Oct. 07, 1999 issue 05 Loquitur

Social work majors are doing up to 35 hours per week of internships, mostly unpaid. This is in addition to their senior seminar and the work from other classes. With so much work to do for the major, students find themselves putting in long hours.

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Social work majors facing long internship hours

by Linsey Heiser staff writer

Internships are an essential part of the social work program's structure, designed to prepare students to enter the social work field with the necessary skills and knowledge.

All social work majors must complete 650 hours of interning before they graduate.

Internships begin during the second 'semester of a student's junior year, which start at about eight hours a week.

During their final semester at Cabrini, students intern about 35 hours a week, along with taking their senior seminar.

This may seem like a lot, but according to Dr. Carol BennettSpeight, director of the social work department, students are pre-

pared for the long hours.

"The students know what they are getting into," she said. ''They must have an incredible commitment."

In order to be accepted into the internship program, a student must submit a completed Admission to Field Placement Program form and a Student Self-Study form.

They must also interview with a screening committee, and, most importantly, have a minimum 2.3 overall grade point average.

The students are placed at different agencies based on interest and location.

Some of the field practices include the American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Family and Community Services of Delaware, Chester and

Montgomery counties.

Students do not usually get paid for internship work. Some students are not happy about this fact,

''The students know what they are getting into. They must have an incredible commitment."

-Dr. Carol BennettSpeight, director of the social work department

as well as the long hours involved, but social work professors do not see any changes being made.

"I've found that most students

do not have a problem with the hours because they look forward to the hands-on experience," Dr. Margo Bare, social work field coordinator, said. "You can't do that by looking at a book."

At these internships, students are doing actual social work as if they already have a professional degree.

''This is the best way to learn by using professional experiences," Bare said. "Students are expected to act and work in a professional manner."

Marleny Vasquez, a senior, is a social work major because she likes helping people and likes working in a group process.

Vasquez is currently interning at Womenspace, which is a rehabilitation center for women in Ardmore.

Vasquez would like to see fewer

hours, but she understands why she works the hours she does.

"I'm getting really good training," Vasquez said. ''I learn lots of different things."

Vasquez also wishes that she would get paid.

"I feel that social workers do not get paid as much as they should," she said.

She understands, however, the reason for the lack of pay. ''There is not a big enough budget to pay every one," she said.

Although these internships may be time consuming, the students find it is usually worth the effort.

According to Bare, many students get hired by the agencies where they complete their internship.

Also, half of all social work majors from Cabrini go on to graduate school.

Variety of internships available through co-op office

by Allison Webb application for co-op to Nancy Hutchison. staff writer IBM, the New York Times, Fox, Comcast and The Washington Post.

These are just some of the 4,000 employers handing out jobs to Cabrini students as Cooperative Education placements.

Nancy Hutchison, director of Co-operative Education and Career Services, and Assistant Director Kristie Conway-Buecler anxiously await phone calls from employers accepting resumes of Cabrini students.

This semester, 30 juniors and second-semester sophomores are stepping out into the real world to take on positions as interns for businesses and companies, local and national.

If the offered positions do not apply to students that live out of the local area, they may submit a petition for jobs in the area where they live.

Both Hutchison and Conway-Buecler agree that co-op placement is exciting and educational.

"For a lot of students, it's the first time doing work in their field," Hutchison said. "They grow and their self-confidence escalates."

The process to becoming an intern is pretty basic. The student must first attend an orientation meeting with a co-op staff member the semester before they intend on starting an internship.

Then they have to submit a current resume and an

Finally, once the student's application is approved, it is the student's responsibility to review and select co-op opportunities throughout the semester or until a position is secured.

Hutchison said, with a smile on her face, "Employers like young people with new, creative ideas on the cutting edge of their professions."

The average work week is two to three days a week and the pay tends to vary.

Some companies don't pay their interns, but give them benefits. For example, one Cabrini student worked for Comcast and was given tickets to many events. Other companies may pay very little or require the students to work for free.

Internships in the summer sometimes involve higher-paying jobs because many of the bigger companies, like IBM and The

Career Services Washington Post, only provide

opportunities in the summer. An intern can earn up to $20 an hour, but it depends on the employer. However, despite the low pay at some companies, students can come away with far more valuable career resources, such as job skills and career contacts.

"Get to know as many people as possible in the coop field," Conway-Buecler said.

The more involved a student gets in his or her field, the more experience that student will have to help him or her along his or her journey.

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The Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services has placed 22 non-social work students in internships at businesses throughout the area.

Clear:Mf.dEnergy (accouming)

Quest Diagnostics (business)

H;ethAyerst Global Phaniiaceulicals (human resources)

Ferrare and Fleming Advertising (human resources)

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Global Compliance Group (accounting)

Merrill lynch (business)

Cabrini College Business Office (accounting)

LindenmeyrMunroe (business/markl!iing)

ReMed Recovery/Care (psychology)

Price Wa1erhouseCoopers (information technology)

Planco (graphic design)

ComcastSpeci«or (publicrelotions/markl!iing)

KPMG Peat Marwick

SBKPicmres (human resources) (media commwucalionslproductionassistant)

Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

PhiladelphiaConventionand Visitors'Bureau (political science) (publicrelations)

Wo(finger Cerminaro Communications

SuburbanCable (public relations) (communicalionsassistant)

Global Compliance

Cabrini Colkge Relations

Core Tech Consulting Group, Inc.

(business/accounting) (publicrelations) (human resources)

"For a lot of students, it's the first time doing work in their field. They grow and their self-confidence escalates."

-Nancy Hutchison Director of Co-operative Education and

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College lenient in online misbehavior policy

by Joe Holden staff writer

Members of Cabrini's administration have developed an acceptable use policy pertaining to the college's computers that does not specifically forbid the downloading of questionable materials from sources such as the Internet.

"The learning resources and technologies department does not have any official policy against the downloading of materials off the internet, whether it be pornographic materials, illegal sound or video clips," said Andrew Cioppi, employee of the college's learning resources and technologies department.

Cioppi explained that any student is allowed to download materials and information from the internet, and each student has a home directory on the campus server which allows them to save the information obtained.

"Downloading is allowed just as

long as you have the space to hold it;' said Cioppi, "But when something is downloaded, and they do not have any more space available, the file that is downloaded appears on the entire system, and that is where the problem occurs."

He went on to explain that when there are a potential 2,000 users, it is not safe to assume that what you want on a computer is what someone else also wants.

The computers have to be kept running smoothly, and this is done by keeping the programs configured with one another.

Many programs that can be downloaded off of the Internet will not match all ready existing programs on the system. Downloading non-configured material will slow the entire system down from a few seconds to possibly minutes.

Cioppi went on to explain that even though there is no policy regarding unacceptable downloading, it does not mean that the col-

lege condones the use of the system computers in manners that may be offensive to other members of the community. He explained that if a problem should arise with the downloading

office of student development's position on unacceptable or offensive downloading, he simply said, "Use your head, don't do it."

Weaver also referred to the student handbook.

