April 26, 2001 issue 23 Loquitur

Thursday, April 26, 2001

Pizza, soda pop and pool time was what this past Tuesday consisted of for Seth Frechie's SEM 300 class, Literature and the Common Good.

Every week for the past semester the class traveled to Central East Middle school in North Philadelphia to tutor students in risk of failing. The students in the class decided that they wanted to reward the students that they have tutored for the past four months.

"It was really gratifying to see my student improve over the past semester. I loved that we were able to reward the kids

for all of the work that they did," said junior Lisa Simonetti.

It was the perfect day for the kids to visit the tree-lined campus. As the vans rode up the main road, the kids watched out the windows as the boys from Xavier Hall played football in the parking lot and baseball on the front lawn. There were students lying on blankets out front of Founder's Hall doing homework and a few students sitting on the benches listening to one of their friends playing the guitar. As the van neared the mansion where the kids were to be dropped off to meet their tutors, they saw a class being held outside by the peace pole.

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photos by Anita Pirri

Studentsinvolved in SEM 300 invited slud6nts from Central East Middle School to come to Gabrinifor a day of fun.

Above: First-yearstudent Haven McMickle,junior Jessica Snow and first-year student Brian Fry involve scme of the students in an improv game. Right Students from both schools watch as the Cabrini improv troupe perfonns. by Jill C. Hindman features editor

Developing the mind as well as the heart

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The day started off with a tour of Cabrini's campus. They were in awe of the houses that sit on Residential Boulevard.

"They look like mansions," one student commented.

Next they were taken to the radio station's on-air room. There they were shown how WYBF 89.1 FM The Burn, Cabrini's radio station, is operated. The kids asked all sorts

of questions and really enjoyed seeing how all of the equipment worked.

After the tours the groups met up outside on the side patio of the Dixon Center. The SEM 300 students set up a table with goodies for the kids. Coolers lined the cement patio filled with soda. Bags filled with beach towels, binders and t-shirts were awaiting the kids.

Jessica Snow, a SEM 300 student and a member of the lmprov Troupe, along with Brian Fry, Haven McMickle, Katie Hemson three other members of the Troupe put on a much enjoyed show for the kids. Everyone sat on the lawn and giggled as the four students performed.random skits. They had the Central East students participate, which made the show even more enjoyable.

After that it was pool time. The kids got into their bathing suits, or in some cases tshirts and shorts and jumped in. They floated on inner tubes and doggie paddled from one end of the pool to the other.

After a little splish splash, everyone headed back outside for some yummy pizza from Peace A Pizza.

The day turned out to be a success. After months of the SEM 300 students going to Central East, the kids finally got to see where their tutors came from. It was a whole new world for them and one that they all hope to be part of someday.

show for the children.

Student Cardinal Mccarrick returns to teacher's side

by Renee Di Pietro perspectives editor

He was one of the three American clerics invited to visit China and discuss religious freedom in January, 1998. He has visited many other nations as a human rights advocate and to survey humanitarian needs.

In July 1999, he was named a member of the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom. In December 2000, President Bill Clinton presented him with the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights.

Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick has a long list of achievements and honors, and last Wednesday, April 17, he added another honor to his list. He did not visit China, Cuba, Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea, Rwanda or any parts of Eastern Europe, which are all places he has all been before; but on Wednesday he visited Cabrini College. As a student once of Sister Ursula Infante,foundress of the college, Cardinal

McCarrick was born in New York City on July 7, 1930, to Theodore Egan McCarrick and Margaret McLaughlin. He attended Catholic elementary school, Fordham Preparatory School, Fordham University and studied in Europe. He made up his mind early to become a priest and entered St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, NY, where he earned a Master's Degree in History in 1958. He went on to earn a second Master's Degree in Social Sciences and a Ph.D. in Sociology from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. He was a founding member of the Papal Foundation, serving as its president since 1997, and was elected one of 15 U.S. bishops to serve as a member of the Synod for America held in 1997, which resulted in the bishops electing him to serve on the Post Synodal Council.

to remind the community how much he thinks of them every day.

photo by Anita Pirri Katie Hernson and Brian Fry, members of the lmprov Troupe, put on a

photo by Anita Pirri

Children from Central East Middle School enjoy time in the Dixon Center pool after the lmprov Show.

McCarrick returned to his teacher's side to say her funeral mass.

Father Steven Albero along with Cardinal Theodore Edgar Mccarrick process to the Mass of Christian burial for Mother Ursula.

Pope John Paul II ordained Cardinal McCarrick a cardinal on Jan. 23, 2001, with 36 other cardinals.

Cardinal McCarrick currently writes a column in The Catholic Standard and photos by Justine Di Filippo Times to share his life experiences and Cardinal Mccarrick says Mass in the most recent battles, but most importantly Chapel.

Know what you want, career advice for students

by LinseyHeiser staff writer

"When asked 'What do you want?' or 'What do you think?', have an answer," Susan Carden, senior director of Comcast original programming told English/ communication students about entering the work force. Carden spoke about her career and gave tips to students looking to start careers. She spoke on Tuesday, April 10 in the Widener Center Lecture Hall .•

Carden works for the Comcast Corporation, one of the largest fullservice communications corporations in the world. It was created in Tupelo, MI in the 1960s. The corporation has over 21,000 employees and is considered a "family of companies." Comcast owns such franchises as QVC, the E! Channel, Comcast SportsNet and the Philadelphia Flyers, 76ers and Phantoms.

