Friaay,Dec.a, 1995 Vol. XLII, No. 13 Cabrini College Radnor, Pa. 19087
Kajemoffers handson training by Kevin Eppler staff writer
anyotherschoolwhohasan affiliation wherestudentscantakeaudioproducA breakthroughcourse in the re- tion and other courses toward their cordingartswillbe offeredin the 1996 bachelordegrees." AccordingtoZurek, springsemester.Cabrini'sEnglishand studentswill be able to learnpromocommunicationsdepartment,headed tions,publicity,managementandother by Dr.JeromeZurek,teamedtogether businessaspectsof the recordingarts. with owners and engineersof local StudentexcitementgrowswithanKajemstudiosto allowstudentsto gain ticipationas the beginningof class hands-ontrainingin therecordingarts. drawscloser.SophomoreTomMcKee Accordingto Zurek,the Kajemre- is oneof the studentsalreadyenrolled. cording arts programwill place stuAccordingto McKee,theopportudentsin professionalrecordingstudios nity to work "handson" with people aroundthePhiladelphiaarea,including who do it everydayas theircareersis StoneCreekStudiosownedby Phila- exciting. At the same time, McKee delphiarhythmand bluesperformers saidhe feelsintimidated. BoyzII Men. Zureksaidtheprograms "Itisintimidating toworkinstudios photo supplied by Katina Corrao will "openstudentsto severalnew av- wheregreatartistsworkeverydaybeDespite several problems that arose during the planning of the fall formal, most people enjoyed enues." . causeitmakesmerealizehowfaraway the night. Seniors Mindy Piekutowski, Katina Corrao and Nate Carter and graduate Francis Accordingto Zurek,thecoursewill I am from making it in the music Fiorini danced the night away on Friday, Dec. 1. adaptstudentsto the rapidchangesin •world," McKeesaid. themulti-mediaworld. "'Thestudents However,McKeeadmitstohisanxadvancedknowledgeof audiowill fit iousnessand thinks"the programis a intonewcareersin production,design once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. andmanagementas well,"Zureksaid. AudioproductionwillcombinenuThese courses, headed by Steve merous elementsof productionand Geer,directorof Kajemrecordingarts recordingintoonecourse. programs,will allow studentsto do The class will meet on Sundays hands-onproductionand engineering for six weeks. It will last eight in a classroomsharedby rockersAn- hours. The majority of the class thrax,BonJovi,LusciousJacksonand will be hands-onactivityperfonned said. "With one month prior to the a great job. It's a great tradition." BoyzIIMen. by Caroline Croley on state-of-the-art equipment. The photography edjtor fonnal, we couldn't find another Schaeffer added that the reWith the start nf the fm;tclass en- class runs a total of 48 hours and is While it may have been "some facility. We had to rent a dance sponse was really good. "Every- titledAudio Production,Cabriniem- taught by professional engineers enchanted evening," the junior floor, causing the price in tickets to thing seemed to go well," Schaeffer barkson a revolutionaryprogram. "I and producers. Audio production said. "There was no fighting, and I am unawareof any othercolleges,at is the first of several classes to be class encountered some problems increase." during the fall fonnal 's initial planSchaeffer added that it was also reallyhaven'theardtoomanycomleastnotin Philadelphia, whoareaffili- offered and is a trial for Cabrini. very confusing since Marianne plaints." ning stages. ated with professionalrecordingstu- The lab fee is $100, and the course While many students said they dios," Zureksaid. "I do not knowof will be offered as three credits. However, on Friday, Dec. 1, Defruscio, former director of stuclose to 450 people packed the dent development, helped the class enjoyed the evening, there were dance floor at the Valley Forge get started last spring and Legge studentswho believed it could have joined in only about a month ago. been better. Sheraton Plaza. "I thought the increase in ticket "For the short time I was there, This year the cost of tickets was I noticed how many people were $21 in advance and $23 at the door. prices would be a deterrent," In past years the cost of tickets was Schaeffer said. "It wasn't at all. over!y intoxicated,"RichardGrace, to be readyby Jan. 16. by Jim Martin $18 in advance and $20 at the door. The formal was packed, and I was a senior, said. "I'm glad people The firstthingis physicallywirstaff writer Why the increase in prices? The surprised a lot of people even had a good time, but the room was Bearinganyunforeseencircum- ingall the buildingson the campus. very crowded and there was no hotel had to rent a dance floor, and bought tickets at the door." stances,Cabriniwill be going on- Thesecondthingisworkingwiththe Legge said she was very excited ventilation at all." Cabrini was charged extra for it. internetand the telephonecompany line on Jan. 16, 1996. "We can't please everybody," "A few months ago the Sheraton with the outcome of ticket sales. Newly hired program analyst to installthe linethatwill attachCawent under new management," They expected a turn-out of about Schaeffer said. "But from what I BrianMayo is in chargeof making brinito the internet saw it seemed that the majority had junior Donna Schaeffer, coordina- 300 people. Mayosaidhe isconfidentthatthe sure that this projectgoes through. In addition to the ticket prices, a great time. I'm just glad it's tor of the junior class, said. "We Mayowashiredfourweeksago,and targetdatewill be reached. found out that we had two rooms drinks cost approximately $3 a over." his first project is overseeingthe "Inmyprofessionalopinionwe're What could be done in the fupiece. "I thought this would also but no dance floor." doingeverythingon thepropertime internetcomingto Cabrini. "It takes six months to reserve a be a problem," Schaeffersaid. "The ture? "Maybe a bigger dance floor "A lot needsto be done in order lineandI feelthattheinternetshould facility before you schedule a room was packed, and the bars and lower ticket prices," Legge for this proposal to go through," be in plaoeby Jan. 16. event," Emma Legge, director of were packed. I realized if people said. Mayosaid. Many students are happy that "The clas~roke at least even," really wanted to come, they were student development, said. MayosaidthatgettingCabrinion Cabriniis goingon the internet. Legge said. "I'm very pleased Legge said they were in a posi- going to pay." "I thinkitwillbenefitthestudents the internet is a very complicated Despite this increase in price, with that. I still don't know the tion where it was too late to look here. It will assist them in their process. the formal proved to be a succes~. exact figures yet because not all of elsewhere. Accordingto Mayo,two things researchwork,"juniorRemoPatitucci "We found out that we had no "I was very pleased," Legge our deposits from the door have mustbe doneinorderfortheinternet said. dance floor last month," Schaeffer said. "I thought the junior class did been made."
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Lab goes on-line
Week at a Glance ... News
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College celebratesannual Yule Log.
Personals pgs.5 &8 Campus gets personal.
Sports
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Lax team players prove they are winners on and off the field.
Dec. 8 to Dec. 14
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ll'Senior Dinner 6:30 p.m. in the mansion. II Christmas caroling trip at 6 p.m. Sign up for the van in the student development office.
v'Men's varsity basketball game 7 p.m. in the gym.
ll'Frosty Football 12p.m. to 3 p.m. .nlechts Light Show at 12:30 p.m. ll'Fallsports banquet 3:30 p.m. in the cafe.
ll'Campus decorating party 7p.m. to 12 p.m. ll'Candy grams. ll'"Bed Time Stories"
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Friday, Dec. 8, 1995
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In this, the joyous season of giving, some people like to ease their consciences by sending checks to the United Way, giving canned goods to the less fortunate, or volunteering their time to various organizations. Some people think that with a donation or using some of their free time that they have done their part, even though homelessness, poverty ·and other social ills continue on a year-round basis. What about those who continue to suffer all year round? Will someone help them even after the holiday season has passed? Yes. There are those on Cabrini's campus who make sure that the less fortunate are acknowledged and helped year-round. The men's lacrosse team and the newly-established community service theme of the Lanshe House (6) are just two examples of giving back to the community, and to those who are less fortunate on a year-round basis. The members of the men's lacrosse team have donated their time, not just money to children in summer sports camps. They also have bought lacrosse equipment for a handicapped athlete, bought turkeys for thre9rea churches, and have donated annually to a food drive sponsored by campus ministry. The women of House 6 have participated in the AIDS Walk, collected food for the Thanksgiving food drives, and are currently working with the Sisters of Mercy Home to help provide underprivileged children with toys. These students and their works are just some examples of giving all year round and not just when people have the holiday spirit. People will still need clothing, meals, shelter and counseling after the holidays. There will still be suffering. But luckily because of the actions of these special people, someone's suffering will be eased.
