said. "The Reserve Officer's Training Core helps you to improve yourself," Vick said, "it enables you to make yourself more marketable after you get out of college." "Think of it this way," Vick said, "It can make your resume look a lot better than it would normally look. Being in the R.O.T.C. helps add distinction to your resume."

Vick also said that the R.O. T.C. helps to establish people as leaders. If someone was thinking about joining the R.O. T.C., this is what the program includes. For a Cabrini student, the pro:gram would last four years. For the first two years, the student would be expected to take two years of military science at Valley Forge Military Academy. The class is worth three credits and can be taken just as any other class. It can also be dropped, like any other class. Also during the first year, the student would participate in a basic training course. There is no commitment for the first two years of R.O.T.C.

What's Happening OFall Formal 12/1 Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the fall formal. This year's formal will be held at the Valley Forge Sheraton Plaza. The year's formal is sponsored by the junior class. Tickets went on sale on Monday, Nov. 27. Advance tickets are $21 and $23 at the door. The fun starts at 9 p.m. and goes right through the night until 1 a.m. □World AIDS Day

12/1 Today is a day for those living with AIDS and HIV, those lost to AIDS, their families, friends and loved ones. Campus ministry is coordinating "A Day Without Art" for World AIDS Day. "A Day Without Art" is a reminder of the effects of AIDS. Campus ministry will cover pieces of art on campus with a black sheet. To participate, contact John DiMucci in campus ministry.

□Shopping Trip to

Reading 12/3 Van service will be provided. For more information contact the student development office. OYule Log Celebration 12/5 The annual Yule Log will begin with a special dinner in the cafeteria at 4:45 p.m. At 5:45 p.m. the Yule Log will be blessed with a service in the chapel. The night will conclude with a Christmas celebration and will include Christmas caroling. OMovie: 'The Santa Clause' 12/7 Get into the spirit of Christmas with a holiday favorite. Watch all the fun in the Widener Center Gathering Area. □Red

Cloud Coffeehouse 12/3 Two bands for two bucks at 7:30 p.m.

"The first two years," Vick said, "enable you to participate in the army without being committed to it." During the second two years, if the student wishes to continue, the student becomes committedto the army. It is at this time that the "cadet" can start receiving benefits. According to Vick, if an upperclassman was thinking ofjoining, they would start in the advanced program and be committed to the army. They would be required to take a basic training course. Some students can receive scholarships from R.O.T.C. To receive a scholarship, a student must carry a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and an S.A.T. score of 850.

"Most students carry those grades already," Vick said. Depending on how qualified a student is, scholarships range from $12,000 to $2,000 per year. The R.O.T.C. program is open to men and women. "We encourage more women to join," Vick said. "We like to maintain diversity in the core." Currently, 20 percent of military officers are female. In fact, Liz Miller, Cabrini graduate and veteran of Desert Storm, is a military police officer. To join R.O.T.C., call Vick at Valley Forge Military Academy at 989-1445, or talk to your adviser. "It's a great opportunity," Vick said.

Public Safety Update Security incidents as reported by the security office from Thursday, Nov. 16 throughThursday,Nov. 23. Qfrapped Bird 11/16 An officerreceiveda call for helpfrom the mansion. The caller stated that a bird was trappedon the thirdfloorof the mansion.The officerlocatedthebirdonthethirdfloor,opened thewindowandtookoffthescreen.Theofficer thenchasedout the birdunharmed. □suspicious Activity

11/18 While on patrol, an officer spotted two suspicious vehicles parked near the chapel. Both vehicles were occupied. When the officer approached the vehicle, he was informed that the passengers were lost and looking for a resident of house seven. The officer contacted the resident in question and checked out the passengers' stories. When all checked out, the vehicles and the passengers were sent on their way.

□Disorderly

Conduct 11/18 An officer received a call from the resident director on duty requesting assistance in controlling a large party in house five. The officer and three resident assistants broke up the party and escorted all students from the house. QTheft Call 11/21 An officer received a call from a student stating that her Toshiba Portable Computerand CannonBubble Jet Printer were stolen from her car. The caller told the officer that she had taken her belongings to the Woodcrest lobby at 10:30 p.m., including the missing computer equipment, while packing her car for the Thanksgiving holiday. The student returned to her room to get more of her things. The student and her friend finished packing her car. Later the student found the material missing. The Radnor police were called.