Carden was told to go into business when she was younger and at first studied hotel and restaurant management. After two years at Bucks County Community Col-

lege, she transferred to Penn State University-Main Campus, she became interested in radio and television. Carden enjoyed television and radio because the two helped her to express herself and to be creative. During her senior year at Penn State, Carden interned at the Manchester Communications Program in London, which is part of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC).

After graduation, Carden had no job prospects. Eventually, she held several jobs including selling cable in Quakertown, creating special events at the North Coventry Mall and being a reporter for local newspapers at township meetings in Collegeville and Phoenixville.

Carden soon landed a small job at Channel 10 in Philadelphia where she stayed six months. It was after that when she got her big break at Strawbridge and Clothier. There she was a senior executive for nine years. During this time, she produced about 400 commercials per year. Carden then returned to Channel 10 where she was the head of the creative services department. During this

time, she experienced the channel's changeover from CBS to NBC.

After her second stint at Channel 10, she landed her current job at Comcast. Since beginning at Comcast, Carden has seen many changes. "I have seen the restructuring of the entire marketing department, a logo change, the addition of Comcast SportsNet and CN8 and the overall development of original programming," Carden said.

Carden's job focuses mainly on entertainment with video. Tapes of Comcast original programming are sent out to sponsors. Included in the original programming are musical concerts and this year more money is being put into comedy shows.

At the conclusion of her talk, Carden said that she believes that many jobs in the future will be geared toward online businesses, graphic design and computer programming. She had several tips for job-seekers, including being able to present solutions to problems, seeking out mentors, having excellent writing skills, continuing education in business, and estab-

lishing one's integrity and not taking a job just to get a foot in the door.

"Spirit, enthusiasm and commitment are certainly required at Comcast," Carden added, "and it is

important how you nurture these qualities in yourself."

Carden is happy with her career choice, but has obtained a master's degree in English and may like to teach someday.

Gas p·ricesmake an early rise for spring and summer

by Beth Conahan

formulated gas, or RFG.

news editor

The mercury is rising in the thermometer and gas prices are rising at the station. In an unprecedented two-week jump, the national average at the pump has risen to $1.66 per gallon. That's an increase of 12 cents, according to the Energy Information Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Energy.

This 8.4 percent rise is the largest two-week jump since the federal government began keeping track in 1963.

Prices rise every summer but this year the increase has come earlier than it ever has causing concern over how the prices will behave as the summer continues. Analysts predict that at the peak-driving season, the nation will experience another increase of up to 20 cents, reaching a high of three dollars per gallon in California and in cities like Chicago and Milwaukee.

The price of gasoline increases every summer due to environmental protection requirements that are implemented each spring and summer. Motor gasoline is required to be a blend that produces less smog. This blend of gasoline is cleaner burning, re-

RFG is more expensive because it needs separate storage and distribution channels but is required in the major cities during the summer.

RFG is most often produced on the East Coast and in Texas in special refineries. However, environmental regulations make it difficult to build refineries. No new refineries have been built in the United States in more than 20 years.

Adding to the price rise is the increase in demand. In the last year, Americans bought 3 .5 million new, gas guzzling sports utility vehicles, an increase of 9.3 percent from 1999, according to the Autodata Corp., a Woodcliff, NJ-based automotive marketing consulting firm. For every five vehicles sold, one was an SUV.

The annual increase has arrived and thanks to an increase in demand and an inadequate number of refineries, it's bigger than it's ever been. California and the midwestern cities will be affected the most by the increase, paying high at the pump because of a shortage in RFG gas. The Southeast will be least affected due to fewer taxes and plenty of refineries in the region. The rest of the East Coast will experience only moderate increases.

photo by Linsey Heiser Susan Carden, senior director of Comcast original programming, spoke with English/communications majors in the Widener Lecture Hall on Tuesday, April 10.

Tiny FDR room is big addition to Holy Spirit Library

The FDR room in the Holy Spirit Library was dedicated on Thurs., April 19. A prayer service blessed the new room followed by refreshments for those in attendance. The library also added two new books to the collection in the names of Dr. Jolyon Girard, history faculty member, and Corey Salazar, student. The room was donated to the school by an anonymous alum.

by Amy Gassen news editor

Finals week is right around the corner and students are spring cleaning the dust gathered on their schoolbooks to study for the big tests and to write the important pa-

structed with a gift from an anonymous donor, was dedicated on Thursday, April 19. Father Steve Albero, campus chaplain, along with campus minister Mary Laver led a prayer service to bless the new room. The room is located on the second floor of the library on

modest table, and a vintage chair furnish the quaint room.

"It's a number of works that were written at the time of FDR," said Rosemarie DeMaio, part-time reference librarian. "They are primary sources for that period of time-topics like World War I and The New Deal."

"Dr. Jolyon Girard, history faculty member, was instrumental in setting up the room," DeMaio said. Due to the fact that Girard was instrumental in the process, the librarians purchased a new book for the general library in his name.

"We like to get books in conjunction with classrooms," said Linda Roccas, library assistant. A two-part book, "The Major International Treaties of the Twentieth Centuy," was purchased in Girard's name and will be helpful for his classes.

Momentos of FDR decorate the new room dedicated in his name.

pers. The Holy Spirit Library, nestled between Woodcrest and the Rooymans Center, is the current place to be on campus.

Every year, the library purchases new books and showcases them at an open house. Along wi~e open house this year, a new a dition to the library as a whol was unveiled. The FDR room, con-

the left side of the stairwell. The prayer service dedicating the room consisted of a reading from Scripture and the saying of the' Our Father. Petitions were then said before Father Albero blessed the room with holy water.

