Friday,March1, 1996 Vol. XLII, No. 19 Cabrini College Radnor, Pa. 19087 -.~ :::~,.tti:<~H~
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by Tom McKee assistant news editor For the students, faculty and staff who gathered in the Grace Hall Atrium to celebrate the 99th birthday of Mother Ursula Infante, foundress of the college, a rare opportunity presented itself -- a chance to sit down and talk to MotherInfante about anything at all. "It feels a little different from being sixteen," Mother Infante said to a student who asked her how it felt to turn 99. Many students took advantageof the opportunity to speak with her. "I think she is an amazing woman," sophomore FeliciaMiccoli said. "She is so cute. I want to take her home and watch her." Mother Infante founded the college in 1957 and served as college president from 1957 until 1967. She established the college as a commitment to providing an education for students of different backgrounds and abilities and to prepare them to serve in a changing anq culturally diverse world. When a student asked her what she would change about the college, Mother Infante said, "I don't mind
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things too much, as long as the boys leave the girls alone." In general, feelings of reverence and amazement engulfed the atrium. "It's like being next to God when I'm with her," Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, president of the college, said. "I feel blessed to have her as such a vital part ofour community. I feel that our successes are in no small way a result of her prayers and support. She is an inspiration to me." "She is a living legend," Paul Kleschick, a sophomore, said. "Everythingabout Cabrini embodies her spirit. Our college is proof that dedication and faith pay off."
Gamma Xi inductsfirst membersintonew chapter by Tom McKee assistant news editor Eight students and two nonstudents were initiated into Gamma Xi, a new chapter of the international foreign language honor society Phi Sigma Iota. Senior ~aren Szczurek, juniors Gioia Bozzacco and Patrice Miller, sophomore Theresa McFadden and first-year students Vivianna Benitez, Dina Tartaglia, Lisa Jacinto and George Badra were initiated into the chapter after its installation on campus. The installation and initiation took place in the Bruckmann Chapel of Saint Jo-
seph Sunday, Feb. 25. Laura Irwin, assistant director of resident life, and Michael Colameco, a retired business man who has audited several classes at Cabrini, were initiated as well. Both were initiated as "friends" of the language department. Irwin has spoken often to the language students about her experiences in Mexico. Colameco and his wife Phyllis, a Cabrini graduate, have donated a considerable amount of money for the building of a language resources lab. Bozzacco was elected president of the chapter by the other inductees. "It will be as much a learn-
ing experience for me as for everyone else," Bozzacco said. McFadden will serve as vice president, and Miller will serve as secretary and treasurer. "It is an honor and a pleasure to be inducted into the honor society," McFadden said. "I will do my best to carry out its ideals." With the exception of Szczurek, who is studying French, all inductees were initiated for their achievements in the study of Spanish. To become eligible for initiation, students must receive at least a "B" in a 300-level language course and have a cumulative grade-point average of
3.0 or higher, according to Dr. Cynthia Halpern, associate professor of Spanish. Halpern will serve as the faculty adviser to Gamma Xi. "I am very proud of the students being inducted into Gamma Xi," Halpern said. "I know that they will fulfill all the responsibilities of the chapter." The responsibilities of the chapter are to promote cultural awareness and a love for foreign languages. According to McFadden, the chapter hopes to offer cultural awareness activities to promote cultural awareness on campus. The chapter is planning to hold a fund-raiser to raise money for
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the activities, but there are no set plans as of yet. Other plans call for special recognition of international holidays such as Cinco de Mayo.
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Friday ~esidence halls close.
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Sunday v'Men's lacrosse at Greensboro, N.C.
Monday e-tSpring Break begins, no classes!
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Quit complaining: Open your mouth and change things My financialaid was lowered. There are never any good classes offered. The courses in the core are ancient. These are just some general complaints about academic concernshere at Cabrini. However,these are concernsthat can and are being addressed,but without student input. The studentacademicboard,a branchof the StudentGovernment Association,is designedto give the studentsthe opportunity to have a voice in the decisions that affect nearly every aspect of collegiate student life. It is an essential but often student-overlookedorganizationat this college. Although the administrationwelcomesstudents'input,studentsdo not respond. The student academic board, which provides positions for students on the academic council, curriculum committee and scholarshipsand financialaid committee,servesas an outletfor studentsto have an equal vote with faculty, administrationand staff. Our vote is equal on subjectslike fundingfor scholarships and financialaid, the typesof classes in our majors that are made available for upcoming semesters,and implementingchanges like the recent!y passed valedictorianpolicy. Modeledaftertheacademiccouncil,whichis composedof23 members of administration,faculty and staff, the student academic board's constitutiongives studentstwo equal voices and votes on the academiccouncil. So if the studentacademicboard has so much power to enact positivechanges in policiesaffecting the college, then why is no one involved in it? The answerto that questionis that the majorityof studentsdo not think about how the changesof academicpolicy affecttheir own educations. Sure they can complain when their scholarshipsget canceledor thereare not anygood classesofferedin the course selection guide, but they are not doing anything to prevent such situationsfrom arising. . The ~dent academicboard is a new organizationand _ithas made mltakes. But it can learn fromthese mistakes. The board needscommittedmembers,those who want change,to stand up and fight for the rights of the student body. If the student body wants change, then the studentbody needs to quit complaining and start making moves toward change. Loquitur is established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, robust, free and open discussion of issues. Editol'lnCblef KimberlyShcldroo
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Live for today: Student learns valuable lesson that change is good Stephanie Caldwell, co-sports editor
Time is too short. Live for today. Change means growth. Six years ago my life stopped, turned upside down, and began again slowly. And I had_nosay in the matter. I spent almost every day of my childhood with my grandmother cooking dinner, shopping and playing cards. However, I cannot for the life of me remember the last mealwemadeorwhowonwhat would be our last game of Rummy 500, although she probably did. Shock had taken over the body of a teenage granddaughter whose grandmother had been taken from her for no reason and too quickly. There was no good-bye. There was no chance to prepare. She was gone. I was still here.
Fair? Ridiculous? No, reality. Since that day I have been a great believer of just how precious time is. Arguments are few between myself and those to whom I am close. There's just no time for them. I "blow-off' third-grade arguments that go on between my 20-year-old friends. They're a waste of my time. My priorities are simple and clear. School and family, sometimes not in that order, are what matter to me most. That is where my time goes. Each day I am in contact
with my family. It may be just a quick hello, or a message on an answering machine or a small note in my mailbox. Each day I take my education seriously. I am always doing something, readingorwriting. I'm making a better life for myself. However, I live each of these days as if it were my last. I do my best at "Jiving for today." I try not to look too far into the future. Of course, I have long-term goals, dreams and desires, but I'm just trying to make it through today, let alone this week or this semester. I guess I'm a bit scared of getting slapped in the face again. I'm not sure how healthy it is to live like this. But I admit that change is • my worst fear. I did not think I would be able to put the pieces of my shattered life back together six years ago. But I have, slowly. I cried like a baby when my brother and sister went away to college. I did not think that I could live with not seeing them every single day. I did, and still do. When I came to school, only 25 minutes from my home, I was a basket case. I could not live "away." I just couldn't. I did. I'm still here. My mother has always told me that change is good; it means growth. I guess she is right. No, I know she is right. But I still cringe at the thought of change. . And although most, not all, of my experiences with change have turned out for the best, never will I welcome it with open arms. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference." Although I question God often,
the Serenity Prayer is securely tucked in my wallet and it hangs on my bedroom wall at home. It was my grandmother's fa. vorite prayer, and I have adopted it as my own as well. It just always seems that things which I would like to change, I have no control over. And those I am able to change are irrelevant to who I am as a person. And sometimes telJing them apart is almost impossible. Too many times I have witnessed someone trying to change someone else and it has resulted in nothing but disaster. Too many times in my experience have voices been raised, doors been slammed and tears have fallen over "thirdgrade" nonsense. Too many times I have walked out of a room almost laughing at what some people consider important enough to fight over, lose friends over, or say things they will one day regret but will be too proud to admit it. More than once I have fought my way out of "the middle" of a sorry excuse of an argument between "friends." I would Joveto have the so-called "problems" that those around me find horrible enough to risk losing all they do have for nothing at all. Six years ago I found out the meaning of all three cliches: time is too short; live for today; and change means growth. That has much to do with the attitude I carry today. Things happen too quickly. Try to keep up. Today is here. Live it to its fullest. Change may be life's greatest lesson. Learn from it.
