April 13, 2000 issue 21 Loquitur

A ROARING GOOD TIME

The Philadelphia Zoo is a fun and inexpensive place to spend those lazy Saturdays. Check out Features to see some of the beautiful animals.

Get all your info on pages 8 and 9.

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Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, inducted new members on April 5th.

Read about it on page 3.

{_,; The reviews are in! Read the review of ''The Curate Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'" to find out what you need to know before you go.

Check it out on page 6.

Tenure issue has faculty, administration at odds

by BenjaminLunn editor in chief

Recently heated controversy and deliberation have engulfed the faculty and administration because of a decision made in early 1994 regarding faculty tenure, and possible alternatives to that plan.

Tenure basically grants the faculty member a greater amount of freedom in his or her actions and an amount of job security. Firing a tenured faculty member is not impossible, however even if the reason meets all requirements for firing a faculty member, it usually is a long, difficult process. Valid reasons typically are based on severe difficulties faced by the college, or immoral or illegal actions by an instructor. A tenured faculty member can be let go if money becomes an issue for the school, or if it can be shown that the faculty member has some moral deficiency. Again, these both must be proved, which can be extremely difficult.

Based on the information Vice President for Academic Affairs Jonnie Guerra was given when she began the job, the board of trustees expressed concern over the number of faculty here that was tenured, and requested an alternative to tenure be proposed. Since that time, tenure at Cabrini College has been a heated and misunderstood issue.

Shortly after the concern was raised, the vice president for academic affairs at that time, Dr. Thomas Boeke, presented four proposals: one, to declare a moratorium on tenure; the second was to make available non-tenure track positions. The third was to limit tenure to only some departments and evaluate faculty in those departments on case by case negotiation. The fourth and, ultimately, the one approved was to place a cap on the number of tenured faculty, and when the cap was reached, place the rest in a sort of "holding pattern" with three-year rolling contracts until a tenured position became available.

A rolling contract would give the faculty member a three-year contract that ideally would be renewed every year. That way, if a faculty member's contract was decided to not be renewed, he or she would still have two more years to work here. Most other plans give only a

one year grace period rather than a two. The cap on the faculty was placed at 70 percent. In 1994 the reports on percentage of tenured faculty varied from 92 to 98 percent.

The idea was approved, and although many faculty members weren't very happy about it, according to Dr. Jolyon Girard, history professor, the faculty agreed because the plan was much better than losing all tenure.

Over the next few years the issue silently fell by the wayside because there was no faculty that were due up for tenure for a few years. Currently the issue has become rather heated because many of the faculty that were hired during the time that the original tenure talks were happening are coming up for tenure now.

There are several points of controversy in this issue. The original plan for a three year rolling contract was as Dr. Sharon Schwarze, philosophy department chair and faculty senate chair, put it, "Very skimpy and never really fleshed out." This causes much confusion when new faculty are hired, and that confusion seems to increase every day. 'There aren't two set sides to this; there are more like 30. There are so many different ideas of what's going on, it's easy to see why people are confused," Guerra said.

Filling in those blanks and putting in the fine print is one major point of discussion that needs to be dealt with. When the idea was first proposed, there was no real criteria given to decide who would receive tenure and who would not.

Schwarze believed that the faculty was only aware of the cap, but new criteria were considered. Criteria that faculty never knew were ever considered came into the discussion. "Some said it [additional criteria] was always intended, but if that's what was intended, it wasn't told to the faculty," Schwarze said

The committee on rolling contracts released a listing of additional criteria that were considered, some of which include academic program vitality, percentage of tenured faculty within the departments, college goals and date of hire. Guerra specified, though, that all of these criteria were just ideas discussed and were never voted on.

Other heated areas that faculty have been up in arms about were

the fairness of this change in tenure. According to Schwarze, many of the new hires were led to believe that only the 70 percent cap was the deciding factor between tenure and a rolling contract. Also according to Schwarze, some of the new faculty have become worried that they might not get tenure and have begun to look around for other jobs.

Dr. Joseph Romano, a philosophy professor, feels that the idea of unfairness goes even deeper than misleading statements. He feels that tenure is absolutely necessary to a good educational institution. "A tenured faculty has the freedom to teach critical thinking, new ideas and discuss risky opinions without worry of personal disagreement or retaliation." He feels that the freedom to teach controversial ideas is absolutely necessary to teaching critical thinking, and that is what

would be at the mercy and whims of an administrator.

The administration, however, is not without any valid reasons. According to Girard, the original question raised was one of why nearly l 00 percent of the faculty that came up for tenure received it. Upon closer inspection it was discovered that nearly 100 percent of the faculty was tenured. Also according to Girard, in addition to having an entire faculty that was guaranteed jobs, where it would be legally harder to let any faculty go, the sheer salaries of an entire faculty that never would have to leave and could not be fired is enough to raise severe financial questions.

Guerra couldn't comment in any detail on the reasons the three year rolling contract was approved because she wasn't working at Cabrini during that time. Guerra did, however, make reference to an article in the recent Chronicle of Higher Education where the question was raised as to what the effect tenure had on younger up-andcoming educators. James Shapiro, the author of the article, noticed that a colleague having tenure for the rest of his life would keep a younger scholar who is just as capable from getting a chance for a job. This was another concern that the administration has been contemplating in the rolling contract.

forthright in her attempts to find some compromise. Dr. Schwarze has done an equally impressive job representing the faculty. We shall see."

Last week the faculty senate voted on a proposal to solve some of the problems and confusions regarding rolling contracts. In this proposal, current non-tenured faculty contracts would be subject to the tenure policies in the 1993 Faculty Handbook with the outline in the 1994 tenure letter. Their argument is a type of grandfather clause in which any changes to the criteria and procedures created for the rolling contract would not apply to the current non-tenured faculty because they were hired before any changes were approved. The conditions set at the time of hire are made up of four criteria. The first is the 70 percent cap. According to the second criteria a person steps up for tenure on his of her sixth year. The third and fourth criteria pertain to the rolling contract itself. If a candidate completes the tenure process and is approved, but the 70 percent cap had been reached, that person will be put on a waiting list of sorts based on their date of hire. While on that list the faculty member will be given a three year rolling contract which will be renewed each year until a tenured spot becomes available.

the future of an institution of learning is based on. If an institution could not guarantee tenure to incoming faculty, it severely hurts the quality of the education here. Most people seeking a faculty position are seeking one that has a possibility of tenure. If they feel like they can not be guaranteed that, many prospective faculty members would just up and go somewhere where they would be guaranteed it According to Romano, that would therefore seriously affect the quality of educators that the college would get, and the quality of the students' education would decline.