The room was formerly used for storage and was decorated by the library staff to reflect the decor of the times. Two bookshelves, a

They also purchased the book entitled "A Grand Delusion: America's decent into Vietnam." This book was placed in the library under student Corey Salazar's name "in recognition of his outstanding scholarship and library usage.

"He used the library really well and we like to encourage that," Roccas said.

The room can be used for research, among other things. "If a group wanted to work in there, that would be fine, too," DeMaio said.

photos by Amy Gassen

Alan Silverman, coordinator of technical services, reads one of the library's new books. He is sitting in one of the new chairs in the recently dedicated FDR room.

Last call at Wayne Tavern

by Matthew Tho/ey web manager

First Partners, and now the Wayne Tavern. The Wayne Tavern is officially scheduled to close on May 31.

The Wayne Tavern is scheduled to close because of complications with the new lease. According to Dave Vogelsorg, manager of twelve years, the current owners of Wayne Tavern increased the rent, basically forcing the Wayne Tavern to close.

The Wayne Tavern is going to be converted into A Great American Pub, which is a bar and restaurant.

Vogelsorg is very sad to see the Wayne Tavern close. "I've been here for twelve years. There are always people stopping by to say hello. This place has a lot of memories," said Vogelsorg.

Joe McCullough, junior, an early childhood education major, is not content with the closing of the Wayne Tavern.

"The Wayne Tavern is a good place to go and unwind with your friends. It is not too loud,

The Wayne Tavern's

for the last time.

and has a chill atmosphere," said McCullough.

Vogelsorg is also upset to see one of the Main Line's last corner bars come to an end. Vogelsorg would also appreciate, if everyone came out on May 31, to support the closing. " I would love to see the surrounding community present at our closing." Vogelsorg said.

Rosemont president retires after doing great things

by Jessica Giordano staff writer

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Duke University

Duke's women's tennis team is looking for its 14th straight ACC tournament crown. The Blue Devils, ranked second in the nation, have won 129 of their last 130 matches. At the tournament, Duke will first face Florida State or Georgia Tech. For the final, they will play either Wake Forest or North Carolina. Duke coach Jamie Ashworth believes that the Blue Devils have the best line-up and strongest players, no matter what happens.

Brown University

Three Brown University students :rank among the five finalists in HBO's "Best College Comedian" contest. Launched by the HBO-sponsored Nibblebox.com, the contest stopped at Brown because it is one of the only universities with its own stand-up comedy troupe. Brown's winners include seniors Mathew Goldich and Candice Norcott, as well as Ross Hyzer, a sopbo~ more. Each student was given a five-minute slot to perform a routine for an audience of comedians and agents. '

University of Hawaii

A 13~day strike at the University of Hawaii is over. Benjamin Cayetano, governor of Hawaii, announced a settlement between the state and the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly. The new contract gives the university professors an increase in salary and benefits. The state stepped in a day before the strike was resolved. Negotiations were presided over by a federal mediator.

University of Nebraska

Change is also occurring at a local small, liberal arts college. The president of Rosemont College, Margaret M. Healy, has decided

Today Rosemont has twice as many adult students as undergraduates, and adult programs generate 40 percent of tuition revenue. Healy said that the adult programs helped to keep to retire.

Ann M. Amore will replace her this summer. Amore has been a vice-president at St. Francis College, a liberal arts college located in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Healy has been Rosemont's president since 1996. In just a few years she led Rosemont away from the brink of financial ruin and into relative fiscal health.

In just a few

years she led Rosemont away from the brink of financial ruin and into relative fiscal health.

Healy also broadened Rosemont's reach beyond its traditional all-female undergraduate population to cash in on the growing adult-learner market.

Rosemont started offering accelerated degree pro-

the undergraduate program alive. Amore, who will take charge on July 1, grew up in Long Island, N.Y., where she was raised in a family that put great value on education. She has spent the last 22 years at St. Francis as an administrator, and most recently led the school's college relations office, which manages fund-raising.

Healy said that her age and Rose-

mont's improved financial situation are what provoked her to retire. She plans to spend time traveling to South Africa and catching up on all of the books that have piled up in her house.

The band Fugazi performed a successful concert at the University of Nebraska Union Centennial Ballroom. The sold~out show is credited with attracting a diverse audience. Fugazi plays mainly outside of mainstream culture and relies heavily on the loyalty of its fans. The concert was one of the most popular events in campus history, ranking alongside a visit by Maya Angelou last fall.

University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi students have mixed emotions after a state flag election determined that the 1894 flag would still be flown. This flag features the Confederate battle emblem in its top left corner. Some students who are pleased with the results claim that heritage cannot be ignored. But opponents of the flag say it has negative connotations and flying it is a step backward. Many students were involved in the debate, whether campaigning for the old flag or pitching the new design.

-Chris Vesci

photo by Matt Tholey

florescent lights will be turning off May 31

May 31 is the Wayne Tavern's last night. The manager hopes that the community will come to say their goodbyes.

The Dave Matthews Band in Charlottesville, VA

Michael A Kazanjian editor in chief

Outside of Miller's Bar in Charlottesville, VA, stood a sea of people with their eyes fixated on a sign that read: Open at 3pm. 1:30 was quickly approaching as more and more people lined up like loyal servants outside of their majesty's castle. Barmaids could be seen shuffling through the windows preparing for what has been leading up to be a very busy day. For the past week, the town of Charlottesville has been gearing up for the homecoming of The Dave Matthews Band.

