College and University News Letter of interest to the campus

Brown University

Eleven members of the Student Labor Alliance went to Target in Warwick to protest Target's use of sweatshops and address Target CEO Robert Ulrich about this problem.

Chantex workers are fighting wages as low as 30 cents an hour, restrictions on health leaves, timed bathroom breaks and 12-hour work days.

Small groups of students walked into Targets with flyers asking customers to sign them. The protesters attracted security and were removed from the store within an hour.

University of Alabama

"Mark's Madness" was held at the stroke of midnight on Oct. 20, marking the first celebration of a midnight practice in the university's history. Full time students registered to win a $5,000 scholarship given away after third quarter. Also, attempts were made for a half-court shot worth $5,000, and there was a game of students against coaching staff.

University of California

A riot erupted on Saturday after the football victory earlier that night. Hundreds of people crowded into the street and began stealing from area stores. The riot broke out when a large crowd was denied access to a Kappa Alpha Psi frat party at the Student Union. A fire alarm was pulled and everyone was forced outside. Several students said the Berkley police department took too long to respond to the riot.

University of Hawaii

On Friday, Oct. 20, the basketball team held a Midnight Ohana at the Stan Sheriff Center. This night was to get the school pumped for the upcoming basketball season. Students were given a chance to shoot a free throw for free tuition. Two scholarships were given--one to the first male to make the shot, Colin Wagatsuma and the other to the first female to make the shot, Rie Ikeda. Ikeda's shot was taken by head coach Riley Wallace.

University of Michigan

Shannon Elizabeth Mayes, a junior, and her sister were killed in a car accident early on Saturday morning, Oct. 15. A 20-year-old man from the area was also involved in the accident. The two girls were pronounced dead on arrival at the area hospital. The girls' father said, "The person who hit her, they don't know ifhe was drunk because they didn't take a blood alcohol test. He ran a red light and was going 90 miles per hour." The accident remains under investigation.

-Justine DiFilippo

Community

To the Cabrini College Community:

Over the years our community has stood behind its members through good times and through times of tragedy. We believe that the students, faculty and administrators are part of the family that makes Cabrini so unique as a school.

Two weeks ago, one of our family members suffered a terrible tragedy. This student lost everything in a fire that destroyed the family's home and all of their possessions. Now. they are in need of the most basic things-soap, towels, sheets, blankets, school supplies, etc.

Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society, would like to ask for your help on behalf of our member in need. We will be holding a fund raiser to help the student and their family recover from this tragedy and to show our support as part of the Cabrini Community. Anything that you can contribute would be greatly appreciated from 25 cents to $25, it does not matter what the amount is. All that matters is that we are able to come together as a community to help one of our family members who needs us.

If you wish to donate items such as bed sheets (2 queen beds and 1 twin), blankets or towels (in neutral colors such as beige or gray) please bring them to Myrna Grandgenett in the Mission Integration Office in the Mansion. If you wish to donate money please make checks out to "Cabrini College" and put "Student Fire Relief'' on the memo line. You can bring any monetary donations to Lourdes Baretto in the Faculty Secretaries offices. Thanks so much for your concern!