Friday,Feb.16, 1996 Vol. XLII, No. 17 Cabrini College Radnor, Pa. 19087
Schoolyardviolence:
Polee beatingsign of times by Kimberly Sheldron & Jamie Latshaw editor in chief & copy editor/ writing coach
Withnothing else to do on a hot summer night, a group of Northeast Philadelphia teenagers meets at a 7-11. The store is located on a busy comer, about a five-minute drive from the front steps of the church where Eddie Polee was beaten to death. Mix hot tempers and tension among teens from rival neighborhoods. Add some alcohol. What would normally be a simple exchange of bitter words develops into a possible exchange of bullets. This scene may sound like a Hollywood movie. But it is actually a way some Cabrini students from Philadelphia and suburbs spent thejr teenage weekend nights "hanging out" on street comers or at playgrounds with their parents' approval. Parents may have thought such hanging out was innocent, but what most parents don't know is that violence, weapons and drugs sometimes prevail - even in what many people call the "nice section of Philadelphia." "What else is there to do?" Sam, a resident of Northeast Philadelphia who often hung out in the local Mayfair playground, asked. "We hung around, drank and played basketball." Sam is a student from Cabrini College who asked that his real name not be used. Violent crimes by teens more than doubled in the years most Cabrini students were growing up, according to 1994 census data. The violence often occurs on school playgrounds at night. By day the playground is full of students taking a break between classes; by night the darknes.shas become a blanket under which teenagers can hide their supplies of alcohol. A Father Judge High School graduate, Sam said violencewas very common in his neighborhood. From fighting with students from another school on the bus ride home to guns in the playground, a survey of 100 Cabrini students revealedthat 80 per-
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Violence among teens frequently occurs because of rivalries between gangs from neighboring schools and even occurs on school buses and school playgrounds.
cent of those who reside in the city consider their neighborhoods to be very violent. Across the country, an estimated 270,000 guns are carried to school every day by students, according to the "Statistical Record of Children." The Rev. Joe DiMauro, principal of Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia, said although fights do break outwithin the school, there has not been a problem controlling them. According to DiMauro, Father Judge has adopted strict policies to keep the level of violence to a minimum. If a student is involved in a fight, he is suspended. If weapons are involved, the student isexpelled. A student who takes part in a fight off campus and can be identified as a Father Judge student can be subject to the same punishment. Although DiMauro denies that high schools are the most common setting for violent acts, he identified three reasons for the tunnoil.
The influence of a gang First, DiMauro said violence normally takes place among groups of teenagers, not between individuals. "Any good kid can turn into a
devil when he's a member of a group," DiMauro said. Gangs are a strong force in high schools. Between a third and a half of high school students report that other students in their schools belong to fighting gangs, according to the "Statistical Record of Children." The study also reported that although only a small percentage of youths joins delinquent gangs, homicide and aggravated assault are three times more likely to be committed by gang members than by non-gang delinquents. Even teen girls get into the act. At the Polee trial, although no girl was arrested, a rumor of a rape supposedly set off the Abington teens in their plot to take revenge on the Fox Chase teens. Girls were present at the killing and testified that they did nothing to stop the beating. While the survey of Cabrini students revealed that few, if any, females were perpetrators or victims of violent acts, the "Statistical Record of Children" reported that female involvement in gang violence is believed to be increasing.
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' Second, DiMauro said anytime violence takes place among teenagers, alcohol or marijuana is usually involved. He said it is easy for teenagers to illegally obtain these drugs. "Your inhibitions go wild when under the influence," he said. According to a study published in the "Journal of Studies on Alcohol," alcohol plays a significant role in adolescent deaths due to criminality. While nearly 40 percent of youths in long-term,state-operatedjuvenile institutions were under the influence of drugs at the time of their current offenses, nearly 50 percent of them were under the influence of alcohol, according to the "Statistical Record of Children."
Where are the parents? DiMauro also pinpointed the economy as a factor in the increase of teenage violence. "My mom always wanted to move," Sam said. "But we haven't been able to afford it." DiMauro said the state of economy forces parents of young children to balance two or three jobs with parenthood. Although he said he cannot blame the par-
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ents, he said their children normally resent the fact that they are not getting the presence they need. All of those convicted in the Polee murder came from singleparent homes. The "Statistical Record of Children" also reported that over 50 percent of youths under the age of 18 in long-term, state-operated juvenile institutions lived with only their mothers while growing up. . "The kids go to gangs for peer support instead of parental support," DiMauro said. Sam said his parents were aware of his contributions to the violent neighborhood. However their knowledge of his behaviors came from outside sources. He said his parents expressed their concern to him. "But I would tell them to shut up and leave me alone," he said. Although DiMauro said he sees organized groups of teenagers as the cause for the increasing violence, he said an organized group of adults is the solution. Fairview, the section where Father Judge is located, has a Town Watch program in effect. "As soon as they're there, the kids run," DiMauro said. "Eddie Polee would be alive today if they had Town Watch." Since the death of Eddie Polee, his Fox Chase neighborhood has formed a Town Watch program. Sam said his group of friends often finds trouble even though the group does not look for it. He admitted that his friends do take part in violence. But he said he knows when it should stop. How far is too far? "When your friends are beating a kid with a bat and he's about to die," Sam said. "I wouldn't let it go as far as the Eddie Polee incident." DiMauro said violence among teenagers happens every day in the area. "Eddie Polee made the paper because he died," he said. Sam said Polec's death did not have much of an effect on his life. "It doesn't bother me," he said. "What are you gonna do- hide all the time?"
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C or rec ting the behavior before the problem arises Nobody saw anything. Nobody heard anything. Nobody ever wanted to get involved. That was, until a 17-year-old boy had his head bashed in. .Now, everybody wants to get involved. Although the Town Watch program has flourished since t!·c death of Eddie Polee, what is being done to provide a safe haven full of positive opportunities for kids, that will prevent tragedies like the Polee murder from happening? According to the 1994 census, the total number of violent crimes committed by juveniles under the age of 17 is over 110,000. A significant jump from 55,000 in 1970, when a lot of Cabrini students were growing up. Now, more than ever, kids are growing up under drastically different circumstances than the ones most of us grew up under. With more juvenile punks transforming the once-innocent playground into a haven for drugs, loitering and violence, kids are finding out that the number of safe places are dwindling. Students are carrying concealed weapons into their schools and in their cars. Schools are having problems providing the secure environment that students crave. Violence against teens and crimes that are caused by teens are an everyday occurrence. It just took a death to force the public to come to the realization that something must be done in order to prevent the behavior before having to deal with another death. There should be more preventative programs for students to effectively channel their anger while developing positive solutions in their everyday lives. If the old proverb, "a pound of prevention is worth an ounce of cure," can prove itself to be true, then Eddie Polee would still be alive. Town Watch, while a great idea, just happened to come a little too late. It costs a lot less to invest time in a kid than to bury one. Loquitur is established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, robust, free and open discussion of issues. BcUtarlllaliel KimberlyShddron
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On Feb. 8, President Clinton signed the Communications Decency Act into law, requiring Internet usage to be monitored for "indecency" and imposing fines of $250,000 and imprisonment of up to two years. When you get right down to it, the law is a flagrantly unconstitutional measure in direct violation of the first amendment. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." I do not particularly enjoy seeing pictures of nude women doing interesting things being downloaded from the Internet. Idonotliketheideaof"cyber sex." But I firmly believe in the right of the citizens of this country to make up their own minds what is or is not appropriate for them. It is not the government's place to pull a "big brother" maneuver and tell me what is morally corrupt or indecent. Free speech and freedom of expression is what this country was built upon. But it is often something we take for granted. We are used to being able to say what we want to freely and openly. After all, we have had