Within the code of conduct, under the section of honesty and integrity, it says, "comments or images made or transmitted that are lewd, lascivious, filthy or indecent, intended to annoy, abuse, ,threaten or harass another person; or comments or images that depict or describe in terms patently offensive to the Cabrini community, sexual or excretory activities or organs; use of the College facilities to interfere with normal operation of the College computing system."

one is around, and downloading is being done, the learning resources and technologies department is able to trace a persons' account if there is a problem or question.

He also stated that it is the student development office that pursues a case against a user, if sufficient evidence is found.

''The student handbook has the final say on what is acceptable and what is unacceptable," said Cioppi.

Cioppi mentioned that many area colleges are very strict with their computer policies.

of unacceptable or offensive materials, the complaint is filed in the student development office.

When acting dean of students, Paul Weaver, was asked about the

BUSTIN' A MOVE

According to Cioppi and the learning resources and technologies department, pornographic pictures viewed on the computer screen are only acceptable if no one present is offended.

But he cautioned that even if no

These colleges use filtering devices to check information that account users pull into the system. The filters use words and word combinations to bar certain sites and files. "Cabrini does not employ any filtration devices prohibiting site downloading," said Cioppi. "Cabrini is actually very lenient when compared with other area colleges regarding computer policy."

Library gets a facelift

by Alison Briant staff writer

Technological advancements have arrived at the Holy Spirit Library.

The days when finding a journal article for a term paper meant starting your research months in advance because of the time it took to transfer it from one library to Cabrini's are over.

Now, thanks to an upgrade in software, new organization within the catalog, improved access to the databases on the network and the new addition of the library web page, those days are over.

The Inter-Library loan program, a way for the library to provide an article from a journal it does not carry from another library, will no longer rely on snail-mail for transportation. "Ariel" is the name of the new software tool Cabrini has acquired that scans the requested article and sends it via the Internet at the time of the request.

The purchase of this software and the scanner was made possible through a grant from the TriState College Library Cooperative.

"We are one of the few schools "" in the area using this new loan system. As the number of schools that use it increases, the convenience to Cabrini students will as well," Dr. Bobbi Jacquet said.

The library databases have moved from CD-ROM access at limited workstations to full availability on the Cabrini network from any library computer. Some accessible databases include Lexis-Nexis, PsycLIT, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the newly organized Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC).

The staff of the library devoted much of their time to barcoding, cataloging and uploading over 750 professional journals and 400,000 documents to the Cavalog for the primary database for education. The staff is most proud of the installation of their own web page.

Strides have been taken in improving the library to make it more convenient for students and more technologically up-to-date.

"We continue to investigate the purchase of additional electronic resources;· Jacquet said.

"Cabriniis actually very lenientwhen comparedwith other area colleges regardingcomputer policy."

-Andrew Cioppi learning resources and technology department

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New and returning RAs share plans for semester

by Kristina Geerken staff writer

Promoting good times and safety, resident assistants are here for the students. Anyone who lives on campus has an RA that he or she can turn to.

Being an RA is a tough job. Not only do RAs have to follow a list of rules and demonstrate active leadership, but RAs are also expected to set examples, communicate issu,psto the students and act as a liaison between Resident Life and the students.

Setting an example of the "perfect" college student, RAs are hand-picked by the Office of Res-

ident Life to assure quality care for the students.

More criteria that an RA must follow are that they must possess integrity, show dignity and be willing to give up much of their time for their residents.

RAs also act as regulators. They are responsible for communicating College policies and procedures to the students.

"When we are on duty, we basically check out the dorms, apartments and houses and make sure there is no damage or trouble,"

new RA Paula Amegbe said.

RAs must also help maintain peace and order in the living environment of the students.

Some RAs want to get the idea across that they are here to help the residents, not gang up against them.

"People get the impression that we are out to get them, but we are here to keep people safe, listen and provide programs," junior RA Alison Briant said. Experience has definitely helped some RAs. Briant, in her second year as an RA, feels that having more experience helps her dedicate more time to her residents.

''I knew what to expect. My residents this year are awesome, and having the experience of last year, I have been able to make more time to get to know them," Briant

said.

New RAs want to meet new people and share experiences with their residents.

In House five, senior Tracy Defrancesco hangs out and does fun things with her residents.

"At House five, there is an 'open door policy' and some of my residents and I are forming an intramural volleyball team," Defrancesco said.

There are some perks involved with being an RA.

"Becoming an RA was a good way to learn about myself, meet and work with different people," senior Kristy Burton, a returning RA, said.

First-year students 'getaway' for shore retreat

by Crystal Davis staff writer

In the hopes of better adjusting to college life and strengthening their faith, 13 firstyear students, nine upperclassmen and two representatives from Campus Ministry participated in the Freshman Getaway Retreat, held in Wildwood Crest, N.J., from Friday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Oct. 2.

The retreat was hosted by Campus Ministry. Campus Ministers John DiMucci and Dr. Mary Sweetland Laver facilitated the event with help from junior Jessica Webb, who acted as head of the students, and eight upperclassmen who are active in student leadership.

The students stayed at the Casa Nova Motel, where they were given a block of rooms and a meeting room where they could eat and hold meetings.

The motel was located a half a block away from the beach, which was convenient because most of the retreat's games were held

there.

The retreat opened with a variety of ice breakers that would allow the first-year students to become comfortable with one another and with the upperclassmen.

Some of the ice breakers included a balloon toss where students wrote their greatest hopes and fears inside of balloons and then popped them. Students tried to make each other laugh in another game called "Honey, I love you."

After the ice breakers were held, the firstyear students listened to a series of talks given by the upperclassmen dealing with adjusting to college.

The talks were titled "Hopes and Fears," "Relationships," "Faith," and "Respect." The first-year students were then given time to reflect on what they were feeling and thinking.

Tara Tyler, a first-year student who participated in the retreat, stated that she learned that self-assuredness is important.

"You have to have confidence in yourself

and not worry about what other people think," she said.

Throughout the retreat, the students enjoyed prayer time, home cooked meals and fun activities.

During one of the activities, students were asked to create a collage that represented themselves.

They also participated in trips to the boardwalk and shell collecting.

The retreat ended on Saturday night with a prayer.

Students were also given cards with the name of an upperclassman who had been praying for them throughout the retreat and will be praying for them for the rest of the semester. His or her extension and box numbers were listed on the cards in case he or she needed to be reached.

First-year student John Verdi, a commuter, stated that he enjoyed the retreat.

"The trip was one of the best times I have had at Cabrini so far. It was a great chance to become a part of the campus," he said.

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Other RAs share a view similar to Burton's.

"I wanted to be active," Amegbe said. "During my freshman and sophomore years, I did not get a chance to participate."

All of the RAs have different goals for the upcoming year.

They hope to improve the quality of living for students while still having fun.

Burton said that she hopes to avoid occurrences like those in previous years in House seven, where rooms were flooded and holes were punched in walls.

"I hope we have no holes or disasters and no more floods," Burton said.

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A British nanny who was convicted of killing a toddler by shaking him was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Manjit Bausta allegedly grabbed 13-monthold Christopher Oliver Smith, shook him violently and slammed his head on •, the floor because he refused to have his diaper changed.