Romano also believes that the problems with tenure arise because he feels that the administrators have a very business-like attitude towards running the institution, and the ability to hire and fire people at will is reminiscent of a business.

The faculty would be afraid to speak up simply because they

In defense of the rolling contract, Girard said that a faculty member that originally was denied tenure would have a one-year grace period whereas the new policy with the rolling contract would keep the faculty member around on the premise that under ideal conditions a tenured spot would open up or the contract would be renewed, and under the less than ideal conditions, a faculty member would have a two-year grace period.

Guerra did assure that although some faculty expressed concerns that they feel a rolling contract to be a step towards abolishing tenure, there is no plan to ever abolish tenure, she said. The tenure and alternative to tenure plans are meant to co-exist so that no deserving faculty member is fired due to a cap.

Girard was rather pleased with the dialog between the representatives on the subject, and feels that a compromise should arrive soon.

"Dr. Guerra, the vice president for academic affairs, has been very

Guerra declined to comment on the proposal, except that that she will represent the proposal to the academic affairs committee of the board of trustees to the best of her ability, regardless of whether or not she agrees with it. She feels that it is impossible to completely please both the faculty and administration, but is confident that they will come to some type of resolution on the problem. They have no choice. A final proposal is to be sent to the President by April 17th so that it may be reviewed and submitted to the board of trustees for a vote at their May meeting.

Some students expressed concern over the future of their education with this problem and feared a strike by educators. When asked if that was ever a possibility, Schwarze replied that, "We wouldn't strike. That's not the "Cabrini way."

"Atenuredfaculty has the freedom to teach critical thinking,new ideas and discussrisky opinions..."

-Dr. Joseph Romano philosophy professor

17 students inducted into Psi Chi Honor Society

by Chris Vesci assistant copy editor

Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, recently inducted 17 scholars into its ranks. This is the largest number of Cabrini students ever to be initiated.

The ceremony, which took place on April 5 in the mansion at 7 p.m., honored the new inductees and provided them wisdom from guest speaker April Hansen, both a Cabrini graduate and professor.

To be ijlducted into Psi Chi, one needs 12 credits in psychology classes with at least a B average.

Dr. M.L. Corbin Sicoli, Psi Chi faculty adviser, called the group "truly excellent students" and was proud to tell the crowd that five papers from her Psi Chi students had been accepted by the Eastern Psychological Association.

The papers were recently presented in Baltimore, and each one was voted on by three other professors to be proclaimed the best

among the Eastern seaboard. These papers were written and researched by seniors Brian DiBonaventura, Tammy Hunsberger, Rebecca Kuenecke, Camille Micolucci and Jen Shrader. Sicoli then said DiBonaventura's, Kuenecke's and Micolucci's papers were selected as "the best of the best" and became regional award winners. She added that on Friday April 14, all five students, plus senior Megan Tinney, will travel to Holy Family College to present their research with other students from the Delaware County area.

Hansen, who graduated from Cabrini five years ago and now teaches psychology courses here, spoke of the need to obtain clinical experience. She also talked about the bumps she hit along the way and how she did not let them get the best of her. She ended with, "Never lose sight of your goals."

Sophomore and new Psi Chi inductee Heather Woodward said,

was a very nice ceremony. Dr.

along with everyone else, did a very nice job in putting it together."

Students help file taxes as big day approaches

by Renee Tomcanin staff writer

April 15 is right around around the corner, and for most people in the United States, it means one thing: taxes. With so many forms and deductions, it is hard to determine what needs to be filed and what is not as important.

Since the deadline falls on a Saturday this year, everyone who is filing taxes has until midnight on Monday, April 17 to get those I 040s in the mail. Some post offices are ready for the event and even provide those stressed out by taxes with coffee and doughnuts.

Ann Servey, of the business administration department, provided some tips and helped to clarify what tax forms need to be

filed. Most people must or should file federal, state and possibly local taxes. State taxes must be filed if you have more than $35 of taxable income.

If you live and work in two different states, it is necessary to file state tax for both states. Pennsylvania has an agreement with several of the surrounding states, such as New Jersey and Maryland, that allows you to withhold the taxes from the state you live in. However,it is necessary to infonn your employer to do so. Servey highly suggests that college students get some kind of assistancewhen doing tax returns. This is important because there are special credits and deductions that are unique to college students. These include the HOPE credit and the student loan interest deduction.

"It is important to take advantage of these credits because it

helps you avoid paying too many taxes, and no one wants to do that," Servey said.

Servey's tax class is also feeling the pressure of the tax season. The students are part of VITA, VolunteerIncome Tax Assistance program, and they have many tax returns other than their own to file by midnight on April 17.

The I.RS. created VITA as a free service that helps low-income, elderly,physically challenged and non-English speaking people file their taxes. It helps them find out about different credits that are available and reduce the amount of taxes that need to be paid or help them receive a larger refund.

Training for the VITA program is done in the classroom. Then those who are in need of assistancecontact VITA, and the students arrange to prepare their tax returns.

Search retreat receives rave reviews from participants

by Amy Gassen staff writer

Campus Ministry held the bi-annual Search retreat this past weekend. According to Missy Sel1itto, senior core member, Search gives the time and opportunity to "help get to know yourself, others, and ultimately, God." The Search retreat, which just celebrated its sixth voyage, was imported from the University of Scranton. It was held at Camp Neumann, located in Jamison, PA. As always, the retreat was peer run. "The fact that the retreat is peer led by people our age makes it easier," stated Tom Handley, junior and team leader. Handley continued, "(The peer leaders) are going through the same things as (the retreatants) and have an understanding of it."

"People say that Search is simply a religious experience," said Bill Schantz, a first-year student. "I think everyone can benefit from it, though." John DiMucci, campus minister, commented, "I think the retreat went really well. Tbere was an extremely high level of participation. Each person gets something very, very different from the retreat."

Campus Ministry has reported that the Search retreat is different for everyone because "you approach Search from 'where you are."' Backing up DiMucci's claim, many of the participants commented about their different experiences.

"(Search) has helped me get my life together somewhat," said Handley. "I recognize my strengths and weaknesses."

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"Search has helped me to put my life in perspective, and I feel that it is an incredible experience that should really be given a chance by everyone at Cabrini," stated Sellitto. Agreeing with Sellitto, Lauren Maggio, firstyear student, stated, "I think Search is an experience everyone should have. It's unbelievable."

Schantz stated, "Instead of going out and drinking for one weekend, you can go and find yourself. This retreat has helped me to break down the walls in my life and I think that I am a better person because of it."