Miller's, a small, somewhat shabby bar in the heart of downtown Charlottesville, was where Dave Matthews tended bar for

many years before selling out arenas, and fans were basking at the opportunity to stand where he once did.

For the days prior to the April 21 concert at Scott Stadium, Charlottesville was officially "Dave Land." The town was turned on its head. The music of The Dave Matthews Band could be heard on every radio station, in every store and out of every car that passed by. License plates went from Texas to Connecticut. This was more than just another concert for the die-hard fans that had driven hundreds of miles, this, was a happening.

Walking down the uneven streets of Charlottesville the rain was at a fine drizzle that was slowly soaking special edition newspa-

pers that had Matthews's face plastered on them. Hundreds of college students flooded the streets wearing the styles that seemingly every other college in America seemed to copy.

Scott Stadium began to fill while Neil Young and Crazy Horse were blazing through renditions of southern favorites. Neil Young in Virginia, nothing seemed more appropriate. By the time the sun finally finished setting and the house lights went on electricity could be felt streaming from the 50,000 plus fans at the stadium. Scott Stadium went dark, the crowd erupted and the guests of honor took the stage.

The once clean-shaven, frat boy face of Matthews was now covered by a beard that has yet to reach its full maturity. From that moment on, things were a bit different. The band started the show with a trio of classics from their 1996 smash album "Crash." It seemed to be business as usual, but the songs were noticeably different in length. Being that this was the first show of the band's tour, it would also be the first time that the new songs from their current album "Everyday" would be played on the road. Matthews strapped on his baritone electric guitar and ripped into the opening riff of "So Right." The band fol-

Miller's Bar in Charlottesville, VA where Dave performed. lowed perfectly as the audience was getting a first look at the "new" Dave Matthews Band. Eight of the twelve tracks from "Everyday" were performed, but all of them, with the exception of the title track, sounded like the band was playing along with the record. The almost endless jamming that has become their trademark was nowhere to be found.

One of the evening's biggest highlights came when seasoned rocker Neil Young came up from back stage to assist the band on their staple cover of "All Along the Watchtower." Young and Matthews traded verses while the band found their groove and as fans fumbled for cameras to snap a picture of the unlikely duo sharing the mic.

While the band gave a solid performance, one couldn't help but the shake the feeling that their 20-minute jam sessions were behind them and that "Everyday" pop producer Glen Ballard's influence was still streaming through their veins. The band's impression on Charlottesville could still be felt the next day as radio DJ's played a song every so often to remind the residents of the small town heroes who were there the night before. It took eight years for the Dave Matthews Band to return home, and, guessing by the reception that they received this time, things won't be much different the next time their bus tickets are marked for Charlottesville, VA.

Buried Treasures: The best movies you're not watching

by Stephanie Masucci staff writer

''The TroubleWith Angels"

This 1966 Disney Classic starring Hayley Mills is the perfect movie for anyone who ever attended a Catholic school and understands the strict but loving ways of nuns. Two mischievous girls in an all girls boarding school that looks "positively medieval," and is run by nuns, brings havoc and mayhem to this usually quiet academy. Mills stars as the blonde haired blue eyed Mary Clancy who has the "most scathingly brilliant ideas." June Harding plays Rachel Devery, the follower, who joins along with Mary's stunts that get the two girls in a lot of trouble. Mother Superior, played by Ros-

alind Russell, is a strict straight edge sister, who does not find the two girls antics to be funny. The girls go through four years of high school and the onlooker can observe the transcendence into womanhood and maturity. This movie is suitable for all audiences.

''The Legend of Billie Jean"

This 1985 comedy drama is one of Christian Slater's earlier works. His older sister Helen Slater stars as Billie Jean Davy, a young woman living in Texas. Problems arise when her younger brother Binx, played by Christian, has his motorcycle destroyed by a group of trouble-makers. When Billie Jean tries to get the money for the bike from one of the fathers she is harassed. In a method to save his sister, Binx takes a gun and accidentally shoots the man in the shoulder. These two young fugitives are on the run from the police when the story gets out and they gather a following. The movie travels along their journey to get what they deserve. Billie Jean cuts her hair and yells "fair is fair" on television and becomes an idol to the surrounding area. They have three friends who accompany them on the journey including a young Yeardley Smith who is better known for

playing the voice of Lisa Simpson on the hit television show "The Simpsons." This movie is an exciting tail of standing up for what is right and having some fun and romance along the way.

"SlidingDoors"

This 1998 drama is a tribute to all those people who have ever wondered "what if." Helen Quilley, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, is a young woman in England who has just been fired from her job at a public relations firm. The story's main plot thickens when the viewer sees what would happen if she made the train or if she missed the train. When she makes the train she comes home earlier than expected and finds her live-in boyfriend in bed with another woman. When she misses the train, she goes to get a cab and is mugged by a man that takes her pocket book and knocks her into a tree. She cuts open her head and has to be taken to the hospital. While in the hospital she meets James, played by the adorable Scottish actor John Hannah. The story continues, as the viewer sees how different her life would be, and which one seems to have worked out for the best.

photo courtesy of Michael Kazanjian

photo retrieved from www.musictoday.com

Left to right: Neil Young and Dave Matthews jam together at the Scott Stadium, "Dave Land" in Charlottesville, VA.

ain Street in Manayunk

Check out Philadelphia sown Main Street: the cozy part of town

l!Y_JessicaGiordano

staff writer

About a half-hour drive from Cabrini's campus lies a section of Philadelphia that is cozy, yet urban, where white lights illuminate the trees all year long, and where unique restaurants, shops and bars all reside - Main Street in Manayunk.