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familyand havingto sit at the kiddy the mall, fights the crowds and tableduringthe meal. attitudes,and then runs home exDidyouevernoticethattherenever haustedto wrapeverythingshehas was a kiddytable,it was just all of us bought.True,itsaveshertime,but cousinsundertheageof 17thrownina she doesn't even hide them anyroomwithTV tablesand the couchto more. All the fun is gone. sit on if you were lucky? I rememberthe dayswhenmy ltisthetimeoftheyearwhenthe The cousinshad to sit at thekiddy brother,sistersandI wouldhuntfor storesbeginto decoratefortheholi- tablejustsothegrownuptablecouldsit the presentsto try andgeta sneakday season,the festivemusicis in thereand talkaboutthe kiddiesat the peek of what "Santa"had bought theairandthechildrenareouttrick- kiddytable. us. I knowI am 20 yearsold, but or-treating. I felt as if my family were like momcouldatleastputthepresents Yes, trick-or-treating, did any- strangersmeeting for the first time inherclosetinsteadof inthemiddle one else noticethat the Ouistmas duringtheholidays. Wedidn'tgrowup of her room. seasonstartedin Octoberthisyear? in the citywherewe couldliveblocks Fortunately,momhasn't comI don't feel that it is politically away. fustead,my familywas spread pletelylost the holidayspirit She correct to call it the "holidaysea- alloverNewYorkandPennsylvania at stilltakesthetimeto bakeallof our son"becauseChristmasis theonly •that time,so holidayswere a timethat favoritegoodiesandto cookameal one lost amongthe retailstores. the cousinsactuallycouldget to know thatwe actuallyeat. Withthreeof The spiritof Ouistmas is lost one another. us in college,andonelivingon her whenpeopleare in thestoresfightHowever,asllookbacknow,itwas owninGeorgia,by thetimeChristingto getthebestsalesandmaking stillmorepeacefulin my eyes,andthe mascomesaroundwe arereadyfor sure the personin frontthem gets holidayspiritdid join the familyin a a mealwith substance. out of theirway-and quickly. I oftenmiss all the fun we had commonbond This Christmas,it seems even I admirehow holidayssuchas Ha- growinguparoundCluistmastime. worse since the King of ~ nukkahand Kwanz.aaare ableto keep True,there weren't three of us in mallhasexpanded,andthePlaz.ais the spiritual. meaningof the holidays collegeand mom used to stay at now consideredthe ''new mall," throughall the retail frenzy. I often home and make the holidayexwhereastheCourtwasonceunder- wonderifth~ whocelebrateHanuk- tremelyspecial,whereas now she stoodto be themodemone. kah and Kwanzaaget all caughtup in worksfivedaysa weekandtime is It all starts in the parkinglot theirholidayshoppingasdothoseofus limitedforher.However,whenthe whereeveryonehasto gettheclos- who celebrateOuistmas. retailstoresstarttheOuistmasdeooest spot even though they are alNeedlesstosay,timeshavechanged rationsthedayafterHalloween,the readyset for a five-milehikeonce andmoreandmorefamilieshavedual spirit of Thanksgivingis pushed theystepinside. incomes. There is also an increased asideandforgottenabout Couldit The hustleandbustleof Christ- amountofsingleparentfamilies. There- bethatoursocietyissocaughtupin masis nothingnew. Everyonehas fore,fortheworkingpopulation,shop- its work that it has truly forgotten a million~ to do andno timeto pingtimeis limited.Butis it necessary the familytraditionsthat previous do it However,thisyearit started for the retail store to jwnp into the generationshavepassedon? even earlierthan the years in the holidayevenbeforeThanksgiving?For So I amsentimental,andI cherpast I am not the strongreligious some,itisa traditiontoshop early.Yet ishthe simplicityof my childhood type,but I do cherishOuistmas as whenit isonlyDec.1andtheshopping and the traditionsthat my family seem to change each year. But a time.forcelebrationand the op- is done,I believethatis crazy. portunityto spend some quality Peoplelook at me crookedwhen I Ouistmasis notonlya timefor us timewith my friendsand family. tell themI have yet to beginthe shop- to relaxandenjoythedayoff from Ouistmasis a day to forgetour pingfrenzy,buttruthfullyI refuseto do work but to rememberthosewho hectic schedulesand catch up on any shoppingbeforeDec. 15. Quite havehelpedmakelifejustalittlebit howthe restof thefamilyis doing. frankly,I just don't have time before easier. It is alsoa daywe rememberthe then,andI wouldratherletall thecrazy Although gift giving and reonesthat havedied as we rekindle motherswith their strollersshop and ceivingarethemajorpartsofOuisttheir cherishedlives throughour get donebeforeI get ranoverby them mas for many,they are not what laughterandour tears. maketheday special.So, thoseof andthe annoyedfathers. WhenlwasyoW1ger,Christmas As I sithereandwritethis,evenmy youpushingandshovingthroughwasatimetoplaywithmynewtoys own motherhas finishedshoppingfor out the mall,just rememberSanta andwearmynewclothes.!actually Christmasand the presentsare even onlygivesto thosewhohavebeen hatedhavingto spendtimewiththe wrapped. Yes, wrapped.She runs to nice. Allyson Hannigan, managing editor
Friday, Dec. 8, 1995
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IOph1ion Duringholidays students Unselfishness: giveof themselves Hecht's DepartmentStore.Yes, I am waved.I touchedtheheadofa woman ''Hechtor,theCaringBear."I lovemy at the make-upcounterand rubbed Well, Katina Corrao, job. I run aroundthe storedressedin a elbowswiththe storemanager. people bigfurrybearcostume.I wavehelloto I'll tellyou something---these everyone--fromshopperstobig busi- musthavebeenfriendswiththepeople nessmen.EveryonestopsforHechtor. at the subwaystation. EveryonethoughtthatI wascrazy. Grandparentsadorehim, dadsgrin at the sight of him, clog5,(Well. that's I went homewith a tear in my eye. I If you know me, you know that I anotherarticle)and childrengo nuts couldn'tunderstandwhywhendressed like to say helloto people.You know whentheyseehim.It is so amazingto as Hechtor,I was cool,but as Katina, Thisoccurrenceforced how it is; you are walking,minding see the faces of peoplechangewhen Iwastheplague. yourown business,when all of a sud- you approachthem.They don't know me to think aboutpeoplein general. den,youseesomeonecoming.Youlift thatitisme underallthatfur.Theytrust Why could,of all thing5,a bear get up yourheadandwitha smileandsay, me.Theyhugandkissme andfeeland morerecognitionthanahumanbeing?. ''Hi! How are you?" I alwaysget a, securewhenI amaround.Theyhaveno My feelingis that people shouldbe ideawho I am I couldbe stickingmy nice to everyone,but I have to be ''Fine thanks." I amnotalone.Mostpeoplegiveoff tongueout at them or wrigglingmy realistic. Noteveryonecomesfromthesame a friendlygreetingto peopletheysee, fingersand trying to see which one background or has the samevalues.I looksbetterstraightup.Hechtor'sface especiallyat Cabrini just think that in orderto have more Butsometimeslforgetthatlamnot on theoutsideis alwayssmiling.So,to peace and togetherness in thisworld, orbitingaroundthis beautifullyland- then,I am theirfriend. we have to see people for who they Thisjob is perfectfor me! &:apedcampus.I canrememberbeing really are. If someone is willingto say I loveallthe attentionand it makes in a subwaystationin NewYorkCity. hello to you, say hello back. Iwaswaitinginline,andsaidhitothese mefeelwantedtohavesomanyfriends. WhenweleaveCabrini,we should peoplewhocameup nextto me. I was So,one day afterthe endof my shift,I not leavebehindthesmilesorlaughter. smilingatthemwaitingfor a response. wentintheba<;k,tookoff mycostume, We shouldshowtheworldthatneighand was ready to see all of my newI waited.And waitedsomemore. borly behavioris in.If not,we rnayall I guesstheydidn'thearme,butyou foundfriends. be forced to paradearoundin a bear With wide eyes and a king-size get my point,no hello. costume. I recentlygot a job working for smile,I went up to the littlekids and less. I didn't want to get too close to thatnight Ialsostartedtocomparemy them.Infacttheonlyreasonlwasthere lifeto theirs.Thei!problemsconsisted was to get a goodgradein the course. offindinga wann placetosleep,eating Denise AfterI arrivedanddistributedmy bag5 a healthymeal, or wonderingif they Canaris, of food,a feelingof confusionentered willliveto see the nextday.My probjunior Inmy life, mymind.Icouldnotbelievetherewere lemsseemedincomparablt,. my problems are obscure. One time,a so manyhomelesspeoplein Philadelhomeless man told me all his problems. phia.Mostof themwere families. I was alsostartledto see the home- All I was ableto do was listen. I was overwhelmedby two feelSometimespeopletake advantage less dressedin designerclothesthat I ing5. I felt awful knowingthat there of what theysee as everyday,normal couldnotafford.Allthehomelesswere was really nothingI coulddo,butatthe stuff, a wann house, a comfortable gratefulandappreciativeofeverything. same time I felttrusted.Out of everycouchandalovingfamily,justtoname I guess I was so confusedbecause one there, he confidedin me. I look a few.It is hard to imaginenot living before the Carewalk, whenever I back at myself, and I wonder how withtheseluxuries.lreferredtothemas thoughtofahomelessperson,mymind someone could be so heartless.I also luxuriesbecausemanypeople wholive wouldautomaticallydrawa pictureof realized how much I grew. in Philadelphiado nothave them.We a bum.I alsothoughtthatallhomeless I finally came to the conclusionthat refertothemasthehomeless,I recently peoplewerealcoholicsanddrugabusI was not the -0nly heartless personin had the opportunityto go out among ers who refusedto seek help.As tim~ theworld. Therearemanypeoplewho the homeless.I am a junior,and I take grew,sodidI.I foundmyselfmaturing a seminarclassthat requiresme to do asa person.I startedtoseethehomeless ignore this worldwide plague of I wonderif it isbecause as humans,not as bums.!'evenshook homelessness. communityservice. they do not see it or if theychoosenot . The service I chose was the hands with them, where as before,I to deal with it. Afkr eightweeksof the •• rarewalk program,8ponsoreaby the was afraidof them.• Carewalk, I have only one regret-the l startedto forgetabout my social eld St.Joseph'sCatholicChurch.The fact is that I was forced to do thisand I programtakesm;volunteersintocentcr lifoandto lookforwardtotheCate\valk d1dnorwantto do this. I wishI'd done· cityPhiladelphiawherewe distribute· everyweek.Itwasalsoobviousthatthe the Carewalk on my own. I wish I'd bagsoffoodtothehomeless.Likemost homeless a\vaited our arrival every done it for some reason-0ther thanitwas kids my age, I toowas ignorantabout week.To be honest,therewere times a course requirement. Next time you thehomelessproblem.As Iwasdriven the Carewalkmademe feelterrible. lay down on your cozy couch to watch A coupleoftimeswewouldrunout down to the city, many thoughtsenlV, remember those who are lessforteredmy head.I did not know\\ hat to of food·10 give out. l wonderedif the tunate. I know I will . whodidnot getfoodwouldeat expect.I wasscaredtotouchthehome- peoA,le ... ......;:,,...
Corrections ln the "L S. involvement in the Balkansmeets..with mixedemotions on campus'' story, the following writers also contn'buted: Ke,,.;qEpper, JimMc!rtin.Lisa Mininno :111d Nma Marie Sciarrotta. In the "Spanisl- lab offers extm credit'' ~tory, Mid-ucl Colarneco's name\\ as misspelled. '
In the "Fiction writer advises students" story, Dr Marice 33ezdek'sfirst name was omitted. In the "Love Seed Mama Jump1ocks the wave!;or W¥BF' story's photo caption, the intei;viewdate was listed as Nov. 27 when it w~s N1>v.20. . ~
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In the "'Valley Forge to offdr:ne""possibilities" story, it was said that-Valley Forge has merged with Cabrini, when Valley Forge.Military Academy is only offering courses to Cabrini students. The ..PAC pounding"J>hotofeatured first-year student Janice Egan, not PattyCarr. We regret the errors.
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Sound Off by Billy Myers staff writer
Has Santabeen turnedintoa commercialgiant?Whateverhappened toTmyTimand"Godblessus,everyone?"Herearesomeviewsofpeople on campusandhowtheyfeel aboutOuistmasas a holiday,andhowthey wouldincreasethe religiousaspectof Christmas. StephanieMiller,a junior: ''Yes, Christmaswill alwaysbe a very commercialholiday.It's a money-maker.Myfamilyand I alwaysmake it more spiritualby makingour owngiftsandspendingtimetogetherdoingtraditional stuff and helpingout local familiesby supplyinggiftsand food." AndyBurke,a sophomore: ''Yes, Ouistmas has becometoo commercialized.I, like too manypeople,have lost the true meaningof Christmas-the birthof Christ." Dr.LeonardPrimiano,assistantprofessorof religion: "I loveseeingSantaandtheelvesmixedup with Baby Jesus and the crib, or the Virgin Mary standingnextto a bunchof reindeer.The power ofthesacredstillcomesthroughandthatisthetrue meaning of the Christmasstory.That is what Christmasisabout:howGodenteredourmaterial world." RickWojtowicz,a senior: "It has becometoo commercialized.Business sees it as an opportunityto get moneyand that's whatlivinginAmericaisallabout.It'ssad,butit's true."