The Search retreat will be offered again next year in the fall and in the spring. "For all those who haven't experienced Search, it's a wonderful weekend. Don't let thesecrecy fool you, it's awesome.," Mark Krauss, sophomore said.

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Seniors have graduate and life plans in order

Though a bachelor's degree does make for competition in the work force, a graduate or advanced degree often guarantees a larger salary and more room for advancement. Two seniors have concrete plans on how graduate school will aid for successful careers.

by Joe Holden news editor

An employee with a master's degree can earn double or more, in some cases, than a person with a bachelor's degree. This is one of the many reasons why an undergraduate or adult student would consider continuing with their education to earn a master's or other comparable degree. Though a master's degree can give employees an advantage, it is not to say that those with bachelor's degrees will immediately suffer.

A survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers noted that job opportunities for people with bachelor's degrees wilJ increase by IO percent, and starting salaries are expected to climb by 4.8 percent. Due to this, enrollment in graduate programs has dropped over the past two years. Though a bachelor's degree might land a prospective employee a good first job, a master's degree is becoming more and more essential for employment advancement.

Senior psychology major Rebecca Kuenecke will be going to school for her master's degree in

the fall. She has been accepted at Eastern College and Immaculata College for graduate studies in counseling psychology. To practice counseling psychology, a master's degree is necessary. Kuenecke calculates that it will take her two to three years to complete her graduate degree. She was uncertain about the costs that she will soon incur but is hopeful that she will get an assistantship, which is a program that helps defray tuition while a student works for the college in a specific position or department that commensurates with their bachelor's degree.

Kuenecke explained that an advanced degree in the field of psychology is pretty much commonplace. "When I first came to Cabrini, I wanted to get out after four years," Kuenecke said. "Getting a master's is somewhat mandatory." Kuenecke eventually hopes to earn a doctorate in her field and begin her own practice.

Chad May also hopes that he lands an assistantship that will pay for his graduate schooling. His goal is to be independent from his parents while he continues his studies, therefore hoping that his assistantship will

pick up a large bulk of the costly tab. May, a senior mathematics/history major plans to enroll in graduate school in the fall semester of 2001, which is more than a year after his graduation.

Dr. Leonard Primiano, professor of religious studies, commented that for some students it might be in their best interest to take a year off from school. "Some students choose to do a year of service with an organization like the Cabrini Mission Corps," Primiano said. "For others it might be better for them to find a job, work for a year and then go to graduate school."

May is shooting for an administrative position in the field of education. His goal in earning a master's degree is only one step on the road to an eventual doctorate.

"I have a real strong belief in American education," May said. "I want to make a difference from an administrative position." May also commented that he is not at all concerned with the amount of money a degree can earn a person. "The money will be there with the position. I'm not at all worried about the money."

Though uncertain about his

graduate school of choice, May explained that the Graduate Record Exam, or ORE, is taken prior to acceptance to any graduate school. Depending on the school and subject a student is studying, the test can be two part. "The first part is standardized, much like the SATs, and the second part is specific to the student's area of study showing the student's command of the subject," May said.

May explained that one can't get an administrative position in education without a master's degree. "It'll be a different atmosphere from undergraduate work," May said. "Often it makes more sense to further an education."

Primiano pointed out that he always pushes his students to continue with their education. He cited very obvious reasons for this, such as greater advancements in the work force, the ability to be competitive, and being able to network on a higher level. "Today there are many different possibilities and programs at graduate schools to suit almost all lifestyles," Primiano said.

Primiano received his bachelor's degree in religious studies

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from the University of Pennsylvania. He did not take a year off to work or rest. "I was determined to go to graduate school." He went to Harvard Divinity School because he aspired to go to "the finest school." His graduate degree is in American religious studies.

"I want the students to achieve; I want them to continue with their studies," Primiano said. "I explain the complications of getting into a graduate school and the rigors of doing graduate-level work. There is definitely a lot more reading and more independent work."

Primiano reported that seven religious studies majors over the past four years have entered graduate school. "Two are at Harvard Divinity School, one is at Drew University and four are at Union Theological Seminary."

Primiano suggested that any student who has an interest in furthering their education should do so, but be mindful that it is important to attain good grades throughout college. "A student must pay attention in their college classes so they have the right mental preparation," Primiano said.

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STUDENT MEETINGS WITH CANDIDATES FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Laura Valente

Date: Thursday, April 13 2:45

Date: Friday, April 14

Beth Hellwig-Olson

Date: Monday, April 17

2:45

Date: Tuesday, April 18

Dr. Lori Varlotta

Date: Tuesday, April 25

Date: Wednesday, April 26

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PLEASE TRY TO MAKE ONE MEETING TIME WITH EACH CANDIDATE. RESUMES AND INFORMATION ON THE CANDIDATES ARE AVAILABLE FROM ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.

After many weeks of unseasonably warm weather, the

photo by Joe Holden

Mother Nature pulled a joke of her own eight days late.

area was coated with a blanket of fresh snow that contrasted the vibrant spring colors of many flowerbeds and gan:Jens. •

PLAYING AROUND

by Chris Vesci assistant copy editor

At the start of Cabrini College's spring play, the performers stroll about the stage readying props, hastily rehearsing lines and quickly trying to overcome sudden lapses of stage fright. Soon after, they realize there are not enough actors to successfully perform "As You Like it" and they will have to make do with "seven or eight" in a play with some 30 speaking roles. •. Sound complicated? It sure is.

Playing at the Red Cloud Coffee House, ''The Curate Shakespeare's 'As You Like It"' will be performed again on April 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. The show is directed by Neil Newman, Cabrini's theater coordinator, who also plays the role of the Curate. The play was written by Don Nigro, who threw scenes from Shakespeare's "As You Like It" together with his own subplot of modern-day actors struggling to perform it.

While there is humor to be found in actors scrambling to do a play they are incapable of doing, one can't help but feel overwhelmed. There is so much going on, it is hard to take it all in. Furthermore, the transitions between genuine Shakespeare and the bickering actors are somewhat awkward. Sometimes I wished they· were just doing "As You Like It" and I could dump the subplot. Other times, I wished the Shakespeare parts would vanish.

I understand the play's intentions, however. It is proving how complicated Shakespeare can be, with his multi-

tude of characters, interweaving plots and in this case, a woman disguised as a man doing an impression of the original woman. The play is laughing at all of these complications and saying, "Look how much worse it could be!"