10/1, Mexico

An earthquake registering 7.5 on the Richter scale hit much of Mexico, killing at least 12 people. Oaxaca, Mexico, was hit the hardest. The center of the quake was between the Pacific Resorts of Huatulco and Puerto Escondido.

10/4,

England

A published survey claims that nearly every Londoner is carrying banknotes tainted with cocaine.

Scientists have found that more than 99 percent of banknotes tested in London were contaminated with cocaine and four percent are laced with the drug ecstacy.

10/2, Pakistan

Fourteen people were killed during morning

Jprayers at a Shiite mosque, making the total number dead 18 after four attacks on the group.

The other four were killed on a Sunni Muslim school. The attacks stem from a feud between extremist members of Muslim branches.

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Construction under way on new pod-style dorm

by Laura Casamento news editor

Construction is currently under way next to Woodcrest Hall on a new three-story dormitory building that will be available for student living by the Fall 2000 semester.

According to Paul Weaver, acting dean of students, the new residence hall will feature "podstyle" living, which he describes as "an upscale Xavier [Hall] kind of arrangement.''

Each pod will consist of one triple room, five double rooms, and three single rooms. Between 17 and 18 students will live in each pod, which will contain four showers, a central washroom, and a common lounge with tables, chairs and sofas.

The building will also feature a large, laundromat-style laundry room with larger clothes washers and dryers to accommodate students who wait until the last D1ivuteto _washtheir clothes and a trash chute to eliminate hallway

receptacles and clutter.

Unlike the Cabrini Apartment Complex, however, the pods will not have kitchens or living rooms. Instead, the rooms will be typical dorm rooms, featuring beds, desks, bureaus and closets.

"Basically, the pods are like two Xavier quads put together," Weaver said.

The new dormitory, like Xavier, will be air conditioned and will feature standard dorm furniture.

"The students liked the furniture in the other dorms, it's durable and it's of good value," Weaver said.

The dormitory will house between 160 and 176 students on its three levels.

"Three stories is the maximum height in [Radnor] Township," Weaver said. "We also did not want the building to take over the campus. The architects and planners went to great lengths to incorporate it into our building styles so it will fit in."

Weaver said that therewere-several reasons for the decision to

make the dorm in pod-style fashion.

''This dorm will be the largest residence on campus," he said. "Each pod will have its own access door, as well as dormitory room doors. This will make it like miniature dorms within a larger building. The pods won't be much smaller than your typical house."

Weaver said that the campus wanted to retain its small-school atmosphere and the new dormitory would give students a chance to continue to live in close-knit groups.

The pod layout also gives the Office of Residence Life the option of creating special interest housing, such as substance-free, international or honors pods.

As with all new residence halls, Weaver expects the demand to live there to be high in the first few years.

"Chances are, this will not be an exclusively first-year residence," he said.

Instead, Xavier and Woodcrest Halls may become exclusive first-

year residence halls, eliminating the need for sophomores and juniors to live in the two older dorms. The new rooms will be available for current students to choose at the housing lottery in the spring.

Even with the increase in beds

for the coming year, the college is not planning to aggressively build enrollment.

Instead, lounges and tripled-up double rooms will be returned to their original states to ease congestion in the houses and dorms.

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Workers remove trees from the area between Woodcrest and Xavier Halls in preparation for construction of a new dormitory.

STARK, RAVING, MAD

by Stephanie Masucci staff writer

It's "Morning Madness" on 89.l WYBF "The Edge." Three testosterone-driven college men with a microphone, headset and on most Friday mornings, a hangover, host this morning talk show.

"I'm here every Monday,Wednesday and Friday morning from 8-10 a.m," junior Nick Luchko says. "Adam and Frank usually can't make it on Friday after a rough night of partying."

But according to sophomores Adam Duncan and Frank Plum, Nick has "missed more days than we have."

These three buddies say that they just want to entertain their audience.

Morning Madness is a free discussion, open-ended morning talk show. Until last year, it was just an idea until Plum approached Luchko with his Howard Stemtype of a show idea.

"I went to Nick and he took the idea to Steve (Murray). Our idea was accepted and so we decided to start the show this year," Plum said.

"They invited me to join them this year," Duncan replied.

"On our show we talk about sex, life, girls and what life is like on Cabrini's campus," Luchko says.

When the boys were asked about how influential Howard Stern was on their show, they each had a similar response.

The Morning

agrees with Luchko.

"We try to take an issue and beat it down and offend people so we get a good response," Plum says. "We would love to resemble Stem, but we can't be that harsh. Our freedom of speech is cut by the school."

These men of the morning want to encourage everyone to listen, especially on Wednesday mornings.

"That's our big show. We announce our

Monaay, Weanesaay,Friaay8 am to 10 am

woman of the week, our Cabrini woman of the week and our beer, administrator, (sports) player and movie of the week," Duncan says.

"We like it when people disagree with our choices," Plum adds.

These guys do enjoy getting feedback.

"Friends call in, but we love it when teachers talk to us. They've told us that we were very offending but that we kept them listening," Plum explains in a proud way.

The morning crew of WYBF is proud of their show.

"We're the cornerstone of WYBF because we are on the air three days a week," Luchko says.

When Frank is asked what he wants out of his show he answers, "a good grade."

"We want 89.lWYBF 'The Edge' to sound normal. A morning show should start off the day," Duncan says.

These three certified DJs love their show. They also enjoy wrestling, video games and hanging out with friends. Plum plays guitar in a band and Luchko is an employee of Comcast.

"We're not as gross as (Stern) but gross enough to make the audience laugh. We make fun of everybody," Luchko says. Ready to entertain and waiting for a phone call.

"We want everyone to listen to our show and give us feedback," the boys say.

Oh and there is just one more thing that

photo by Shannon Downs the guys have to add.

"We hate the pond." Plum, smiling and laughing as he speaks, Left to right, Adam Duncan, Nick Luchko and Frank Plum

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Getting Nick to work on time whatever way it takes.

Leavingthe darkside

by Melissa Lepouski staff writer

The Red Cloud Coffee House on campus has traditionally been a black box theater, which means a room filled with black boxes. The room is black, the boxes inside are black and the stage and audience areas are designed to be mobile •so they can change with each production. Last year they had plans to renovate the coffee house to make it more appealing to work in and for the audience. The renovation started last year, but never was :finished.

"I supplied the students with money for their materials but it is not my project, it's theirs," Neal Newman, theater director says.

Junior Gary Rupacz, a.k.a.

"Garass Rupacz," is credited with the idea for the renovation of the Red Cloud Coffee House.

"Now as a theater, what we are

looking for is more of a practical continuance," Rupcaz says.

The theater is looking to provide itself with a stage, back stage, wings and a permanent audience. This would be very different from what the coffee house is now because they never had something like this before. Last minute scrambles to build a stage, do their show and then change it again is what the theater is looking to avoid.

change it again is what the theater is looking to avoid.

The theme for the new decor will be medieval and gothic from the 11th or 12th century. The coffee house will have stone walls, illusion of stain glass in the windows and tapestries hanging from the ceiling. They want to make it more of a theater that appeals to their audience as well as themselves.