Along this stretch there is something for everyone. Whether it is shopping in trendy boutiques, buying unique gift items or sharing a drink with a friend. Everything is special on Main Street from the creative, eye-catching signs of the stores to the merchandise in the stores them-

photos by Jessica Giordano

Check out Chemistry, Manayunk's Thursday night hot spot for the college crowd. Located on Main Street. selves.

Main Street is primarily filled with little shops where you can find unusual or handmade gift items or designer quality clothes.

There are various shops devoted to the style-conscious female who isn't limited by money. Stores like Ma Jolie, Public Image and Smith Bros. are all places where you can find that perfect rock tee, sundresses or vintage pair of jeans. If you are the type of person who spends $300 on a pair of shoes regularly, then check out Mainly Shoes where they specialize in the newest Prada footwear.

Enhancing a living space with cool objects is something that many enjoy, and there are numerous shops to find unique household items on Main Street. Time Works has an impressive collection of watches, alarm clocks and wall clocks to choose from. You can hang a Scooby Doo clock on your wall or you can purchase an exercising pink hippo alarm clock that will sing until you awake in the morning,

Cool live bands swann the Grape St. Pub right off of Main Street on 105 Grape St. Look up the Grape St. website at www.grapestreetpub.com for band infonnation.

There is the shop Down-To-Earth that only carries recycled and earth-friendly gift items. Handmade, hand-painted furniture and unique jewelry are specialties of the shop American Pie, which also has a shop on South Street.

Exotic items fill the shelves of Vision of Tibet where you can find traditional Asian jewelry, silk garments and objects related to the practice of Buddhism.

If you like to put your own special touch on the things that decorate your room, then K.ilin' Time is the perfect shop for you. Here you can paint and design your own pottery in a pleasant atmosphere.

One of the biggest attractions for college students on Main Street is the nightlife. One of these nighttime mainstays is the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant. The Brewery serves food and their own specialty beers in a fashionable and inviting environment.

One very popular club is Chemistry Nightspot. Here, those who like to get done up and dance to hip-hop and techno music have the perfect setting to enjoy themselves. A student's money can be stretched very far Thursday nights at Chemistry. Chemistry's Thursday night special is hard to beat - free admission with a college id and "2 for I-drinks" from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. "It's a good group of people, a good deal and good music," Jenny Galbraith, a Temple University student, said.

Great drink specials also occur at The Bayou on Main Street, a bar that also serves food. On Wednesday, there are $1 drinks and drafts from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. and other specials throughout the week.

Live bands, and not drink specials, are the major draw for those who frequent the Grape St. Pub, which is right off of Main at 105 Grape St. The Pub showcases local bands in a no-frills setting. You can check out the upcoming bands scheduled or buy the compilation CD they have put together at www.grapestreetpub.com.

Main Street in Manayunk is a perfect place to go into the city for a night out with friends or a shopping spree for that hard-to-buy for individual. Eat, drink and browse along the engaging streets of Manayunk.

Kadi/lac Tattoo is the place to go if you are looking to get an exotic body design in Manayunk.

FEATURES

later adopted by his stepfather and had the name Edward Jerome Mueller, but after his mother's divorce he decided to take her maiden name, Vedder. Vedder is the lead singer in the band and also plays guitar and harmonica. He convinced his parents to get him his first guitar at the age of 12 and started playing then. He was born on December 23, 1964 in Evanston, Illinois and currently resides in Seattle, Washington.

My "obsession" with Pearl Jam began in early 1992, less than six months after the release of their first album, "Ten." My brother came home from college for the weekend and someone had left that CD in his apartment. He-asked me if I wanted to listen to it and I instantly became hooked. Who was this incredible band? Better yet, who was this man with the sexiest voice I have ever heard in my life? After this I became a dedicated fan and listener of their music. After "Vs" came out I immediately bought it. The same goes for

by Marianne McKim assistant features editor

"Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away." Pearl Jam's front man Eddie Vedder might sing this verse in the bands song "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter Of A Small Town," but the band is far from fading away.

With recently releasing their first and second set of bootlegs from the U.S. tour, the band is coming at us with "Touring Band 200." This is a DVD that is to contain 50 minutes of special band and crowd footage from their previous tour. It is compromised of 28 full song performances filmed in various cities. If you do, by chance, get to see this program, take special note to "Even Flow." This was taken from the September 1, 2000 show at the E-Centre in Philadelphia. The release date is not known as of right now, but any avid Pearl Jam fans, like myself, will be sure to inform you when the date is set.

Now that I let you know about the new and upcoming releases for Pearl Jam, let me introduce you to the band, for those of you who don't know them.

Pearl Jam was founded in June of 1990. The original members of the band were Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament and Dave Krusen. Since then, Pearl Jam has gone through a few drummers and currently Matt Cameron, formerly of Soundgarden, is with them. The name Pearl Jam has said to come from Vedder's grandmother, Pearl, who was married to a Native American that influenced her cooking style, and was known for a recipe for a preserve, hence, "Pearl's Jam."

Matt Cameron is the drummer and backing vocals for Pearl Jam at the moment. Cameron was born November 28, 1962 in San Francisco, California.

Rhythm and lead guitarist is Stone Gossard. He was born July 20, 1966 in Seattle Washington.

Who is that amazing lead guitarist that I have actually seen play his instrument above his head and behind his back? That would be Mike McCready. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, McCready was born on April 5, 1966.

The man who does most of Pearl Jam's artwork is bassist Jeff Ament. He was born March 10, 1963 in Big Sandy, Montana.