All of the actors are fine and have obviously put much effort and time into their performances. Most notable are sophomore Chris Swift as a crazy man playing a clown, first-year student Clarence Scott as a rather reluctant player and the radiant Amanda Huth, a senior with great stage presence. Newman also brings a wealth of class and experience to the production. Also enjoyable is junior Rachael Sedgwick, who provides the play with most welcome humorous interruptions.

The set is not much until its dynamic transformation into Arden Forest, which raises pieces of lush green tapestry by a system of pulleys. It is an excellent effect.

If you go see this play, it would help to be familiar with Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It." Luckily, I have read the play, but I think if I had never come across it, I would not have enjoyed 'The Curate." I would suggest finding a plot summary of "As You Like It" on the Internet or in an encyclopedia of literature prior to viewing this production.

top photo; Rachael Sedgwick explains why Kit Dewey is in disguise as a man. bottom photo; Kit Dewey is consoled and serenaded by Amanda Huth.

Available now: Three To Tango

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

The first saga of the Star Wars trilogy.

Three Kings

Four army friends find a map they believe to show where gold stolen from Sadam Houssein's army is hidden. Instead, they find an Iraqi village about to be massacred, who believe the Gls have come to save them.

Judgement Day

It's the end of the world unless one man and his invention to stop it can be found.

The Minus Man

Serial killer on the rampage in quiet town.

Charles thinks Oscar is gay, so he puts Oscar in charge of watching his mistress, Amy, played by Neve Campbell. Oscar is not gay, but Amy thinks he is and is set to move in with him. Oscar is faced with a dilemma: Tell her the truth or keep his mouth shut.

Mom, Can I Keep Her? · About a 12-year-old boy who brings home a gorilla.

Dark Harbor

Married couple takes injured man home, resulting in extreme chaos.

For Love Of The Game

Kevin Costner plays Billy Chapel, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers who is nearing his last pitch and doesn't want to retire.

Available April 18

• Stuart Little

• House on Haunted Hill

• End Of Days

• The Bachelor

• The Coroner

Available April 25

• RKO 281

• The Horrible Doctor Bones

• WCW Starrcade

Video Games Available

• Shootout NBA Style {PlayStation)

• Wrestling Mania (Nintendo 64)

• Tiger's Tour (as in Tiger Woods, the golf player) (PlayStation)

• Syphon Filter 2 (PlayStation)

• Pokemon Stadium( Nintendo 64)

Congratulationsto the new WYBF Executive Staff for fall 2000/sprlng2001

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Geri Lynn Utter

Jim Kelly

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Joe Johnson

Matt Tooley

Jessi Snow

Jake Maze

Donna Kain

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BrianO'Connell

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Mike Butler

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MOVIE MANIA

Butter up the popcorn, grab the monster-size soda and get ready for an eyeful of viewing pleasure at your local movie theaters. Here is the theater schedule for the rest of the month and the first two weeks of May.

• Rules of Engagement

• Erin Brockovich

• The Road to El Dorado

• Return to Me

• The Skulls

• Ready to Rumble

• Romeo Must Die

• High Fidelity

• Final Destination

• American Beauty

• My Dog Skip

For the week of April 10, 2000 A Poetry Reading by: Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore

renowned poet and author

Tuesday, April 18, 2000 7 p.m.

Cabrini College Mansion

This special presentation is sponsored by Cryptic, Cabrini College's literary magazine and the office of diversity initiatives

• 28 Days

• American Psycho

• East is East

• The Girl Next Door

• Hadh Kar Di Aapne

• Passion of Mind

• The Specialist

• Third World Cop

• Where the Money Is

For more information on the movies listed, log onto www.moviefone.com

They Might be Giants

Friday May 5 At The Dixon Center Tickets are $5 for Cabrini Students There will be food and great music!

Time-TBA

Red Hot Chili Peppers at the E-Center

June 11

To order tickets, call Ticket Master at 215-336-2000

April 21, 2000

• Croupier

• Don't Let Me Die on a Sunday

• El Norte

• Family Tree

• Gossip

• The Last September

• Love and Basketball

• Seven Girlfriends

• U-571

• The Virgin Suicides

April 28, 2000

• The Big Kahuna

• Bossa Nova

• Committed

• The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

• Frequency

• Goat on Fire and Smiling Fish

• Home is Where the Heart Is

• The Idiots

• Things You Can Tell Just By Looking at Her

• Time Code

• Where the Hear Is

May 5, 2000

• Adrenaline Drive

• Duets

• Gladiator

• I Dreamed of Africa

• Jails, Hospitals, and Hip Hop

• Up at the Villa

• The Wisdom of Crocodiles

May 12, 2000

• 81/2 Women

• Battlefield Earth

• Center Stage

• Hamlet

• Held Up

• Monkeybone

Remember when you go to the zoo; do not feed the animals, do not throw objects at the animals, tap on the glass or play radios. Do not stand on, climb or jump any barriers and above all, do not smoke. The Zoo police will kick you out if you do any of these things.

ADOPT: Animals Depend On People Too

You can adopt an animal for yourself, friend or loved one by calling the ADOPT hotline at 215-ADOPT-ME.

all photos by Ben Lunn, who got m trouble for having the flash on in his camera and making a lion angry.

top; Even cheetahs need to close their eyes and make the world go away. bottom from Jettto right; This gorilla looks so lonely, a lion and his pet rock. If you want to see the lions and tigers feed, they eat at 3 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends. Lions fast on Tuesdays and tigers fast on Mondays.

all photos by Ben Lunn, who is dam proud of them.

DIRECTIONS

1. Go Southeast on KING OF PRUSSIA RD towards UPPER GULPH RD. Drive 0.6 miles

2. Turn LEFT onto UPPER GULPH RD. Drive 1.8 miles.

3. Turn LEFT onto S GULPH RD. Drive 0.4 miles.

4. Take the 1-76 EAST ramp. Drive 0.3 miles.

5. Merge onto 1-76 E. Drive 12.4 miles.

6. Take the US-30 WEST/Girard AVE exit, exit number 36 on the RIGHT towards PHILA ZOO. Drive 0.2 miles.

7. Turn LEFT onto W GIRARD AVE. Drive 0.2 miles.

8. W. GIRARD AVE becomes W GIRARD AVE/US-13. Drive a short distance on W GIRARD AVE/US-13, passing W GIRARD/AVE-13.

9. Make a U-TURN as soon as possible. • Drive a short distance.

10. Turn RIGHT onto LANSDOWNE DR. Drive a short distance to your destination at 3400 W GIRARD AVE.

Thank you to the real adults here at Cabrini

its faculty. I agree. At what other school can you see your advisor or professors dining in the cafeteria?