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Localmarathon runnermodest aboutsuccess by Kathy Cephas perspectiveseditor

"It really wasn't that big of a deal," Bob Schweim of Bryn Mawr, Pa., said. Like it is an everyday occurrence that you are the first American male to cross the finish line at the New York Marathon. That is exactly what Schweim did on Nov. 12 when he came in 37th place out of 27,000 runners. "I really didn't do anything that important," Schweim said. There is much more to Schweim than just a pair of running shoes. In fact, he sells them. As coowner of F l e e t Feet, a s h o e store in Bryn Mawr, Pa., Schweim is in constant contact with the running public. "The original store was in Jenkintown, Pa., and the owner, Bob Gamberg, knew that Bob was a salesman and had an interest in running," Schwelm's wife Anne, Cabrini College's reference librarian, said. Anne also said that Gamberg thought Bob had a good personality. But believe it or not, running was not his first love. When a back injury, which occurred during a weightlifting session, ended his high school football career, Schweim tried soccer. He only ran cross country and track because "he liked the coach," Anne Schweim said. This led to a soccer scholarship to attend Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., and while there, he con-

tinued to run cross country. He ran his first marathon at the age of 21, in his senior year of college. Now a veteran of all kinds of running events, Schweim trains local runners. With a school of five students, four men and one woman, Schwelm's designed workouts, dieting and training regimens provide results. The woman who he trains just ran the Philadelphia Marathon and qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon, a marathon that Schweim himself has run. "He was very pleased," Anne, who also runs, said. Since the marathon, Schweim has been featured in major newspapers, as well as on radio and television. Although he still remains humble and modest, Schweim jumped at the chance to showcase his live commentary skills. When asked to co-anchor this year's Philadelphia Marathon with WPVIChannel 6 sports anchor Gary Papa, Schweim demonstrated his extensive knowledge of marathons and running in general. In fact he showed just how spontaneous he could be. While showing the audience the importance of accepting liquids as they are offered to them by supporters standing on the sides, the kid in Schweim took control. Schweim said, "You pinch the cup, take a sip and then ... " Then he poured the rest of the water over his head much to the surprise of Papa and to the amusement of the cameramen. "One guy almost dropped his camera," Schweim said. That is the Bob Schweim that he would like to be known as. Extremely modest, he downplays his accomplishment at the New York Marathon. Schweim could be known as the guy with the really good finish at the New York Marathon, but he would rather be known as the guy whose ears were left ringing after the Everclear concert last night.

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SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS INA ~ CHANGING WORLD ~-r-etreat for single men and women 18 years of age and older. It focuses on our need to develop and sustain key relationships with self,God,and othersin the midst of constant change. This is a wonderful way to begin the New Year! It will be held from January 5-7, 1996 in Columbia, PA (Lancaster County). Cost is $75 (a $25 nonrefundable deposit is required with registration). Deadline for registration is December 12, 1995. Contact Sr.Barbara Daniels, MSC, St. Michael Convent, 51 Seminary., Reading, PA 19605. Phone: 610-929-0695.

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Bob Schweim runs to represent his shoe store, Fleet Feet, in a 1989 marathon. Schweim was the first American male to cross the finish line at the New York Marathon on Nov. 12. He came in 37th place out of 27,000 runners. Schweim is co-owner of Fleet Feet, a shoe store in Bryn Mawr, Pa.

PAC pounding!

photo by CarolineCroley

Senior Patti Carr works her way past a Rosemont defender in the Lady Cavs victory Tuesday, Nov. 28 at home. The Lady Cavs won 83-43. Sophomore Stephanie Owen led the Lady Cavs with 23 points.