Letterto the editor
To the editor: We,themembe~oftnestudentdevelopmentstaff, arewritingtocommunicate to the college communityin as broad a forum as possible our continued commitmentto hiringa diversestaffthatreflectsthevariousethnic,culturaland socialgroupson campusand to promotingand sustaininga culturallydiverse climateat Cabrini.Althoughthe positionof multi-culturalcoordinatorwas not filledthisyear,wefullyexpectthata personwillbe hiredtoactinthiscapacitynext fall. Withorwithouta multi-cultural coordinatoronstaff,it isourintentionto both individuallyandcollectivelystriveto maintaina culturallydiverseenvironment by: -coordinatingeducationalprogramsfor all new studentsduring orientationdesignedto promotean appreciationfor diversity -coordinatingeducationalprogramsfor studentleadersdesigned to promotean understandingof diversity -developingeducationalprogram&designed forall membersof the Cabrinicommunityto learnaboutand celebratethe heritage and traditionsof campuscommunitymembers -advanc\nga dialoguethroughoutthe campuscommunityon is.suesof racism,sexismandheterosexism -0:mtinuallya5SCSSing the qualityof the Jivingand the learning environmentforall studentsandstudentsub-groups -providingtheopportunitiesfor profes.,ionaldevelopmentof the studentdevelopmentstaffto growin theirunderstandmg of minoritystudent,; -devotingtllUeon a regularbasisat divisionalstaffmeetingsto the subjectof the campusclimateas it pertainsto cultural diversity -following-upon anyofficialor unofficialreportsof physicalor mentalharassmentimmediately -consistentlyenforcingcollegepolicyas 11pertainsto biasrelatedincidents -hdping student,;to empowerthem<;e}ves by encouragingthe involvementof minoritystudentsin leadershippositionson collegecommitteesand organizations -advocatingfor the interestsand needsof tlllstudent,;in meetings with the president,hercabinet,theboardof trusteesandother collegegovernanceand managementgroups. Weexhortthemembersofthecollegecommunitytooonsiderhowtheymight supportour minoritystudentsthis year and to join us in ensuringa bias-free environmentfor all of ourstudents. Sincerely, 'Jbe studentdevelopmentstaff: Laura Irwin JohnL. Dzik Angela Wilbank , . ~eidi Levine Catberine C. Caulfield Steve Murray , Susan M. Fitgerald John DiMucci Jovanna Bevilacqua CynthiaBelliveau Claire Farnum Jennie Colianni EmmaLegge Richard Kralle Lisa Meade BarbaraHasson ·Eleanor DiDonato
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Cabrini students, staff and faculty gathered together around the fire for the annual Yule Log celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 5, held in the mansion courtyard.
Cabrini celebrates the holidays with an annual ceremony.
ABOVE: CampusministerJohn DiMuccilightsthe fire. RIGHT: AnnSe!V8y'sdaughter, SamLange,and otheryoung childrenalsojoinedthecelebration.
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LEFT: Dr. LeonardPrimiano, assistantprofessorof religionand masterof ceremonies,explainsthe customof the YuleLog.
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Holiday Personals Beth, Rich, Donna, Megan, Justin, Christa, & Phil - Have a great holiday guys. You're the greatest friends a girl can ask for. Thanks for including this "lowly" sophomore among you "cool" juniors. Love Phyllis Happy Holidays to all my new friends-Bridg, Marni, G-love, Daniella, Michelle, Colleen, the field hockey team & basketball team! Have a great break! Love Jessi Jessi, Gina, Marni, Michele, Colleen, Danielle, Jamie-Happy Holidays! I love you guys! To the guys - Formal Night was great! Jess - Room 203 Rules! Love, Bridget To Allydaughter: May you have a gihujic and nifty x-mas. To Kerry: Get UPPP! To Tricia and Michelle: No more singing telemessages - Nay-ism. To Paul - Scratch your cat this ho-ho season. To Renee - count down to 100 days! (of drinking) To Michele - Maine mooseheads are always better cold! And to Boo - I love you! Love, Kerry To all the girls in House 6 - Bubs, Kraus, Lil Rug Rat, Shitty, Cousin E, Cousin Carmel, Hopta, K, Lear, Erin, Steph, Julie, Kelly, Dawn, Big Nie, Denise, Laura, Kelly, Maria, Paula, Dawn and Aunt Sissy & Marge. Merry Christmas - Gail
I'M PROUD OF ALL MYKIDSWHO ATTENDED THE FALL FORMAL. AND REMEMBER, IF IT'S NOT MOM .........IT'S PUBLIC SAFE1Y. My fellow photoshoppers: In my book, you all get a Z. REVERT!!! Nina. Aunt Stephie, Cousin Gail, Aunt Sissy, Marge, Hummel, Erin, Lil "D," Carmel, Mandi, Kelly, Dawn, "K," Debbie and Little Sister. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear. Thanksforthememories. Love, Kraus. To the Hot Stepper - Uh-huh. That's right, I'm gonna throw a taco at you buddy! Luv, Carol&theMatemalOne. P.S. Snagglepuss drunk on Jan. 9. Cavalier Attitudes: "Where the hell did that come from?" Just remember, be SENSITIVE!!! Luv and laughs, Neenah Sacamajacumo. John with the "blue" eyes ..."They're green!" Aren't ethemets wonderful things? I did warn you you'd get sucked into our insane little group of Loquidites! Just wait til you see what our business manager has in store foryou! (insenevilchucklehere) Luv,Nina. To Jen D., Thanks for being the best roommate in the whole world, even though you 're a "slob." Hope Santa brings you some chocolate caramel clusters. Luv, your messy roommie.
Bubba - Sea Isle City! H.O.R.D.E., Palace ... chaos love triangle, Bill the cab driver, Hoover, Widener -steps, late night journeys, LANTERN-Roy Boy-Warm-up late!, ?-game, "Neighbor," Lycoming, Bonding, "Nutty-Buddy!" Thanks for always being there, Rie
To the cast and crew of the Bald Soprano: It was all such "cascades of caca!" You're all freaky, but we luv ya anyway. Mrs. Martin and the Co-director.
JUNIOR - H.O.R.D.E., Drenched w/you know who?, Fighting, thief, Fighting, Hoover, Fighting, Keys-out of respect, Fighting, Numb! Fighting, SELL-OUT! Fighting, Dead Fred, Fighting ... but U know I will always be there! Rie
Neal Newman, Maybe they'll comprehend the next one. Maybe not. It's ok, there are worse things in life than being a college teacher. We still love you. Mrs. Martin & your erstwhile Co-director/designer/secretary/Halloween decorator. Steph, Thanks for everything you have done for me. Maybe I'll write a paper for you someday (or 9). Love, Pain in the Ass
House 6 girls - We made it through another year. Thanx for the good times. Merry Xmas. By the way Gail, Kraus, Steph late night at 12:30. Love "K" I love ya guys. Erin - We had some rough times but we made itthrough. I'm glad we're roommates. Thanx for being there. Kevin - you're a great third roommate. I love ya. Merry X-mas Love Half Pint: H.O.R.D.E. Festival, Widener Hilo PAJA - autumn winds, hallway hookup. Motion sickness. War with House 5. Hi Rob-how are you? Capricorn-Pumpkin throwing. Sleeping naked much.- Sell out 1:00 a.m. Written up. Dead Fred. Thanks for the memories. Love ya Kraus. Jocelyn- Have a very Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy year. Also have a restful break. Love and peace, Schlag I. To my wonderful biology professor George Heb_ard-youart: the best! I love learning with you as my guide and instructor. Merry Christmas from your "over 26" student, Carter. Cols. Love you Forever. ME. To Senorita MacLachland-Feliz Navidad y mucho gusto y muchas gracias por teaching me la langue espa.fiol. Luv, Carter. To my anal retentive shutterbug. No more nude fights. One more semester and we're out of this great place. Remember: Women need two things, romance and chocolate, but not necessarily in that order. Thanks for keeping my head on straight. Luv, Space Freak I LOVE YOU STINKIE! To my little menorah boy, I love you always and forever, and I know what you're doing for the holidays! Ilove you Adam, xoAngela
My dear editors. Forget the next 13 issues; let's go to Cancun. Luv ya all, Features.
Christina, I hope you have a bunch of friends to fall back on. Because you're GONE. Hugs and kisses, Dennis To the man I love, Miguel, I do thee wed. I take you as the father of my children, and the one I will love 'tilthedayidie. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, SOUL AND MIND. With lots of Never-ending Love, Your Dominican Babe, Mildred To Stephanie Bieg - Thank you so much for everything you've done for WYBF - You've made my life so much easier & you've done wonders for the station! You'll be greatly missed! Love, Sheri
A CHRISTMAS WISH FROM MY HEART TO YOUR HOME. I WISH FOR YOU UNIVERSAL AND PERSONAL GIFTS OF PEACE, LOVE, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. BIUY - PUBLIC SAFE1Y T.P, I hope we continue to get to know each other. It's been great knowing you so far. Have a great holiday. Love Always, P.M. Mirella, you are the big sister I never had. Smile more and worry less. I love you and I'm always here. Love, Paul To all my Cabrini friends & teachers, Thank you for making every year a joy. Thank you for helping me through all of my problems & sharing my happiest times with me. Merry Christmas & HapPYNew Year. Love Justin Dear Tuggy, I will love you always! Remember, if you need me,just call, I will come running. Love Always and Forever, your Snowbunny! Dear Thomas, You have made me the happiest girl alive. I will always love you and I will always be here for you! Love always, Amanda To My Love Rick-Another Christmas! Love is not counting the years, it is making the years count! Many more- Love Kelly To my girls in Kingswood, the ones still on campus, and one special commuter: Have the merriest of Christmases and may the New Year make all our drellll!Jcome true. Love, Christina. Lauren, You are doing a wonderful job filling my shoes, and I am very proud of you. Thanks for everything; more than words can say. Luv ya, Christine. Kelly & Lia- Thanx for putting up with my messes and my men. You guys are the best roommates and best friends a girl could have. I love you guys! Love, Mirella To Paul & Tom - Thanx for making the past two years here fun & interesting. Paul, you're the big brother I never had. Tom, I missed you, but no more QGT! Love, Mirella DJ -Always know that you have people who love you. Love, Sheri Amanda & Maryanna, To my second roomies The late-night cigarettes, nintendo games and men talks are the best. I love you ... sometimes! Mirella To my Lieutenant: You enter with a 21 gun salute. Your eyes light up the sky like the fourth of July. You are the purest of gentlemen. When you are gone the guns are silent. The sky is dark. And all that are left are spoiled little boys. GailMarie: Widener-stairs!-la.m. Roadtrip!Lantem-shots!- What's your sign?-picturesthief!-Hi Rob, how are you?! "Nutty buddy" Peace, Bubs.
FRICK-N-FRACK,Thanks for sticking by me through a very tough summer and first semester. All is getting better, I promise. You're the best! Peace, Bubba To all my wonderful advisees - I know who's been bad or good, so be good for goodness' sake! I love you all! Your friend, Carter To my Loquitur friends - you are doing a great job. You're halfway done - it can only get better! I love you, Carter
Kraus: PAC champs again! - chewin' the rag! - FOX! Shaving cream - extreme cold caught! - CLOCKWORK! "Dead Fred" Peace, Aunt Stephie. "Pain in the ass," when is my dinner?-ME Seth-Thanks for always standing by my side. You are my savior. I love you. Allyson PS Sticky - You're so cute!