EDITORIAL

Teachers, students, coun..selors, we're all expendable

In 1993, an overwhelming majority of faculty members ·at Cabrini had tenure. The Board of Trustees was alarmed by this and capped the number of tenured faculty at 70 percent. Also, a motion was passed that put into place several conditions for recently hired teachers regarding their future prospects for tenure. The system wasn't perfect, but most seemed fairly content with it.

One of the conditions in the Faculty Handbook was that candidates approved by the Board of Trustees for tenure would receive it by the end of their seventh year. And if 70 percent of the faculty was already tenured, the others would be put on a waiting list until a spot opened. Well, seven years later there are many deserving teachers who are awaiting their just dues.

But guess what? As so often happens, they are going to have to fight for what had been promised to them by the administration. Those who are in control seem to have some fear of anybody outside of the mansion having any power in our school. By granting teachers tenure, they would have one less set of puppets to pull by the strings.

Tenure for teachers is the equivalent of job security. The incentives are nice, but the key is that tenure gives our teachers the security to know that they can teach with confidence and not have to worry where they will be teaching next year. After seven years of service, they shouldn't have to.

All they are asking for is a sort of grandfather clause whereby the system established in 1994 will be honored for the teachers hired in 1994. And no, they will not go on strike to protest this injustice, because, as one long term faculty member stated, 'That is not the Cabrini way."

However, many teachers have been rumored to be sending out resumes. After first losing their offices and now fighting for tenure, who could blame them? We the students know that we are expendable, but it surprises us that our teachers are, too.

One is left only to wonder what, if anything, "The Cabrini Way" stands for anymore.

I think that it's time we, the student body, took the opportunity to offer a casual "thank you" to the faculty of Cabrini College. Through all of the recent administrative tfilffioil, the teachers have been behind us 100 percent. They have sympathized with Oil problems and taken our concerns to heart. If only all the parties involved could have been so open. Many students have said that they have thought of transferring but stay here because they value Cabrini's scholastic programs and

Certainly not at Penn State or Pitt. Would they even recognize you there? Our faculty is real. They are accessible and they truly care about educating us.

I never thought that the most difficult obstacle of college for me would be trying to get housing, or the rampant tuition hikes. Instead, I imagined a world of cold, stern professors and non-stop cramming for tests. I saw myself in a hall crowded with 600 people and a professor who only acknowledged me when he took role. Instead, I find myself in Founder's Hall everyday and I feel that my voice matters.

I came to Cabrini because I wanted to be treated like an individual. But the faculty here has surpassed even my most hopeful

expectations. They understand us. They want to understand us.

I know I could go on and on here, and I don't want to tum a quick "thank you" into a cumbersome essay. To all of you professors who continue to make the differences in our lives, thank you. You know who you are, and we know too.

In closing, let us remember that Cabrini's most prized and precious asset is not the Dixon Center or the new communications building. It is the people who teach here. I hope that as we continue to grow as an institution, Oil wonderful faculty does not get swallowed up. They are why students come here. They are why students stay.

Chris Vesci is the copy editor of Loquitur. He's really glad that at least the teachers will sit with him in the cafeteria.

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OOPS!

•In Issue 20 we misspelled Jenny Rea's name.

•We also misspelled Anthony Scalfaro's.

•And Gilda Zoccola's.

•And Roger Neilson's.

•And Joe Elliott's.

•And Karen Hassel's.

•And Melissa Michels'.

-Oh, and by the way, Jose Jalandoni does not have a beard.

What, you never had a bad week?

We are all very sorry!

The Real World - Cabrini

In this and subsequent issues of Loquitur, there will be a new feature to be known as "The Real World--Cabrini College." This segment works in conjunction with the Seminar JOOstudents taught by Dr: Seth Frechie and Dr: Charlie McCormick.

The students conducted semester long research on issues of importance to the underclass population. They have worked in groups and individually on research from professional writings as well as field work at Cabrini. On March 27 and 28 they sat down with Loquitur perspectives editor Chris Nielsen and assistant perspectives editor Meghan Merkel to discuss their findings.

What do we feel a need to be initiated into and why?

Students from the Seminar 100 classes met to discuss "Gender and Initiation" The followlng are some highlights from the stuck!nts' term papers and Interviews.

"ls body piercing and tattooing the body an act of initiation for both males and females to fit into society or is it simply an act of individuality? Some claim such acts are expressions of individuality while others argue that it is the teens' need to get into society."

-Kim Clayton

"Initiation to me means a challenge, something that a group has for potential members to

"Cabrini, being a small Catholic college with no frats, may seem like it has no real initiations, but it does. The soccer, lacrosse and basketball apartments act like the frats. The underclassmen players of those sports go through initiations to become accepted by the upperclassmen .... Initiations like these are a good thing because they allow the team to bond and make the underclassmen of these sports feel like they have a family and people who will be there for them when and if they need them."

-Kelly Christian

"I think by being initiated into something--no matter if you are a male or female--you are building self-esteem. I think this is true because by getting initiated you feel a part of a group, a certain culture or an organization."

-Ron Branca

''The transition from adolescence to womanhood is a very emotional time for a young girl, which makes the initiation process even more difficult for females."

-Melissa Ke/shaw

"One example would be fraternities or sororities; these groups are always under watchful eyes now, due to their initiations."

-Stacey Gregoretti

overcome. The challenge is something that all the members have down and are extremely proud of. One example would be fraternities or sororities; these groups are always under watchful eyes now, due to their initiations. In the past, deaths have accompanied these initiations. Young American college students have drunk themselves into a grave. Universities and colleges have new roles regarding fraternity and sorority initiations against hazing. Another example [of initiation] is when a member of the military reaches a higher ranking, they receive a pin for their uniforms."

-Stacey Gregoretti

"The initiation process of becoming a male differs from that of becoming a female. The initiation of becoming a woman is more of an emotional and physical experience for a young girl. It may take place over a few years. The transition from adolescence to womanhood is a very emotional time for a young girl, which makes the initiation process even more different for females.

The initiation process of becoming male for young boys is more of a physical and mental experience rather than physical and emotional experience. The physical experience for boys could be the building of muscles, deepening of voice, and height increase. Some males begin to walk, talk and act in a macho fashion. This allows them to feel like a_manor at least think they are a man."

-Melissa Kelshaw

"A man's gender is constructed upon his "manhood," his strengths or accomplishments. A woman's gender is constructed upon her intelligence, fragileness and her beauty. Initiations test these qualities in different ways and are gendered for each sex."