that right constitutionally since 1791, when the Bill of Rights was ratified. Our Congress evidently takes for granted how important free speech really is to the American people. After all, the House voted 414-16 to pass the bill, and the Senate voted 91-5 in favor of it. How could so many of the people who grew up with the same ideals as the rest of us place such little importance on the rights of the individual? Now, I am all in favor of restricting children from viewing material that might be unsuitable. I have an 11-year-old sister who I do not think is quite ready to visit some of the more explicit sites on the Web. But I can also tell you exactly how my parents would react to the government telling them what to show or not to show to their child. The moral upbringing of children, whom this legislation is supposedly intended to protect, does not belong in the hands of the government. In fact, it is none of their business. Parents and families bear the sole responsibility to rear their children as they see fit Part of the problem comes in with the term "indecent." The law does not specify what is or is not indecent. It simply states that it is illegal to transmit any of this indecency across the Internet. To some, this may not seem like a very big deal, but let us examine the possibilities for a few minutes. In some schools in our country, literary classics such as Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" are banned. They cannot be taught or read. You see, these schools
consider the books "indecent." Oops! There's that word again! Indecent. I would never want any child to be denied the sheer joy of learning about Huck's many misadventures, or of reading the intensely personal story of Maya Angelou's life. But, sorry, it is indecent and therefore the government says I can't have access to it on the Internet. You know those commercials about taking a book out of a library on the other side of the country and reading it on your computer screen? Well, forget about that paper you have due the next day, Huck Finn is indecent and the cyber cops won't let you download it! Cybercops? Yes, you know, a nice little message pops up on the screen and tells you you cannot say that. And all that e-mail you have been sending to your Valentine --yes, it is being monitored for indecent content. After all, the bill does not say anything about retaining privacy as far as e-mail is concerned. Any indecency being transmitted is fair game, so either forget the steamy love letters, or stick to snail mail and practice your penmanship! It all boils down to this: If I want to release my sexual frustration by looking at pictures of naked men, then it is my goddess-given right to do so! Oops! I forgot about the separation of church and state ...so then it is more than my goddess-given
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Two students debate the death penalty Mirella Addesi & Kevin Eppler, assistant copy & perspectives ·editors
FOR: Kevin Eppler "Defendant please stand and face the jury." "We the jury find the defendant, Mr. X, guilty of the first-degree murder of 12 innocent children." "By the power invested in me as Judge, I sentence the defendant to one life in prison." Life in jail? Excuse me. Did anyone hear what this person, and I use that term loosely, did? This is not an exaggeration either. Does the name Jeffrey Dahmer mean anything to you? Not only did he kill over 10 innocent people, but he ate them, too. Then, for the ultimate irony, Dahmer was sentenced to life in prison. Oh yeah, I forgot, he was deemed insane. Really? I never would have guessed. Even if he was insane, is sitting in jail going to help his insanity or sanity? I don't think so. I don't understand why and how a psycho slays 12 innocent children and is sentenced to a mere life in prison? What a joke. For that horrendous crime, that sicko sits in jail where TV and basketball are a part of daily activity -- where tax payers' money cushions the cell in which that scum rests. Even if the sentence is life in jail, how many criminals truly serve a life sentence? How many are released on parole about 20 years before they should be? It is quite disgusting. Yes, if you can not tell, l am for the death penalty. I know that requires placing a lot of faith in the accuracy of the justice system, but I also know certain crimes such as the premeditated murder of children deserve a greater punishment than life in prison. Does this make me a hypocrite? No. We all know Mt. Sinai and Moses' 10 commandments. As to the over-quoted "Do onto others ..," I find it practically irrelevant in
today's world. In my opinion, if criminals premeditate murder, they are doing onto others as they would have done onto them? The death penalty only seals their desired fate. I must admit there are no absolutes and maybe that fact constitutes for the numerous inconsistencies and loopholes that riddle the U.S. justice system. There are always exceptions to the rules and precedents even in premeditated murder. Self defense and reactions to abuse are two examples. However, the death penalty, by its very nature, exemplifies the seriousness of the crime committed by the accusecl. The death penalty knows its faults like all sentences, but it is a justified sentence to many unjustified crimes.
two wrongs do not make a right. Is it not hypocritical to say, "He killed someone, so now he must die?" I believe so. The next point that I base my argument on i~the fact that everyday there are people who are wrongly accused. The statement that one is "innocent until proven guilty" effectively exemplifies justice, but what about those who are mistakenly named guilty? Just as there are guilty persons who are acquitted, there are also those innocent persons who are wrongly accused. There are faults in the judicial system and there is no real way of knowing if a sentence is accurate or not. A death sentence is a crucial decision, and an appeal is not possible once the defendant is dead. There are also many other less significant reasons why I have chosen this viewpoint on the subject. Who is to say what crimes are deserving of the death penalty? There are people who kill in self-defense and are convicted of murder and given the death penalty, yet there are serial rapists running free in the streets. I also believe that in some cases, giving someone the death penalty is an easy way out. There are some people who find death better than a life in prison. A life sentence is a punishment that frightens many people. The death penalty requires a more structured judicial system -- one that does not wrongly accuse and that has set regulations for what crimes are justified by death. Until these are characteristics of our judicial system, the death penalty cannot possibly be just. Even with a system that fits this criteria, I still strongly disagree. I believe in life sentences. I believe in punishment. I believe in justice. However, I do not believe in "an eye for an eye." I do not believe in revenge.
AGAINST: Mirella Addesi What ever happened to the saying, "Turn the other cheek?" When God said, "Do unto others as you would have done unto you," I don't think he meant it to be reciprocated. "Do unto others as they have done unto you?" I don't think so. It probably won't be voted in as the llthcommandment. Whilethismay not sound like advice from God, it may be recognized as the sweet sound of ... revenge. Capital punishment is the extreme penalty for crime. Measures such as lethal injection and electrocution are used as means of execution. Personally, I strongly disagree with the use of capital punishment. I take this stand with two main reasons in mind. The first reason that I use to justify my position on this subject is the hypocrisy that I find in execution. I do agree with the idea that wronging innocent victims in such a way as rape or murder deserves punishment. However, in killing the culprit, are we not reciprocating such violence? Just because someone killed another person, what makes killing the accused right? Killing someone is a mortal sin. And giving someone the death penalty, I feel, is just as wrong. This relates back to my original statement of"doing unto others." I believe that
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Recently, a student at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science was raped by a man dressed as a security guard. Students on Cabrini's campus were asked how secure they feel. Is campus security doing a good job keeping this campus secure? Do students feel something similar to the Textile incident could happen here at Cabrini? '
Kim Scarborough, a senior: "I don't ever see security, except when the door alarm goes off. I think rape is something that can happen anywhere. People at this campus are more naive than other schools."
Tim Wonson, a senior: "Security has improved 100 percent since my freshman year. With the addition of security guards like Billy Beard, I think security is doing the job they have been assigned. They are here to help the students, not police them."
Becky Ward, a sophomore: "I feel safe. However, I feel that rape is something that could happen on this campus."
Joe Koroly, a senior: "The security guards are doing a good job. Xavier and Woodcrest are very secure. Ifl was a rapist though I would hit the houses."
Denise Canaris, a junior: "I think security is always here to help us, and I think they can all be trusted. I guess something like the Textile incident could happen here, but I don't think that it's likely."
Wendy Wilke, a senior: "They are always around and here to help. They have given me rides at two in the morning sometimes. l think this campus is more vulnerable to date rape than any other type. Everyone here knows security too well to be fooled."
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Greg Grant, a senior: "Security is doing more than an adequate job. As for rape on campus, absolutely, there is no possible way to eliminate the possibility of rape. You can only hope to reduce the probability."
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New psych./soc. lab to consider possible policy by Jeanne Lombardo assistant features editor
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Sophomores Tom McKee and Kevin Eppler, from the band Strange Sun, entertainedall those present in ><avierHall for the Valentine'sVariety Night, held on Monday, Feb. 12. This event was open to the entire campus and hosted by senior Nate Carter,><avierHall resident assistant The entertainmentalso includedperformances by the CavalierAttitudes and junior Paul Marturano. According to Carter. there were approximately60 people in attendance. "It was a chance to pig out, /au[Jha, ,d listen to music," Gartersaid. "I think that it was a success."