Last, certainly not least is, to me, the most important man, not only in Pearl Jam, but also in the rock business, Eddie Vedder. Born as Edward Louis Severson III, he was

"Vitalogy," No Code," Yield," "Live On Two Legs," and ''Binaural."

I've played the piano for 14 years and that was probably the start of my intense love for music. I have such a wide variety in what I listen to when it comes to music. Somehow Vedder and his intense love for music captured me. The way that the band comes together and creates these songs that have such deep and personal meanings. It's almost as if I can get drawn into the lives of the band members and know exactly what is happening with them. Now you are probably thinking, ''Alright, this girl is a psycho." No, I'm not. I am just madly in love with this band. My passion for them (especially Eddie Vedder) is so profound and involved that I can hardly contain myself while listening to their albums and attending their concerts.

Now, is the time where I will tell you how much Eddie Vedder means to me. When I first heard him, I was instantly in love. Vedder has one of those amazing voices there ever was. No one can quite match the way he puts his whole heart and soul into his singing. There are many times when I hear the song "Black," or "Alive" and feel his pain and it just makes me want to be able to be there to comfort him. I will be there eventually. I also get chills every time I hear a live concert from them. I love how they

ad lib. Mccready often throws a rift of a different song or two into a guitar solo he is doing in the middle of a current song. Often while singing, Vedder changes the words around to either say what he is feeling or add something involving politics. Another thing that I really like about the band is the fact that they aren't just out to make money and show off. They are in the business because of their passion for music. They love to make music and they want to keep their fans happy. Vedder said at one concert, "You guys are really making it hard for us to quit." They care about their fans and they make music not only for themselves but because there are many of us out there that would be crushed if they stopped. Vedder had claimed in many interviews that he wanted to be a different kind of rock star. The band wants their fans to know that they are the same people as they always have been. Just because they have sold billions of records, they resist the temptations of power, wealth and ego. They just want their emphasis to be on their music. To tell you the truth, if they were to ever read this article, they might be upset for me writing it and putting them on the pedestal that they don't want to be on. Knowing that they will never see this article, I will continue.

To wTapit up, I would just like to say, as if you couldn't already figure out, Pearl Jam is my absolute favorite band. I feel that I have a connection with them, something that makes me reflect on the lyrics and helps me to understand that I, too, have felt the same way as the band portrays in their songs. I have also realized that I am in love with Eddie Vedder. It's not just his thick, wavy hair or his unique, intriguing looks, but I fell in love with his voice and lyrics. His songs tell a story about something he has felt or something he has seen happen before. He keeps his songs real and heartfelt. He is very compassionate and devoted to his fans so they too can feel the music that he so greatly wants to reveal to them. Pearl Jam is far from "fading away." Hopefully the band will soon be working on another album that will keep the going strong and keep them very much "alive."

A en1or says 'Goodbye'

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SWING INTO SPRING WITH A DAY AT YOUR FAVORITE

AMUSEMENT PARK

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When it comes to her years spent at Cabrini, Trish Arnold has bad a fulfilling college career. It would be an understatement to say that she is a busy person.

The list of activities that Arnold has been involved in seems endless. For three years, Arnold has been an executive board member of the Student Government Association and chair of the student activities C board. ,

Volleyball has also played a big part of Arnold's last four years. She won the All PAC Conference both freshman and sophomore years, and bas served as the team's captain for the past three years.

Believeit or not, that's not all. Arnold was sent to Aorida during her sophomore year fur the National Student Athletic Conference. She was chosen out of all student athletes at Cabrini. That same year, along with this year, Arnold was named MVP. In addition, she had the opportunity to be Rookie of the Year as a freshman.

Cum,ntly, Arnold spends the majority of her time coaching at the Baldwin School and Cardinal O' High Sebool. She also teaches at O'Hara, which is a very familiar pJaceto Arnold since she graduated there four years ago.

Arnold ia heavily involved in C.,... Ministry. She recently served as a leader of the Search this semester.

In addition, Arnold bas served as an orientation counselor (OC) and a co-facilitator for College Success class-

The little time that Arnold baa f« hrnclf she spends hanging out with her friends .

My sister (Katie) goes to Cabljni. too. One of the things I will miss the most is seeing her. How often can you run down theball and sec your best friend?'' Arnold said. "I just want lo mab themost of the last couple o months Chatwe all haWltogeCber."

Back in Ha"lenown, Amoldeojoys goiag lo sisters at the various ~ems that they are in-ved in.

"Most« lbe limo I go iors for birthdays and to tee my pmdpareatl,I get to DJl9 dadat O'Hara evayda llbecause be wortslbeae,too:' AmoN.llid.

To sum up her limeas • Cabrinlstudmt andto advice 1o other studcAts,Amold says to get involved on campus. She says the.re is IDl:ft to Cabrini than j schoolwodc.

"I 1eamcd a lot in my classes, butI also leamed othe ·ngs outside of the clasaroom in activities. You don't ave the oppouunity to get to know people anywhere se like you do .i Cabrini," Arnoldsaid. Above all else, Arnold advises "Don't regret any•ng. CoUege is just a short tilqe. Make the best of it. cc it's over, it's over."

Even though Arnold is still a student here, she feels ike she has ~y .anmsi.tioned.Looks like Havertowo sn't the only place that she considers home. Cabriniis ome, too.

by John O'Donnell staff writer

Warm weather brings the opening of three theme parks in our area: Dorney Park in Allentown, Pa; Hershey Park in Hershey, Pa; and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N .J., offer fun- filled days for those who enjoy amusement parks.