To all the photographers in my life: May your lenses be smudge free, all your shutters open and close in synch, and may all your apertures be smiling! I luv ya! Carter
To my advisees - you ~re all wonderful. Good luck with next semester - remember I'm here for you. Happy Holidays! Love, Sheri
Sheri - Do you know where your keys are? Merry Christmas!
To Kim Sheldron - Thank you for all your hard work & dedication with WYBF. I'm looking forward to a great semester! Merry Christmas! Love, Sheri.
To Greg Grant & Joe Koroly: This one is just for you! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!! Love-HIV To my little lady bug. Thanx for a great year. Hope for many more. Merry Christmas. Guess what.
Merry Christmas to the three Ho Ho Ho's of Cabrini College. Lisa, Chanda and Jennifer from a Christmas Angel.
HappyHolidays to one and All! Love ?
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to: Chris, Kelly, Lisa, Kim, Katina,Lisa, Heather, Jana, Mindy, Shawn, Peanut, Steve, Greg, Joe, and the Kingswood girls. Love Jeannie
XO To the upstairs of House 2, Nate, Dennis, Kyle, Shawn Mac, Jammie, Rose, Maura, Durso, Mamie, Jessie and Jeff D. Hope you have a Merry Christmas Love Hunz & Wax Dear Rich: You'll never know how much your friendship means to me. For all you do to bring a smile to my face, I thank you. Love Always, Kim. Dear Editors: Thirteen more to go! It's been rough at times, but we made it through. Thanks for all your hard work. I love you guys,Kirn. Justin- You've been here for me through so much, I don't know how to thank you. You are the best friend anyone could ask for. Ti amo, chief! Love, Mirella Dear Christine, You're the absolute best. You've always been there for me. Thanks for teaching me everything. Where would I be w/o you? Luv, Newer and Better!!! Merry Christmas to my roommate; Jeannie, Kim, Kelly, Lisa H., Lisa B., Katina, Heather, Jana, Mindy, Shawn, Eric, RAT, the field hockey team, the Kingswood girls, House 6 girls, Joe, Dave, P-nut, Steve, Dan, Grim, Happy Holidays! LOVE CAL VERT! Merry Christmas to my best buddies in house 6 (including Kristi and Debbie) To Calvert, Fordie, Mary, Tara, Jamie, Jessi and Marni: I Love you guys, have a great Christmas! Dear Jlers: Thank you for all your hard work this semester. Although it may go unsaid too often, we truly appreciate all you do. Love Your Feisty Editors Dear Dr. Zurek: You only have 13 more issues of new gray hairs to go. Words could never express the appreciation and admiration we have for you. Thank you for your constant support. Merry Christmas! Love, Your Constant Headache of Editors To all my friends at Cabrini- Merry Christmas! Dr. Zurek, Neal, Cathy & Carter - Never forget me! I love you all! Love, Katina To all the girls in House 2 and Kingswood and my dear commuter friends- You know who you are! I love you! Have a Merry Christmas. Love, Katina To all those who still make Thursday Nights happen-now at Kingswoods-you know who you are. Have a great holiday. Don't drink a lot Torido. Joe, we've been together almost five years and I love you more each day. I can't wait to begin our life together. I love you & miss you! Sam Lou-Lou & Goldilocks, Wally, Sabo, WMDD, We have friends! Wawa, check me up! caf spaz, stressed, He came over, strappy young lad, your - - -, dude, Broccoli, I'm not to drunk, I'm just buzzing, Baldy. Love Scrappy! Jamie, Do you know who your secret santa is? I'm cute, friendly, and I love to cuddle. Good luck on your journey and quest in life. Love, your best S.S. ever! Carter & Don-Thank you for your continued support through a tough semester. CarterYou've made studying bio easier. Photo Staff-Thanx for your hard work. Kim & Ally-You two have been the best the last few weeks. Thank you. Rich-I still miss those Wednesdays we worked together. Loquitur' s not the same. Love, Caroline
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Holiday Reflections by Stacey Caiazzo staff writer
What do the holidays mean to you? Some people think it means coming together as a family, giving to people who are less f.ortunate, or going out shopping to buy presents for their loved ones. Loquitur surveyed students to find out just what the holidays mean to them.
Krista Mazzeo, a first-year student: "I think the holidays mean getting together with friends and family, but it also means helping people who are less fortunate than myself."
Paul Kleschick, a sophomore: "The holidays are just like the rest of the year. It means giving both mentally and physically of yourself to help other people succeed."
Hanukkah the festival of light Giftsare usuallyexchangedon a dailybasis duringHanukkah,althoughdailygift giving is considered a requirement. Instead of gifts, "Ma' oztsur,"''To theTemple"and"Lighta childrenmay be given HanukkahGelt,which LlttleCandle"- Thesesong titlesmay not be as is money or coins. CertainfoodsarepreparedduringtheHanukcommonas JingleBells,but they are a common kah celebration.Oneparticulardishthat is compartof theJewishcelebrationof Hanukkah. Hanukkah,which when translatedinto En- monlyservedis calledPotatoLatkes. A varietyof gamesare playedby both adults glish means "dedication,"is the Jewishwinter and childrenalike. One of the more popularis festivalthatcelebratesthevictoryoftheMaccabees over the forcesof King Antiochusaftera three- calledthedreidlegame.Adreidleisaspinningtop that has a differentHebrewletteron each side, yearbattlein the secondcenturyB.C.E. Thecelebrationbeginson thetwenty-fifthday representingamoveinthegame.Theletten.make of themonthof Kislevon the Hebrewcalendar, upthesentence,"Agreatmiraclehappenedhere." andlastsforeight days.Duringtheseeight days, Dependingon what letterthe dreidle landson, a candleon the Menorah(a candelabra)is lit, to players can either gain or lose a coin. The signifythe eight days the small amountof oil Hanukkahsong,''I HaveA LlttleDreidle,"was Maccabeeandhisarmy foundhadmiraculously inspiredby thisgame. ThoughtheHanukkahfestivitiescan be a lot lasted.Thecandleinthecenterof theMenorahis called the Shamas, and it is used to light the of fun, the celebrationitselfis a very important other candles. When a new candle is lit, each one. It is a timefor intensivestudyof theTorah, Itisconsideredtobeavery memberof the familymay offerto one another aswellasalms-giving. spiritualfestival. a blessing. by JessicaBilotta staff writer
Holidayalter_natives madeout of yakbutter.F.achyear,thesculptures depicta differentstoryor fable. The sculptures sometimesreach 30 feet high, and awards are TheGermanscallitWeihnachten.TheFrench alwaysgivenout for thebestbuttersculptures. refertoitasNoel.TheFinnishcallitJoulu,andthe Neartheendoftheyear,theJapanesecelebrate SwedishcallitJul.ToAmericans,itisChristmas. the ancientfeast of Hari-Kuyo,the festivalof It is notjust one daydeepin holidaytradition,but broken needles. This Buddhistcelebrationis an entire season,celebratedby many different observedeveryyearon Dec.8. Itis a traditionthat cultures. canbe tracedbackto theyear400C.E. Although At one time, Christmaswas a movablefeast it was once only observedby tailon;and dress that was celebratedmanydifferenttimesduring makers,all peoplewho sew now takepart. the year. It wasn't untilthe fourthcenturythat A specialshrineisbuiltforthesewingneedles. PopeJuliusI decidedto permanentlysetthedate Theshrinecontainsofferingsoffood,scisson.and ofDec.25.Thischoicewasmadebecausethedate thimbles.A panof tofuis placedin thecenterof coincidedwiththepaganritualofWinter Solstice, theshrine,whereallthebrokenneedlesarepushed or returnof the sun. intoit. As theneedlesareplacedintheshrine,the CelebrationsofWinter Solsticeareheldon the sewerrecitesa specialprayerofthanksforitsfine eveoftheshortestdayoftheyear. Duringtheearly servicethroughtheyear. Theneedlesarethensent centuries,the Druidscelebratedthe WinterSol- to theirfinalrestingplaceat sea. sticeinwhatisnowScotland.Theyhonoredtheir For residentsof the townof Oaxaca,Mexico, sungod and rejoicedin his returnas the daysgot the eveningof Dec. 23 is a truly unique one. longer,a signalthatspringwas near. Knownas the nightof theradishes,the tradition AlsoknownastheYule,thetraditionofwinter datesbacktothemiddleofthenineteenthcentury solsticeis stillcarriedon by manyailtures of the andcommemoratestheintroductionoftheradish worldandis evenperformedannuallyat Cabrini by Spanishcolumnists.Becauseof therockysoil Alargelog,knownastheYulelog,issetablaze in thisregion,the radishesgrow in an unusually whilepeoplesinganddancearoundit. Thenoise twistedanddistortedshape. Theseshapesarethen and excitement is believedto awakenthe sun manipulatedas local artists carve them into a fromits longwintersleep,hurryingspringalong varietyof elaboratescenesfrom the Bible and itsway. Aztec legends. The eveningculminateswith a In Pakistan,Otaomos was celebratedlong spectacularfireworksdisplay. before the conceptof Christmaseven existed. RivalingthetraditionalconceptofSantaClaus Pakistinians believethatademigodreturnsduring is La Befana.Thiskindwitchridesa broomstick thewintersolsticeto gatherup the prayeisof the downthe chimneyto delivertoysto thechildren peopleand deliverthem to the supremebeing, of Italy. Accordingto the legend,Befanawas Dezao. sweepingher floor when the tfuee wise men It is duringthiscelebrationthatthepeopleare approachedher and askedher to visitthe Baby giventhe opportunityto purifythemselves,the Jesuswiththem.Shedeclined,sayingthatshewas women by taking ritualbaths and the men by toobusy.Whenshelaterchangedhermind,itwas pouringwaterovertheirheadswhileholdingup too late. ShespendseachChristmasEvesearchbread. The men may not sit on chairsuntillate ing for the child and leavinggifts for all the eveningwhen goat's bloodis sprinkledon their children. faces.An enormousfestivalfollowsthepurificaAlmostall cultureshave somefonn of Santa tionceremonies. Oaus as partof theirholidaycelebrations.It is a In Tibet, the celebrationof the dying year, conceptthatwas fabricatedto explainthe giving knownas Dosmoche,isobservedinsteadofNew of gifts. In somecultures, it is FatherChristmas. Year's Eve. This festival,lasting five days, In others,it is the Christmasgnomes. In Russia, centersarounda magicalpoleornatelydecorated itistheKolyada,andinFinland,itistheJoulupukki. withstars,croosesandpentagramsmadeofstring. In the oldestFinnishtradition,therewas no Dancen.dressin costumesto scareawaytheevil identifiedgiverof gifts. An anonymousperson spiritsof thecomingyear. It is a periodof fasting tossedgiftsintothe housefromthe doorwayand and prayer that ends when the townsfolktear thendisappeared. downthe pole. Regardlessof the cultureor the custom,one As a partof theTibetanNew Year's celebra- thing remainsevident The holidayseason is a tion,Buddhistmonkscreateelaboratesculptures timeforcelebration. by ThomasMcKee staff writer
Marty Stamps, a senior: "The holidays have a variety of meanings in my eyes. It means hanging out with my friends, spending time with my family, eating a lot of food and getting away from Cabrini."