100 nights: Beginning of the end by Karen Szczurek advertising designer
Friday, Feb. 9, marked 100 nights until graduation for Cabrini's 1996 senior class. To mark this occasion, the senior class coordinator, Chris Calvert, and the senior class programming board - Kelly McDonald, Kim Forde, Christina Feehan, Terri Carragher and Amy Andrako planned a night for the seniors to come together and celebrate. The evening's activities started off with a happy hour in the Widener Center Gathering Area. Seniors could purchase their official "100 Nights" mugs for only $1, while anyone else could purchase one for $2. During happy hour, seniors were able to relax and have some fun whiJe munching on free pizza, soda and beer. Calvert said everything was provided by the senior class programming board. There was also a 50/50 raffle, which was won by senior Katina Corrao. The seniors also began to collect money for the senior challenge. Th'e class departed to Smokey Joe's Bar and Restaurant on Lancaster Avenue. There they could enjoy $1 drafts all night, as well as music, pool and dancing. Calvert said that Smokey Joe's was selected because of its popularity with the senior
class. "It is where most people go now during the week," Calvert said. According to Calvert, everyone involved in planning this event was pleased with the turnout. The number of people expected to participate was reached. However, Calvert said she wished more commuters came. "We really made an effort to reach everyone," she said. "Everyone did a really good job of getting responsibility and carrying it out." The group was especially thankful for the help they received from the Student Government Association executive board, public safety and Emma ·Legge, the director of student . activities. Since many of the seniors are currently student teaching or holding co-op positions, it was difficult for them to do the leg work that needed to be done during the day. That is when the executive board became involved, Forde said. "We didn't even need to ask twice for help," Calvert said. She said she believed that this is a good indication of things to come. "It's good to see the classes helping each other out," she said. Although this was a night for celebration, many seniors had mixed emotions about having only 100 nights until graduation.
Senior Jen Peacock said that she was very excited and scared too. "We have three months left to get a job and to get everything started," she said. "But the fun part is graduation. It will hit me more when it's 50 nights." Forde said she felt sadness but it was great to have everyone together. Senior Jennifer Dale said she felt very nervous. "I can't believe it's 100 nights," she said. "It seems that only yesterday I was a freshman." Carragher said that for her it was more of a shock. "It's only 100 nights to get done everything we have to do," she said. "None of us really know where we're going to be." Others had definite feelings about graduation approaching. "It's a hundred too many," senior Mike Lorenz said. Senior Dan Meder said he was excited about it. "I can't wait to graduate," he said. March 30 will be 50 nights away from graduation for me senior class. Calvert and the rest of the board said they would like suggestions for other activities. The board will also hold a meeting on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon House lobby for anyone who is interested in being on the Senior Week planning committee.
Although a specific policy regarding student usage has not been set up for the new socialscience computer lab, Dr. Kathleen Daley-McKinley, sociology department chair, said she plans to have a policy created by spring break. According to McKinley, students may use the computers for word processing as long ·as no classes are taking place in the lab. McKinley said the new lab was created because of a need for more classroom space for psychology arrd sociology classes. It was also needed because the Intro to Sociology classes have become more computer based. The new lab also gives psychology and sociology ma-
jors the opportunity to do research for their classes. McKinley said she plans to meet with Dr. Thomas Boeke, provost and academic dean, and Brian Mayo, network analyst for academic computing services, in order to set up a policy for the lab. McKinley said they need to set up a budget and get funding to hire lab assistants. She said they also need to decide what hours the lab will be open. McKinley said she believes that Cabrini students need more places for word processing. "We need more word processing places on campus, particularly during busy times," McKinley said. She said that as more courses will want to incorporate computer technology into their classes, there will be less places available for students to use word processing.
SGA attempts to generate interest by Kathy S. Cephas & Justin Mlrlglianl perspectives editor & co-sports editor
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by Nina Marie Sciarrotta features editor
Why all the hype? What's the big deal about the Internet? Why are people suddenly an9 irreversibly fascinated with the World Wide Web? For those of you who do not know, the World Wide Web is the largest source of information available on the planet. It makes research a proverbial breeze, and allows people to see things they never would have seen without it. Let's take a look at just some of what is out there. So, how about that biology report on DNA you put off until the night before -- again? That was a great party last night, but somehow you did not quite make it to the library before it closed. Now what? Let's try a search on the World Wide Web for DNA. Here it is, the report of the Committee on Human Mitochondrial DNA, complete with pictures and all the information on DNA you could possibly want. In two minutes, we have come up with a list of over 100 different sites where information on DNA is available. That is the power of the Internet. It allows users to access information from virtually anywhere on the planet. If you wanted to see who the newest rock stars are in Peru, just type in Peru and head for the section about rock music. Statistical reports from the CocaCola Company? They're in here, too. If your taste runs to theology, just take a look at the Library of Congress' Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, complete with translations and full-sized pictures of the scrolls themselves. What is that new movie about? Check out a movie review site, or even sites with short film clips, if your computer is powerful enough to play them. What are the fashions and colors of choice for spring of 1996? The new issue of Elle is on the 'net too, and feel free to choose from the French or English version. Need an idea for that Shakespeare paper due Friday? The Shakespeare Web Site is bound to have something. Of course, there are the ever-present games. Hosts of downloadable software, including everyone's alltime favorite, solitaire, plague the Internet, just waiting to distract students from their research. Want to practice your French conversation? Hop into a French chat room and talk away. The bottom line is, the World Wide Web makes research easier, and offers users opportunities to view art exhibits across the globe and learn about cultures they never even knew existed. Hey, even the Pope's on-line. Stop by sometime and leave him a note at the Vatican's own official web site.
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Friday, Feb. 17, 1995
V-day a flop? Get romantic with 'Roses' 'Bed Of Roses' gets dueling reviews from arts & entertainment editors of others. WhenLewisspotsLisa cryinginside her apartment,he becomesthe secretadmirerwhosendsherbeautiful 2 out of 5 roses flowerammgements. Lisa'sbestfriend, Kim [PamelaSegall,who mirrorsa youngDemiMooreinsightandsound], urges her to enjoy the gift, but Lisa insistson knowingwho sent the arrangement. by PaulMonte AfteridentifyingLewisas theculassistant arts & entertainmenteditor prit, she soon embarkson what she considersan ill-advisedromanceafter Every rosehas its thorn."Bed of meetinghim. Roses"is no exception. Itisatthispointthat"BedofRoses" Despiteincorporating theelements runsout of steam. of a career-minded woman,a widower The romanticbliss ends halfway and a best friend, director-writer throughthefihninabreathtaking scene MichaelGoldenbergendsup creating where Lewis and Lisa share an intia storythatgoes frombeingromanti- mate moment on top of Lewis' callychargedto sickeninglysweet. flower-filledroof with the aesthetiLisa Walker [Mary Stuart cally beautifulbackdropof the New Masterson] is a driven investment York City skyline. From this point banker.Becauseshe is marriedto her ori the story is filled with the basic work, she has no time for personal boy-meets-girJ,boy-loses-girl,boyrdationships.The mban professional, gets-girJ-backtale,resuJtinginapainwho has a troubledpast that remains fullypredictableendingthat doesn't publicity photos supplied by New Line Cinema,photos by Lou Goldman mysterious,spends her sterilenights makeyou reachfor the Kleenex,but Mary Stuart Masterson and Christian Slater dine out on their with an equallywork-obsessedboy- just simplysay, "OK" garden in the sky. friend[JoshBrolin]. However, in addition to its roLisa's hard shell beginsto soften mantic appeal, most college-age anobsessedwriterin"Interviewwith and couples will enjoy the mushy aftercatchingtheeyeof LewisFarrell viewerswill embracethe filmfor the the Vampire." tale of two looking-for-loveurban [ChristianSlater],a youngwidower change-of-pace performance by Masterson, however, seems too singles for its romantic appeal and whohasretiredfromhishigh-pressure Slater who easily carriesoff the role distant and doesn't warm up to the emotionalupliftingness,despite the WallStreetjob tobuya floristshop.As of being a sad-eyedwidower/florist. roleof beingthewheeler-dealerwho factthat"Bedof Roses"dragsonand a hobby, Lewis walks the streetsat He recentlyplayed a gun-crazed succeedsatbusinessbutfalterswhen runs out of flower power all too nightandlooksinapartmentwindows, . clerk in "True Romance," a driven it comes to love. quickly, earning the film two stars, wonderingwhat'sgoingon in thelives lawyer in "Murder in the First" and Nevertheless, Generation Xers or should I say roses,out of five.
'Bed Of Roses'
'Roses' has its thorns
'Bed Of Roses'
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In love with 'Roses' by John Lindsay arts & entertainment editor
For thosewho are true romantics and believein the knighton the white horseandallthatis good,thismovieis for you. True,itisa typicalsappylovestory, butyouknowthatwhenyouaregoing to see it. Forthepointof therebeingnoplot, theplotis theirrelationshipand all that theygo through. To call it mushy is preposterous. Lovestoriesusuallyare. When love comes knocking,you betteropenthe door. Duringthe movie,Slaterdescribes the "sterlingrose" as pureperfection, beautifulandnothornsandthatiswhat thislovestoryis - "pureperfection."