Helping with the renovation are work grant students and people who are involved in the theater. They hope to have it completed by November for their next show.

"It should not take that long, it just has to be done," Senior Lisa Finegan says.

A meeting for people who were interested in the theater and who are doing work study or grant was just held.

"We had a real big turn out of students that wanted to help," Rupcaz says.

ThreeKingsfind·morethangold

by StephanieMasucci staff writer

The Persian Gulf War, or Desert Storm, came and went when most current college students were in elementary school. It is no wonder, then, that most college students can not answer simple questions about the war.

''Three Kings" is a fictional story that takes place at the end of the Gulf War.

George Bush had just declared that all Americans leave Iraq. Sergeant Major Archie Gates, played by former "ER" star George Clooney, retires in two months. Sergeant Troy Barlow, played by "Fear" and "Boogie Nights" star Mark Wahlberg, is an early twenty-something who anxiously wants to return home and see his wife and newborn baby girl. Chief Elgin, played by rap artist Ice Cube, is on a threemonth paid vacation.

The three soldiers discover a map that was hidden on an Iraqi soldier. This map, they believe, is a pathway to Saddam Hussein's gold. In a search to get

rich, these three men, with the help of a quirky supporting actor David 0. Russel, discover the heartache and destruction the Iraqi community went through. 'Three Kings" delivers a heart-gripping story while giving a history lesson at the same time. A solid cast makes this movie enjoyable and realistic. It was released nationwide on Oct. 1.

•Three-and-a-half rubber smiles out of five

photo by ShannonDowns Black as night, the coffee house in all its black box glory

photo by ShannonDowns

A taste of the gothic, a sneak at the new medieval theme for the coffee house.

So relax already!

by Bernadette Smith staff writer

School, work, family, friends, how does one find time for them all? Unfortunately, finding the time to do everything in one's active and busy life is the main cause of stress. Everyone gets stressed out at some point in their lives, but there are ways to relieve stress and to relax. Arom_atherapycandles are a popular way of relieving stress. It has been said that breathing in the scent of these candles while lit can clear yom head and relax your body. "I enjoy soaking in a warm bubble bath with aromatherapy candles while reading a book or listening to music to help relax," junior Stephanie Kutys said. Another stress relief and relaxation technique is chamomile essential oil and petals sprinkled into the covers of your bed to help calm and center yourself.

Relaxation can also be accomplished by listening to soothing music. Dave Stafford is a musician who plays ambient, quiet and peaceful music to help people relax and calm their body. His music can be purchased in music stores and over the internet. Junior Anthony DiMartini agrees that listening to soothing sounds is a good way to relax. "Listening to books on tape in a candlelit room while drinking tea is how I relax after a stressful day." Soothing music and sounds can be found on CDs and cassette tapes for people to listen to in order to relax.

Relaxation does not only have to take place in the home. Vacations at a peaceful bed and breakfast resort can be

quiet relaxing. Taking a sail boat trip in the ocean on a warm summer day can put one's mind at ease. Some people even feel river rafting is a great way to relieve stress and to relax one's body. There are many relaxing activities one can do to relieve stress the problem may be finding the time to do them.

Leading a stressful life can be very damaging to one's body, mind and soul. It is important that every-

Relaxationor exhaustion?

one take time each week to relax and enjoy life. There are never enough horns in the day or days in the week to get things done, but being stressed out about these things will only hurt yourself. Find a way that helps you relax the best and make time for that activity in your busy week. It can help you live longer, enjoy life more and be a happier person.

Know your limits

Be careful you don't stretch yourself too thin by taking on too much.

photo by Shanna Lynn Fanelli

The all time favorite remedy for relaxation, Kristin Rusnak strikes a Sleeping Beauty pose.

photo by Shanna Lynn Fanelli Mike "BO'sw Butler chills out and lays low, equipped with a Pepsi, tortilla chips and his trusty 'Who's Your Daddy?# shirt.

Feelingstressedout?

A little de-stressing exercise from your friendly campus ministry director submitted by

John DiMucci campus minister

Picture yourself near a stream.

Birds are softly chirping in the crisp, cool air. Mountain air. Nothing can bother you here. No one knows this secret place.

You are in total seclusion from that place called "the world."

The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.

The water is clear

You can easily make out the face of the person whose head you're holding under the water.

Look, it's the person who caused you all this stress in the first place. What a pleasant surprise.

You let them up just for one quick breath then plop!...back under they go.

You allow yourself as many deep breaths as you want. There now, feeling better?

You can walk the walk

by Meg Merkel staff writer

Do you like to walk? Do you want to walk for a good cause? Campus Ministry is encouraging Cabrini students to participate in Philadelphia's AIDS walk on Oct. 17. Although Campus Ministry has been involved with the AIDS walk for several years, last year they reached the goal of as many as 100 registered walkers.

Mary Laver, campus minister, explains that if the organization increases the amount of participator by 30 percent each year, they can maintain leadership among colleges. "We are looking for more students and faculty to sign up and help us recapture our pacesetter status and help raise awareness and money for research."

Although AIDS awareness programs have grown the last few years, many peo-

ple still remain educated. Do you actually know what AIDS stands for? Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. What is this disease? It's a disease that damages the body's ability to fight infections, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (IITV).

The disease is transmitted from sexual contact or sharing insterile needles with someone who is lilV positive. Some symptoms include constant fatigue, dry cough, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss of greater than 10 pounds, unexplained fever and chills and pink blotches on or under the skin.

Karen Pollack, health educator at Cabrini, encourages students to utilize the peer educators. "This year we have six

student§ participating as peer educators. These educators, including myself, are available for confidential counseling." Not only are these students trained for AIDS awareness, they also deal with issues such as drug and alcohol abuse.

Walk to fight AIDS on October 17, 1999!

The Philadelphia AIDS Walk is the biggest AIDS fund raiser and walk-a-thon in the region.

The AIDS Walk will start with a Sign-In and opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.

Peer educators and campus ministry hope to see more student IEGl5'1EI! involvement with such a charitable event. "Let's show everyone what a great community Cabrini college really .

The Walk will start and finish in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and begins at 11 a.m.

Sign up today!

photo by Shanna Lynn Fane/I,

Who is this tired student collapsing on the couch in the commuter lounge?

photo by Shanna Lynn Fanelli JohnDiMucci,campus minister, attemptsto ldckback. He is doing the stress exercise he submitted.

EDITORIAL

Put yourself in their shoes

The best way to learn may be to do, but when is enough enough? Those in the social work major are required to have 650 hours of interning before they graduate. This is in addition to the classes that they have to take here. Put yourself into their shoes, however. How would you feel if you had to keep a certain g.p.a. in your classes, do all of your work, and be expected to put in about 35 hours a week into an unpaid internship? We probably would hear complaint after complaint about such a program from any communications major. Have we heard any complaints from them? Before the article, most on the staff never even knew about these requirements for social work. Since changing the requirements is not an option, the best that can be done is congratulate them on their commitment. Think of what could be done if we all showed that level of commitment.

Afe we_adults or not?