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l,Opinpij j Letterto the editor Hillary c!;lintonshould have baked cookies Courage in face of adversity Denise ~etherington, junior
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f4ln,I gave into peer preslfJreand bkame the stereotypicalcollegestudent. On Thursday,FridayandSaturday ts I couldbe foundwith a beer in hand and a cigarettein the other. ryonemakeswrongdecisionsand hqorsheusuallypaysfortheminsome why. However,I paidfor mystupidity ~theworstpossibleway.Onenightin f'.1archof 1~ I was assaultedby a fonner Cabrinistudent,hereon campus. The perso~who rukaultedme was someonew~I trusted and, at one point, cared r. He was originally I thereto pro and cotlsOleme. Afterhe ultedrile,I wenttobed crying myse to sleep, unwillingto acceptthat somethingthis horrifying had happened~ me. All wome have an unconscious fearofbeing erpoweredandfinding themselves weakto protectthemselves. And, ortunately,I can say that, in a ma of miputes,I became one of these An incide that took only a short amoun~of • has Sf3rred me emotionallyand p ysicalt for the rest of my life. It wasn't~ the~xtmorningthat the realityof~ situationhit me likea ton ofbricks.li1cnew althatpointI had todosometlring.Iwa&scared. lwasn't
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surewhattodo. I hadcontemplated not doinganything.But I did not want to becomeanotherstatisticofunreported assaults. I knew he had done somethingwrong,but I wasn't quitesure I wasstrongenoughtohandleit. Despite my uncertainties,I madethechoiceto report the incidentto the proper authoritiesand facethe consequences. Unfortunately,the consequences were more than I had intended. Not only does news travel fast on small college campuses, but it becomes warpedas it travelsthe "grapevine." Whatthestudentlxxly heardthrough the grapevineand what really happenedwere twodifferentthings.Only I knew the truthof what happenedto methatnight,andthereis nota daythat goesby that I don't thinkaboutit. Mixedopinionsquicklycreateda segregation. Twogroupsfo1tned: those on my sideandthoseon hisside. Fora long time people hated and resented me; some still do. I was harassed, shunned,ignoredand generallydislikedforwhatI did. This ~e a daily hardshipfor me. Everj day I was lookedat with hatred by his friends. It was during thesetimesthat I wantedto run, hide, eventransfer.Ihidinmyroomandwas scaredto be alone. I livedin fear and clungtightlyto my friendsandfamily. It was becauseof themthatI was able to enduremy painand continueeach day. I survivedbecauseof them. My friendssupportedmeandheldmyhand througheverything. If you wantto knowif itwasworth it, the answer is yes. Despite these manyhardshipsI haveendured,I have survived.Eventhoughlamstillafraid, I knowI did somethingright.The fact stillremainsthathe didsomethingthat
was againstthe law. I reportedit and followedthrough. The life I have led in the pasttwo years has been difficult. Although thereis still a shadowover my life,I haveheldmy headhighand followed throughbecauseI knewhe did somethingwrong. ThemessageI wantto getacrossis simple.Nobodyshouldlivein fearor withregret. Tobe abusedonceis allit takestoinstillaneternalfearofpowerlessness.Emotionally,I willprobably be scarredfor life. I have been mistreatedandhatedandhadto dealwith court hearings,rumors, threats and constantremindersof myassault.But I know I did the right thing. My freshmanyearmaybe behindme,but to this day I am stillremindedof that night. Letwhathappenedto me be a lessontoallofyou. Iwas,andalwayswill be,strongenoughtodo therightthing. Inyoureyes,reportingthe assaultmight have beenthe wrongthing. My only regretis being so naive and trusting. Butthatis somethingI haveto learnto deal with. SomethingI could have neverlivedwithis leavingthesituation unreported. The pain I endured is somethingI wouldn't wish on anybody. If I hadn't reportedit, my life would, in essence,be filledwith regrets and an everlastingparanoiaof reoccurrence.Iwouldhaveliveda life secludedfrom all those around me, forever afraid to be alone, yet too petrifiedto entrustanyonewith my well-being.Iwouldbeashadowofmy fo1tnerself. Everyday I thinkaboutthatnight, andtherearetimeswhenmany,''what ifs" run throughmy mind. The only thingI willneverregretis reportingit.
If Hillary Clinton had stayed at home and "baked cookies" as contrastedto being the professionalwoman lawyer, she would not have been called before a grand jury. But Hillarywas manipulatedto followan ambitiouspath laid out for her by success-obsessedparents and as a result,she has landedin a lot of trouble...presumingthat she is innocent. Children of this emotionally confused generation do not need "working mothers" but "nurturing mothers." The countenance reflected on the face of Hillary's daughter, Chelsea, shows anxiety and confusion. It is sadly evidentthat the girl has not been able to bond with her mother and to receive maternal comfort because busy Hillary has been exclusively absorbedwith the demands of the working world and has benevolentlyignored her child's inner feminineneeds. Moreover,Chelsea,similar to all children,would have benefited from a friendshipand love given by brothersand especiallysisters. It is evident that the potential siblings were contracepted and perhapswere even legallyaborted-murdered by theircareer-driven parents who condoneabortion on demand. The Clintons are classicalexamplesof academicallyeducatedbut morally confusedchildrenof the 1960s. Their lives and values may seem normal but they are incoherent. Their public and personal life, as demonstrated by their life decisions, illustratespeople who have lost their moral and spiritual compass. This manifestation is tragic, especially since Mr. Clinton was taught by Catholic sisters in elementaryschool. Hillary and Williamdeserve our prayers but not our vote. A prayerof particularimportanceis the Rosaryof the BlessedVirgin Mary, a motherwho stayed at home and baked cookiesfor her child! I would be most willing to discuss these issues in any forum at Cabrini College. Joseph E. Vallely,M.Ed. Washington,Conn.
Editor's note: The writer said this letterwas sent in referenceto the welcome letter published in the 1995-97 undergraduate catalog, written Dr. AntoinetteIadarola,college president,reflectingthat we area collegewith idealsthat reflectthoseof ourfoundress,St. Frances Xavier Cabrini.
Telluswhatyouthink Here is your chance to respond to this letter and to air any opinions you have on the perspectives pages. If there is an idea, thought or topic you would like to discuss with Cabrini community, please submit it to Loquitur for all to appreciate. Letters to the editor, opinions and debate topics for"Face Off' are being accepted. Letters should be signed, and the authorship must be known to the editors. However, the writer may choose to have his or her name withheld with the consent of the editor. Opinion pieces should be discussed with the editor one week in advance of publication, preferably by noon on the Wednesday preceding publication. Debate topics shouldbe submittedon the Wednesdaypreceding publication. Questionsmay be addressedto KathyCephasat extension8412. All comments are welcomed.