Slater in his "Bed Of Roses."
A sampling of Hollywood's latest flicks • 'Big Bully'
While serving on the jury of a mob trial, a single mom is warned to acquit or else someone she loves will get hit.
• 'From Dusk 'Till Dawn'
Rated: R Receives 2 out of S stars
Bully's Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold A single dad has a rematchwith the bully who tormented him Ihroughouthischildhoodwhenthey hrcome teachersat the sameschool.
• 'Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In the Hood'
Rated: PG Receives 2 out of S stars
Dusk's George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino
• 'Screamers' Dreyfuss hits the high note as Holland.
Bank robbers flee across the Mexicanborder only to get trapped inside a topless joint where everyone turns into a vampire after dusk.
• 'White Squall'
The Wayans brothers' parody of various gangsta flicks, including "Boyz N the Hood," "Menace II Society" and "Dead Presidents." Juror's Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Demi Moore
Rated: R Receives l out S stars
Sea-worthy young men fight the storm in "White Squall."
Oscar
Announcing the 68th annual Academy Award nominees:
Sean Penn, "Dead Man Walking" Massimo Troisi, "The Postman 'fl Postino '"
Best Actor
Best Actress
Anthony Hopkins, "Nixon"
Screamers' Jennifer Rubin and Peter Weller. On a war-ravaged planet, Col. Joseph Hendrickson(Peter Weller) is pitted againstScreamers--bladewielding,shape-changingweapons he helped create. The weapons we create can be used against us.
Hoodwinks: Marlon (left) and Shawn (center) Wayans
Nicholas Cage, "Leaving Las Vegas" Richard Dreyfuss, "Mr. Holland's Opus"
• 'Mr. Holland's Opus'
Rated: PG-13 Receives 3 out of 5 stars
Rated: R Receives 3 out of 5 stars
• 'The Juror'
• nominees:
Thirteen young men set sail on an eight-month voyage with their mentor and skipper. They learn that the journey is more important than the destination. Starring Jeff Bridges, Scott Wolf and Jeremy Sisto.
Susan Sarandon, "Dead Man Walking" Elizabeth Shue, "Leaving Las Vegas" Sharon Stone, "Casino" Meryl Streep, "Bridges Of Madison County"
Composer Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) takes a temporary job teaching high school music, strikes a chord with his students, and ends up playing a 30-year educational gig. Even teachers can learn a thing or two.
Rated: PG Receives 4 out of S stars.
complied by John Lindsay & Paul Monte
Rated: R Receives 2 out of 5 stars.
arts & entertainment editor & assistant arts & entertainment editor
Emma Thompson, "Sense And Sensibility"
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Best Director Chris Nooan, "Babe" Mel Gibson, "Braveheart" Tim Robbins, "Dead Man Walking" Mike Figgis, "Leaving Las Vegas" Michael Radford, "The Postman 'II
Best Picture "Apollo 13," Universal "Babe," Universal "Braveheart," Paramount "The Postman 'II Postino,'" Miramax "Sense And Sensibility," Columbia
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to "DatingWith Success"attemptsto give adviceranging fromthe firstdate to takinga relationship to the next level. Three staffmembersputthis bookto the test.
"Datingwith Success"failure by Justin Mlrlgllanl co-sports editor
The cover of the book "Dating With Success."
The trio's tricks tested in tumultuousfield of dating by Ediely Espinola assistant managing editor
Having read the book "Dating with Success," I wondered who would actually take this book seriously. Thebookismainlyabouttips, advice, questions and answers for those who want to feel more confident about dating in the real world. So I decidedto put it to the test. I went out to lunch. I asked him, in case you were wondering,but it was not a date because a certain person on campuswouldcome afterme if it was. The book suggestsa positiveattituclctoward the date and the person. So naturally I was pulling in the j, 1kcsduring the car ride to make a good impression. My lunchmate and I decided to go to the Olive Garden. The next tip fromthe bookwas to tella thirdparty where I was going. It also advised me to go to a public place. We had arrived at the restaurant, and we were seated immediately. I looked around and decided this is public, considering that seated not too far from us were twoparents and five little kids yelling for their food. "Have built in exits to end the d:ite." I looked at the front entrance and noticed the swivelingdoors the \\':litersandwaitresseswentthrough. If I neededa quick get away,I could rretend I hated the food,complainto t!1cchef, and sneak out the back c.lnor. Our food finallymived. We had a nice, light conversation going. I encouragedhim to tell me about his interests,as the book suggested,and felt like a kindergarten teacher. I also stayed in the present, whatever that really means.
"Don't be sexually suggestive." Yeah,I thinkI'll thinkjust gropehim in front of these parents and their twins. I also was not allowed to touch or kiss him without asking first. We finishedlunchand hada light dessert. I was also watching my time, which, accordingto the book, was supposed to be limited to no morethan two hours. I had about30 minutes left. Afterawhile,I startedto getbored because he went on to tell me about his Magic Johnson collection. My mind started to wander. Anyway,now would be a perfect time to say, "I'm really not enjoying how this date is progressing,and it's definiteIy time for me to go. Thanks for the date. Goodbye." Then I remembered,I only had 15 minutes left with him. We ended lunchwith himpaying because he said he felt it was a gentleman'sthingto do, andwe went our separateways. Now if this SO<alleddate sounds ridiculousandunrealistic,thenyou hit uponthe reasonwhy thisbookshould haveneverbeenpublished. Firstof~ thewriterswere successfulin datingthattheyactuallyhad time to sit here and write a 45-page book. I guess the time limit of two hoursworkedafterall. Secondly,ifanyoneis goingtotake tipsfromthisbook,bepreparedtoenter the conventor the seminaries. Needless to say, the book is ridiculous. You should go with your set of rules and ideas of what you want your ideal date to be, not what threeso-call~ studswho haveto say to themselves,"I am beautiful" before they go on their dates want in their relationships.
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The "DatingWithS~" book mighthavebeen the stupidestdrivel thatI have everread. The bookwas writtenby threeguys who probably have only had a halfa datebetween them. Firstoff,you did not haveto be a rocketscientisttofigureouttheinformationbeingofferedin thisbook. In thebook,thereaderwasoffered "helpful"tips on how he or she can make his or her dating experiences greatones.Theywrotethat., ''Youare the only one who can make your datingexperiencespositiveones." Excuseme.Thelasttimelchecked, two peoplewent out on the date. If youare on a datewithsomeonewho isanimbecile,howcanyoumakethat a positiveexperience. I shouldknow, I have been out with some real imbecilesbefore. I
wasoutwithagirlwhotalkedabouther The line you are told to give the deadcat for two hours. Thatwasn't a other personis somethinglike, "I'm real positiveexperience. sorry,but unfortunatelyI am not interThe book told us when the appro- estedincontinuingthisdate. It hasbeen priatetimeis to becomephysicalin the a real pleasuremeetingyou. Thank relationship. you,goodbye." The book toldthe readerhow long What kind of moronwould use a thefirstdateshouldbe. It toklus when linelikethat?Notthismoron.l'msure tocall,whennottocall,andwhattosay that a line like thatwould makea girl whenyouwouldcalltheotherperson. feelreallygood. To be honest,wouldn't life be a Jbebookalsosaidthatyoushould wholelot easierif we didn't plan and not get emotionallyattachedto your pre-planeverymovewe make?If you date. area guy andlikea gir~giveher a call WhileI do agreewith that pointto And if you're a girl andwantto get to an extent However,I also feel it is knowa guy better,givehima call. importantto allowyourselfto be open Thisbookpromotesplayinggames to the person you are dating. The withthedatingscene. I wouldrecom- authorsare right in the fact that you mendthatpeopleshoulddo whatthey mightgethurt.Butif youdon't takethe feelis rightin theirsituations. chance,youwill neverfindtrue love. The book did listthe obvioushazI enjoyedreadingthisbookbecause ardsof casualsex. itprovidedmewitha lotoflaughs.But Thebookalsotoldhowtoendadate anyonewhowouldtakeitseriouslyhas if a person is no longer interestedin got to be out of his or hermindor be a continuingwith the otherperson. victimof nuclearfallout
'Dating' is dissected, deciphered and determined if it is do-able by Paul Monte assistant arts & entertainment editor
As if trying to start a relationship on Cabrini'scampuswasn't enough, a book has been written to teach us the ropes of the dating world. According to the authors, "Dating With Success"was writtenwith the intention of "keeping the focus on you" and making you "feel good about yourself."By achievingthese goals, we are supposedly able to enjoy the companyof someone and learn about ourselveswhile dating. Authors Jon Riggle, Joe Preller and Mike Breschi are three good friendswith 45 yearscombineddating experience. However, theircollaborationof experiencesand ideas only managedto fill 45 pages. Althoughthe book appearsas if it came out of a gag store such as Spencers Gifts, "Dating With Success" attempts to be informativeby
includinga '90's perspectiveon the subject as well as endless suggestions from the trio. They tackle topics such as dating mentality, fear, sex, successful formulas for dating and 35 first date do's and don'ts. Despiteanypreconceivednotions you may have about this book, there is at leastone suggestionorobservation that anyone could find beneficial. There are sections that explain body language,why you will attract people who are like you and answer some of the most common dating questions with some surprisinganswers. After all, 45 years of combined dating can only help. "Dating With Success"does not come without its cheesy moments. Every now and then the reader will come across a line such as, ''You a re a beautiful person!" In the question and answer section, a question is posedabouthow a datecan be ended when you no longer become inter-
ested in theotherperson.Theirtruthful yetamusingresponseis to say,"It has been a pleasure meeting you. Unfortunately,I am not interestedin continuingwith thisdate.Thankyou and goodbye." Wouldn't our lives be easier if everythingwere that cut and dry? Despitesome insightfulobservations, "DatingWithSuccess" i1-primarily filled with the one element that hopefullymost ofus have, common sense. If we be ourselves,honest and have a positiveattitude,then our chances for successful dating will undoubtedlyincrease. There is a saying that you get what you pay for. The book price is $6.95. I will leavethe rest up to you. Ultimately I suggest saving the money and embarrassmentof buying"Dating With Success." Experiencing dating on your own and having an understandingfriend you can trust should bring about the same resultsfor free.