It sounds as if our current policy for objectionable material in our computer labs is lacking. Our policy simply states that anything could be downloaded so long as it doesn't offend anyone around. Who is to decide what is offensive? Are the students given the choice and the trust to decide? If the students are the ones to decide what is offensive and allowed to use their judgements on such matters, why are we not allowed this freedom on others?

To the administration, we put this forth. We would like to see some type of consistency in the rules. Confusion will abound when the policies of the college contradict. In regards to one, we are treated like adults, in others we feel like children being preached to. A little stability goes a long way.

To the students, if we want to be treated as adults, we should all just grow up. Start acting like you are capable of making good judgements and maybe you'll get the chance to prove it.

The return of the girl from nowhere

placing them on the pages in a creative and eye appealing manner are foreign concepts to me.

VIEWPOINT

MEGAN ZUSTRA

I can't believe that I am once again writing a viewpoint. I thought my Loquitur days had come to an end last May as I was a part of the outgoing editorial staff.

But here I am as one of the newest editors for the '99-00 Loquitur. Although I was not interviewed by my peers for the position in May, I have volunteered my services as co-news editor.

Because I am hoping for a newspaper career I decided that the experience will be valuable. As the former copy editor, which is a position that I wish to hold after graduation, I am learning many new things in my new position.

Before now my newspaper duties included proofreading each and every story three and sometimes four times before it went to press.

Now as news editor I, along with Laura Casamento, am in charge of the four news pages of the Loquitur each week. Assigning stories and then appropriately

In fact, my new position on the Loquitur is not the only change in my life for my senior year. I have gone from resident to commuter status, which is quite a change. I now must drive to class and traffic is definitely a strange thing for me, the girl from the middle of nowhere.

You see, my hometown, Adams, Mass., is so small that the only form of traffic is cow crossing. Oh and I can't forget the lovely tourists that would invade my county each fall to look at the beautiful leaves.

Being a commuter has it perks though. No more fun filled nights in the Cabrini Apartment Complex with fire drill after fire drill and best of all, I rarely have to eat Cabrini food.

I do miss many of the people who kept me from doing my homework and from sleeping before four a.m

As a senior my thoughts are filled with hopes and aspirations for after May 21, 2000, graduation day.

After four years at Cabrini I am reagy to be out and completely on my own. Because I live offcampus and pay all of my bills with the income earned as both a waitress and babysitter, I feel as though I am basically already on my own. All I need is a job that

doesn't include sitting in a classroom.

The waitressing thing is also something that I am learning to despise. I consider myself to be an extremely nice and patient person, but people have been getting on my nerves more and more lately.

Indeed I am ready for a career utilizing all of the wonderful skills that I have acquired at Cabrini.

In eight short months I will no longer be a college student but a college graduate. It seems like yesterday that I was the girl from far away, with the funny accent living on the first floor of Woodcrest

Since Sept. of '96 I have learned what a cheesesteak is and also that what I formerly called a sub or grinder is actually a hoagie. I sometimes even catch myself pronouncing water, "wooder." This former sports dummy is a diehard Flyers fan. I thank Cabrini, its students, faculty and the Philadelphia area for all of the wonderful insight I have gotten.

Megan Zustra is one of the news editors for Loquitur. She's still working on her Philly accent.

•Last week, we misspelled Helene Casinelli's __,[. name "Casanelli." -~ _,J;;11

•We also spelled Tara Di Trolio "Ditrolio."

•We spelled Melissa Shannon "Shanon."

•And we spelled Sara Rothfuss "Rothfus."

editorials, viewpoints, opinions and letters to the editor published in Loquitur are the views of the student editorial board and the individual writers, not the entire student body or the faculty and administration.

We're awfully sorry to the women's tennis team for all of our mistakes. Good luck this season!

Here comes the Dark Knight to the rescue

Equality, mankind is in endless pursuit of it. Longing for the day where you don't have to eat in specially designated places, be unable to join the same activities, or have the ability to John "Dark Knight" Dell'Osa be able to stay in the same houses as the others. No, I'm not talking about racial harmony, I'm simply addressing the commuter/resident situation.

Did you ever notice that this school wants commuters to get so involved with everything that's going on, but then disallows you at every turn? Coming off of residency last year back to the lowly breed of commuter, I'm sorry to say that I can not share the same enthusiasm put forth in a similar column in last week's issue. I put this to you, commuting sucks! Did you ever notice that every aspect of this school is geared towards the residents, and although I have no hatred or different opinion of them, it always seems lite they look down on us. I can't blame them, even our ID cards are of a different, cheaper brand! It just seems that there is no way to escape that degenerative label of commuter, and that's the label that forces us to be less involved, and have a less enjoyable time at a college that leaves very little to be desired in the first place.

Now there arc some commuters who have broken this dreadfully dull lifestyle. I myself am one of them. We are the people you see in the bathrooms of your dorms, typing in the newsroom at night, or maybe just wandering around aimlessly after campus after dark causing you to ask your friends, "does that kid live here?" You see, we are the ones who realized that we are paying almost three thousand dollars a class here, and we're going to get our money's worth, but to do so, it always seems like you have to be getting away with something.

I'm involved in countless activities, all of which call for me to be on campus almost every night till late hours. If I had a car on campus I would be getting ticketed four,

maybe five nights a week just because I'm dedicated to finding a light at the end of the tunnel without the aid of the coveted resident car tag. I find it ridiculous. When all your friends go to dinner in the cafeteria you are stuck with one of three glorious options. Either you pay close to six dollars for the prison slop your resident pals are enjoying, fight rush hour traffic to hit the local Wawa for yet another junior hoagie, or visit the commuter capital of the campus, the Wigwam, to blow four bucks on another nutritious meal of chicken strips and cherry coke. Makes you feel a little unwanted, doesn't it?

Now I know all you commuters are reading this right now and saying, "yeah, he's got a point." You're either at the picnic tables overlooking the lush garden outside the Wigwam, sitting in that bright and cheery promenade near the bookstore, or maybe you're feeling good enough to go and kick back in the commuter lounge with its top of the line, big screen TV and perfectly level pool table. I mean, can you smell the sarcasm? Residents, do you see what commuters are forced to substitute for their college experience? Cold linoleum floors, uncomfortable chairs, dirt hills overlooking a parking Jot, piss-poor television, no peace to do homework, and smoking in the rain.

Now I'm not saying that living at Cabrini is the most sought-after lifestyle. I know all about the seniors living in triples in Woodcrest that would give anything to move back home, but that battle is fought in this paper every week and there isn't really much more that can be said on that topic. I'm trying to bring up the often un-addressed problems found in the lower decks. I mean, aren't these supposed to be the best four years of our lives? I don't think so.

So now you're thinking, "Save us, oh superhero of the commuters! Get us a comfortable lounge with a good TV and a smoking section. Get us our money's worth, and a more meaningful lifestyle!" WelJ you know what? The only advice I can give you is, save yourselves! That's right, there's little I can do about the commuter areas; it's up to you to break from the collective. Now since the school would rather use our tuition money to build a wall out front of our school bigger and better than the one across the street instead

of better accommodating people, becoming a resident may not be an option, but what you can do is assume the role of one. Get involved in some activities, meet some people, go stay in their apartments or dorm rooms and try to live it up. I can't write some random article with the intent of getting a new commuter building built, but what I can do is offer moneymaking ways for the school to alter existing policies to help in making everyone a bit more comfortable and united.