Minimumwage controversycontinues Thestatementis signedbyover100 highlyregardedacademicswho fear Michail thatfailureto raisetheminimumwage Busie, would causea further"erosionin the professor f living standardsamong low-income finan~ households." ThosesigningincludethreeNobel· Prizewinningeconomists:Lawrence Klein of Penn, James Tobin of Yale Recently;PresidentClintondeliv- andKenArrowofStanford.Additionered his State of the Union speech ally, the list includesfour other past whichissupposedtoinfo1tntheAmeri- presidentsof theprestigiousAmerican canpeopleaboutthepoliticalcondition EconomicAssociationandprominent of the cowitry. liberal economists John Kenneth In addition,the Presidentis sup- GalbraithandRobertEisner. Co u l d posed to give his insightsconcerning theyall be wrong? thefuturedirectionofthe UnitedStates. Theycan be,and theyare. Raising OnesuggestionMr.Clintonoffered the minimumwage definitelycreates had to do with raisingthe minimum excessivewiemploymentby encourwage to a more livablelevel,noting, agingmorepeopleto seekjobs andby thatin tenns of purchasingpower,the reducingthenumberofjobs available. currentminimumwageis at its lowest Somestudiesindicatethattheprolevelin 40 years. posed9<H:entincreasewouldresultin This meansthat workerswho re. 500,CXX) fewerjobs. ceivethispaycan purchaselessgoods Lookat the currentlevelof unemand servicesthan they could in the ployment,now at 5.8 percent. How 1950s. And afterall,we havea social muchof a problemcan the minimum obligationto helpthoselessfortunate. wagebe? Will an increasedminimumtruly Whileit is truethe overallnational of workers help? Mosteconomiststhinknot.It is figurefor allclassifications somewhat surprisingthen that The isrelativelylow,breakingthatnumber Centeron BudgetandPolicyPriorities downby classesof workerswho are fnWashingtonrecentlyreleasedastate-influenced by the minimum wage tnentendorsinga 9<H:ent-per-hour in- shows an entirelydifferentpicture. crease in the minimumwage. Who Forinstance,thecurrentunemploywouldsignsucha statement? ment rate for teenagersis about 18
percent The unemploymentrate for womenenteringtheworkforceforthe firsttimeis almost23 percent.Andthe ratefor certainminorities(particularly in innercities)is over30 percent. How will an increasein the minimumwagehelptliosepeople? It won't In fact it will make their plightworseby reducingthe opportunitiesavailableto them.This scenario seems to occur no matter what the nationalaveragemay be. That is, the unemploymentfor those affectedby the minimumwageis alwaysthreeor four or five timeshigherthan the nationalaverage. Whythendo suchlearnedacadem- WO... h1tp.//www ~1.,-sons.com/srtn/•xtru/vWwbooic/086580-.b/9"'11.Mml v•m(l(vff~,.~;f. i~ .... f ....~~ I """"'°''?l -~ I ics supportthisaction? Unfortunately,what is economically correctis not alwayspolitically popular.And those economistswho havesignedthisstatementaredoingso o.......i lafonnauoa for politicalratherthaneconomicrea- :ni.n,no,._,..(J_I v....... _, • ._,w,..."'9GID(Oil)IOU,lha1IIJ sons. Whata shame. Cllooa•tolllc•...,lotlp,,oo..,...il!,""tll'a·II. Inmostviews,it isfarbetterto have .,.. Yo11'•olx,111111 aka ..,..otlbo'"""!JN1Pl•Uocltloaa nearlyallpeopleworkingatawagethat ot:,11,..Ut•-~•eo!IOC• tl'u~IDl'lbJtWII'' -.i,ltbci)OW-t6ltt,...., il'l!lll-adlffa.., trulyreflectsthevalueof theiroutput, ratherthan having 80 percentof the ~~,'9-'l~•--t>&-1t.•~.iCICllll)'w1pll1mlil),,mlt>-p)"tlt1""IIOIII...,,..~ low-skilledworkersbeingoverpaidand ldlldly..-,,i,,,e-.-,.. .... -~~-ml 20 percentof themunemployed.You lf•~-~aeai-«11oca-•---, "°',_..,-IP)llels I>,.,.. ~jl-~~,-,. 1 ~bita4 ... 01t,wcot....,.Omoc..,,., wouldthinkaseconomicsmaturesas a science,theprofessionwouldbeableto ~t'4tlol4 reachconsensus. Apparentlytheycan't. Cabrini College as representedon the Peterson'sEducation No wonder they call economics Website-Weknow that we asked for renovationstb Sacred Heart ''the dismalscience." Hall; but w'ethink that the administrationreally outdid themselves. '!
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envitonfhent et the modem marketplace~employers demand more from today,s rollegegraduates. Jbbs are hard to come by, but with the proper credentials a student has a much better chance. Cooperative education is an optional academic strategy that integtates oncampus study witb valuabJe off. cmnpns work experience. "the JDain t~son. to get involved with a co-op is to gain the relatedworkexpedence with the possibility of getting afulHime job after graduation," Cheryl Hallman, assistant to the directorofcateer services and cooperative education, said. ''A:rtotb.er.reason is to network with people in yt;)utareatogetpotentialjo~leads.'' St&tdentsfrom all majors can par~ ticipate in the co-op program during any semester. ''ln any field, any experience would be good -for you," Hallman said. "tn the information we read, the employers are saying that is what they are looking for-· experience." Accordiog to Hallman, gradepoint average~ personality and course wor"' all help. But experience is a big advantage. According to the Cabrini College co.-op s,-udent guidebook, the emphasis wiil be on quality and individualizing the progratn to best meet the needs of each student. To achieve this goal of an individualized program, there is close communication between the co-op staff, the faculty and the employer. Senior Nathan Carter is an En~ glish and communications major currently in his second semester of co-op with Unisys. "[ ant in a marketing and comtnu• nication co-op." he said. ''I do investigative reporting and coHect infonnation by doing computer research on data bases, using electr9nic mail and making phone calls to people all over the world. ''Cabrini is a great place to come and learn the basics, but this is a small community/' Carter said. "When you g,o out into a multiMtional corporation you learn completely different people skills and you get to work with technology you would never get to work with here.~ "You learn ~uts out the~e too.
and you start to network and estab .. lish valuable retatjonships with people in the industry," he said. ..And not just that, right now t am learning from a professional who has been working in the industry for 30 yeirs. You don't understand how big of a deal co-op is until you are out there. It is so important," Co...ops reinforce the material that falearned in the classroom and, ac.. cording to Ann Servey, associate professor of accounting, it is a good st art ing iround for building a career. "A co-op breaks you in." Servey said. "You learn day-today business etiquette, which is so m et h i n g you want to do now. You can fumble around at a co-op. You don't want to f u m b I e around when you start a job you might want to keep." Servey, who is also a faculty coordinator for the co-op program, said co--op is a good way to apply classroom theory to the real world. "In the busjness world you have •to have practical experience, if not rou are limiting your opportunities after graduation. Co-op is a beneficial way to gain experience and also earn money," she said. Sophomore Christian Nolan, a graphic design major, said he agrees with Servey. "The best reasons to do a co-op are to gain field experience, credits and loot/' he said. "If you are going to work through scboot, it makes sense to work at a job where you can meet people and learn the tricks of the ttade." First-year student Ron D'Orazio, an English an-0 communications major, said he is al$O considering the eo-op program for the same _prac• tical reasons. He wants to land a job in televi• sion or radio. •~It's good to make contacts and gain friends in the field. My advisers have recommended it since my first semester,'' he said. "But most of all, the co•op experience will let me know if this is the field I want to be involved with!' A student must be at least a second~semester sophomore with a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for co~ op. • It is possible to earn six; credits per semester or up to 12 college credits toward an undergraduate degree. It is necessary to work about 75 hours for each credit earned.