Dorney Park is introducing a new roller coaster called ''Talon:• Talon is Dorney's first inverted coaster. Inverted coasters have seats that hang below the tracks. Shoulder harnesses and safety belt restraints secure passengers to ski -lift -type chairs. Legs are left dangling. Talon reaches speeds of 58 mph and has a 120 feet drop. There are five other roller coasters at Dorney and almost 100 other rides.

Dorney also features a water park called Wtldwater Kingdom. Water rides include: Thunder Canyon; Thunder Creek Mountain; and White Water Landing. Thunder Creek Mountain is a flume ride that takes riders beneath the Hercules roller coaster.

The amusement park at Dorney will be open on weekends only beginning May 5, 2001. The admission price is $19 Wildwater Kingdom opens on Memorial Day weekend and the combined ticket price is $26 through June 15. Starting June 16 the full summer ticket price is $33.50. Parking is $6.

Dorney Park is located just off exit 33 of the Northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Additional information can be found on the web at www.dorneypark.com.

Hershey Park has over 60 rides and attractions including eight roller coasters. Great Bear, a steel inverted roller coaster, provides the longest ride at 2 minutes 15 seconds. This coaster attains speeds of 61 mph and its first drop is 124 feet. Tidal Force, one of the world's tallest splashdown water rides, is also a featured attraction.

Hershey Park is open on Easter weekend. Beginning May 11, the park will be open on weekends only until Memorial Day. After Memorial Day the park is open daily.

counterclockwise: Be sure to chec out the Medusa at Six Flags, Stee Fores at Dorney Park and the L Flume at Hershey Parl<.

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Regular admission price is $33.95. You can reach Hershey Park by traveling west on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to exit 20. Proceed on route 72 north to route 322 west. Follow route 322 west to Hershey. Hershey Park is approximately 90 miles from Philadelphia.

Additional information can be found on the web at www.hersheypark.com.

Hershey Park also presents concerts in its arena. NSYNC will be performing on May 26 and 28; Backstreet Boys on July 5; BonJovi on July 22; Rod Stewart on July 28; and the Dave Matthews Band on August l. Times and ticket prices can be found on the web.

Six Flags-Great Adventure includes a theme park, a Wild Safari, and the all new Hurricane Harbor Water Adventure Park. Great Adventure offers 70 rides, including 12 roller coasters. The newest coaster, Nitro, is being introduced this season. Nitro reaches heights of 230 feet and speeds approaching 80 mph.

The theme park will be open April 7-16, 20-22, 28-29, May 5-6, 10-13, then daily May 17 through September 3. The Wild Safari is open each day the theme park is operating. Hurricane Harbor is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tickets for the theme park and safari are $45.99. Adding Hurricane Harbor increases the ticket price to $59.99. Parking is $10.

Six Flags Great Adventure can be reached by taking the New Jersey Turnpike north to exit 7A. Then take 1-195 east to exit 16-A and travel one mile west on route 537 to the park. Find out more at www.sixflags.com.

All of the parks have basic dress codes that require shirts and shoes at all times. All have lockers available to store your belongings. If you intend to go on the water rides, a change of clothing is recommended. All three parks offer discounts on ticket prices for season passes and for group sales. Savings coupons can also be found on a variety of products available in the area.

Giving back: the greatest gift of all

Sometimes it's not the gifts we receive that make us truly - happy, it's the gifts that we give. During our first days as Cabrini students, it was instilled in our minds that giving back to the community in which we are a product of, is the one true way that we can share our lives with the people around us. As freshman we go through a community service program called "Education of the Heart." Throughout the area, Cabrini students are scattered into homes, shelters and convents in an attempt to make those who are not afforded the same lifestlye as us feel as if they are on top of the world.

The recipients of the service are extremely greatful for what the students have done for them and it is an experience that many of them will remember for a very long time. At the same time the students begin to learn a little more about themselves as well as the other students who go along with them on these services. It's a chance for the student to fully realize that not everyone is as well off as they are and that sometimes having something that we see as trivial as company is a wonderful thing that should be appreciated by everyone.

In the coming weeks, the graduating class of Cabrini will be participating in another day of service. It's a chance for them bond together again as a class and relearn some of the invaluable life lessons that they experienced four years ago.

Community service isn't something that can only be done through an organization or through a college. Working in a soup kitchen is just a more tangible instance of service but something as simple as helping someone load groceries into the trunk of their car can mean a lot to another person.

Today we tend to focus on random acts of violence that occur in our neighborhoods, it's time now to focus on random acts of kindness.

From our early years of childhood we our taught to share, but it is not always the easiest thing for us to do. Parting ways with a G.I. Joe action figure or a Barbie doll for even the briefest of moments can feel like an eternity. It's funny how 15 or so years later we our put in the same situation, except this time around it's not a doll that we have to part with, it's our time. Community service is a selfless deed, don't worry about what you're losing and instead think of what you're gaining. For one moment think of a world without possessions, as John Lennon said, "I wonder if you - can."

Golden Advice: Honesty

cause of my honesty, I have been labeled as "mean." At the risk of sounding cliche. people simply can't handle the truth, especially if the truth is not what they want to hear. People only want a modified version of the truth.

their haircut is cruel, as is exclaiming to your best friend that her alligator shoes revolt you. Unwarranted criticism is unnecessary and unproductive.

My friend asks me if she is moody. I reply "yes." She asks for examples. I give them. She throws a conniption and refuses to talk to me for a week.

Honesty. What a golden word.

I have found throughout my 20 years of existence on this earth, people simply don't appreciate or want genuine honesty. Some will even confuse honesty with being "mean.''