Pictured from left to right are the authors of the book Joe Preller, Jon Riggle and Mike Breschi.
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Deer makes history by Kimberly Sheldron editor in chief
photo by Caroline Croley
Students support the Domestic Abuse Project in Chester, Pa., by attending the Cupid Ball, held on Saturday, Feb. 12, in the Grace Hall Atrium.
Cupidbashto benefit DomesticAbuse Project by Chris Donato assistant photography editor
While student proceeds benefited the Domestic Abuse Project in Chester, Pa., local businesses donated supplies, prizes and entertainment at the Pennsylvania Secondary Education Association's Cupid Ball. Held in the Grace Hall Atrium on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., tickets were $8 in advance and $10 at the door. A dinner buffet was served, consisting of baked ziti and meatballs, and potato chips and pretzels were served. Coffee and soda were available to all, and beer on tap was available to students 21 years of age· and older. PSEA president Mary Manley, a firstyear student, said the organization has worked very diligently to bring this event to campus. PSEA has succeeded in contacting areabusinessesfordonationsanddoorprizes. Party City in Marple Penn Shopping Center donated decorations for use in creating the scenery. Several door prizes were awarded throughout the night at the discretion of the disc jockey. AMC Theater in Marple Penn
Shopping Center donated seven guest passes, each good for two people. The Eighth Floor nightclub gave two guest passes, and Houlihan's n:staurant donated a $25 gift certificate, good for two people. John Romani agreed to be DJ at one quarter of his usual rate. Romani is rated in the top three DJs in the Philadelphia area, according to Bride magazine. Romani's brother Patrick, of Romani Catering, donated the buffet food. In addition, junior MichelleHaessler,PSEAsecretary,prepared a cookie tray that was served at the event. Junior Michele Paquet said she had a marvelous time at the dance. "I loved it," Paquet said. "It was on campus, so you didn't have to worry about people driving while intoxicated." First-year student Jason Jungreis said he was impressed with the event as well as the cause. "People seemed to have a good time," Jungreis said. "And since it was a good cause, it was worth the money." Junior Amy Mollenkof, PSEA vice-president,commentedonthesuccessoftheevent. "Overall, it was a good success," she said, "and we hope to make it an annual event."
WYBF supports
churchin need by Nina Marie Sciarrotta features editor
Lastsemestermembersof89.1 WYBFFM, the Cabrini College radio station, decided to raise money to help people in need. Under the direction of senior DJ GI asgow, WYBF' s former fund-raising director, members of the WYBF staff went to area businesses, faculty and students asking for donations. "We thought that it would be nice as an organization to try in some way to give food to the homeless so they could have a nice holiday meal," Sheri Sabot, general manager of WYBF, said. Accoqjing to Glasgow, the businesses were ooly interested in getting recognition. They wanted receipts for tax breaks. "It was unfortunate that that was what their min<ls were on," Glasgow said. According to Glasgow, the fund-raiser was only supposed to last one month but was extended due to the large response from the campus community. In the end, approximately $300 was raised.
Glasgow said it was her job to find a suitable charity to donate the money to. Glasgow said she wanted to make certain the money was not given to an organization that would not use it properly. "I really was concerned whether or not • the money would actually go to the hungry," Glasgow said. Glasgow asked Jeaneen Riely, coordinator for the college's community service program, if she knew of a legitimate organization that would use the money properly. Riely told her about the First Baptist Church on Upper Gulf Road. "Their church isn't a wealthy church. That's kind of hard to imagine on the Main Line, with all of these beautiful houses," Glasgow said. The church was very grateful for the money, which they desperately needed to buy food, according to Glasgow. The church keeps a pantry of food to feed the homeless. Glasgow said the WYBF staff is always open to new ideas for fund-raisers. "I would definitely do it again," Glasgow said. ''Call me a fool, but I believe one person really can make a difference."
The blustery February winds could not keep her away from being a part of history. She told the driver to stop the car. Ada Deer, the assistantsecretaryof the Bureau of Indian Affairs,steppedout of the car in the25-degree weather, without a winter coat, to read the etchingson the memorials. On her firsttrip to Valley Forge National Park, she carried the samespiritthatbroughtherfromlivinginalog cabin to gaininga spot in the U.S. Department of Interior. Despite the fact that a good portion of her audiencewas over the age of 30, Deer geared her award acceptance message to young people, urging them to each take a part in making the world a better place. Deer, dressed in a powerful red blazer, immediately seemed to shock her audience with her blunt way of speaking. "I havea good idea ofhow I want theworld to be," she said abruptly, "and I'm busily working at it." "People cannot ignoreme," she forcefully said. ''They have to deal with me." ln contrast to last year's soft-spokenChai Ling, Deer projected her strong voice across the lecture hall, calling on the audience to be pioneers. "Youhavetobeabletospeakupandspeak out," she said, "but with a light touch." Deer, halfAmerican Indian and of Quaker religious background, gave extensive credit to her Quaker mother for teaching her the Quaker value system of serving others. "I clearly remember her telling me, 'Ada Deer, you were put on this planet, not to indulge in your own self pleasure,but to help others,"'shesaid. ''Iamnow(j(}yearsoldand am still carrying out my mother's agenda. As a child, Deer said she decided she did not want to be poor. She was a bookworm throughout school, with a passion for learning. She went on to the Universityof Wisconsin-Madison,and then to Columbia University. ''In high school, I never went to the prom because nobody asked me," she said. ''But I've been to the White House." Besides being the first woman to serve in her position and the highest-rankingAmerican Indianin U.S. government,Deer alsowas a leaderin her Menomineetribe. Hertnbewas the first tnbe to reverse government policy. • "Don't be afraidofbeingfirst,"Deersaid. Although in 1954 the government officiallyterminatedthe tribe,failingto recognize itsexistence,the tnbe fought back. ln 1973, it gained its recognitionback. ''We went from termination," she said,
Ada Deer "to restoration." Deer, a young-looking 60 years old, describes herselfas being''uppity ." She clearly stated that she will not let anything get her
down. ''It's better to wear out than to rust out," Deer said. Besides being the fifth winner of the Ivy Young Willis Award, Deer has anotherconnection to the college. As Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, college president, introduced the speaker at the award presentation,she spoke of the respect her own brother had for Deer. The late Angelo Iadarola, the president's brother, spent much of his life winning and litigatingnumerouscases for American Indians against the United States. Deer's missionto help theAmerican Indians also fits into the college's Area Studies Program,which focuses on Native Americans. Before accepting the award in the Widener Center Lecture Hall on Monday, Feb. 12, Deer spent the day with college administrators, faculty, staff, board members and student leaders. After attending lunch in the mansion, Deer took a tour of Valley Forge National Park. At 3 p.m., she spoke to approximatelylOOstudentsandthreefaculty members, telling them the story of her life, while motivating them to join her in helping others. After a dinner given by Iadarola in Deer's honor, Deer spoke to the public in a crowded lecture hall.