How about offering a commuter-parking pass? Maybe you pay somewhere between twenty and thirty dollars a semester for the ability to keep your car on campus overnight if the situation arises. This way you can join the theater and not have to drive home at twelve o'clock after rehearsal. Or what about the option for a commuter to purchase a meal plan? Sure it's the same low-grade dog food, but you'll be enjoying it among friends, meeting new people, and not losing and arm and a leg doing it. You see, there are reasonably easy things for the school to do to help in the quest for equality.

Since the big decision makers here at Cabrini would rather spend their time and resources overcrowding the school with more and more incoming students then taking care of who's already here, it's up to us to fight the system and make a place for ourselves. So take my advice. Next time you run into someone who has made the same decisions that I have, ask them how Cabrini was in the days they were hanging out in the Wigwam and keeping the nine-to-five schedule. Then look at how much bigger the smile is on their face than on yours and join the revolution! Now if you excuse me, I see the "commuter-signal" outside my pseudo-dorm room, and I'm off to save another life.

John Dell'Osa is a guest writer for Loquitur. He really needed to get that off his chest. As for the whole Batman fetish, your guess is as good as ours.

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Making the most of the time you've got

had heart problems that caused him frequent hospitalization and inevitably lead to his death

JENNA MANCINI

I was asked Friday morning to "write a commentary for the Loquitur. As the day progressed, various ideas rolled around in my head until I finally settled on a topic I thought would be suitable. But suddenly, any wisdom or advice I could dispense on Cabrinian life seemed inconsequential. Friday afternoon, I learned that a high school friend of mine had passed away. Thursday night Sean's heart stopped while he was sleeping in his dorm room. Sean

Sean and I had become friends during our senior year of high school. We were in a play together and quickly took a liking to one another. It wasn't hard to be Sean's friend. He was loved by everyone. Because of Sean's illness, he only grew to a height of about five feet. He received his share of. teasing because of his stature, but he always took it good-heartedly. At basketball games, it was not a cheerleader who was thrown up in the air at halftime, but rather Sean who was lifted by his classmates and affectionately referred to as the school mascot.

As Sean and I began talking, we learned that we both were treated at Children's Hospital around the same time a few years earlier for heart conditions. It was

then that I remembered a nurse trying to set me up with "a nice boy named Sean," who ironically became my friend two years later. Sean taught me so much in the brief period we were friends. By looking at Sean and the beautiful life he lead, one would never know he had a chronic condition. Sean loved life. He faced his challenges with strength and couragechallenges that would have crushed someone of a lesser conviction. I remember telling Sean once that the only problem with his heart was that it was simply too big.

When I heard about Sean's death I was shocked. At first I couldn't feel anything but numbness, but the tears came soon. My sister called me the following day and told me a group of friends were going to gather at my high school to pray for Sean and his family. Originally I didn't want to

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go, but talking about Sean and my memories of him helped to ease the pain. Others had their own way of dealing with Sean's death. One of Sean's close friends summoned up the strength to call all his classmates and alert them of Sean's passing. Another coped by downing over twenty shots in an effort to suppress his pain and grief. But the picture I cannot erase from my memory was etched in my brain on the night of Sean's viewing.

As I exited the funeral parlor, there were about ten men, all friends of Sean's, scattered in a line across the curb of the parking lot. They sat side by side in an empty space with their faces cupped in their hands, attempting to conceal their anguish.

The most courageous people during this time were Sean's family. As I saw them standing next to Sean's coffin with such

grace and dignity, it was no wonder to me why Sean was as extraordinary as he was. As hundreds of people said good-bye to Sean with tear-filled eyes, Sean's parents and brothers stood bravely, smiling and giving them comfort. At the liturgy celebrating Sean's life, Sean's father offered some words of remembrance for his son. He told the congregation how Sean's younger brother decided he wanted a tattoo of "SFP," Sean's initials, to remember him by. But Sean's dad told him that wasn't necessary. "SFP", he said, "is already tattooed on the hearts of everyone who loved Sean." I know those letters will be imprinted on mine.

Jenna Mancini is a guest writer for Loquitur.

Loquitur is established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, robust, free and open discussion of issues.

If you guessedthe "N" is backwardsand upsidedown,you win! In the real alphabet,an ~'N"lookslikethis.

O'CONNELL

The Philadelphia Flyers are at a crossroads heading into the last season of the millennium. Much was expected from this team when they acquired Eric Lindros. However, they have failed to fulfill the promise of winning a Stanley Cup for Philadelphia, and time is running out.

Many questions surround the team heading into this season:

1. Can the relationship between General Manager Bob Clarke and Eric Lindros be repaired?

2. Can Eric Lindros remain injury-free?

3. Will the speed of Mark Recchi, Simon Gagne and Mikael Renberg help the Flyers dispel their image as the Budweiser Clydesdales on skates?

4. Can the duo of John Vanbiesbrouck and Brian Boucher provide Stanley Cup-caliber goaltending?

5. Does John LeClair have another 50-goal season in the tank?

6. Can the Flyers defensemen learn to avoid coverage mistakes?

7. Is Simon Gagne the real deal?

8. Can Eric Desjardins continue to perform at an all-star level?

9. Is Coach Roger Neilson the right man for this team? If the Flyers can provide affinnative answers to these questions, they can challenge for the Stanley Cup. Here is my fearless forecast for the rest of the NHL:

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

1. Philadelphia Flyers: May be the "make-or-break" year for the Eric Lindros era.

2. New Jersey Devils: The most boring team in the professional sports remains a thorn in the Flyers' side.

3. Pittsburgh Penguins: If Mario Lemieux is as good an owner as he was a player, the Penguins will finish third.

4. New York Rangers: Like the Mets, they spend money on free agents. Like the Mets, they will not make the playoffs.

5. New York Islanders: Cash-poor ownership leads to another dismal season.

Northeast Division

1. Toronto Maple Leafs: Last year's playoff defeat of the Flyers was no fluke.

2. Ottawa Senators: Alexei Yashin's contract demands will be a distraction.

3. Boston Bruins: Management's cheapness leads to third place finish.

4. Buffalo Sabres: Dominik Hasek gave them his best shot last year.

5. Montreal Canadiens: This proud franchise continues to struggle.

Southeast Division

1. Florida Panthers: Former Flyer coach Terry Murray needs a healthy Pavel Bure.

2. Carolina Hurricanes: Will not repeat last year's third

place Eastern Conference finish.