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Dreams come true with CD release by Kathy S. Cephas
has been gatheringrecordingequip- Marturano'solderbrother,Tom,who ment since the eighthgrade,the rela- playsleadguitar. tively quick release of the CD is a "He plays better than I do," "I just write what I am feeling." fruitionof yearsof work. Marturanosaid. This is how junior Paul Marturano "MybrotherPeteput upthemoney All in all, ''How Many Days" is a explainsthesentimentbehindthesongs withthe conditionthatI pay himback valiantfirsteffortandisworthyof three on his firstcompactdisc,"How Many once the CD sells. That got us and a halfout of fivestars. Days." [Marturanoand DiGirolamo]started The disc is availableat Border's Not bad for a kid who made his with that financialbacking,"he said. Books and Music on LancasterAvperfonnancedebutat5-years-oldsing- "He also gave me the inspirationto enue in Rosemontand in the Cabrini ing "Peter, Peter PumpkinEater'' in finallygo and do it" CollegeBookstore. frontofliiskindergartenclass;andwho With song; like"She" and the title Marturanoperformedin a CD relaterwentontoperfonn"LaBamba"at track,listenerscannothelpbutidentify leaseparty in the Red Ooud Coffeehis parishwithhis seventhgradeband with Marturano's Piano Man-esque houseon Sunday,Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. calledDeadEnd. styleof storytelling. "I just writethe truthand hopethat Other songs like "Father" and peoplewill understandwhat I'm say- "Carter" are tear-jerkinglysimplistic ing," Marturanosaid. "'Thelyricsare withtheirlyricsand melodies. from my life and sometimesthey are When askedif he purposelywent from the experiencesthatothershave for a simple sound and style, as ophad.SometimesI just haveneatchords posedto the morecomplexand thickand a goodriff." soundingmusicthatdominatestoday's Partof what makes Marturano's air waves, Marturanosimplysaid, '1 talent extraordinaryis that at an age likepeopleto get somethingout of it. when most studentsare still contem''Whenltumontheradio,alotofthe platingtheanswertothateverplaguing song; I hear sound like background question,"What are you going to do noise.But I thinkthatthereis so much with your life?"Marturanois already more to music than that," Marturano forgingahead with his plan to make said "Sometimeswhen I listento the music. radio,Ilikeasongthatlcanrelatetomy Marturano,who had begun taking own lifeand othertimesI liketheones pianolessonsatthe ageof7 andwhose thatjust havea goodbeat." older brotherstaughthimguitarat 10, ''How Many Days" also includes has "wanted to make this disc ever thebassplayingtalentsof seniorMike sincehighschool." Lorenz(whoMarturanocalls"themost Alongwithhis bestfriendand CD phenomenalbassplayerontheplanet") producerAlfonsoDiGirolamoill, who on a few of the tracks, as well as perspectives editor
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The latestconcertsto.hit Concerts tickets: Where to get 'em the Philadelphiascene by Jeanne Lombardo assistant features editor
by Jeanne Lombardo assistant features editor
ELECTRIC FACTORY MARCH 8 Lou Reed
THE STONE BALLOON MARCH 16 Love Seed Mama Jump
THE THEATER OF THE LIVING ARTS (TLA)
9 The Time 19 Del Amitri
17 Black 47 ' 22 Joan Baez with special guest Dar Williams 25 Jethro Tull
APRIL 20 Everclear with special guests Hagfish and Menthol
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Where were you on Dec. 9, 1995 at approximately 8 p.m.? Bruce Springsteen was performing at the Tower Theater for the first time in 20 years, and you could have been there! Didn't know where to get tickets or how to go about obtaining tickets to a show that could sell out within minutes? Since Springsteen appearing at the Tower is such a rare occurrence, there were only two places where tickets could be purchased. Some fans camped in front of the Tower Theater for two days waiting for tickets to go on sale. However, for most concerts there are many Ticket Master outlets where concert goers can purchase tickets, but many people are unaware of them. The trick is to be first in line, and from my personal experience, that task isn't too hard to accomplish. There are five Ticket Master locations in the area and there are
also phone numbers you can calJto charge tickets if you don't want to waste time standing in line. West Coast Videos in Newtown Square, in the Westtown Shopping Center and on McDade Boulevard in Folsom are all Ticket Master outlets. You can also purchase tickets in Marshalls departmentstores in Valley Forge and Springfield shopping centers. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, and cash only is accepted for all ticket purchases. You may also charge tickets by phone at (215) 336-2000. However, if you are purchasing tickets on their first day of sale, you may want to call the Ticket Master agencies in New Jersey or Delaware because the phone lines may not be as busy. You can charge tickets in New Jersey at (609) 665-2500or in Delaware at (302) 984-2000. For current information on upcoming concerts and for ticket sale dates call (215) LOVE-222 or 647INFO.
Gravesspoutstea kettleartworkin Philly Art. MichaelGravesmade his debut HewasthefirstinEuropeandinthe intotheart/scienceworldwithhismodelUnitedStatestosellmorethan600,CXX) oftheAlessi''WhistlingBird''teakettle.units of tea kettlesworldwide.This To some, art is science.And to Graves' exhibitgives the viewera spawnedan entire"family"of related others,scienceis art. behind-the-scenesglimpseof the de- products.Graveshad not only lefthis Michael Graves,one of the 20th signproces.5, startingfrom theoriginal impression on the industry but on century'smostrenownedarchitectsanddrawing; in sketch books, to proto- Disneyas well. product designers, is displayinghis typesand finallyto the finalconsumer He has donedesignwork for Walt work at Toe PhiladelphiaMuseumof product Disney World, Swan and Dolphin by Billy Myers
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6 Eyes turn, She enters. A momentary lull in the buzz of the conversation ordinarily filling the roomAny roomShe enters. HeaJs turn av. ay Pretend not to notice But all eyes remain fixed as She enters. A gentle glide Across the room An offer of a drink A smile, sweet seduction She enters. Evening of laughter Fellows vying for attention For a dance a drink a touch? She's here.
Yes, thank you ... ... no, not tonight ... A glance over the rim of a glass She's here. A certainty of power In the sway of her hips The flash of her eyes The swing of her stride She's here. Controlling the crowd Oh yes, she knows how And don't be fooled, She's not innocent. She knows what she's got And she knows what it takes And you'll love every moment She's here. Hang on every word Hold on to your mind Mistress of the world Queen of the night Femme Fatale. She'~ gone.
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'Choosinga Major' aims to direct students'futures in rightdirection by Ediely Espinola
assistantmanagingeditor Out of 4 7 students invited to the '-'Choosing a Major" workshop, only one attended, according to Nancy Hutchison, director of cooperative education and career services. First-year student Jimmy McTamney, the only student in attendance, sai~ he went because he was undecided and did not know how to go about choosing a major. The workshop, which was presented as a two-part series, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and Thursday, Feb. 22, in Grace Hall. The seminar was held before registration time in order t~ give enough time for students to decide about a major. The seminar benefited firstyear students and sophomores who have not made decisions as to what areas of study they want to pursue. The registrar's office was contacted by the co-op office and provided a list of students who are undeclared. Hutchison then phoned and mailed to the students information about the availability of the seminars. Throughout the session, a relaxed atmosphere was essential for one-on-one counseling. Hutchison introduced herself with a quick background about her career and how she got to where she is now. McTamney then introduced himself and explained his purpose for being there and what he hoped to get out of the seminar. "I basically wanted to know about different majors and what jobs I can get out of
'/don't thinka lot offirst-year students actually stop to think about what is of value to them and what their interests really are. Thisfore es them to do that. ' -Nancy Hutchison
the majors," McTamney said. According to Hutchison, some students expected to walk in and walk out knowing what they wanted to major in. "It doesn't happen that quickly. We try to expose them to certain areas that make them think about what they want to do. But nobody can answer that question for them," Hutchison said. "There are things that they have to research and think about and do a little soul searching to help them come to a decision." One of the very first things accomplished is deciding what category the student falls into. One category is for people who have always known what· they wanted to do. The next category is for people who are always changing their minds. And the last category is for those who are ambiguous as to what they want to do. A discussion was held between the student and counselor about the back-
grounds of certain professions, and questions were answered. The next area discussed was the career planning profile. There are stages of career development from which the student learns more about skills, interests and values. Homework is given and brought back on Thursday for reevaluation. "I don't think a lot of first-year students actually stop to think about what is of value to them and what their interests really are. This forces them to do that," Hutchison said. There is also a computer program, SI GI, which is the System for Interactive Guidance and Information. This is very helpful in that it prompts the student to think and respond to questions. Working through the program is a long process but worth the time. "The homework that was given to me gave me a better perspective on the jobs
that are offered in each major," McTamney said. The next section is career exploration. A program called CEO, Career Experience Opportunity, was developed by the office of cooperative education and career services in conjunction with alumni affairs. It allowed students to talk with Cabrini graduates and gave them an opportunity to discuss different plans and careers. The students from previous years have received a lot of feedback from the graduates, according to Hutchison. Reality testing is a great way to take advantage of co-ops, summer jobs, volunteer work and internships. This is a way for students to expand their minds and get practical experience. Lastly, the self-direct search is based on John Holland's "Theory Of Personalify." This is a self exercise to find out which of the six basic personality types the student falls under and the type of work that correlates to that certain personality. On Thursday, with the work and research completed by the student, Hutchison and the student evaluated all the information and came to a better understanding and closer to a decision. "Hopefully, we have provided for them a vehicle to help them get to that final point," Hutchison said. "The program, I feel, is very worthwhile, and the students will be very surprised at what they learn about themselves," McTamney said. "Those that did not attend are at a disadvantage due to all the information they could have gotten out of it."