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Last week in the world of news by Chris Lomanno assistant news editor
QTuesday, Feb. 6,- Land mine did not kill U.S. soldier The first American peacekeeper to lose his life in Bosnia died as a result of ammunition exploding in his hands and not by tripping a land mine as was originally reported. According to a NATO spokesman, Sgt. 1st Class Donald A Dugan was thought to have died Feb. 3, after a land mine exploded at a check point near the northern town of Gradacac. Today, NATO changed its account and said Dugan died after he picked up a piece of unexploded ammunition from the side of the road and it exploded in his hands. □Wednesday, Feb. 7- Du Pont will undergo brain tests before his murder hearing John E. du Pont will be subjected to tests today to determine whether his erratic behavior, which allegedly culminated in murder, was caused by a brain disorder.
Under supervision of the state, du Pont will be evaluated by a team of five neurological specialists at the Hospital of the University o[ Pennsylvania. The tests will identify any possible neurological, but not psychological, causes of his actions.
engineers and a passenger were killed, and 160 others were injured. The wreck involved one west-bound train with about 100 passengers, and another eastbound trainwith more than 650 people aboard. According to the transit agency, the eastbound train ran a stop signal at 8:40 a.m. It was not immediately known whether human error or mechanical failure was to blame.
QThursday, Feb. 8- Over 100 die in Boeing 757 crash A chartered jet loaded with 189 German tourists crashed into shark-infested waters off the coast of the Dominican Republic, leaving no known survivors. Working out of inflatable rafts, rescuers pulled more than 100 bodies from the ocean. The tour operator said the airline switched from a Boeing 767 to a Boeing 757 shortly before takeoff because the hydraulics for the 767 were not working properly.
□Saturday, Feb. 10-Tbe Irish Republican Army resorts back to violence The Irish Republican Army claimed responsibility for a bombing that rocked the London business district and dimmed hopes for lasting peace in Northern Ireland. The bomb exploded one hour after the unexpected announcement that the IRA was calling off a 17-month cease fire to protest the slow progression of peace talks.
□Friday, Feb. 9- 3 die as 2 New Jersey Transit trains collide During the hectic North Jersey a.m. rushhour, a crowded commuter train ran a stop signal and sideswiped an oncoming train. Both
□Sunday, Feb.11-Texas allows victim's family to witness execution Texas held its first modem execution to be witnessed by relatives of the victim. Leo Jenkins, 38, died by injection for the double
murder of a brother and sister which was committed while robbing a pawn shop in 1988. The mother of the victims was among those present to witness the execution. "It was easy," she said. "I'm glad it's done and glad it's over and glad he's off this Earth." California, Delaware, Louisiana, Utah, Virginia and Washington also allow vietuns to view executions. □Monday, Feb.12- Do)e sneaks past Buchanan in Iowa caucus Bob Dole, senatemajority leader,claims his first victory in the battle for the GOP presidential nomination. The runner up in Iowa was conservative political commentator Patrick Buchanan. With all but 3 percent of the votes counted, Dole owned a modest 26 percent of the vote compared to the 23 percent earned by Buchanan. Fonner Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander finished third, capturing 18percent of the vote, followed by Steve Forbes and Sen. Phil Gramm.
Textiles rape brings fear close to home by Lisa Mlninno assistant arts & entertainment editor
Crimes committed against students on a college campuses stirs much attention. College campuses are expected to be safe. It is an uphill battle to ensure student safety for colleges all over the nation. The news of a freshman woman being attacked and raped in her donn room at Philadelphia College of Textiles :ind Science, has caused concern for college ~tudents. Are Cabrini students safe on campus? Is security doing the best it can to ensure safety? According to a study conducted by Towson State University's Campus Violence Prevention Center, students are responsible for 80 percent of crimes committed on campuses. But, when students discuss safety, it always is about dangers from outside the campus. Cabrini, as well as schools all over the nation, provides safety precautions such as
escort services and alarm systems. Other colleges challenged students to develop and keep an awareness of college safety for themselves. Many students get involved with campus security. Examples of this are night walks to check lighting and grounds in order to increase safety. But the problem is when the same students who work on safety measures will hold the door open for a stranger entering their residence hall. This is the reason for the tragedy at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. In the incident at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, a man posing as a law enforcement officer of the college entered the room of the woman by showing a badge. He robbed her, assaulted her and raped her. The rape of this woman last week has left students and staff shaken. The Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science has a serene campus, with 100 acres of woods in East Falls, a setting similar to Cabrini. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, college officials have
Wt,at's Happening □Valentine's
Legal Party 2/16 All are invited to dance the night away at the Valentine's legal party. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $3. □Gospel
O "How to Choose a Major" Workshop 2/20 & 2/22 The first part of this workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The second part will be held on Thursday Feb. 22, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Rama
2/18 ESA is sponsoring a Gospel Rama at 4 p.m. For more information, contact ESA or the Student Activities Office. □Mardi
Gras Party 2/20 Join the party in the Widener Center Conference Room thrown by campus ministry at 1 p.m. OOpenForum 2/20 President Iadarola will host an open forum for all commuters in the Widener Center TV Lounge. Come out and be heard.
□ Liturgy
Service 2/22 Join the liturgy service sponsored by ESA at 12:30 p.m. □Bingo
Night 2/22 Try your luck at Bingo Night in the WCGA at 9:30 p.m. Junior Dennis Fohner returns to host the event. □Financial
Aid The financial aid office has information on the National Italian American Foundation Scholarship and the ROTC Scholarships. Anyone interested should call or stop by the office for more information.
offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the rapist's arrest. They also immediately beefed up security, hiring guards in order to have 24-hour patrol. Counselors and security officers met with students to help cope with the incident. ''I thought, my God, if I wasn't in class, it could have been me," Michelle Geib, a sophomore at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, said. This incident has prompted students toquestion the security and safe being on Cabrini's campus. "We are still maintaining usual business," Tony Kuklinski, director of public safety, said. "Students have cooperated well. They know we are here for their benefit." Kuklinski also said public safety is continu• ing its routine of maximum coverage. "The students know we are here to help them out," Kuklinski said. Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, vice president of student development, circulated a memoran-
dum to all students. In this memo, simple reminders were given to students. These included knowing who is at the door before opening it and not giving out the code to the resident halls. A-ccording to Kuklinski, this guideline is very important. If students are aware of these guidelines they will be safe. Currently,securityprovides24-hour,sevenday-a-week safety. They also have escort services for students walking back to their rooms or cars late at night. "I feel safe with security. I think security does a pretty good job," Cynthia Macedo, a first-year student, said. "But you never know what can happen on campus. Just because the campus looks safe doesn't mean that it is." Students are aware of security on campus. The incident of someone walking into a residence hall is frightening for students and families to hear. But precautions need to be imposed by security and followed by students.
Public Safety Update Security incidents as reported by the security office from Monday, Feb. 5, through Monday, Feb.12. □Alleged
Marijuana Use
2/9 An officer received a call from a resident director asking him to investigate the possible smoking of marijuana in one of the houses. The officer and RD met two resident assistants at the house. The RAs claimed they had smelled smoke and that smoke was visible throughout the hallway. The officer and RD could not smell anything out of the ordinary. No drugs were recovered. □Disorderly
Conduct 2/11 An officer received a call from an RA to assist with a student who had smashed a bottle of wine against the door. The student admitted to the officer that he had smashed the bottle and then cleaned up the broken glass.
ORollerblading Inside Building 2/11 An officer oJ?served three students rollerblading in the Grace Hall Atrium. When approached, the students said that they rollerblade each Sunday in either the atrium or the gym. The officer informed them that they were not permitted to rollerblade in any building on the campus. □Institutional
Vandalism 2/11 An officer received a call to respond to the Dixon House for a fire alarm. Upon reporting to the first floor, the officer found three smoke alarms activated. The entire foyer and main hallway were full of white and yellow dust from a discharged fire extinguisher. Residue also covered the entire kitchen. The kitchen walls had been written on, and butter was found on the floor. Liquid dish detergent had been sprayed on the kitchen countertops. The area was opened up to "air out."