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Migraine: by StephanieCaldwell co-sports editor

College students should be aware of migraine symptoms because their age group represents a time when their lives are filled with the factors and conditions that can trigger migraine attacks. Many students, as well as other people, mistake migraine for "just a headache." Migraine is a disease that can cause pain sci intense that many sufferers have wished almost any other pain but migraine pain during an attack. The symptoms of migraine are often discounted as not serious, especially in this age group. A study of headaches among adolescents and young adults indicated an average of 77.8 percent of women and 57 .8 percent of men between the ages of 18 and 29 report~d that their most recent headaches occurred within four weeks of participating in the study.

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Sometimes the intense pain that does not seem to get any better may not be just another headache However, the number of people who do not receive treatment for migraine is outstanding. In the same study, an average of 85 percent of men and 68 percent of women who reported having one of more headaches in the prior year had never consulted physicians about their headaches. Results from a recent national survey of physicians showed the typical migraine sufferer waits an average of 3.5 years ~efore consulting a doctor for treatment. Migraine is characterized by multiple symptoms including severe, recurrent pain, usually on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Attacks can last from four to 72 hours. According to Dr. Glen Solomon, head of the Section of Headache at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the sufferer frequently has to lie in a dark, quiet room

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until the attack passes. Migraines can be triggered by stress, but they also add stress to a person's life, therefore creating a vicious cy~le of pain for migraine sufferers. Many scientists believe that migraine is caused by a sequence of events that cause blood vessels in the brain to tighten, then relax. This then results in the throbbing pain of a migraine. The first step on the road to relief is proper diagnosis and treatment. Diagnosis should include a thorough evaluation of the headache to ensure it is not a serious problem. A review of family history is also a good way to begin diagnosis. Although there is no cure for migraine, it is the patient who is responsible for his or her own relief. Learning to recognize and control the signs and "trigger" factors common in the life~styles of young people is essential. The following chart shows examples of different triggers.

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6p.m. 7p.m. 7p.m.

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In the next issue of Loquitur: Men's varsity basketball coach John Dzik received his 300th career win this season in the Quad County Tournament. · Men's lacrosse serves not only the surrounding community, but the Cabrini community as well.

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Seniorscherishexperiences by Lisa Mlnlnno staff writer

It is game time. The players take their positions. The feelings of excitement and team unity fill their hearts and minds. These are some of the emotions that athletes experience, whether it ,be their first game or their last game. For many of the graduating seniors these feelings will always be remembered. Three senior athletes commented on their athletic experiences. Though stories were different, there was a shared feeling among these athletes. It is their love for the sport, their continuous determination and commitment to make their team the best. No matter which sport,_ or how many points scored, it is what they learned from each other that has made an impact on their college careers. Senior Billy Bono has played soccer for three years. "I love the sport," Bono said, "I've gained so many friends by playing here." He also said he believes in the team. "I think we have a great team. We are growing as a team," Bono said. "Our team will definitely be a dominant force." Bono began his soccer career at age six. "I was involved in club sports," Bono said. It was at this early stage of soccer when Bono received most of his

encouragement to continue to play. women's tennis team. "It was the club coach who encourHillis has been playing tennis for a aged me the most," Bono said. "He long time. taught us everything. He was the best Hillis said tennis has been a tremencoach I ever had." dous experience. Bono said the greatest memory of his "I love tennis," Hillis said. "I love Cabrini soccer career was when they • the team. The girls I play with are won the Penn- great." sylvania AthBefore Hillis played tennis for letic ConferCabrini, she had previous tennis experience in his first ence. "I played tennis in high school," year. Hillis said. "It was Throughout the years, Hillis has rea great game. ceived encouragement to continue tenVery intense," nis. Bono said. "I had a lot of encouragement from "It was an in- my parents," Hillis said. credible feelIt was Hillis's love for the sport and ing when we continued support from her family that BlllyBono won." helped Hillis stay involved. Bono admitAccording to ted that playing sports and being a fullHillis, team time student was very difficult at times. work was the "It's almost impossible. It's like havkey. "The ing a job," Bono said. "We had pracmeaning of tice everyday. It's hard to fit everything team unity into one day." is everyone As Bono prepares to move on, he working tosaid he plans to stay involved in gether for soccer. a similar "I hope to coach soccer," Bono said. goal," Hillis He said he would carry with him what he said. learned from playing soccer here. Her greatest experience is the feeling "I will instill team unity and team of the team before the big match during work," Bono said. "We got along as a the PAC. team and did it by team work." "At this time, everyone is supportive Overall, Bono said he feels he has and wanting to win," Hillis said. gained a lot from being an athlete here. Looking toward the future, Hillis said "My overall feeling," Bono said, "it was she would bring with her the support a great experience." that she learned from being part of the Senior Patricia Hillis also played here tennis team. for three years, as a member of the "I will take with me team unity and