Evidencequestionedin Fairleytrial by Laura Testa
news editor Caleb Faitfey is accused of strangling a Limerick mother, Lisa Marie Manderach, and her 19-~onth-old daughter, Devon Marie. There remains no known motive. Fairley adf itted his crime when he told Detective Richard Peffall, on the phone, "I know what I !lave done ...l really do own up to wtiat I've clone." He then told authorities where to find the bodies. In exchange, Montgomery County
Distric~ Attorney Michael Marino pledged not to seek the death penalty. Now, the confession may be invalid. Fairley's attorney is asking that the phone conversation, statements made to the police confessing the crime, and the search warrants executed on Fairley's home, his car, and his mother's children's clothing store-and the evidence obtained from them -- be suppressed from the double-murder trial, scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 10. Defending attorney Thomas C. Egan III
presented his argument on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Common Pleas Judge William R. Carpenter has not ruled on the motions yet. The judge must also decide if police failed to tell Fairley he was a suspect during questioning, and whether the police failed to read him his Miranda Rights. If so, the statements would be inadmissible. In pretrial motions, Egan said Fairley was illegally held by police after the killings and that there was not sufficient probable cause for the searches. He added that
he believed the phone conversation should be deemed inadmissible because Fairley was not represented by a lawyer when he made the damaging statements to the police. The judge's decision is expected by the end of the week. Once the decision is in, Egan told reporters he plans to fight to have DNA and forensic evidence thrown out. Prosecutors promise to continue to fight all of the motions until justice is served.
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Last week in the world of news by Hollie Havens assistant perspectives editor I
□Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Two suspects arrested in London terrorist bombing
Police arrested twq suspects in the bus bombing in central London. The bombing on Sunday, Feb. 18, killed the man who was carrying the device and injured nine passengers. Under antiterrorism laws, the unidentified suspects were jailed. Suspected terrorists may be held for 48 hours without charge. The Irish Republican Party, under a 25-year war against British rule in Northern Ireland, acknowledged responsibility for the bombing and promised more to come. Police said the bomb accidentally detonated on the bus and that it was intended for placement in London's West End. The bombing wasf;e t3rd explosion in the last moot sine the ending of the cease-fire n Fe . 9.
□Wednesday, Feb. 21 - Jury finds Harris guilty of all charges
The jury returned its guilty verdict against Ambrose Harris on all counts of murder, rape, robbery and kidnapping in Trenton, N .J. The case began three years ago when Kristin Hupgins, a Bucks County artist, disappeared on her way to the private Trenton Club. Harris, /Who disrupted the trial with many outbursts, is facing a death sentence of lethal injection. Jurors are reconvening to consider possible sentences. □Thursday, Feb. 22 - No DNA link found in slaying of Center City jogger
DNA evidence taken from Kimberly Ernest's body, the slain Center City jogger, does not match samples from the two suspects accused of her rape and murder. Despite the results taken by a Maryland laboratory, prosecutors maintain that Richard Wise and Herbert Haak
rune by Adam Todd staff writer
Recently,many in the Philadelpbfaarea have felt the Cl\lllChof local bmpani~ pownsizing while others are closing. B.P. Oil IS the latest industrial power to leave the region, but many others continue with plans to downsize. These actionsdo not onlyaffectth'workers of those jobs, but their families as well. Some Cabrini students have been affect<P by these changes while others have been wilness to the effects. Sophomore Mike Friel,a RidleyTownship native,is one of these students. • ''My father is being forced inf tirement early," Friel said. Friel's father is foyed by General Electricand is one of man • employees affected by the downsizing the co y is cur-
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should still be considered suspects. Both men gave detailed confessions to police upon their arrests.
was arrested by the FBI and charged with being the spy called "Rook" by KGB agents. Lipka, a former Army employee of □Friday, Feb. 23 - Kerry Kittles is the top-secret National Security Agent, suspended by the NCAA • will face charges of stealing classified The Villanova basketball star Kerry information and selling it to Soviet Kittles has been accused of unauthoagents during the 1960s and '70s. rized use of a university telephone calling-card number. □Sunday, Feb. 25 - Steve Forbes Kittles is suspended for the final three wins Delaware primary games of the regular season for his admitted Steve Forbes won the nation's secuse of the card. Kittles said he was unaware ond presidential primary, boosting of violating NCAA regulations. his campaign for the Republican Kittles, who had repaid the debt, is ex- nomination. pected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Forbes stole 33 percent of the votes draft in June. in Delaware's first presidential priVillanova is ranked fourth in the country. mary. Bob Dole was second with 27 percent, while Pat Buchanan tallied □Saturday, Feb. 24 - Search for spy 19 percent. Lamar Alexander trailed ends in the arrest of a Pennsylvania with 13 percent. man Forbes was the only major candiFor almost 30 years, FBI agents sought date to campaign in the state. The a suspect who sold national secrets to the others boycotted the primary because Soviet Union during the Cold War. it was held only one week away from Lancaster County resident Robert Lipka New Hampshire's elections.
Downsiz.ing puts squ_eeze on many Cabrini students RandyMillssaidtheeffortstodownsizeandclose plantshas affectedthe number of studentsable to afford college. 'These changes have affected a lot of blue collarworkers. They can no longer affordto send their kiMtoschool," Mills said. While the reason for the downsizingand closing of industry is not always clear, many are concernedwith the oftenlarge salariesof those in upper management Millssaid he believesone of the reasons many of these companies are being forcedtoshutdownisbecauseofthelargesalaries of those in upper management. "Thirty years ago, people worked for companies becauseof the benefitpackagesthey offered, for example health-care," Mills said. "Nowadays everyone expects all those perks plus a
large salary." According to Nancy Hutchison, director of oooperativeeducation and career services, studentsare goingto need to learnhow to switchjobs many times over their careers. "Students should focus on working for smaller companies. The larger companies are being forced to downsize, andmanyemployeesareforcedtoretrainormove on," Hutchisonsaid. Hutchisonalsosaidstudentsshouldbe willing to move out of the area inorder to advancein their careers. "Many studentshere seem to stay in the area,and many jobs are located out in the Midwest.,"Hutchison said. According to Hutchison,studentswill need to learnfrom their parent's experiencesif they wish to not suffer the same fate.
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)□Spring Break No Classes! ll'Halls close Friday, March 1, 1996.
Important ltotice If the men's ..md/or women's basketball teams will be hosting a NCAA Tournament game over the weekend.the residence halls will remain open until Sunday, March 3, so that the students can support the teams. Halls would then close at 12 p.m. on March 3. vfhose residents who have been cleared through resident life will be the only people permitted to stay in the residence halls. Please call or stop by the resident life office if you need to stay. All other sturlents must vacate the halls by closing time. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
Before you leave, please remember to ...