Mia Fitzgerald, a sophomore: "I love the holidays, but it is the busiest time of the year. I always feel rushed and anxious. But when Christmas is finally here I always know that all the work was well worth it."
Donna Falcone, a sophomore: "I think the holidays mean togetherness, spending time with my family and friends and giving and receiving gifts."
Gavin Mirigliani, a first-year student: "The holidays mean sitting down to a nice Italian dinner with my family."
Adriana Giacomucci, a first-year student: "I think the holidays are a time to eat dinner with the family and take a break from school work."
Jim Millet, a senior: "The holidays mean that I can go home and get away from Cabrini and eat real food with my family."
Jeannine Wesolowski, a sophomore: "The holidays are a time for family because they are on vacationfromwork. This gives us a chance to spend quality time together."
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photo supplied by Hollie Havens
Santa hangs out at the King of Prussia Mall, asking everyone's favorite question, 'What do you want for Christmas?"
All I want for Christmas is
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The story of Santa Claus as seen through the eyes of a child
by LauraTesta news editor Everyone is pushing me and my tights itch. I hate waiting in line. When am I going to get to the front? There he is. I can see him. I'm next, I'm next. Mommy keeps on fixing my stupid bow. I hate this bow.
I'm a littlenervousnow. I neverrealizedthat he was this big. He's wavingto me. I thinkhe wantsme to cometo him. ''Hi Santa,"I said. His beard is so fuzzyand white. He smells funnytoo. I likehis brightred suit I hopethat I get everythingI wantthisChristmas.Thisbetter be worthit Thelightsaroundus areso brightandthelady
That'sit? That'salllneedtodo? Wow! They in the greensuitwantsme to smile. I don't want shouldhaveSantavisitthe mall moreoften. to smile,I just wantto tell Santawhat I want. Ididn'tevenmindallofthetall peoplepushing I smiled. Finally,he wants to know what I want for me or the shoppingbagsthat keephittingme on Christmas.I thinkthat he looks a littlelike my theway outofthemall.Christmasis comingand so is Santa. cousinBill. Billsmellsfunnytoo. I think I'll even be nice to my stupid big "I wanta bike,a dollwithbrownhairand the EasyBakeOvenI saw in thewindowof the toy brother. Afterall, Santais watchingand I don't wantto be naughty. store,"I said
Christmastraditionsaroundthe world Onistian traditionof the winter solace or the the"ParadiseTree" to celebratethe feastday of beginningofthereturnofthesuntonorthernskies, AdamandEve,whichfallsonDec.24. Theyused Christmasetcheditselfon theRomancalendaron thetreeto representthetreein thegardenof Eden Lightsglistenoff a crystallinecrestof freshly Dec.25. It wasacceptedby westernandnorthern from which Adam and Eve picked and ate the fallen snow. Carolersecho traditionalsongsof Europein the fourthcenturywhen Christianity forbiddenfruit TheGermanshungfruitfromthetreeandlater Christmasto the eyes of homeownersand their wasacceptedastheofficialreligionof thewestern addedcandlestorepresentChrist.Theideaspread families. Insidesome homes,huge evergreen world. Christmastreesstandgleamingwithlightsandare The westernworldconsistedof a varietyof to Englandand otherpartsof Europein the 19th century. drapedwith ornaments. Most are crownedby culturesthatinfluencedChristmasinuniqueways. Aroundthe same time,J.C. Horsley,an Enangelsor stars. The Christmasfeast of turkey, TheGerman,CelticandScandinavian nations ham, cranberries,com bread, mashed potatoes introducedthe rest of the world to the idea of glishman,designedthefirstChristmascardto be and eggnogdressthetablein seasonalbliss. hanginggreensduringthe festiveseason. They sent by his friend,Sir Henry Cole. Both ideas These descriptionsreflectthe typical''Hall- hung greensto shunthe deviland his evil spirit spread throughoutEurope and into the "New World,"America,as well. marlc''Christmas. But how did these traditions fromtheirhomesandproperty. The ideaof SantaClausalsoderivedfromthe develop?How did Orristmasbecomewhat it is All of thesenationsusedthe ideaof greenery influence of a few cultures.However,the Dutch and fir trees to representeverlastinglife and today? are credited with bringingthe idea to America. December25grewto be thetraditionalChris- survival. Santa Oaus derivedfromthe Christiansaint,St. tian celebrationof the birth of Jesus Christ in The Egyptians,ChineseandHebrewsshared Nicholas. St. Nicholaslivedaround300C.E. He approximately336 C.E. thisideaofgreensrepresentingetemallife. NatuThe name "Christmas"is actuallyderived rally,theseideasgrewto reflecttheeternallifeof is the Christiansaint of travelers,sailors,merchants,bakersandchildren. fromtheOldEnglish"CristesMaese"or"Cristes- Christ. Traditionally, Dutchchildrenfilledtheirshoes Messe,"meaningMassofChristDuetothenonWest Germansfirsterectedwhat theycalled
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with hay and carrotsfor the saint's horseon St. Nicholas'feastday. Inresponse,Sinterklaas(St. Nicholas)would leave behind small toys and cookiesfor the children. AmericansgrewtoknowSt.NicholasasSanta Qaus dueto theliteraryinfluenceof Washington Irvingwho, in his work,"Knickerbocker'sHistoryof NewYork,"firstportrayedSantaClausas a stoutman in a wide-brimmedhat,baggypants and smokinga longpipe. Clement Clarke Moore coined the poem "Twas the Night BeforeChristmas"and introduced the rest of the world to a fat, jolly man with a red nose who dressed in a white furlined cherry red suit and drove a sleigh pulled by eight tiny reindeer. The historyof Christmasis truly an anthology of variouscultural traditions. Today, the world celebratesvarious forms of Christmas. Some celebrateother fonns of Christmas,but the spirit of good tidings,fellowshipand good will seems to be universal.
Kwanzaa: A celebrationof prideand heritage thekinara,a specialcandleholderwiththecolors dip and piri piri shrimpwith lemonbutter. This giveseachday a specialmeaning. The giftsare of the candles;red,blackandgreen. staffwriter Theflagselectedasanothersymbolalsoholds meant to be handmade,making it much more Howevertheholidaysarecelebrated,theyare the samecolorsas thecandles. Blackstandsfor meaningfuland desirable. The next to the last day, Dec. 31, is a huge filledwithmeaningandtraditions.ButKwanzaa the people,red for theirstrugglesand greenfor celebration ofblackunity,focusingon thecuisine hope. is unique. It only happensonce a year, and it of the Caribbean, Africa,SouthAmericaand so Families then discuss one of seven principles: culminatesto an eventwe all lookf01Ward to. The word means ''first'' in Swahili,for first umoja, meaningunity; kuijichagulia,meaning on. Thisisalsoanexpressionofculturalembraceself-determination;ujima, meaning collective fruitsof the year. ujammameaningcoop- mentofdance,music,readingsandremembrance. Kwanzaaisacelebration ofheritage,prideand workandresponsibility; erativeeoonomics;nia,meaningpwpose,kuumba, Manymay not know thatKwanzaahasonly culturewithintheAfrican-Americancommunity. been aroundfor30 years. meaningcreativity;and imani,meaningfaith. It is not religiousnorpolitical. Its creatorwas MaulanaRon Karenga,chairWiththearrivalof a newday,handmadegifts At theendof thismonth,fromDec. 26 toJan. departmentatCalifornia 1, millionsof African-Americanfamilieswill are exchangedwith the making of traditional manoftheblack-studies lightsevencandlescalledMishumaasaba, using foodssuchas curriedlambsamosaswithchitney StateUniversityatLongBeach.Hewasa contro-
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versial figure,due to his leadershipof a black nationalistgroupfor whichhe spenttime in jail duringthe early1970s. He was convictedof orderinga beatingof a womanwhohebelievedwas"politicallytrumped up." Officiallyinductedby Karengain 1966,his messagehas been that key challengesare ''to rescueand reconstructourcultureand use it as a foundationby which we not only understand ourselves,but transformourselvesin theprocess of freeingourselvesin America." But despiteits popularityandhigh presentation amongthe blackcommunity,we have no CabrinistudentswhocelebrateKwanzaa.
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Holiday Personals To my sisters on the third floor, the girls in House 6, the worms in Xavier, Eboni, Rowena, Hanna (Frolics), Cara S., Sue Woman, mailroom buddies, Wax, Hunz & Dennis--Have a Merry X-Mas! Love, Durso To: All ESA Members-Have a Merry Christmas and let's kick it strong next semester. Love, Rowena (ESA Pres.) To: All the frolic members, EW, JM, MG, TR, MD, KM From: RR (the founder)
Dear Erin, I promise we will go downtown over the holidays- just you and me alone in the backseat of a septa train! (ooh, baby!) Thanks for being a terrific friend, Prendie girl. Merry Xmas and lots of love, the cute Bonner guy with the sweater. Nunan, Ran, Birdie, Piggy- Have a great Christmas break! Don't do anything I would do! Merry Christmas! Love, Snickerdoodle
Tamira, Merry X-Mas
To Eboni and Amy, my little siblings- Merry Christmas! I hope Santa is good to you. Love, your big sis, Amy
Karen: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I know that we will be apart over the holidays, but I want you to know that my thoughts are of you. Ilove you. Love, Kyle
Randi, Amy, Birdie, Maura, Phyllis, CallistaMerry Christmas! Enjoy your break & don't be too jealous that I'm enjoying the beach! Susan
To: Michelle Bums-You are the most beautiful girl on this campus. From: N.A.
Den, Get out and don't take the straw with you! Feeding! Day dreams, Arizona, 3, the van, Pink Rose Cafe, the morning cup! Meg & Den, the adventures of!