team support," Hillis said. "Ifl could, I would do this again. The sport and the girls were the best." Senior Jen Paliaro has been a member of the volleyball team for four years. Being a member of the team has also made an impact on Paliaro. "I love team sports," Paliaro said. "I think sports is a way to stay healthy and for me to get to know people that I didn't know." According to Paliaro, team work and hard work has made the volleyball team a success. Paliaro said her greatest experience was a game against Misericordia. "It was this years semi-finals," Paliaro said. "We played incredible as a team. It was a tough match, and we won." "This was definitely a positive experience," Paliaro said. Being on the team has also been a learning experience. "I learned the importance of a team, and staying healthy," Paliaro said. As these seniors prepare themselves for the future, their athletic experiences will go with them. The commitment of these athletes has shined through the many games that they have won.

Cavs powered by experienced leaders, complimented by young, eager talent by ChristopherDonato staff writer

photo by Dennis Fohner

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Junior Kevin Breslin will lead the Cavs this season in junior varsity basketball. Breslin is captain along with sophomore John Mack and first-year student Khalil Bundy. Breslin and Mack are the only two returning players for Coach Rob Rowe. However, the Cavs are not lacking talent. This

seasontheyhaveadded 14 first-yearstudentsto the roster. The Cavs wontheir seasonopener

againstWidenerUniversityby a scoreof 93-82 Nov.21 at Widener.

Although the junior varsity basketball teamlostofall of lastyear's playersexceptforjuniorKevinBreslin and sophomoreJohn Mack, the addition of 14 first-year students to the rosterprovidesa strongtalent,accords ing to Coach Rob Rowe. Rowe is now in his eighthyear of coachingat Cabrini. Rowe is enthusiasticabout the beginning of the season, due to the extraordinarytalent the team possesses this season. "I have triplethe talentI ever had," Rowe said. Part of the J.V. practice routine involvesplaying scrimmagesagainst the varsityteam. Accordingto Rowe,all the players have the talent to compete with the varsitysquad,but theiroveralllack of experiencemay be burdensome. Theteamistri-captainedbyBreslin, Macieand first-year student Khalil Bundy. Breslinisasmartplayerwhoshows tremendous leadership on the court, acoordingto Rowe."Heis likeanother coach on the court," Rowe said. ''He knowswhatis goingon." RowesaidthatMackbasimproved

100 percentfrom last season,and the playerslikehim. Mack's hardwork in practice earned him his position of captain. Bundyhasbeen an assertiveplayer throughoutthe team's opening practices, accordingto Rowe. "He seemsto be one of the outspoken onesof thefreshmanclass,"Rowe said. Breslinandfirst-yearstudentsRandi Simsand SeanTaitsuitedup to play in the firstvarsitygame, due to theiroutstandingtalent. TheJ.V.squadwonitsseasonopener againstWidener,93-82. The offensive effort was led by first-yearstudent Nafis Collins, who snagged 22 points and 19 rebounds. First-yearstudentDerrickGraysonalso excelledin the game,scoring16points off the bench. Rowe is confidentin regardsto the offense. ''We know we canscore,"he said. However,thedefensiveeffortcould afford improvement, according to Rowe. ''We need to work harder on defense,"Rowe said. Rowealsomentionedfirst-yearstudents CoryMillerand Marc Palumbo and sophomoreArie Hinesas strong talents.The teamis scheduledto play a 25-gameseason.

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