Friday,Dec.1, 1995 Vol. XLII, No. 12 Cabrini College Radnor, Pa. 19087
U.S. involvementin Balkansmeets
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
photo provided by public relations
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.
MORE Challenge on page 8
Week at a Glance ... Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 News
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Find out about the psych club and Psi Chi.
A&E
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
t/Fall formal 9 p.m to 1 a.m. at the Valley Forge Sheraton Plaza.
.-'Movie in the Xavier Great Room, "The Christmas Story" at 8p.m.
t,IShopping trip to the Reading Outlet stores at lOa.m.
t,IStocking decorating in Xavier Great Room at 9 p.m.
Not surewhat to buy for Christmas? Check out pages 6 & 7.
Sports
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Graduating seniors speak out about their athletic careers.
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Tuesday lil"J.ceSkating at Penn's Landing River Rink at 5 p.m. -,Yule Log eelebration at 7 p.m. outside the mansion.
Wednesday
Thursday
t,ISixersvs. Dallas at 7:30 p.m.
t,ISanta's gifts at lunch in the cafe. t,ILacrosse legal party from 9:30 p.m to 1 a.m. in the cafe.
11''90210" and cookie making _in the Woodcrest Smoker and the House 2 meeting room.
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