Hey Meg, Fundamentally it all comes down to you! Over break we'll go on lots of adventures from start to beginning. Day To Mufasa and the Pine Sol lady, I love you dreams. Arizona. 3. Don't forget Howard both and all the stupid sh--we've done. To Stem on Sat. 10 am - 1 pm! Den&Mei:-The my Brown M&M:you melt in my mouth and Adventures of, not in my hand. To Jen Mack and Ally H., I didn't forget you both. Have a great X-mas. Merry Christmas to the couch clan. From Luv, Ediely your V-P, D. Jurk Howdy & Merry Christmas to my great friends Dave, Ron, Paul, Paul, Vickie, Joey, Dina & Jamie. Thanks for making the semester great! Love, Krista Merry Christmas ya '11! Hope you guy's have a white Christmas. I'll be in New Orleans thinking "about" ya'll in my "house." Ha! Ha! Hope ya'll can come "out" to Mardi Gras! Love, Vicki Catalanotto To the resident life staff and my residents in House 4. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year. Brian Sunshine, you will always be OK with me. Your smile brightens up my cloudy days. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Brian Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all the 3rd floor, candle-burning women of Woodcrest. That's what I'm talkin' about !! Thanks to the whole WYBF Staff for all your hard work! You're a great group to work with. Happy Holidays! Love, Sheri, Stephanie and Kim. Serena-Have a great holiday. I am so glad you're my neighbor this year. Thanks for being there when I needed you. I hope the New Year brings you good luck. Love, Phyllis To John & Ally - Thank you so much for all yo~r hard work with advising and college success. I love you guys! Merry Christmas! Love, Sheri Tara-May all your Christmas wishes come true. I hope the New Year holds only good memories for you. Thanks for being such a great friend. Love, Phyllis Amy- Men are scum, but I hope Santa brings you a good one anyway. Have a great holiday. Love, Phyllis To Beth- Have Toby sing a holiday tune for me. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Lori Phyllis, Krista & Amy- Have a Merry Christmas & a Great New Year!! - Love, Tara
To elastic cheeks, thanks for being there. Chocolate Thunder I love ya like a brother. Love ya guys in quads 250, 280 and the girls of QUAD 140. Love, Mil To mighty dog: Since I first met you at the kennel we became great pals and I hope you and I can go to the park and share a fire hydrant and a bowl of Alpo. Love, Mil Michelle, Have the very merriest Christmas and know I'll be thinking of you. Love, Kevin Dear Kim, Although this is my last Christmas at Cabrini, I know we will spend many more holidays together. You are a super person and my best friend - I'm Lucky to have you in my life! Thanks for everything. All my love, Rich Merry Christmas & best wishes for 1996! The Office of Cooperative Education & Careec Services. Nancy Hutchison, Cheryl Hallman & Sue Farrell Chris, I love you. I never want you to leave my side. Roommates forever. Love, Brian To the PinkLadies, It's been a blast! Hope Santa is good to you!! Love, Amy
To: Olive, Sorry for driving you crazy! Thanks for your support. From: Flo
John, Rieb, Wendy, Brian, Mike, Bird, Piggy, Stef, Melissa, Cindy, Caroline, Jan, M.G., Jon, Nancy, Wiskey, Lexi, Butt kisser, Paul, Joe, Anne & Tracey. Merry, Merry X-mas Love, Marie
Aunt Stephie: H.O.R.D.E. festival, Widener h-lo PAJA. Flyers hat, button down, never seen him before- Roy Boy. War with House 5. Written up. Goin'tomyhouseman! PAC Champs. M.I.A.Picture Man. Love triangle. See ya in the morning. Thanks for the memories. Love ya, Kraus.
Merry Christmas to Lisa, Jeannie, Chris, Steph, Kim, Katina, Heather, Lisa B. Mindy, Jana, Shawn, Billy, Dan, Big John, Greg, Joe, Peanut and the Kingswood girls! Love, Kelly
To Angela- Thanks for everything! I could not have made it through the semester without you! Thanks for always being there! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Rock On!Lori To my fellow Editors- You guys are the greatest, only 12 more issues, then we party! Loquitur staff members- Great work and let's keep together as a team. John Angela, I Nuv You!! You are the best. Okay, no Dec. 1 maybe Jan. 1. Son of a ... You and I are forever friends. wv John Dear Laurie Turns, (Register Queen) Thanks for everything, you are the best! Have a Happy Holiday. John Cuch To the Outlandish Newsroom crowd: gotta say the past month has been unusual and I'm looking forward to the next year and a half. Happy Holiday's, Cuch To the assassin: Don't murder too much ass at the Bungalow over the break! - J.C. L: I'm looking forward to spending another Christmas with you. The past two years have been great, and I hope there are more to come. Merry Christmas! Love, Coils Cuch, You are the man. You predicted my unfortunate incident before it happened, I shouldhavelistened. Merry Christmas! Hope Santa brings you that Mac ... John Ally, You are crazy, butlluvya! Let's go out. Stacey, the shore is gonna be a blast. You & me babe. Lisa, Colleen, Sue, Love you guys. Merry Christmas! Love, John Dear John, Merry Christmas! I love you sweetheart! Love always, Jen To Stevie Wevie and Adam Bear: Have great holidays. Love from the two most beautiful girls in the world.
To Mel, Barbie, Don, M.P. and B.C.: you guys are the best roommates. Merry Christmas and I'll miss you over the break. Love, Bex To Bex, Barbie, Don, B.C. & Marc-you guys are the best roommates. Have a great x-mas break & I'll miss you guys! wv - Mel To my fellow lax boys: Have a happy and safe Christmas. Don't get too drunk boys. Remember to run and lift!! I love you all from the bottom of my heart! Love, Nut Where's my German? Well, Dani by the time you read this we'll be together again. I Love you more then you' 11ever know! Love, Tim Lori, Want some spaghetti? Mad? You are great and will be friends always. Merry Christmas! Love, John Tony, You are the best! Thanks for all the laughs and all the fun. I ain't afraid of you. Merry Christmas! John Kate, Love you Iii' sis. Thanks for everything. Love ya, John Beth, It's wonderful what is it velvet... Felicia, Why you eyes like that? Jamie, Let's do something spontaneous ... Love you always , Merry Christmas. John Matt, You're awesome! Eat all you want! Merry Christmas. John To Stephanie Bieg: You are the best! Thank you so much for putting up with me this semester and making the station sound so awesome. Merry Christmas. Love, Kim Dear Sheri, Thanks for everything this semester. Can we go shopping sometime at the 24-hourWalmartwithyou? HA! Love,Kim and Rich
Wimpy, Hope Santa treats you well and gives you all you want. The past few weeks have been great. Love, Amy Happy Holidays to: My roommate Jeff, Brian, Dara, B, Michelle S. Diane, Meredith, Erika, Sal, Dave, Krista, Paul Mart., Paul Moser, Jamie, Dina, Justin & all the rest! From, Ron
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Merry Christmas to all my buddies! Gina, Ro, Tanish, Rich, Dee, Eboni, Priscilla, Fis, Jimmy, Charles, Randy, Cory, Hollie, Hanna, Jen, Marie, Tammy, Yoli, Chanda & Lisa, Desiree and to everyone else. Steph, Kelly, Kristi & Amy: Thanks for everything! You're a crazy group of friends. I love ya all. Love, Nicki To John- Thanks for everything! I'm really glad we became good friends! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you next semester! Lori
Dear Diane, Happy Holidays! Love ya! Teri Dennis, We've only got one more week until you are GONE! Oh, and I'm really happy I made that pinky swear on my birthday, even though YOU are doing the chasing. Love, Christina
Dear Val - Feliz Navidad to my very own "Baywatch" Babe! You have been such a great friend - thanks for everything. Over the holidays. I'll take you on another romantic tour of Wilmington! Love, Ricardo
To all of the house 2 puzzle pieces - Merry Christmas! Love, Steph B. Chris Calvert, Even though we argued and fought, we remained friends. Have a Merry Christmas. P.S. Let's keep our friendship
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House 6 residents Localradiostationrepresentative serve the community deliversgoal-gettingmessage by Justin Mlrlgl/anl co-sportseditor
Communityserviceis notjust for those who are taking Seminar 300. Thewomenwhoresideinthe Lanshe House have taken communityservice to a higher level. Some of the activities include: makinga quiltthatpreachedtheevils of drinking and driving for alcohol and awarenessweek, participating in the Aids Walk, collectingfor the food drive for Thanksgiving and working with the Sisters of Mercy home. They are currentlycollecting toys for less fortunate children for Christmas. 1bereareseveralwomeninvolved in the house six communityservice projects. Theyare I.aura Irwin,resident director, senior resident assistantCeleneWright,juniorsStephanie Casinelli, Laura Testa, Nicole Palermo, Stephanie·Caldwell,Julie Wolen, DeniseCanaris,ChrisLear, Maria Lattanzio, Dawn Montgomery, Kelly Brannigan,Gail Weber, Amy Hummel,NancyKraus,Mandi Hopta,Amy Carmichaeland sophomores Erin Beare, Kay Bergmann. PaulaRenzi,ErinO'NeillandDenise Tancrediand first-yearstudentKelli Williams. Even though the women must do community service for their seminar 300 class, they enjoy the satisfaction from doing the service as a group. Bergmann spoke about the Aids walk in which she participated. "It was for a good cause. We did it for
our house," Bergmann said. "We want to help both the on and off-campus community, " Casinelli said. "If anyone needs anything done they just call us. Hopefullynext semester we will be able to do more. Nothing is set in stone yet." The community service has helped the women in the house to get closer as housemates. "I think the communityservice has brought the whole house closer," Hummel said. "It makes us feel good about ourselves. We are able to set an example for the community and for the campus. We want to make a difference." "Our whole house is real close," Montgomerysaid. "Everybodyhere are reallygood friends. Plus we get to help people." "It gives you satisfaction,knowing you are helping someone," Palermo said. "I think it is worth while. The best thing was raising money for Aids because it was a good cause." "Doing community service made me realize the importanceof helping less fortu~~\1t&eople," Canaris added. , The work the women have done so far this year has not gone unnoticed. "The girls in house six are very generous when it comes to their communitywork for Cabrini," first-year student David Nothstein said. "The entire college is very thankful for what they do to make people happy."
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by.Adam Todd staff writer
You can achieve anything in your life if youwant it bad enough and are willing to make sacrifices in orderto achieveyour goals. No matterwhatobstaclesyou encounter, you can overcomethem with personal drive. This was the message of JeffersonWard,nationalsalesrepresentativefor YlOO. Ward spoke to English and communicationsmajorsThursday, Nov. 30 in the Widener Center LectureHall. He shared his own personalstorieson how he roseto where he is today as well as thoughts on how to succeed in today's job market.
Ward explainedthat he believesthe secret to success is to move through lifeby followinga seriesofstepsthat ultimatelywill allow you to achieve your main goal. "You need to pay your dues in order to get what you want," Ward said. He cautioned that when you do begin to achieve your goal not to forgetwhere you came from. Junior Dennis Fohnerlikedwhat he heard from Ward. "He made some reallygood points. Noteverybody rememberswhat it was like to be in college and just starting out," Fohnersaid. Being able to change and adapt are other qualitiesWard stressed. In radio, Ward explained that nearly everyoneneeds to start out in
a smalltown and market area and hope to moveup from there. Hard work,dependability, dedicationand theabilitytogetalongwithothersare all qualitiesWard said he believes willhelpmakea youngpersonstartingin radiosuccessful Ward alsoexplainedthe importanceofthecollegeexperience. Ward said that collegeis not just about academics,but buildingthe social skillsn~ to sua:eed. Accordingto Ward, students need to customizethemselves,becomedependable,reliableandto do everythingtheycantobecomegreat "He showedme thathe's not all talk. Hecameoutheretoletusknow what it is likeout thereand answer our questions,"Fohnersaid.