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Cavalierpower! by Stephanie Caldwell co-sportseditor
Since the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference started four years ago, the Cavs have dominated. The Cavs are on their way to their fourth consecutive PAC title. They are ranked third in the Mid-Atlantic Conference and are hoping for their third consecutive bid to the National Athletic Collegiate Association tournament. The Cavs are currently fifth in the country in scoring margin, outscoring their opponents by 21.3 points per game, and are ranked fourth in the nation in rebounding margin, grabbing 10.2 more rebounds a game than their opponents. Senior captain Bill Carr is among Cabrini leaders in four categories, including scoring, rebounding, steals and assists. Behind only Carr, graduate student Nate Bowles is second on the team in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game. Bowles has also collected 46 steals this season. Sophomore John Drummond is the Cavs' top rebounder with 8.9 per game and senior Eric Tidwell is second with 7.6 per game. Tidwell is also among Cabrini leaders in scoring and steals. Drummond and senior Michael Dever are also on the all-time scoring list. Dever is also among the all-time assists elite and leads the team in assists this season with 88.
Above: Senior Tom Newnam battles for a jump ball. Newnam's strength, rebounding and inside scoring have helped the Cavs dominate in the paint. Newnam is averaging 9.6 points per game.
Top right: Senior captain Bill Carr goes up for a shot. Carr has been a key part of the Cavs' success. Carr is the team's leading scorer, averaging 17.8 points per game. Carr became the all-time leading scorer at Cabrini on Wednesday, Feb. 14, when he broke assistant coach John McQueen's record of 1,524.
Bottom right: Sophomore Far'd Nasir handles the ball and looks for an open teammate. Nasir's return to the Cavs' lineup has given them an added dimension in the back court. Nasir is second on the team in assists with 70 and second on the team in steals with 37. photos by CarolineCroley
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basketball team as a cheerleader," High said. Another highlight for High is the With the arrival of a new traveling. She enjoys the chance to visit other colleges and seeing the difcheerleading coach, Cabrini's cheerleading squad is on its way to ference between our own college and being back in shape and better than others. First-year student Tara Clark said ever. Dyan Mancaruso, a sophomore at she enjoys the fun they have practicing Philadelphia College of Textile and and performing in the games. She has Sciences, recently filled the position as • a hectic schedule just like other athletes on the campus. the new cheerleading coach. As a young squad, the majority of Mancaruso sent in a resume, got an interview and was hired based on her the women never took part in athletics, which makes it a little tougher for strong background and ex- Mancaruso to teach certain steps or perience in routines. "It takes a lot more effort than what cheerleading. you would do with a regular squad that Of her many· knows experience," Mancaruso said. credentials she Therefore, she has to work with every was in four member. years of high However, Mancaruso invites any inschool terested male or female with or without cheerleading, Dyan Mancaruso spent one year experience. One of her many goals is to get in the Universal Cheerleading Association, was an in- males to join the cheerleading squad. According to Mancaruso, the main structor, coached high school and middle school and spent a semester at reason the cheerleading squad is so George Mason University, which is small is due to what was said about the cheerleaders in the past. Division I college. She said it makes it tougher for her This year alone, there are eight firstyear members and one injured. Ac- to get people to join because many cording to Mancaruso, the majority of believe that cheerleading is not an athletic sport even though they put as the members are inexperienced. Therefore she said she plans to get much time and effort into "their perthem in shape and send them to a formance as many other athletes on this campus do. cheerleading camp. "As freshmen, and for people that The girls practice for two hours almost everyday with breaks in between have never performed before, they have come a long way considering the space due to a performance for a game. First-year student Erika High has available to us for practicing and the been in cheerleading for six years. Her mats available for us," Mancaruso said. main struggle with cheerleading is that "And just the fact that everyone has a different schedule, they have come a it is time consuming. long way." "But I enjoy supporting my college's
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by Jim Martin assistant sports editor •.
With spring right around the comer, the men's lacrosse k.1m is getting ready to embark on its 1996 season. Among the many goals for this season, the biggest one is capturing its first ever winning record. "Our main goal heading into the season is finishing with a winning record for the first time," junior Joe Collins said. "I've been here for four years, and we've never had a winning record," senior Kevin Besemer said, "and since this is my last year here, I'd like to end it with a winning record." This year's team will be spearheaded by junior attackmen Brian Bygott and Collins, sophomore mid-fielder Mike Friel, junior mid-fielders Kyle Simons, Dennis Fohner and Dan Lorenz, junior defender Adam Todd, and goalies Kevin Camp and Besemer. The team will also be counting on some first-year players to contribute to the team. Among them w (IIbe Brian Bugey, Kevin Benjamin, Judd Monzack, Greg Norbeck, John Gwiazdowski and Greg Wood. Many players said they agreed that the keys to having a successful season are hard work and positive attitudes. "We have to build on what we started last year," Bygott said. "And the way to do that is to continue working hard." "I think one of the biggest things we have to do is stay healthy and don't get frustrated if we're losing," Collins said. Fohner said he feels that the key for this season is "playing together as a team and making sure that we are focused." One of the biggest things working against this year's team is the lack of players.
With players such as junior Dave Regn out with injury and other players not returning from last year's team, the men's team is shorthanded. Players have had to move around and switch positions to fill the different holes on the team. To compensate for the lack of players, Coach Randy Mills also has his players concentrating on conditioning. For the past couple weeks, the men's team has been practicing nonstop. From Monday through Friday, the players on the team get up at 6:30 a.m. for running and circuit training that lasts until 8 a.m. In the afternoon, the players run ·three miles. On the weekends the team practices from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Although the players said it is tough getting up at 6:30 in the morning to run, all of them agreed that it is worth it. "If we lose, it won't be because we're not in shape," Besemer said. "It will be because the other team is better than us." Many of the players said they feel that the strength of this team is their attitude. "We're very determined and we have a desire to win," Fohner said. Collins said he feels another strength is that the team is starting to play v,ery well together. The men's team will also be playing a very difficult schedule. They will be playing against tough opponents such as West Chester University, Montclair State University, Greensboro College, Haverford College, and Stockton State University. "We're still building up our program," Fohner said. "Our coach is setting up a very difficult schedule to give us recognition."
MEN'S/WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
BASKETBALL Week of 2/16-2/22 17 Marywood College H 3 p.m.-Men 17 Marywood College H 5 p.m.-Women 19 Valley Forge Junior College H 7 p.m.-N 21 PAC Quarter-finals-TBA-Women 22 &sex County Comm. College H 7p.m.-N
And the beat goes on for the men's basketball team. The team smashed Misericordia 96- 70, hammered Eastern 91-58 and annihilated Gwynedd-Mercy 10282. The Cavs are now 14-0 in the PAC and 19-2 overall.
The Lady Cavs basketball team continued its winning ways also. The team struggled beating Gwynedd-Mercy 73-60. It squeaked by Misericordia 64-63, and put the boots to Eastern by the score of 73-60. First-year student Melissa Posse won her second PAC Player of the Week Award. The Lady Cavs are 13-1 in the PAC and 20-2 overall.
PAC Championships 2113-2/24 TBA
Upcomingseasons... WOMEN'S SOFl'BALL MARCH 12 WidenerUniv. A 4p.m. 14 Goldey-Beacon Univ. (DH) H 2:30p.m. 16 C.CntenaryCollege (DH) H lp.m. 18 Wesley College (DH) A 2:30p.m. 20 Swarthmore College H 3:30p.m. 23 Alvernia College (DH) H lp.m. 25 Allentown College (DH) H 3p.m. 28 Beaver College (DH) A 3p.m. 30 Rowan College (DH) A lp.m. APRIL 1 Neumann College (DH) A 3p.m. 3 Stockton State College (DH) A 2:30p.m. 8 Holy Family College H 4p.m. 10 Marywood College (DH) A 3p.m. 13 College Misericordia (DH) H 1p.m. 15 Eastern College (DH) A 3p.m. 18 Rosemont College (DH) A 3p.m. 20 lmmaculata College (DH) H lp.m. 22 Wilson College (DH) H 3:30p.m. 24 Phila. College of textiles A 4p.m. 27 PAC Championships TBA
MARCH 23 Stockton State Relays A 30 Philadelphia Metropolitan A
APRIL 6 Trenton State Relays A 13 West Chester University A 20 Lincoln University Relays 27 Penn Relays A MAY 4 Lincoln University Invitational A
MEN'S TENNIS MARCH 14 Kutztown Univ. H 3:30p.m. 19 WidenerUniv. A 3:30p.m. 23 Marywood College H lp.m. 25 Gwynedd Mercy College H lp.m. 28 Beaver College H 4p.m. APRIL 3-7 Hilton Head, SC A 10 Allentown College H 3:30p.m. 13 Rutgers-Camden Univ. A lp.m. 15 Neumann College A 3:30p.m. 18 Eastern College H 3:30p.m. 20 Wesley College H 1p.rn. 22 Phila. College of Textiles A 4p.m. 24 Phila. College of Pharmacy H 4p.m. 26-27 PAC Championships TBA
MEN'S LACROSSE FEBRUARY 2/28 Haverford College A 3:30p.m.