-Jon Pennington

"College life can be a big change for some students. Sometimes going to college makes a person mature because they are out on their own fending for themselves. Others students head in the opposite direction, acting like wild animals. For instance, there's binge drinking, drug taking and piercing different parts of their bodies.

When I'm on campus, I do see some risk seekers. I see students with all kinds of body piercing and wonder "why?" At first I thought that it was the "in" thing, but I see it more and more and wonder once again, "why?"

What I did find out is that people like to express themselves in different ways. I asked some students why they want to put themselves through that kind of pain. They really did not give any kind of answer. Some students said that it looks neat--that it's some kind of a personal statement. Other students said that they had the piercings before college. One student said, "My parents didn't want me to get my tongue pierced so that's why I did." Maybe it's just that students take risks in college because they know that their parents aren't around watching over them."

-Loren

Loomis

Be that "one-in-a-thousand" person who helps out

Twelve girls plus two coaches sat anxiously in the blue-striped van determining what that toxic smell could possibly be coming from under the seats. Alas, we turned around simultaneously to discover our little van smoking up a storm.

Pulling over we climbed a nearby hill, escaping the overheated bus as the driver made the call to send another bus on its way. Shortly after he gave us an enthusiastic thumbs up and assured us "they'll be here in twenty minutes."

•. Confident with his statement we all breathed a sigh of relief that we wouldn't be late to our game against Marywood, still an hour and a half away. So we sat down together in

hopes of passing the time quickly. We did our best to ignore the obnoxious comments and honking horns as the endless line of cars sped by.

Every one is in a hurry these days.

The first couple hundred cars that passed by as our softball team huddled next to a sputtering and smoking bus didn't wonder if we were okay. Instead they just wanted to honk and say "bi."

As the minutes ticked on with no sign of relief, the shouting cars became terribly annoying. Even the distractions of certain freshmen attempting to locate a good restroom facility could not deter us from the noises directed to us.

We grew very discouraged.

And yet, just when we couldn't be more doubtful of the society in which we live, a humble blue minivan pulled up along side our hill. The young couple

Letter to the Editor

Take some responsibility for your safety

submitted by Dave Jurkiewicz, alumnus

In the Thursday, March 30th, 2000 edition of The Loquitur, Melissa Lepouski expressed her discomfort with the possible incompetence of the Resident Life and Campus Security departments at Cabrini College. Her initial concern was the fact that she and her roommate had been allowed to sleep through a fire alarm at I :45 am on March 22, 2QOO.Lepouski said that her RA should have made sure that they had exited the building safely In a perfect world, she is absolutely correct. Those in charge of her safety should insure it as best as possible. But this is not a perfect world. The RA's and Public Safety staff are not the National Guard or the Marines. They are regular students and working men and women. They are human, and therefore subject to confusion, fear and bad judgement-- and none of them are paid enough to risk life and limb. So, to compensate for their human weaknesses, Cabrini College has invested in a high-power alarm system. The decibel output of that system is equivalent to a jet plane taking off. If that alarm is incapable of rousing students from their slumber, I doubt that an RA banging on the door would help much either. The sad truth is, accidents do happen. Many are preventable, but some are not. The best thing that any person can do is shift reliance from other people, and find ways to personally ensure bis/her own safety. Furthermore, most people who live in off-campus houses and apartments do not have RA's and Public Safety. They have to get out of the burning building without assistance.

Lepouski's concerns then seemed to move to a different

area. Lepouski complained that the RA's and Public Safety staged a fire alarm to provide an opportunity to search rooms for stolen furniture. She insinuated that it was a perfect example of the moral nightmare that is Cabrini College. She felt that it was inappropriate that the RA's used the alarm as an investigative tool. And to add insult to injury, the thieves, who were caught as a result of the search, were fined $200 for each piece of stolen furniture. Well, if Cabrini College decided to run a fire drill, an exercise used to help prepare and protect its students, and then utilized the fire drill as a way to help reduce the theft problem on campus, good for them! Their actions show creativity, resourcefulness, and a desire to make a safer campus for all members of the Cabrini College community.

In conclusion, the world is a dirty and dangerous place. We humans are submerged in a world of crime and intolerance, as well as a physical environment which seems to attack us with natural disasters, diseases, and accidents such as fires. Organizations have been formed to help buffer individuals from the dangers in the world, organizations such as the Resident Life staff and Public Safety. Unfortunately, organizations are not enough. So, I implore all of you-- take responsibility for your own safety. And if you feel that Cabrini College has failed you, address the matter with them--not as a problem that they need to correct, but as a challenge that you together can overcome.

The Nielsen Ratings

As any longtime readers of Loquitur can tell you, "The Nielsen Ratings" are an occasional segment run when the editor needs to fill space. They represent Nielsen's warped opinions and his alone. This is the last time they will be printed, so cherish them.

Beer of the Year- Yuengling Lager (damn, that's still good stufft)

First runner up- Natural Ice (because it is liquid crack)

Coolest car- Dr. Young's BMW, the one that's always parked illegally

Cafeteria worker of the year- tie: Willy and Ben

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simply asked if we needed assistance. Our coach jokingly suggested that our pitcher and catcher should bum a ride with them to get a head start on the warm up. Almost two hours later, we were rescued by the second string bus ready to escort us to our destination. Although we were incredibly late, we survived with the help of two completely random and caring strangers. Out of a thousand cars, only one stopped to offer help.

But it was only that one that truly mattered to us.

The moral?

Make an effort to help someone out, even if you think you can't make a difference.

You may be wrong. And by the way we did finally make it to Marywood and as inspired as we were, we won both games.

Meghan Merkel is the assistant perspectives editor of Loquitur. If you ever see her thumbing a ride on the side of a road, pick her up. You won't regret it.

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

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Event of the year- the SGA housing meeting in Xavier Hall College employee of the year- Sam the Mailman

Worst administrative blunder- three way tie: overcrowding the campus, delayed con-

struction of the new dorm, and the upside down "N' on the front Cabrini sign

Biggest jackass- whoever set off the sprinklers in the apartments

Runner-up- whoever drew a goatee on Jose last week (and we will find you, jackass)

Best house to live in- House 5, the house so nice I lived there twice

Best administrator of the year- President Antoinette Iadorola. (GITTCHA!)

•Requirements: Names will not be withheld from letters to the editor or commentaries, even at the author's request.

Sixers need a boost into the post season

The NBA season is almost over. Another season has flown by, and it is time to start looking ahead to the playoffs. Who will win the championship is anyone's guess. That's why the games are played.