PR group explores possibilities by LarissaShumann
interview,I realized I wanted to do more to better understandthe field," ApublicrelationsinterestgrouphasHannigansaid. fonnedon campus,andit is lookingto DonnalynPorhpper,professorof increaseitssize. Thegroupwas estab- professional communications and lishedto giveanystudentwho is inter- group adviser,said, ''My hope is to ested in publicrelationsthe opportu- fostera fun learningenvironmentfor nity to explorethe field. The group studentswho are interestedin public hopes to provide memberswith an relationscareers." opportunityto garner a network of The group is run by the members professionalcontacts. and can take any form the members Thefoundersofthegrouparesenior wish. "Studentsdeterminethe direcJana Brunoand sophomoresAllyson tionthe groupwilltake. I willbe their HanniganandTaraPowers. guideon thejourney,"Pomppersaid. "After taking a public relations Thememberswhoattendedthefirst courseandconductinganinfonnationalmeetingset goals they hope to meet. guest writer
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Someof thosegoalsincludea sharing of students'internshipsand co-opexperiences,developinga portfolioand obtainingprofessionalcontacts. ''PRhasbecomea topcareerchoice and thegroupis oneway of obtaining moreexperiencethatwillputonea step aheadof the competition,"Hannigan said. The group is open to all students interestedin thefield. The nextmeetingwillbe heldJan.23. Studentswill discusstheirpositiveand negativeinternshipsandco-opexperiences.Hyerswillbe postedaroundcampuswith furtherinformation.
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Last week in the world of news The bill also provides$6 billionfor highway improvements. staff writer Pennsylvaniawill keep its present QI'uesday,Nov.28-Clinton limit of 65 mph on rural roadways and presentsAmericantroopdeploy55 mph elsewhere. New Jersey will mentplanto nation In a 20-minute televised ad- stay at 55 mph Montana now bas no speed limit. ~ from the Oval Office, President Clinton called for national O'Ibursday,Nov. 30- Tyson to support in the dispatch of 20,00) fight in Philadelphia U.S. troops to Bosnia. The boxing match between Mike Clinton stated that American forceswould make up one-thirdof Tyson and }3usterMathis, Jr. will take the North Alantic Treaty place at the CoreStatesSpectrum Saturday, Dec. 16. Organization's peacekeeping Thematch,originallyscheduledfor force.Their actionswould be limitedandcarriedoutunderthecorn- Nov. 4 in Las Vegas,was canceleddue to Tyson breakinghis thumb.The conmand of an American general. test could not be held in Alantic City □Wednesday, Nov. 29- Na- becauseDon King,Tyson's promoter, had his promoting license revoked by tiooalspeedlimit abolished PresidentClinton signed a bill the New Jersey State Athletic Comthat ended the national 55 mph mission for a fraud indictment. 76er'sBradleytradedto Nets speed limit and droppedrequirePhiladelphia 76er center Shawn mentsformotorcyclehelmetlaws. States can now decide what Bradley, along with guard Greg GrahamandforwardTimPeny,weretraded their own speed limit will be.
by Paul Monte
to the New Jersey Nets for forward-center Derrick Coleman, forward Sean Higgins and guard Rex Walters. BradleywaschosenbytheSixersas the second overall pick in the 1993 NBADraft. AfteralossonNov. '29,Sixerrookie Jerry Stackhouse said that the team needed ''to become more competitive in the middle."
[)Saturday,Dec.2- Doctorwho right to live free of suffering. Twirthirds also say that it is cutoffwrongfootsuspended,fined
Dr. Rolando Sanchez, a physician from Miami, was fined $10,00) and barredfrompracticingmedicinefor six months after amputating the wrong foot of a diabetic patient and cut off another patient's toe without her consent. TheStateBoardOfMedicinevoted to reducethe sentencecitingSanchez's previouslyunblemishedrecordandthat QFriday,Dec. 1- G.M. recalls thediabetic'sotherlegwouldprobably have been amputatedanyway. Cadillacs Despitethe suspensionand fine,the The General Motors Corporation agreed to recall over 470,000 late- doctor could be back in the operating model Cadillac cars in order to sat- room by early 1996. isfy a federal complaint that a device ()Sunday,Dec. 3- Animalsupin the cars caused them to emit illeportersup gal amounts of carbon dioxide. A new Associated Press poll has The models affected by the recall include those built between 1991 found wide support for animal rights. Twirthirdsofthe 1,004Americans and 1995 with a 4.9 liter engine that polled agree with the statementthat an is no longer produced. The recall is expected to cost the animal's right to live free of suffering shouldbejustasimportantasaperson's company about $30 million.
seldom or never right to use animals in testing cosmetics;59 percent say killing animals for fun is alwayswrong; and 51 percent say sport hunting is alwayswrong.
OMonday,Dec.4- ~ saysbodyguardhelpedhim kill Rabin According to the New York T!Dles,the confessed assassin of YitzhakRabin suggestedthat one of the slainPrimeMinister'sbodyguards had been an accomplicein the shooting. The killer,YigaJAmir,asserted that if he told everythinghe knew, it "would tum the country upside down." Amir spoketo reportersbefore thestartofahearingattheTelAviv Magistrate Court, where he was ordered to be held in custody for four more days.
Sitcoms turn up heat, stusjents tune in by StephanieSaroslcy staff writer
Although the Philadelphia Inquirer refers to them as "trashy sitcoms" infected with sex, violence and foul language, many Cabrini students watch what were once family shows. Regardless of the changes in the shows, they do not seem to be having many negative effects on Cabrini students. For Cabrini students who do not have cable, there are a limited amount of stations available. The noncable or local channels are: CBS, ABC, NBC, PBS, PHL17, FOX, channel 48 and channel 57. Many believe that the these are the stations that air the latest, hottest sitcoms. ·' • During the weeknights be-
tween the prime-time viewing hours of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows like "The Nanny," "NYPD Blues," "Beverly Hills 90210," "Friends," "Picket Fences" and "Melrose Place" are commonly watched. These shows, which first started out as basic entertainment sitcoms, have now become the gossip of the campus. It is not at all uncommon to hear students in the _gathering area discussing what Amanda did on the most recent episode of "Melrose Place." "Everyone watches these • shows. So ifl miss one, I'.canjust ask someone what happened and they know," first-year student Bridget Egan said. Foul language·, sex ··and violence is depkted in .these
sitcom shows. Channel 6 was bombarded with controversy when it showed partial nudity on the drama "NYPD Blue." To some parents or children, the changes in these shows may cause them to "tune out." However, this is not the case with many, Cabrini students. "These sitcqm shows are targeted toward young adults, and they give us what we want to see. I know they probably shut viewers out like parents, but I'll keep watching," first-year student Ron D'Orazio said. "Violence and sex in shows is entertaining. There is nothing wrong with that," first-year student Paul Moser said. "Gossiping about television shows is better than gossiping
12/5 It is time for seniors to shine at the annual senior dinner. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. in the mansion. Find out who will be the next one to recieve the prestigious Mother Ur~ula Award.
v"Frosty Football 12il0 The 12 days of c:;'hristmas continues with some frosty football. Come out and play or just cheer on your favorite teams on the sideline. The fun will be from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up for the van in the student activites office.
v"Christmas Caroling
12/5 It is time to '>pend a little Cnrislmas cheer and belt out some holiday tunes on the caroling trip. If interested, sign up for the van in the student activities.
v"Eric Barbuscia 12/8 Come and see Cabrini graduate Eric Barbuscia in the coffeehouse at· 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. He will be performing "country/americana" sounds. The cost is $3 general admissio_n, and $? for students.
v"Light Show 12(10 C0me llnd see the light show at •he Hechts department store in cemer city. The fun begins at 12:30 p.m. A van will be provided by the student activitcs office. v"Fall Sports Banquet
jng. The general consensus on c_ampus is that these, shows are acceptable to, students. Although ~ome students may have second thoughts about watching certain prime-time televisioJI programs, many students are staying "tun,::d in" anticipating th~ next e.pif;odes.
v"Dec9rating Contest Judging v"Concert in °the coffee_h-~use 12/12 12/10 Come to the c'oTfeeho'use "and jo·i~ ~ Office judging at 12:30 p.m. -best office Strange Sun. featuring Cabrini's own Residence Hall Judging at 6 p m Tom McKee and Kevin Eppler. The -best house concert starts at 8 p.m. Stick around -best hall ~ afterwards for Cavalier Attitudes. -honorable mention for best Cabnm's comedy troupe. They will be door performing theater sports. Admission is $1. All proceeds will ·benefit v"Lost and Found charity. 12/12 Please come pick up lost and found v"Free concert items at the student development 12/11 Paul Marturano will be playing his offic..!. A fost anti found L ble will be phrced outside of the office. original songs a!l'd other:; in the coffeehouse at 8 p.m. Monday. This concert is v"Barry M. Goldwater Scholarfree For more inform~Jion, call 902ship 8510. ;
12/10 If you are an ~thlete and you played your heart out all season, now come and get recognized at the fall sports banquet at 3:30 p.m. in the cafe.
Adults and children may stop watching the shows because they repeat the same theme line for each episode. The violence and language in the shows may cause some people to change the channel. People who enjoy watching the shows for the gossip will continue to watch them. However, people who are watching them for entertainment and variety may decide to stop watch-
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about people on campus," Egan said. Due to the popularity of these shows, it seems there are no immediate plans for changing their formats. Many people enjoy the way the shows are going. They have definitely captured their targeted audiences' attention. Will the present changes in the format of the shows become boring to sollle people? Will it turn off certain audiences? According ~o first-year student Julie Faustman, the shows niay become b,o,ring because they are basically about the .same thing everyday. But for the time being, many people, including herself, do and wi.ll C(?ntinue to watch them.
