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by Meg Merkel staff writer

photos by Ben Lunn, Shanna Lynn Fanelli

RA's are real people too. Its true that they are there to help their residents and maintain a safe environment, but they have lives just like us. They want all of you to know that they have fun too. Leave it to Loquitur to provide a closer look at your favorite resident assistants.

Although someday Charles LaCourte plans to make and produce video games, these days he just loves to play them. He is a goalie for the lacrosse team, a student ambassador, and is also involved with campus ministry.

Any of Christie Ellison's residents know how much she loves Winnie the Pooh. She is also involved with campus ministry and the Search retreat, and CAP board. She is an early childhood/elementary education major.

If you ask Lindsie Bennett what she does for fun, she would probably energetically reply, "playing sports!"

She is involved with the Pennsylvania State Grange Organization and volunteers her time away. Lindsie loves working with people and helping out the community.

Ali Briant can be found all over Cabrini's campus. In addition to taking dance lessons, she is a Leetor at mass, participates in campus ministry retreats, and is a student ambassador. Ali loves to read, particularly fiction, and loves the shore, mainly Seaside Heights.

For example, Jasmine Paulino, is a prime example of someone who keeps a busy schedule. She is very involved with the Accounting Association and Latinos and Friends Club. If you're interested in a discount for J. Crew, Jasmine spends her extra time working there. Those who Jasmine well know she loves to have fun, to dance, and is always smiling.

photo courtesy of Jasmine Paulino

Corrine O'Connell is a Spanish/psychology major. She is involved with campus ministry and the search project.

When Corrine has spare time, she heads to Long Island reach.

For Mike Porta, RA in Xavier, Cabrini activities fill his day. His work study job title descrires it all, "Community Outreach for Cabrini." He is the coordinator of Project Applachia for campus ministry and also heads the Hunger and Homeless Awareness Campaign. Mike is a defender for Cabrini's lacrosse team, and works at ACME in his remaining free time.

The resident life program is an opportunity to develop leadership and human relations skills while providing service to the students of the campus.

For more infonnation on the program, contact Paul Weaver at 902- 8405.