3. Washington Capitals: Avoid this team in the playoffs.

4. Tampa Bay Lightning: Will improve dramatically, but will not be a playoff factor.

5. Atlanta Thrashers: Fans are advised to buy Maalox in value packs.

WesternConference

Central Division

1. Detroit Red Wings: This aging team has enough in the tank to make one more run.

2. Saint Louis Blues: New goalie Roman Torek is a nice addition.

3. Chicago Blackhawks: A once-great franchise continues to flounder.

NHL preview: The war for the cup is on BRIAN

4. Nashville Predators: Even the Grand 01' Opry is better.

Pacific Division

1. Dallas Stars: Should be considered the favorite to win the Stanley Cup.

2. Phoenix Coyotes: Could this be the year they win a playoff series?

3. Anaheim Mighty Ducks: I'd rather watch the movie.

4. San Jose Sharks: They are not "Jaws on Ice."

5. Los Angeles Kings: Fuhgeddaboutit.

Northwest Division

1. Colorado Avalanche: If the Stars do not win the cup, this team will.

2. Edmonton Oilers: Memo to G.M. Glen Sather: Please trade Roman Hamrlik to the Flyers.

3. Calgary Flames: This team will get torched.

4. Vancouver Canucks: Who cares?

Brian O'Connell is the sports editor for the Loquitur. If you think this is long, wait till the college basketball predictions.

"Subway series" predicted for championship

by Nick Luchko staff writer

Alright,, in an earlier edition of the Loquitur I stated in my baseball preview that a subway series between the Yankees and the Mets would happen. Many people laugh at my prediction and as it stands right now it could happen.

Major League baseball wild card playoff series begins this week with eight teams that have a legitimate shot to win the crown.

In the National League, the Eastern Division was won once again by the Atlanta Braves. This is their eighth title in the nineties but only one championship to show for it. They will be taken on the Houston Astros who won the Central Division.

I see this as a great opportunity for America to see two baseball great teams go at it. Both teams have identical pitching staffs and starting line-ups that combined power and speed.

I feel that the Braves are the better team, but I'm going with the Astros. The reason for this is because of two intangibles that I feel every team needs. Heart and a bullpen. The Braves have neither of these. The Astros are

hungry and plus a good showing in this year's playoff will sell some tickets for the new ballpark being built. Astros in five.

In the other National League series, I see the New York Mets destroying the Western Division champion Arizona Diamondbacks.

Although the Mets might be tired from the one game playoff they had with the Cincinnati Reds, I feel that this roll that they are on now will only propel them further in the playoffs. Mets in four.

Over in the American League, the defending World Champion, New York Yankees will take on the Texas Rangers, who won the Western Division.

Both teams have strong at all position players, but the Yankees pitching is far superior than the Rangers and that will make the difference. Yankees in three.

While the Yankees and the Rangers battle it out in one series, the Cleveland Indians will take on the Boston Red Sox in the other series.

I like the Red Sox spunk and the way they play tough baseball, but the Indians are just too strong. Cleveland this year set a record by a team for runs, so the Red Sox have no chance. Indians in four.

So the divisional series are set. The Astros should give the Mets a run for the title of National League Champion, but I don't see it happening.

The Mets made some great pickups in the pitching department and that will help them at this time. Mets in six.

In another classic matchup, the Yankees will once again come out as the winner over the Indians.

The Indians strongest asset was their hitting, but against the Yankees pitching staff, that should be stopped. Yankees in six.

So the classic matchup that the television and the fans want is on. The New York Yankees vs. the New York Mets.

The Mets will make it a respectable series, yet the Yankees will be just a little bit better.

After going through all the turmoil that the Mets have had, the Yankees will be just too strong and too tough to win out. Yankees in five.

I have to say that in the last two years we have seen some great baseball. I really feel that the game is number one again among sports fans. Going into the next millennium,hopefully we can see this great play continue and maybe the Phillies will be able to win a couple championships.

Second half propels men's soccer team to victory

by Chris Vesci staff writer

The men's soccer team defeated College Misericordia by a score of 5-0 Sept. 25 to advance their overall record to 5-3.

Coach Doug Meder, who described the team's previous loss to a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference team as a "wake up call," was very much pleased with his soccer players this time around.

The game, played during Family Weekend in a blast of afternoon heat, was welJ-attended by both Cabrini and Misericordia fans. Cabrini's first goal came somewhat early into the first half. It

Phillies

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by Brian O'Connell sports editor

The Philadelphia Phillies ended their final season of the century. It was a season where they were once 13 games over .500 and even had a shot at a wildcard slot in the playoffs. Then it all went south with injuries to key players and losing 34 of their last 44 games. After that, it was alJ over.

However, last Sunday was Fan

was not until the second half that Cabrini scored the rest of its five goals, some in very quick succession to one another. In addition, there were also a number of near misses against Misericordia's goal that produced gasps from both sides of fans.

Sophomore Andy Zayas is credited with two of the team's goals, while John Amerman, Billy Crossan and Art Kelly each scored the other three. Assisting were Michael Braun, Robert Thompson, Michael Primavera, Sean McDonnell and Art Kelly.

Team member Roy Bowman was satisfied with the win

Bowman photo by Jim Snook

First-year student Dan Jellyman battles for possession of the ball

said, 'Tm glad that we played up to our potential as a team."

While Meder stated that the team was overconfident during the fust PAC game, he was pleased that this time the team did not once appear complacent and played tough up until the very end. He acknowledged the numerous attempts at Misericordia's goal and was glad that his players "gave it 100 percent." Much of the team got the chance to play, which provided experience for some of the newer members while somewhat emptying the bench. Meder had assumed that the match against Misericordia would be tough, noting that PAC games

always are.

He identified Cabrini's key players in Saturday's match as Braun, Primavera, Kelly, Crossan, Amerman and goalie Eric Lukach. Meder is looking forward to the return of Jim DeLuisi, who was absent from the bout against Misericordia. The men's soccer team will play at Alvernia College on Oct. 9th.

Also, do not forget to see if the men's team clinches a spot in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs. The playoffs run from Nov. 3-6.

season with win but still need improvement

Appreciation Day at Veterans Stadium. The Phillies fell behind the Montreal Expos 5-0, but rallied and left the fans with smiles locking up a 6-5 victory to end the season.

It is very clear this team could hit this past season. They showed it all year. But, hitting alone will not get the job done. Two key elements hurt this team once again.

The first is injuries. The Phils lost Curt Schilling late in the sea-

son never to return until next year. Power-hitter Bobby Abreu is scheduled to have surgery to remove loose fragments from his right elbow.

Key players on the injured list have always hurt the Phillies in the past. Perhaps the team trainer should look at new programs during the off-season for the players.

The second element that hurt this team this year was the poor pitching. With the exception of

Last Week's Results for Fall sports

by Jennifer ten Boom staff writer Women's Soccer

The women's soccer team beat Beaver College 2-1 in overtime, improving their record to 6-1 overall.

The women played a conference game against Wesley College on Sept. 29. In two weeks the Lady Cavs face a tough team from Eastern College, the team we are battling with first place in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

Men's Soccer

The men's soccer team played College Misericordia on Sept. 25. They won the game 5-0.

The men play Allentown College on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at home.

Cross Country

The men's and women's cross country team came away with

second place wins on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Philadelphia Metropolitan Invitational. The men's team came in second to a strong Haverford College team and the women were after Richard Stockton College.