1. Unplug all electrical appliances. 2. Empty trash cans and dispose of all trash in the dumpsters outside your building or house. 3. Close and lock all windows. 4. Close all blinds and pull shades half way. 5. Turn lights off. 6. Lock your door.
ll'Please be advised that the resident Life staff (RAs and RDs) and physical plant will be entering all rooms to secure and upkeep the residence halls.
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a Happy and Safe Spring Break! v'R.eminder
The $250 room reservation/security deposit will be due in the business off by Friday, March 29. The deposit must be paid to be eligible to participate in the housing lottery on April 15, 16 and 17.
Securityincidents,as reportedby the securityoffice,Monday,Feb,19, through Monday, Feb. 26. □Accident
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2/21 An officer responded to a phone call from the continuing education office to take a report on an accident that had happened earlier. A student, whose identity remains unknown, had fallen on the stairs of the Widener Center. The student had already gone to the hospital for medical attention. □Intrusion
Alarm
2/22 An officer responded to House 5 because of an intrusion alarm. The officer checked the building and found the rear northeast door open and the basement door open. The officer closed the doors and reset the alarm. It remains unclear who set off the alarm and why.
□Theft
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2/23 An officer received a call from the public relations office stating that an actor had stolen a 35 mm camera from the public relations office. Public relations indicated that the report had not been filed earlier to ensure that the camera had not been misplaced. Public relations also said the camera is always kept under lock and key. □Vandalism
Call 2/24 An officer received a complaint from students that their room had been vandalized by three other students whose identities had been made known to public safety. The ceiling light was reported to be damaged. No other damage was reported at this time. Public safety reminds students to lock their doors at all times.
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Friday, March 1, 1996
Cavs back in action
by Ediely Espinola assistant managing editor
Detennination,hardworkand~ucces.s is what Cabrini's track and field team strivesfor, accordingto itsmembers. Withonly 14 members,six malesand nine females,the teamsizeb not a disadvantage. Justrecently,senior MicheleOlsenwon three eventsat West ChesterUniversity. CoachTomO'HorasaidhebelievesOlsen isdoingthebestforthewomen'steam.He saidshehasgreatathletil:skills anddedication. "Olsenisthemostoutstandingof the femaleathletesand borderlines·to qualify for nationals,"O'Hara said. At the Albright Collegetrack meet, Olseqwonthe 1500meterrunwitha time of five minutesand twoseconds. SeniorRowenaRutherfordplacedtl;rird atshotputandalsobroketheschoolrecord at AlbrightCollege. ''I really thipk everyoneputs in 100 percent,and thfext meetshouldbe 150 percent,"Ruth ord said. The follo g athletesmake up the women'strack : OlsenandRutherford, juniors Sue Bucholzand MarissaKane, sophomores Nicole Volikas, Heather Odlum,Jamielml andFhoniWatkinsand first-yearstudentMicheleMcDc~itt. Ac.cording O'Hara, the rest of the femaleathletes ntinueto improve,especially Volika McDevitt, Kane and Bucholz. ''We really[n't have anyonewho is not competitiv. We have a very solid team,"O'Hara ·ct. Other mem rs such as Watkinsand Paularerecove • g frominjuries.O'Hora said Paul and Watkins are exceptional runners.In themeantime,O'Horasaidhe hopestoputtogetherawomens' relayteam for the spring. The maleathleteson thetrackandfield teamthisseasonaresophomore Far'dNasir andfirst-yearstudentsJohn Colmon,Mike Saunders,JamesWilliams,ChadMeekins andJamesFolsom. Meekinshasalreadybrokentwoschool recordsin high jump and the 200 meter dash. "I feelthatwithmebreakingtwoschool records,I had set the pace for my new teammatesto followandto graduallyprepare myselffor the Penn Relaysand nationals,"Meekinssaid. \ Meekins, along with teammates Colmon,Williamsand Saunderswon the four-by-onelap raceat AlbrightCollege. Asof now,Colmanisrankedsecondin the 55 meterdashat the Mid-Atlanticregion. Colrnonis extremelycloseto qualifying for the nationals. Williamsis rankedfifth in the same event Together,theyplacein thetop five in the long-jumpat the Mid-Atlanticregion.Williamsisalsothirdintheregiunfor triplejump. Of the many setbacksfor the team, practicetimeconflictswithcollegeschedulesandcausesproblemsformanymembers. Also,forsome members,adjustingto thesmalltracksandtightertumsaretroublesomefor indoortrack. Accordingto O'Hora,the team's primary goals for futuretrack meets are to qualifymany teammatesfor the national championshipsand havea goodsea~m.
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Junior Bryan Bygott throws to an open and awaiting Dennis Fohner, a junior. Sophomores Andy Burke, Eric Brazinski and Bryan Sperry and first-year student Roy Dina defend. The Cavs begin their season this weekend in Greensboro, N. C.
HIV in sports: To-competeor notto compete? by Mirella Addesl assistant copy editor
Afteracknowledgingon Monday,Feb. 12, that he tested HIV positive, former World Boxing Organizationheavyweightchampion Tommy Morrisonbecame yet another worldclassathletein recentyearsto publiclyadmitto having the virus. At one point in time, the athleteswho have now contractedHIV were revered. Now, their competence to play professional sports is on trial due to a cripplingdiseasethat has invaded the world of sports. In 1988, Olympic diving champion Greg • Louganiswas paralyzedwith fearwhen he hit his head on the diving board, drawing blood. Louganiswas HIV positive. Now, eightyears later, HIV continues to induce controversy throughoutthe entire world of sports. Overcomewith fear, Louganisdid not tell_ the doctor who assisted him that he was HIV positive.Louganiswas testedfor HIV prior to the '88 games, but it was not until March of 1995 that he exposed his secret. Los Angeles Lakers' basketball superstar Ervin "Magic" Johnson shocked the nation with the announcement of his retirement in 1991. Johnsonretiredafterfallingvictimto the virus that causes AIDS. Makinghis secondcomeback,Johnsonwas quoted by the Victory Sports MarketingCorporationas pronouncing,"It's now or never." AccordingtotheVictorySportshomepageon the Internet,Johnson'sreturnwillmakehim the first Americanathlete admittedlycarryingthe HIV virusto play a professionalsport. Morrisonwas medicallydisqualifiedby the Nevada Athletic Commission a few hours prior to his scheduled fight against Arthur Weathers on Saturday, Feb. 10. Morrison underwentthe HIV test duringa routinephysical examinationtwo days earlier. Just asAIDS has beenprovento destroythe body's immunesystem,it alsohas been found to destroythe vital bond between athletes. Johnson's fust return to basketballprior to
the 1992-1993season was met by voices of concerned players who were apprehensive about competing against a player with HIV. This ended Johnson's attempted comeback during pre-season. AIDS is not exclusiveto the world of professionalsports. It has alsobeen foundto have a controv~rsialeffecton collegeathletics.Students' opinions were mixed. Though some stated that an HIV-infectedathlete would not disturb them, there were others wlio admitted to the distress it would cause. First-yearstudentvarsity soccer playerJason Steeresaidthat findingout a tlmate has HIVwould definitelyaffectthe te . "Half of the people wouldn't know how to react," he said. When askedhow shewould reacttofinding out one of her teammates was HIV positive, field hockey and softball player Melissa Hunsberger,ajunior said, "I have such a good rapport with my teammates that it wouldn't make a difference.'' "I would definitelyworry about it," senior varsity basketball player Billy Carr said. "I know how physicalbasketballis." Athletic director and varsity basketball coach John Dzi.kdisagreedwith Carr. "In my opinion," Dzik said, "there is a greater chance of someone having a heart attack on tlte court like Hank Gathers, than someonecontractingAIDS through a basketball game." The NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook has been developed by the Committee on CompetitiveSafeguardsand MedicalAspects of Sports to keep the NCAA membership apprisedof currenttrendsanddevelopmentsin sports medicine. Accordingto the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, the decision to advise continued athleticscompetition should involve the student-athlete, the student-athlete's personal physicianandthe teamphysician.Variablesto be consideredin reachingthe decisioninclude the student-athlete'scurrentstate of healthand thestatusof his or her HIV infection,thenature
and intensity of his or her training, potential contributionof stress from athleticscompetition, and deterioration of his or her health status. The questionof whetherathleteswith HIV shouldbepermittedtoplaysports,professionalor college,was askedto severalCabriniathletes. "ldon'tthinktheyshouldcontinuetoplay," lacrosseplayer MikeFriel, a sophomore,said. "I thinkthatpeoplelikeMorrisonandJohnson, if they continue to play, are putting other players in jeopardy.'' Soccer and softballplayer Mandi Hopta, a junior, said she believesathletesshouldnot be discriminatedagainstfor having HIV. "I wouldn't want to feel like an outcast. So I wouldn't make anybody else feel like one," Hopta said. Many athletes said they feel mandatory testing for HIV is dependenton how violent the sport is. "Certainsports like boxing should require mandatorytesting," Friel said, "because boxing aboveall other sportsdrawsblood. It is the objectiveof the sport to draw blood." Of New York, California,New Jersey and Nevada,the four majorboxing states,Nevada is the only one that requires mandatory HIV testing for boxers. •According to the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook,routine mandatoryHIV testing of student-athletesfor participationpurposes is not recommended. Individuals who desire voluntary testing based on personal reasons andrisk factors,however,shouldbe assistedin obtaining such services by appropriatecampus or public-healthofficials. First-yearstudentandkickboxerDanFusaro admits that he would not fight someone who was HIV positive. "I would forfeit the match," Fusaro said. "Kick boxingis a physicalsport, and there is a lot of blood involved." AIDS has found its way into the world of sportsand proceedsto take its toll. Fear exists, and the effectsthat it hason sportscontinuesto grow daily.