BRIAN O'CONNELL Now for the Sixers, they have only a few games left and they really have to buck.le down for a good seed in the playoffs. They have developed a reputation this year that they are a not a team people would expect to win if they play' on national television. It seems like the team just doesn't click. Plays are not made. Star player Allen Iverson has horrible shooting games and so forth. But so many people talk about that and that is no reason

to get down on this team in terms of how far they will go in the playoffs this year. Fans should not be predicting how far they will go just yet because it is still up in the air as to who will play who. However, there is a strong chance the Sixers could play Charlotte. They have had some tough games against Charlotte this year, which does raise some concern for Sixers' fans. Another possible opponent could be Toronto. Maybe. Chances are greater for Charlotte. They will have to watch out for Eddie Jones, a Temple product who is an all-pro and has an all-around great game. Derrick Coleman, the former Sixer could do some damage inside. But that is only if he feels like it, like he has displayed on so many occasions.

The Sixers wiU have to forget about last year's run because they have played the entire 82 game season instead of the 50 or so games they played last year. Last year was great and very special, but this year, expectations will be higher for the team.

Allen Iverson will have to play his best at all times to be unstoppable. In addition, he will have to give the ball up to his teammates because teams will give him some extra attention during the post-season. The front court players will have to produce, but no one should worry about Tyrone Hill. He has had a great season. Matt Geiger will have to step up. It appears he has gotten a little soft inside the paint and the Sixers cannot have that. Theo Ratliff can just welcome everybody to his block party. Eric Snow can run the point with confidence and Aaron McK.ie can step in and provide the team with his usual contributions.

So now only time will tell who the Sixers play and how far they will go. But first, let's let them finish the season on a positive note that will give them confidence and momentum for the playoffs. If they finish on a high note with everyone playing well, who knows what will happen?

Last week's results for Cabrini sports

by Linda Cy/c

Softball

The softball team defeated Cedar Crest College in a double header on Monday April 3. The score was 13-2 in the first game, and 15-0 in the second game. The team was also victorious on Tuesday, April 4 when it defeated Immaculata College in another double header, 9-0 in the first game, and 2-0 in the second game. Cabrini defeated New York University-Cortland with a score of 9-6 on Saturday, April 8. The team's overall record is 25-6, and the conference record is 12-0.

Women'sLacrosse

The women's lacrosse team defeated Gwynedd--Mercy College 17-4 on Tuesday, April 4. Tracy King was the high scorer with three goals. On Thursday April 6, the team defeated Neumann College, 14-0. Merrie Lewis was the high scorer with three goals and one assist. The team's record is 74 overall, and 4-0 in the PAC.

Men's Lacrosse

The men's lacrosse team has faced a series of tough games against very strong opponents. On Wednesday, April 5, the men lost to Villa Julie College with a score of 15-6. Paul Flohr was the high scorer of the

Soccer teams prepare

by Crystal Davis with Jessica Snow staff writer and sports editor

Soccer season did not end in November the way the men's or women's schedules would have one believe. Both teams have been practicing and participating in scrimmage games and tournaments.

The women's team has faced many talented teams in tournaments at West Chester University, and Cabrini. Although the team lost by one goal in key games at these competitions, the women believe that they did very well.

"I was really proud of the talent that we showed," sophomore Jamie Matozzo said. Some of the team's opponents included Division I Villanova and top Division III school, Western Connecticut. Both games were decided by one goal in the opposition's favor.

Katie Hecht, Tara Robuck and Jess Huda., who will be the team's captains next season, organize runs 2-3 times a week to keep the

team in shape and practices are held once a week.

Saturday, April 15, the team will be competing at Lehigh University. and the athletes are looking into starting a fund raiser for a possible trip to Florida or Virginia for next year.

The men's soccer team has also participated in an indoor tournament, in which they lost in the semi finals. After that tournament the team faced Philadelphia University and came up short again.

On Saturday, March 25, the team challenged Phila. U. again and Ursinus College.

The men lost 2-1 in the first competition and 3-1 in the second. Junior John Amerman scored for the Cavs.

The team has had several indoor practices and it will play against East Stroudsburg University Saturday, April 15th.

The teams are also recruiting new players for next season. If all goes as planned, these off season experiences will prove beneficial with successful seasons in the fall.

game. In a game against Division Il Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday, April 8, Cabrini lost 24-6. The team's current record is 5-5 overall, and 1-0 in the PAC.

Men's Tennis

The tennis team faced a rough weekend, with matches against West Chester University and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. On April 6, Cabrini lost to West Chester, 6-1, and on April 8, the team lost to the University of the Sciences, 5-2. Despite the losses, the team's record shows a successful season. The overall record is 64, and the PAC record is 4-0.

Golf seniors predict successful season

by Jessica Snow \ sports editor

"We are looking to place first or second in the PAC," senior Jeremy Dombroski said of the golf team's expectations for the present season.

It seemed hard for the accounting major to speak about anything but the team of which he is a part.

''We have a fabulous freshman, sensational sophomores and one older guy. They're all great," Dombroski continued.

'':Anthony D' Aleo, he's the freshman and the sophomores, Alex Butz and Brian Moose, and then there's Caesar. Do you want me to get a paper, so you spell their names right?"

Dombroski asked.

Many of the seniors' fondest memories of Cabrini also have to do with golf. He looks back to the team's trip to Pine Hurst, N.C. when he was a freshman as a highlight of his golf career in college.

The other senior on this year's golf team was not at Cabrini as a freshman. Brian Casey, who Dombroski says is referred to as "Life Story," transferred after his freshman year at Ryder University.

"Ryder was a much bigger school. I like the closeness at Cabrini, the homey feeling here and the personal attention the students get," Casey said.

He also likes his golf team as much as Dombroski does. Both athletes played golf in high school, Dombroski at Wyoming Seminary in the Poconos and Casey, not as far away, at Devon Preparatory School.

When his time at Cabrini is through Dombroski will find himself at an accounting firm in Philadelphia, unlike Casey who has more student teaching ahead of him.

"I came here for the really good special education program," Casey said.

His favorite teacher at Cabrini is Dr. Sue Levin, an edu-

cation professor.

"Her knowledge and passion for the subject is great. She really cares for and looks after her students,.and she treats us as individuals," Casey said of Levin.

Dombroski gave the favorite teacher distinction to both Dr. Rocco Paolucci and Herb Denenberg with special emphasis on the e-commerce course he took with them as one of his most memorable.

The golf team's soon-to-be graduates will miss more than teachers and classes when they leave in May.

"The soup is always good in the Wig Warn," Casey said,

Casey will eventually teach after one more golf season, graduation and some student teaching.