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It's time to de:ck the halls at the cainpus decorating party from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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Cavs battle to stay undefeated in PAC
Siblings strive for one common goal: success
by Justin Mlrlg/lanl co-sports editor
by Chris Lamanna staff writer
The Cavaliers stomped Alvemia on Saturday, Dec. 2, 8676. The Cavs started the season with a 2-0 record in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference and a 3-1 recori:Ioverall. Alvemia jumped out to a lead in the first half. The Cavs were being out-played in all phases of the game. Damon Hunter and Scott Doll were the key players for Alvernia. The duo was dominant in the first half. Hunter led all scorers in the first half with 17 points. Doll chipped in with 12 first-half points of his own. Most of Hunter's points came off of fast breaks, as Alvernia played the running game to perfection. Cabrini found itself in double trouble when senior Eric Tidwell received his second foul of the game at the 1:04 mark of the first half. Tidwell played only the last three minutes of the half. Add to that the fact that junior Tom Newnam is still out with an injured foot, and Cabrini found itself in a hole in a physical contest. Cabrini was called for 14 fouls while Alvernia was whistled for 11 in the first half. Senior Bill Carr played a solid first half for Cabrini scoring 11 points along with two rebounds. Junior John Drummond had eight rebounds in the first half. The second half proved to be much better for the Cavs. Cabrini started out the half on fire. They began cutting into the nine-point lead that Alvemia had built up at halftime. The Cavs took control of the game and wound up outscoring Alvemia 53-35 in the second half. Carr wound up with 27 points for the game, going 14-17 at the foul line. Carr came through with 16 points and six rebound in the second half. Graduate student Nate Bowles continued to have a hot hand in the second half. He scored 11 second-half points, wound up with 15 for the game and had four steals. SeniQr Mike Dever rebounded from a slow first half at
point guard and came up big in the second half. Dever scored 11 points in the half including a game-breaking three-pointer. Drummond had a balanced game scoring 12 points and grabbing in 14 boards to lead the team. The win was.a total team effort. Cabrini had three players with double digits in points in the second half, and four for the game. Alvernia has been an arch rival in the PAC, especially over the last two years. Alvernia beat Cabrini last year 85-84 early in the year. Cabrini was able to win the rematch at Alvemia 76-53. Saturday's game was played to a packed house at Alvemia. The Cabrini cheerleaders were the only cheering section for Cabrini as the Cavalier fans were terribly outnumbered. Carr has averaged 24.3 points over the last three games. He has also grabbed 26 in the last four games for a 6.5 average. Carr is also a candidate for a division three All-American. Coach John Dzir' was currently quoted as saying about Carr, "The heart and soul of the Cabrini attack, Bill is a total team player with outstanding individual talent. He inspires all our players to reach new heights. He plays to win -everyday- every time he steps on the court. His desire to succeed is our catalyst." Bowles is right behind Carr, averaging 16.5 points. He needs only 220 points to reach the 1,000point mark. Drummond is averaging 11.5 rebounds a game. Tidwell has also beenstrongfortheCavs. Hefouled out of the first game and played only 19 minutes of the Alvernia game, but he still has been able to average 6.5 rebounds a game. He also has a chance to join the 1000point club. Dzik is also 20 overall in wins as an active coach in the NCAA He has a lifetime record of 302131 for a .697 winning percentage. With all of the pieces in place, it is not surprising that the Cavs are off to their typical fast start.
In the spirit of hard work and self discipline, seniors Bill and Patty Carr have respectively dedicated a great amount of time to making Cabrini College's basketball program a force to be reckoned with in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. Since Patty, who is the only senior on the team this year, has been a member of the Lady Cavs, the team has been to the conference finals every year, and it has won it twice. Last year it received its first invitation ever to the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile, Bill has helped lead the Cavs to a PAC title in each of his three years with the team, and the past two years have culminated with trips to the NCAA. Both Bill and Patty list their main objectives this year as nothing less. Each of the twins renounced any sense of competition between them now, Patty acknowledged that playing Bill when she was young made her more of-a competitor. "When we would play against each other, he would always beat me, and I hated it," Patty said. "It made me work
so much harder." Now though, I get more nervous watching her play than when I am on the court," Bill said. Patty agreed. With Bill reaching the 1,000point mark last year versus Eastern College, and Patty creeping in on the milestone, it is clear that they are both prolific offensive players. "My favorite thing to do is take the ball to the hole," Bill says. While Patty, who is more of a threat from the perimeter acknowledges, "I like to shoot from either wing beyond the arc." What might not be as clear however, is that they are both exceptional students as well. Patty has a 3.5 grade point average in her elementary education and early childhood education double major, and Bill is carrying a 3.3 GPA in his business administration major. Athletic director and head coach of the men's varsity basketball team John Dzik makes a distinction between just being a student athlete and being a dedicated student athlete. "Dedicated student athletes have to be good managers of time. They have to worry about the same things other kids do, like writing papers, doing school work and getting a part time job to help pay for school," Dzik said, "and still have time to practice and put all the time necessary into their chosen sport. "Therefore, through athletics," Dzik says, "when they hit the real world they are able to set goals and
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Friday, Dec. 8, 1995
Coach Dzik captures300th win are also good people. "Good people make good programs," Dzik said. He mentioned players such as The men's basketballteam began it's season with a 86-62 vic- seniors Billy Carr, Eric Tidwell and toryover UrsinusCollegeonNov. Greg Grant as examples of good people who have helped contribute 17, 1995. However, there was nothing to the success of the men's basketordinary about this victory. It ball program. "'Thething I'm most proud of is was John Dzik's 300th win as that our team has the second highest head coach of the Cavs. According to Dzik, the win winning percentage among all was not only special to him, but NCAADivisionllbasketball teams more importantly to those he has and the ninth highest winning percoached as well as those who centage among allNCAA basketball have coached along side of him. programs," Dzik said. At a time when other colleges Dzik said he felt the reasons for his success as the head coach have scandalously low graduation at Cabriniwere due, in large part, rates, Dzik is also proud of the fact to his players. "All good coaches that almost all of his players have have one thing in common, good graduated. Senior gvard Michael Dever said players," Dzik said. He said thekey to gettinggood that Dzik constantly preaches that players is recruiting. "Myself "academicscomebeforebasketball." He also said Dzikisalwayscheckand my assistant coaches Joe Kelly and MikeKelleyhave done ing up on the players to make sure a good job recruiting,"Dzik said. they're doing well in all their subWith the upcoming gradua- jects. Dzik ranks fifth among all active tion of all five starters from this year's team, Dzik's recruiting college coaches in the Philadelphia region in wins. ability was put to the test. Dzik and his assistantcoaches Only Herb MageeatTextile,John were able to bring in 11 first-year Chaney at Temple, Alan Rowe at Widener, and Bobby Morgan at students. Dzik will be countingon these Philadelphia College of Pharmacy players to make major contribu- rank ahead of Dzik in career wins. tions to next year's team. Before coming to Cabrini, Dzik Dzik said he and the assistant held assistant coaching positions coaches work hard to find at Upper Darby High School, good basketball players who Widener University and St. by Jim Martin
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Joseph's University. He came to Cabrini in 1980 as the director of athletics for men and the head coach of the basketball team. Dzik became the full-time athletic director in 1987 and also has been the coach of the men's golf team since 1985. During his 16 years at Cabrini, Dzik's basketball teams have achieved tremendous success. Cabrini was a NAIA program from 1980-1987 until they became a NCAADivisionllprogramin 1988. During their seven years in the NAIA program, Dzik led the team to four appearances in the NAIA national championship tournament. Since becoming a NCAA DivisionIIIprogram,the Cavs havemade three appearances in the NCAA Division Ill tournament. The firsttwo appearances,in 1988 and 1993, ended in losses. However, Dzik was able to capture his first ever NCAA Division Ill tournament win last year when the Cavs defeated York College. As for capturing a 400th win, Dzik is unsure if it will happen. According to Dzik, when he first came to Cabrini he did not expect to be here for 16 years, and he is unsure of how long he will continue coaching. "I'll coach as long as I enjoy coaching and do a good job with the team, and as long as I continue to run a successful athletic program," Dzik said.
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Coach Dzik goes through drills with his team during a recent practice. Senior Mike Dever and junior John Watson look on. Dzik got his 300th win this season on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Quad County Tournament. The Cavs won the game by a score of 86-62.
Lax successfulon and offfield by Stephanie Caldwell co-sports editor
Like taking the field for any other game, they go out determined and with a goal. Like any other victory, they come out with a feeling of accomplishment, a sense of feeling good about what they have done. Only sometimes it is not just any other game. The members of the men's lacrosse team are widely known on campus. Their personalities and even their , physical appearances stand out immensely. However, there is much more to this group of carefree lovers of the game of lacrosse and, more importantly, life. Their service to Cabrini and the surrounding community as well makes them, once again, no ordinary team. According to head coach Randy Mills, this fall's open house, which was held on Sunday, Nov.19, was the most successful open house for athletics yet. There were about 10 lacrosse players involved. "It was really successful," junior captain Adam Todd said. "Having the players there allowed people to get the players perspective." Mills said he was particularly impressed with the open house and the involvement of the players. "This is what's important," Mills said of the success of the open house. "Getting the word out on
Cabrini is important." According to Mills, the Cavs' service to Cabrini is strictly volunteer. They have been involved in setting up for Family Weekend, and during NCAA playoff games, they have been ushers and ticket takers. "These kids donate their time and effort not just to the community, but to Cabrini as well," Mills said. "They go on notice and they're always more than willing." During the holidays the men's lacrosse team is moi;e than generous. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Mills and his Cavs send money to the Reverend Ambrose Cashman, former campus minister, and Scott Dorsey, former multicultural coordinator. Ambrose is stationed in Baltimore , while Dorsey is in Philadelphia. According to Mills, Ambrose and Dorsey do what they think is best with the money. "We take care of people who take care of us," senior Kevin Besemer said. "Father Ambrose was very good to us while he was here. So we're returning the favor." Some players said this makes them simply feel good about themselves as not just lacrosse players but rather people. "I feel good about myself because I was able to help out those less fortunate," first-year student John Gwiazdowski said. Outside of campus, the members of lacrosse team are very active among the community.
More specifically, they focus on the needs of children. The Cavs have been involved in summer camps where they worked with children and all the proceeds went to kids in the inner city. This lacrosse program was held in the southeastern Pennsylvania area, and according to Mills, it is one of the eest in the area. This fall they conducted a camp for kids, Community Action for Tredyffrin Easttown Township. Because of Cabrini's poor field conditions in the beginning of the year, the camp was held at Valley Forge Military Academy. "They couldn't just roll out of bed," Mills said of his players. "They showed real commitment." The camp included over 100 kids and lasted three Sundays this fall. Each day lasted four hours. According to Mills, about 20 of the lacrosse players participated in the camp. This impressed Mills. "It never would have gotten off the ground," Mills said. "They made it successful." According to Todd, all proceeds from the camp went to the Sunshine Foundation, an organization for children with incurable cancer. "We got to interact with kids, which was fun," Todd said. "And beca\lse the money went to kids, it made it worth it even more." The Cavs were more than enthused about their time with the kids. "It was awesome," junior captain Dennis Fohner said. "It's a great feel-
ing to be able to teach little kids lacrosse." Besemer agreed. "The kids were willing to learn, and I learned from them," Besemer said. "It's definitely worth it. It makes me feel good to be able help them out," Besemer added. According to Mills, the lacrosse team has also given clinics in Radnor Township. Besemer also works at a goalie clinic on Sundays where he works with two children. According to both Todd and Fohner, the team also gives blood. "This is the first time I ever did something like this," Gwiazdowski said. "I'm very impressed with how much this team does for the community and I'm happy to be a part of it." Doing this community service comes naturally to the Cavs. The reasons are simple. "We do it just because it makes us feel good," Todd said. "As members of the community, we feel we have a responsibility to those less fortunate." Besemer said the team's reason for the team performing the community service is as simple as it gets. "We're a good group of people," Besemer said. No matter what the reasons for their contributions to Cabrini and the community are, the members of the men's lacrosse team have definitely left yet another impressive mark on those around them. A welcomed impression at that.