Junior Jason Bull came in third, sophomore Patrick Hutton came in tenth place, and junior captain, Jeff Fullem came in 19th.The women also placed runners in the top twenty. Junior Lauren Dean came in second place. Sophomore runner Kristin Zielinski came in at 17th and first-year student Jennifer Przasnyski came in at 19th. The women came ahead of Bryn Mawr College, last years PAC champions.

Women'sTennis

The women's team lost 8-1 to Goucher College from Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 25. Their only win coming from freshman Tara

DiTrolio, who won in the three sets, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. Number one player, Lori Gibbons lost her match 5-6, 5-7.

The doubles matches were also close and very tough. Lori Gibbons and Helene Casinelli paired up, but lost 8-5; as did Sara Rothfuss and Tara DiTrolio. Melissa Shannon and Nicole Klimas also lost their match 8-4.

Women'sVolleyball

The women's volleyball team won their game, 3-1 against Wilson College on Saturday, Sept. 25. Their next game is against Alvervia College on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at home.

Women'sField Hockey

The women won their game 3-2, against Immaculata College on Monday, Sept.27. The women's next home game is on Tuesday, Oct. 5 against Neumann College.

club ace Curt Schilling and a few others, the pitching was pretty poor.

Just take Chad Ogea, for example. He started out in the starting rotation and then rotated himself right into the bullpen. This has been a continuous problem for the Phillies over the years and it is way past the time that the front office has to correct it.

But, take a look at the positives for the season. Catcher Mike Lib-

Upcoming Games for Fall sports

Men's Soccer

Oct. 7 Washington College 4p.m.

Women'sSoccer

Oct. 17 Catholic University 3 p.m.

Women'sField Hockey

Oct. 9 Beaver College 1 p.m.

Women'sTennis

Oct. 10 Neumann College l

p.m.

Women'sVolleyball

Oct. 16 Cabrini College Fall Classic 9 a.m.

Cross Country

Oct. 23 Cabrini College Invitational at Belmont Plateau

Time: TBA

erthal finished the season with a batting average of .300 and is the first Phillie since Mike Schmidt to hit 30 home runs and batted .300 for a season.

Slugger Bobby Abreu finished the season hitting an impressive .335, which is the highest batting average by a Phillie since 1967 when Tony Gonzalez hit .339. Let's only hope they improve the pitching for 2000.

Tune into Sports Source every Monday night from 6-7 p.m. on 89.1 WYBF-FM The Edge. Listen in as Brian O'Connell and his team bring you the best sports talk on the Main Line.

Special Guest appearance featuring St. Joseph's University's men's basketball coach Phil Martelli on Oct. 25.

Any comments,questions or suggestions please call the show at 902-8453

Star freshman shines for women's soccer

by Matthew Tholey staff writer

As you walk through Founders Hall or even the Dixon Center you see many unrecognizable faces and the faces of those whom you associate with on a regular basis.

One of these people who you either pass or sociiilize with is first-year student, future soccer superstar, Siobhan McGonigle. Siobhan McGonigle attended Maple Shade High School, which is located in Southern New Jersey. While attending Maple Shade, Siobhan played soccer and

excelled in several of her classes.

Overall, she felt that she had a good growing and maturing experience in her high school years, with one exception. She liked her teachers and her classmates but lacked confidence in her soccer coach.

Playing soccer in high school almost hindered her progression and passion for the sport. Siobhan felt that her high school coach was not allowing her to become the well-rounded and we11-gifted athlete that she is today. This is one of the reasons why Siobhan chose Cabrini College as her school. Siobhan feels that Coach Diane Pierangeli has given her the great opportu-

nity of becoming a well rounded and very talented athlete. "I love playing soccer for Cabrini," McGonigle said.

Siobhan also chose to attend Cabrini College because she likes the atmosphere and because the school itself is relatively close to her home. "I love the fact that Cabrini was only half an hour from my house," McGonigle said.

Socializing, attending class and playing soccer have become only a few of the daily activities that she encounters on a regular routine. McGonigle said, "Sports are my whole life." As a first year student, she has already set many goals for herself both on

and off of the field. While attending Cabrini College, McGonigle plans on earning a degree in business and eventually a masters degree in sports management, earning good grades, playing soccer and lacrosse and finally winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference and even winning a bid in the NCAA tournament.

With the coaching, confidence and talent of the soccer team, they have already began to complete the latter, going undefeated in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

Next up for McGonigle and the Lady Cavs is Catholic University on Oct. 17.

Mid-Seasonupdatefor men's and women'sfall sports

by Brian O'Connell sports editor

Men's Soccer

The men's soccer team has compiled a record of 8-3 overall. Their most recent victory was Oct. 5 versus AUentown College by a score of 5-1.

Sophomore John Amerman is leading the team in goals with 10 and sophomore Andy Zayas is second in goals scored with seven on the season.

Sophomore Michael Braun has also made a significant contribution gathering nine

points and scoring two goals while handing out five assists.

Leading the way in the net is junior Eric Lukach with a 5-2 record on the season.

Women's Soccer

The women's soccer team is 6-3 overall this season. Senior captain Erin Barney is leading the Lady Cavs with 17 points while depositing five goals and handing out seven assists.

Sophomore Tiffany Corry is next up with 13 points while scoring six goals and dishing out one assist.

Lady Cavs fall to superior Scranton squad

by Brian O'conne/1 sports editor

The women's soccer team fell to a more experienced Scranton team this past Tuesday by a final score of 3-0.

"It was a tough game for us," junior goalie Jess Huda said.

Scranton was coming off a huge win defeating William Patterson, who is the ninth ranked team in the country in Division ill.The Lady Cavs started the game out pretty well sticking with Scranton.

"The beginning of the game was pretty even," Huda said. The defense was good, but the offense could not score on the Scranton defense."

Although the scoreboard read 3-0 at the end of the game, it did not reflect the determined play of the Lady Cavs.

"We knew we played well, but Scranton

was just the better team today," Huda said. ''They are unlike the other teams in the PAC which gave us some great experience playing up against a team that good."

The second half started with the Lady Cavs bunching up on defense and not responding to Scranton's tough offense.

"Our defense crowded up too much," Huda said. We wanted to spread the field and stop their offensive attack."

The Lady Cavs found a little bit of their offense late in the second half, but the shots just did not want to go into the net.

"It was well into the second half that we finally got some good looks, but the shots just didn't fall in our favor,"Huda said. "We were really happy with the way we played and we know this will help us get ready for the rest of the season and the PAC playoffs."

Junior Jess Huda is the lone goalkeeper playing all nine games and recording 58 saves on 70 shots. She has recorded three shutouts so far.

Next home game is Oct. 17 versus Catholic University.

Women's Field Hockey

The women's field hockey team is 8-6 overall so far this season. What is most impressive about this team is the five-game winning streak they are currently enjoying.

Leading the way is sophomore Nicole Schultz with 19 points. She has also de-

posited nine goals while handing out one assist on the season. Behind Shultz is junior Lisa Reynolds with 17 points. She has contributed offensively with six goals and five assists.

Protecting the net is Erika Scheifele with 14 games played. She as recorded 91 saves on 126 shots by the opposition.

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photo by Jim Snook

photo by Jim Snook