MARCH 5 Florida State A 7p.m. 9 13 16 23 30
Stockton State A lp.m. West Chester University H 3:30p.m. Montclair State A lp.m. Hamilton College H lp.m. Vassar College H lp.m.
APRIL 2 Johnson State College H 3p.m. 6 Villa Julie College A 7p.m. 10 Widener University H 4p.m. 20-21 Dowling Tourn. A TBA 25 Wesley College H lp.m. 27 F.D.U. Madison H 4p.m. 28 City College of New York H lp.m.
MEN'S GOLF MARCH 18 Widener U./Holy Family College • H lp.m. 25 Alvemia College/Eastern College H lp.m. 27 Allentown College/Eastern College A lp.m.
APRIL 1 College Misericordia/ Phila. College of Pharmacy H lp.m. 2-7 Pinehurst, NC 16 Holy FamilyCollege/Eastern College A lp.m. 17 Centenary College A lp.m. 22 PAC Championships A noon 29 Centenary College H 1p.m. MAY 3 Alumni/Parents Scramble H noon
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LadyCavs battleback from 13-pointdeficit by Justin Mlrlgllanl co-sports editor
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Junior Megan Dillon attempts a jump shot against College Misericordia at home on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Lady Cavs won the close game by a score of 64-63. Senior Patty Carr hit the winning free throw.
The Lady Cavs continued their winning ways with a nail biting 64-63 win over the Cougars of Misericordia College. Senior Patty Carr hit the winning shot at the foul line with only seconds remaining in the game, which was held on Saturday, Feb. 10. This was not the typical game for the Lady Cavs. The team struggled for most of the first half. Early on, the game was close. Both teams traded baskets. Firstyear student Melissa Posse was red hot from the start. Posse won the battles in the low post and reeled off the first eight points for the Lady Cavs. The game did not stay close for long. Suprisingly, the Cougars pulled away from the Cavs. The Cougars' junior forward Staci Hughes was dominating for them. She shut down both Posse and sophomore Stephanie Owen. The Cavs could not find the answer to getting control of the offensive lane. The Cavs' outside shooting did not have much more success than their low post play. Carr and junior Megan Dillon struggled from the three-point line. Most of the shots taken between the foul line and the three-point line did not fall. The Cavs were out rebounded, had the ball stolen away several times, and were being dominated in every facet of the game. Misericordia was on fire. They were hitting most of their outside shots. Firstyear students Becky Yacobenas and Megan· Kopieki were red hot from the outside. As dominating as she was on defense, Hughes was even better offensively. She drove the lane well and poured in several points by half time. The turnovers that Misericordia
forced were converted into easy points. The result of their strong play led Misericordia to a 35-23 halftime lead. The second half was a complete turn around. The Lady Cavs came out flying. Owen and Posse finally got back on their games. This time it was Hughes who was having the trouble on both sides of the ball. What had been a 12point deficit to start off the second half, quickly became a nine-point Cabrini lead with about 10 minutes to go in the game. The comeback was fueled by some key three-pointers by Carr. Throughout the rest of the game the two teams traded baskets. Just when it looked as if Cabrini had finally put the game away though, Misericordia came storming back. The Cougars tried to foul the Cavs in a desperate attempt to tie the game. Cabrini had a chance to put the game away by hitting its free throws, but it struggled from the foul line. The Misericordia coaches called timeouts and rallied the team hoping for a miracle comeback, but it was not to be. Carr hit one of her last two foul shots with 9.9 seconds to go in the game. That gave Cabrini a 64-63 lead. Misericordia inbounded the ball but could not get a shot off. As the final buzzer sounded, the 100plus fans in the building went wild. The Cavs were lucky to get out of the game with the victory as they let Misericordia off of the canvas when they had them down. "I thought it was a good game," Posse said. "We came out slow in the first half, but we had a good second half. Our defense was better yesterday. Stephanie and I did pretty well in the inside. Patty did well from the outside in the second half."
Sweet revengefor J.V. Cavs by Phyll/s Cohen nssistant sports editor
The sign said it all. "This is the J.V. game of the year." ~fter being trounced by the Camden County Community College Cougars 107-82 on Saturday, Jan. 20, the junior ,·arsity basketball team got revenge, defeating them 95-83 on Monday, Feb. 12, at home. "We wanted this so badly because they killed us the first time," first-year student forward Khalil Bundy said, "and we wanted to pay them back." The players were so excited about this game, they took it upon themselves to post signs around campus advertising it. "We wanted this so badly that I couldn't concentrate in class today," first-ye~r student center Nafis Collins said. "Th,ey chewed us up and spit us out the first time, and we wanted to return the favor," Collins said. The Cavs used this enthusiasm to get off to a quick start, leading 8-2 after the first minute and a half, causing the Cougars to take an early timeout. Three-pointers were key early on for the Cavs as they took advantage of the
Cougars' difficulties scoring. While the Cougars managed to keep pace, three-pointers by junior guard Kevin Breslin and first-year student point guard Marc Palumbo allowed the Cavs to stay ahead. Six consecutive points from first-year student forward Cory Miller also helped the Cavs maintain their lead. However, the Cougars tied the game 34-34 with 3:58 left in the half with a basket by Corey Seabrook. This allowed the Cougars to go on a 15-6 run to end the half. At halftime, the Cougars led 47-40, outshooting the Cavs 48 percent to 41 percent. However, the Cavs bettered the Cougars from the free-throw line, making 10 of 17 attempts, while the Cougars were only three for 10. The second half was a totally different story for the Cavs. "In the beginning, we had a lot of nervous energy," first-year student guard Derrick Grayson said. "Coming out after halftime, we were more relaxed." An 11-4 run allowed the Cavs to tie the game 51-51 three minutes into the half. • Senior forward Rich Grace, who had moved to the junior varsity level tempo-
rarily along with senior forward Rob Uff to help the injury-prone Cavs, tied the game with a lay up. Bundy's jumper a minute and 20 seconds later gave the Cavs their first lead of the half. However, the Cougars' Antonio Nakhid's jumper tied the game again. Almost a minute later, Miller chased down a loose rebound and passed it to Grayson who scored on a jumper from the foul line to give the Cavs a 55-53 lead. From the 14: 11 mark on, the Cavs did not surrender their lead. In fact, they proceeded to go on an 11-3 run. Grayson accounted for seven of those 11 points. The Cougars came within three points of the lead at one point, but the Cavs made all their free throws down the stretch to stay ahead. The victory was seal~d for the Cavs when Bundy dunked at the buzzer off a steal. This victory was especially important for the Cavs because they held the Cougars' Dave Simpson to only eight points after he scored 40 points against them in the first game. The Cavs also outscored the Cougars 55-36 in the second half led by Grayson
and Uff, who each had 13 points in the half. Grayson finished with 21 points in the game including three three-pointers. Collins matched those 21 points and added 12 rebounds with three blocked shots. Uff added 17 points, while Grace contributed with 10 points. The junior varsity players, who had been struggling with injuries all season, welcomed the assistance of the varsity players. "We needed more players up front," Grayson said, "so their presence was welcomed by the whole team." Along with the extra help, patience and defense were key to the victory according to junior varsity coach Rob Rowe. "We took our time tonight," Rowe said. "I hope they understand they need to play like this every night." With only four games left on the schedule, the team's goal is to finish the season undefeated. "It's important that we don't let down after this and think that just because we beat them everything else will be easy," Grayson said. This victory improves the Cavs' record to 13-7.