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Firstplace or no place by Jessica BIiotta staff writer
"There are only two places in the PAC, first place and no place." That is the motto of this year's Lady Cavs' softball team, whose only goal this season is to go all the way. Coming off of a "playoff-less" season last year, the Lady Cavs are determined to make this year one of their best. Head coach Jim Hedtke said he feels his team is up to the challenge. "Last year was not our best season," Hedtke said. "We ended up out of the playoffs, and they really didn't like that. So this year they have come back dedicated to winning." Besides the talented crew of seasoned veteran players, including junior co-captains Melissa Hunsberger, Sis Slater and Jenn Wiederwax, the Lady Cavs have added a few key new faces to the lineup. Hedtke said he feels they are sure to make a difference. First-year student MaryAnne Lear will serve as backup catcher and designated hitter. Hedtke said he was very impressed with her offensive skills, calling her an "awesome hitter." Transfer student Amy Megee, a junior college World Series pitcher out of Camden County Community College, is expected to add much-needed depth to the Lady Cavs' pitching staff. "Amy had an excellent record at Camden Community College," Hedtke said. "She played against some of the best colleges in the entire country. We are expecting her to come right in and be our numberone pitcher." Despite the promising addition of Megee, the Lady Cavs may encounter a few problems with pitching. Two AllCatholic pitchers, first-year students Amanda Torresani and LisaAnn Lazarus
are both out with injuries. Lazarus, who aggravated a previous injury, is expected to be sidelined for up to three weeks. Torresani, who sustained an injury during field hockey, is not expected to see the field at all this year. Hedtke said he feels this could cause some problems come playoff time. While pitching may be a concern to the Lady Cavs, the team on a whole has improved in other areas. Hedtke has been personally working with the outfielders and said he is pleased with their progress. "The outfield has improved immensely," Hedtke said. "They are going to be a really good group this year." One area Hedtke said the Lady Cavs never lack in is offense. "We have always been a good offensive team," J:{edtke said. "We can definitely score runs." Besides physical improvements, the team has come a long way emotionally as well. Junior Erin O'Neill said she feels the team's new attitude will help them achieve its championship goal. "We have a better attitude starting off," O'Neill said. "Last year we didn't want it enough. This year we do." O'Neill also praised the Lady Cavs' strong ability to work together as a team. "We are all on the same page," O'Neill said. "We all know what each other is thinking." The road to the championships will not be easy. The Lady Cavs will have to face some pretty tough competition to pull it off. According to Hedtke, some teams are more of a threat than others. "You hate to single them out," Hedtke said. "But if we beat teams like Misericordia and Alvernia, we will reach our goal." However, he added, "Anybody is dangerous."
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First-year student MaryAnne Lear prepares to throw to an open teammate. This is Lear's first season with the Lady Cavs. Lear will be the Lady Cavs' backup catcher and designated hitter this season. The Lady Cavs did not make it to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs last season but have made it a top priority this year. Leading the way for the Lady Cavs are junior co-captains Melissa Hunsberger, Jenn Wiedetwax and Sis Slater. The Lady Cavs' first PAC game is a double header against Alvemia College on Saturday, March 23, at 3 p.m. at home.
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The men's team continued its four-year dominance in the PAC by winning the PAC championship for the fourth straight year. The Cavs defeated Allentown by the score of85-67. The Cavs will enter the NCAA Division III tournament for the second straight year. They are hosting Catholic University on Thursday night and possibly another game on Saturday. The Lady Cavs could not retain their PAC championships as they losttoAivernia60-57inthechampionship game. Despite the loss, Cabrini was one of the three teams picked from the PAC to play in the NCAA women's Division III tournament. All upcoming games are tentative.
Both the men's and women's teams have qualified for the NCAA DivisionIIItournament. MARCH Men's 23 StocktonState Relays A MARCH 30 PhiladelphiaMetropolitan A 1 CatholicUniv.H. 7:30p.m. APRIL 2 tentativegame at 7:30 p.m. 6 Trenton State Relays A Women's 13 West ChesterUniversity A All women's gamesin the NCAAare tentative. 20 Lincoln UniversityRelays 27 Penn Relays A
Upcomingseasons... WOMEN'S SOFfBALL
MARCH 12 WidenerUniv. A 4p.m. 14 Goldey-BeaconUniv.(DH) H 2:30p.m. 16 CentenaryCollege(DH) H lp.m. 18 WesleyCollege(DH)A 2:30p.m. 20 SwarthmoreCollege H 3:30p.m. 23 AlvemiaCollege{DH)H lp.m. 25 AllentownCollege(DH) H 3p.m. 28 BeaverCollege(DH)A 3p.m. 30 RowanCollege(DH)A lp.m. APRIL 1 NeumannCollege(DH) A 3p.m. 3 StocktonState College(DH)A 2:30p.m. 8 HolyFamilyCollege H 4p.m. 10 MarywoodCollege(DH)A 3p.m. 13 CollegeMisericordia(DH) H lp.m. 15 EasternCollege(DH)A 3p.m. 18 RosemontCollege(DH)A 3p.m. 20 ImmaculataCollege(DH) H lp.m. 22 WilsonCollege(DH) H 3:30p.m. 24 Phila.Collegeof textiles A 4p.m. 27 PAC ChampionshipsTBA
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4 LincolnUniversityInvitational A
MEN'S TENNIS MARCH 14 KutztownUniv. H 3:30p.m. 19 WidenerUniv. A 3:30p.m. 23 MarywoodCollege H lp.m. 25 GwyneddMercy College H 1p.m. 28 Beaver College H 4p.m. APRIL 3-7 Hilton Head, SC A 10 AllentownCollege H 3:30p.m. 13 Rutgers-CamdenUniv. A lp.m. 15 NeumannCollege A 3:30p.m. 18 Eastern College H 3:30p.rn. 20 Wesley College H lp.rn. 22 Phila. Collegeof Textiles A 4p.rn. 24 Phila. Collegeof Pharmacy H 4p.m. 26-27 PAC ChampionshipsTBA
MEN'S LACROSSE MARCH 5 Greensboro,N.C. A
7 HaverfordCollege A 3:30p.rn. 9 StocktonState A lp.m. 13 West Chester University H 3:30p.rn. 16 MontclairState A lp.m. 23 HamiltonCollege H lp.m. 30 Vassar College H lp.m. APRIL 2 Johnson State College H 3p.m. 6 Villa Julie College A 7p.m. 13 Team Canada A 7p.m. 10 WidenerUniversity H 4p.m. 20-21 DowlingToum. A TBA 25 Wesley College H lp.m. 27 F.D.U. Madison H 4p.m. 28 City Collegeof New York H lp.m.