"Italian wedding soup, that is my favorite."

It seems Dombroski will miss the cafeteria more than the Widener Center gathering area.

"Steak night, that I will miss. Steak night in the caf," Dombroski said.

The seniors will also miss their team, which both speak well of and for which both have high hopes.

"We are looking to do very well this year," Dombroski said.

Grace Hall transformed into laser war zone

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Scores of students and even some faculty members enjoyed games of laser tag in the Grace Hall Atrium on Tuesday, April 11. At left, clockwise: Melanie Klaus and Pasquale Bocchicchio are in warrior mode. First-year students Kristine Mulvihill, Candice Linehan, and Cheryl Tranchitella pose behind a wall, safe from the opponent. Above: Students use trash cans, walls and furniture to protect themselves from the enemies' lasers. At left: First-year student Shavonne Moses peeks through a hole in a barricade set up in the Atrium.

photo by Jessica Snow Brian

photo by Jessica Snow Jeremy Dombroski will work at a Philadelphia accounting firm following graduation and his fourth golf season at Cabrini.

photos by Jessica Snow

Cavs' outlook good amid struggles·

by Kendra Clark sports editor

With the season already half over and a 5-5 record, the men's lacrosse team is hoping for a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship.

The team's roster contains only one senior, Paul Flohr, and the young team has shared many struggles throughout the first half of the season. However, the team has had its share of highlights too.

"Corning together at our lowest points is one of the greatest highlights of my season so far," Josh Selchert, a sophomore transfer student, said

The ,_mentalitythat the lacrosse team has shown to come together at its lowest points has helped the team in games,

marest scored four goals, Flohr added three more and sophomore Tom Lemieux contributed another goal and six assists. The team lost to Scranton last year by a score of 135.

"Coming back from the loss last year and beating Scranton was definitely a highlight," Ryan Greer, a junior, said. Most of the team agrees that the best game that the Cavs have played so far came against Shenandoah University on Saturday, April 1. The Cavs pulled off a 16-7 win over the Hornets. By playing four full quarters, the Cavs were able to score in every quarter and hold the Hornets off.

"We had fun, everyone played their hearts out and everyone left a piece of themselves out on the field," Selchert said.

On Saturday, April 8, the Cavs lost to Virginia Wesleyan in what some of the players cited as the most difficult game of the season so far. The Marlins, a Division II team, ranked 15th last year in the USILA Poll.

"We had a lot to adapt to before the game, and we needed people to step up," Selchert said.

In the 24-6 loss to the Marlins the Cavs had to deal with some injuries.

"In the Virginia Wesleyan game, injuries affected a couple of guys, but they played through the injuries," Greer said. Despite the setbacks the team feels confident about the end of the season.

''We have had an up and down season, but our morale is still high, and we want to end the season on a good note," Greer said.

"We have a solid team and a good chance for the PAC," Stu Lile, a sophomore, added.

The outlook is good for the end of the season regardless of the aforementioned setbacks.

"We have had a couple of injuries, but it seems that everyone will be healthy for the last games," Greer said.

With only one senior on the team to provide leadership, the juniors have stepped up to the position, but the first year players have had to play a larger role than in the past.

''The freshmen play a big role and a couple of them are starters," Selchert said. ''They are really comfortable out there and have matured a lot throughout the season. They also have gotten rid of the "freshmen jitters."

There was no stopping Cabrini, especially Alex Muller pictured above, against Scranton in what some players described as the teams best game so far this season.

"Freshmen have positive notes in all positions on the field and have forced upperclassmen to compete for positions," Greer said.

The regular season is almost over for the Cavs with just three games left, but they are still looking to improve on their game.

"We need to play to our potential and to craft all the small things," Greer said.

With two games left, the rest of the season is crucial to the Cavs. They play their last conference game at Wesley College on Saturday, April 15.

The team has had its bumps throughout the first half of the season, but the players' morale stays positive.

''The rest of the season looks positive, and we all have our minds on winning the PAC," Greer said.

such as the 14-6 win against Scranton University on Wednesday, March 8. During this game junior Mike De-

Not only have the first-year students played a larger role than in the past, they are also competitive out on the field.

Athletes share their talents during off season

by Jessica Snow sports editor

For most college athletes there is no such thing as an "off-season" for recooperating or free time. Time is spent in some sort of training throughout the entire year. Many of Cabrini's athletes use the summer to share their love for a sport with children.

"I didn't even hear about field hockey until I was 14. I think it is great that these young kids get to participate. I want to help them get as much out of it as I have," Stephanie Masucci, a sophomore who plays field hockey and lacrosse, said.

Masucci spent last summer working at a field hockey camp at The United Sports Training Center with 7-17 year-olds.

Senior Jaclyn PierangeJi had the same

sentiments about working basketball camps in the summer. Pierangeli, who finished her final season with Cabrini's basketball team this year, does camps at Villanova University and Cardinal O'Hara high school, where she attended, and with the Philadelphia 76ers at an all boys camp.

''The boys didn't want girls to teach them at first, but by the end of the week they told us that we were their favorite and we even won the tournament at the end," Pierangeli said.

Lisa Reynolds, a junior on the basketball team, was the other female who coached at the 76ers camp with Pierangeli.

"I love working with little kids. It's fun and they look up to you," Pierangeli, a spe-

cial education major said.

Andy Zayas, a sophomore soccer player, had a different idea about why he does four different soccer camps in the summer.

"It is short hours and good pay," Zayas said.

"It is fun, I work with the munchkins. And I have older guys too, at Textile. That is cool because you can just talk to them and they're cool" Zayas said.

Zayas coaches at camps at Philadelphia University, formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences, Chestnut Hill Academy, DeLeone Soccer School and Dave MacWilliams Pro Soccer Academy, said.

"I got to meet some Phillies," Michael

Braun interrupted Zayas.

Braun, also on the men's soccer team, worked at soccer camps at Rowan University and in Deptford, NJ. for his high school coach. He also did a baseball camp run by the Phillies organization in Deptford.

This experience is popular with players on almost all of Cabrini's teams. Paul Flohr and Matt Clements of the men's lacrosse team reported that they work with child athletes during the summer, as did Melissa McDonough of the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams.

"I got to coach my brother this summer af" a camp at Mount St. Joe," Clements said. His brother, Ben, is 12 years old.

photo by Jim Snook Junior Brendan Muller goes for a shot during the 146 home win against Scranton on Wednesday; March 8.

photo by Jim Snook

M-ind Over. Matter

Dispite some setbacks, a strong

keeps its focus on the PAC championship.

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