An actual positivearticle about Cabrini

how quickly it went, but was thankful I chose Cabrini. It was definitely the school for me. I fit right in with everyone and was anxiously awaiting the start of my sophomore year.

BRIAN O'CONNELL

Making a college choice is not the easiest thing in the world. You never know who you are going to meet, whether or not you will like your classes, the teachers and the amount of work you have to complete.

When I started as a freshmen at Cabrini, I loved it from the get go. An advantage I felt I had was that I knew I wanted to major in English/communications. I enjoyed the mass media class every week and the various other communications courses I took my freshman year. I also met a lot of people and had no problems at all making friends and having a great time. I enjoyed my classes because the style of teaching made it easy to grasp the various concepts presented before the class. I realized that my four years of high school really helped me prepare for college.

Before I knew it, freshman year came to a close and I was back at my summer job at Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, NJ. I reflected on my freshman year and realized

Sophomore year was the year when various pieces of the puzzle in my major fell into place for me. I started out selecting a journalism class for my major and enjoyed it. I also took the radio practicum course, which I loved. These two courses were the building blocks for where I am now. As the year quickly passed by, I applied for the sports editor position for the Loquitur and got it. I knew this was a great opportunity for me to continue working with the newspaper.

Another big thrill was being appointed sports director for the radio station. My goal is to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. I started my journey towards this goal by broadcasting basketball games over the radio station. I loved every minute of it. It also allowed me to gain the necessary experience in getting a head start with broadcasting.

Upon the conclusion of my sophomore year, I looked back and realized that this was the starting point of the road towards my career in sports broadcasting.

At the start of my junior year at Cabrini, I was looking forward to starting my role as sports director for the radio station. This was key for me, because it allows me to experience what goes on in a radio station. It also allows me to experience the many responsibilities I have to undertake to be certain the sports department is as successful as possible. I believe I am achieving that goal thus far with the many guests corning on sports source. I have encouraged athletes to come on to discuss the sport in which they are involved.

All in all, my experience at Cabrini has been nothing but positive. Even though there may be some decisions the administration makes I may disagree with, I just look to the positive side and realize what a great decision it was for me to come here. Everyone has treated me well and it has been great getting involved with the school.

There are so many memories I can look back on at Cabrini with a smile during my quick career here. The big positive for me is just coming here. I do not think I could have made a better choice or have been any happier anywhere else.

Brian O'Connell is the sports editor of Loquitur. He's really, really happy he chose Cabrini College. Really.

Answer of the Week

The answer to last question "Where is the source of Cabrini Water" was:

D) None of the above.

It's actually bottled in the springs of Feversharn, Ontario. And no, it will not make you sick.

A poem in honorof AlcoholAwarenessWeek

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.

You said not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead

I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.

I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.

Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.

Because of the way you raised me, I'm responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road, the other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear a policeman say, the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom. I wish you'd get here soon.

How could this happen to me, Mom?

My life burst just like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, Mom, I' II die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink

It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.

He was probably at the same party as I.

The ooly difference is, he drank and I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.

I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair.

I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.

And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" oo my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink aod drive.

If only they had told him, I still would be alive.

Submitred by Susan Fitzgerald