MEN'S GOLF MARCH 18 WidenerU./Holy FamilyCollege H lp.m. 25 Alvemia College/EasternCollege H lp.m. 27 AllentownCollege/EasternCollege A 1p.m. APRIL 1 College Misericordia/Phila. College of Phannacy H lp.m. 2-7 Pinehurst,NC 16 Holy Family College/EasternCollege A lp.m. 17 CentenaryCollege A 1p.m. 22 PAC ChampionshipsA noon 29 CentenaryCollege H lp.m. MAY
3 Alumni/ParentsScramble H noon
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Friday, March 1, 1996
Cavs slamAllentown for fourthstraighttitle by BIiiy Myers assistant featureseditor
photo by Dennis Fahner
Sophomore Far'd Nasir goe~up for a lay-up against Allentown defenders in the qavs' fourth straight Pennsylvania Athletic Conference title game on Saturday, Feb. 24. The Cavs won their fourth straight PAC championship by a score of 85-67. They received a first-round bye because of 16-0 record in the PAC and an overall record of 21-2. The Cavs then knocked off College Misericordia on Thursday, Feb. 22, by a st.re of 90-55. Senior Eric Tidwell was named the tourn ent's Most Valuable Player. Head coach John Dzik was n med Coach of the Year in the Pennsylvania Athletic Ccnference.
The Cabrini men's basketball team won its fourth straight Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship, beating Allentown College by the score of 85-67 on Saturday, Fr. 24, at home. The roa to the PAC title this year was n t a long one but winning four aight titles is. The Cavs finished first in the PAC with arecordof16-0, which earned them a bye in the first round. They finished with an impressive overall record of 21-2. The Cavs took on the Misericordia Cougars, who defeated Beaver College, in the second round. In head-to-head match ups, the Cavs are now 3-0 this season and 19-1 overall against Misericordia. Led by senior Mike Dever's passing and senior Eric Tidwell' s aerodynamics, the Cavs bombarded the Cougars with a ray of shots to give the Cavs a 10-point lead within the first 10 minutes of the first half. The Cavs' running game was too much for the Cougars to handle. By the end of the first half, the Cavs stretched their lead to 32 points, making the score 49-17. Despite the Cabrini fans looking ahead to the Cavs' next game against Allentown, the Cavs were focused on the game at hand. "We played our best half of the season," Dever said. The Cavs took the floor for the second half of what seemed to be a blowout, opening with a twominute, 14-point run on Misericordia. Then the clock
seemed to stop with 11:20 left as the Cougars clawed the Cavs for 13 points. "When you're beating a team that bad, it's hard to keep the intensity," graduate studentNate Bowles said. "We had a lapse." Bowles' 19 points, seven rebounds and sophomore Tom Newnam's 14 points helped the Cavs hold onto their previous 30point lead and increased it another five points, making the final score 90-55. The AllentownCentaurs entered the final round against Cabrini with a record of 17-8. The Centaurs were riding a three-game winning streak, which was soon to be broken by the Cavs. According to some of the players, the game was not really much of a game. They said they were so confident that they could not see themselves losing. "We didn't think they could play with us," Dever said. This line of thinking continued through most of the team. The biggest play of the game was the tip, according to Bowles and Dever. Cabrini quickly got into foul trouble. Sophomore Far'd Nasir, Bowles and junior Dan Robinson each committed three fouls; most were offensive fouls. At halftime the score was 42-35 with Cabrini in the driver's seat. Cabrini stepped up its defense in the second half. The Cavs became more aggressive on both ends of court. Tidwell raised the level of play with his rousing monster slams. Carr also made a major contribu-
photo by Caroline Croley
Cavs' head coach John Dzik was named Coach of the Year by the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference. tion of 18 points and 6 rebounds. Another unsung hero was Robinson, who grabbed six rebounds and scored 14 points. The Cavs came through once again. The final score was 85-67, thus earning them a fourth straight PAC championship. Tidwell was named as the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Along with the team's achievement and Tidwell's title of M\fP, Coach John Dzik received the honor of Coach of the Year.
avs run by._ TomMcKee assistant news editor
Having cbmpiled a record of 22-3 overall, 15-1 in the PAC, the Lady Cavs stormed into their semifinal match up with Alvero} like a freight train. By the end of e fourth quarter, they resembled a rd pickup truck stranded on the shout er of the Blue Route. They were out of gas. The Lad Cavs had led the entire game until, ith eight seconds remaining in the se ond half, Christie Ansbach of Alvernia rilled a three pointer to put Alvernia ah d for good, 60-59. Dan Wei , head coach, said he believes the te m was ready for the game despite setbacks such as a stomach virus that had plagued first-year student Melissa Posse. "We were prepared," Welde said. "We walked in there like defending champions." Cabrini led 32-25 at halftime and was up by five with 44 seconds left to play. Alvernia converted a three-point play
with less than 30 seconds left in the game and then regained possession of the ball, leading to Ansbach' s three pointer. Cabrini regained possession after the fatal three pointer for one last attempt at advancing into the championship round. After advancing the ball to half court, the team called time-out with five seconds left to diagram one last play. The ball ended up in the hands of junior Megan Dillon, who missed a shot that would have put Cabrini up by one point. Guard Janice Egan, a first-year student, led Cabrini scorers with 14 points in 31 minutes. Egan also contributed three assists. In the end, it may have been overconfidence that defeated the Lady Cavs. "I think that we assumed we were going to win the game because of all the success that we had in the past few years," Welde said. "They wanted it more than us," Dillon said. "We were winning the whole game. In the end, I thought we would win it." The Lady Cavs must now refocus
themselves in preparation for Wednesday's opening round of the NCAA Tournament. They will face Scranton. They said they are looking forward to the opportunity for redemption. "We all grew up a lot on Friday night," Welde said. "There wasn't one player on our team who didn't expect to beat Alvernia," Welde said. "We're heading up to Scranton with one thing on our mind -saving face." "Everyone is very hurt," Dillon said. "We are ready for the tournament. Everyone is excited for a chance to redeem themselves and end the season on a positive note." Three teams from the PAC received bids to the NCAA Tournament. Allentown College and Alvernia College also were selected. "We thought that they would only take two," Posse said. "But we still thought that we deserved to make it. We were in the top five all season." Welde said he believes it was the
team's past achievements that led to the NCAA bid. Posse said she is optimistic about Cabrini's chances in the tournament. "We definitely have a good chance to win the game," Posse said. "It will still be hard bec;tuse it's an away game and we really don't know much about them." One thing seems certain. The players have no intention of putting in a repeat performance of Friday night's game. "We were watching the clock, but we really didn't go out and get it," Posse said. "This time we're going to go out and get it." The team said its strong point has been both its ability to shot the outside shots and play well in the lane. Both Posse and sophomore Stephanie Owen have been instrument<;1lin controlling the low post for Cabrini. Posse led the team in scoring and rebounding in her first year. She also won PAC player of the week honors on two different occasions. This was the second straight year a first-year student led the team in scoring, as Owen did so last year.