Perhaps we should get something straight. For the sake of this argument, meanness is when one individual purposely emotionally harms another individual, for the sake of doing so. Being honest is completely different.

I am extremely honest and be-

Honesty is always constructive, whether it hurts someone's feelings or not, because the intention is sincere and the result is usually, depending on how the individual chooses to interpret it, beneficial.

I am fully aware that there are certain individuals who, no matter how earnestly and compassionately they are informed of the truth, feel as though they are being attacked. Granted, there are certain situations that demand us to mask our true thoughts in order to spare the individual's feelings.

I would never intentionally try to psychologically injure another person, nor would I want anyone to inflict the same treatment on me. Honesty is not something to fool with and should be utilized wisely.

For example, yelling to an unfamiliar person that you don't like

On the flip side, I am grateful and forever in debt to a friend who has the courage to share their honest opinions with me. Sounding cliche once again, the true test of friendship is through honesty. Although at times I have fallen in the path of a friend's sharp tongue, after some self-evaluation, more times than not, they are justified. If they are mistaken, it's not my problem. I would hate to discover a "friend" was so immature that they hid their thoughts and opinions.

People, it's time to grow up. We can only spare individuals feelings for so long. Repress your brute candor during awkward times and should an advantageous occasion arise, banish it. It is one thing to be polite when offering your two cents, it is another to be deceptive.

Lessons learned through foreign language

On Friday I went to the dentist. The last time I went to the dentist before that I had an 8:30 a.m. appointment, which I showed up for at 8 a.m. because I am a dork and was hoping to be seen early; but that did not happen. I fell asleep in the waiting room for 45 minutes while the various employees strolled in the door. On the visit last Friday, the wait was much different. One, I was awake and two, I did not have to be woken up by the crazy "I'm too happy" desk lady. The reason for dragging my tired teeth in this morning was for a "maintenance check up on two possible cavities."

So, I just happen to land in the seat of the youngest and cutest dentist I have ever met, and I am certain that he never met a beauty like myself. Though I think he did not expect me to promote a pair of M.C. Hammer/wide style sweatpants with Adidias sandals, he understood the reason of my scariness ... setting the alann on p.m. does not help much for a morning appointment.

The dentist gave me the choice of which type of fillings to get for my two rniniscule cavities, which were my first

two ever. I went for the silver fillings over the white ones because it saved me about $100.

We started the process and he decided not to give me the needle since he said my cavities were the smallest he had ever seen. Looking back now, I think I was more scared of not getting the needle than actually getting it, but after all was said and done, everything worked out perfectly.

When he started the process he began 20 questions, challenging me to spit out answers in between the fillings. I somehow got out that my summer plans are to travel to Cadiz, Spain with the Spanish department.

I do not know how or why Spain comes up every time I meet a stranger, but it does, and it is probably the one aspect of my life right now that is a common ground for most people that I meet. If I were to disappear people would say, "Oh, yeah, she's that girl going to Spain."

I am pretty excited about going to Spain. Actually I am ecstatic and the day cannot come fast enough. Every Wednesday I get a glimpse of what is to come in those five weeks across the Atlantic from my friend Maria. Every Wednesday I baby-sit in the area and help translate and communicate between the children, their mother and Maria. Maria is their cleaning woman and is an immigrant from Paraguay.

Her family still lives in Paraguay, including her 12-yearold son who she madly misses. Maria works here in the States to send money back to her family. Every Christmas she goes home to Paraguay to see her family.

Maria is a verv hard worker. She cleans the entire house and makes it spotless in seven hours and rarely takes a break besides for lunch. During lunch is when we get to talk. She tells me about her other cleaning jobs and how she is up to her knees in laundry at one house because the family refuses to put clean clothes back in the closet after they wear them.

We laugh a lot throughout the day and talk about how beautiful and happy the children are that I baby-sit. Through our relationship I have realized how truly important it is to be bilingual. I am a lover of stories and lessons, and the stories Maria has shared with me have taught me a great deal.

Maria has really bad teeth. Over the next year she needs a lot of work done to her teeth and a lot of money to pay for the large dentist bill of $6,000. She asked me to help her find additional work so she can make some extra money, so I asked the lady of the house if she had any friends who need a cleaner on Saturdays. I was upset that Maria needed additional work on top of her aheady strenuous weekly workload, but that's how the cookie crumbles sometimes.

There are many gifts that I take for granted, but from being educated in a foreign language my knowledge grows and I am thankful for more and more of my newly discovered gifts. Maria told me how important it is to be bilingual and now I am learning more than I ever expected.

Looking for a court War Hell Ride

tuition money not allow us the use of the basketball court? I can certainly understand the use of the courts by the Cabrini sports teams, but high school teams.

It is very disturbing to know that Cabrini College oversees its students and favors high school students when it comes to using the basketball courts in the Dixon center.

by Mike '80s Butler

Exercise is an important activity in which everyone should participate. One of the ways I get my daily exercise is by playing basketball. Last week some friends and I decided to drive to the Dixon Center in an attempt to play a few pick-up games of basketball. To our dismay we were turned away by a high school girls basketball team.

Surprisingly, this was not the first time that we had been told/asked to leave the basketball court within the Dixon center. What are my friends and I suppose to do if we want to use the basketball courts in the Dixon center? Where can we go to play basketball, if we cannot use the courts in the Dixon center?

Do we not pay for tuition? Does our

My friends and I have to find other locations to play basketball due to the use of the courts by various schools other than Cabrini.

Basically what I am trying to say, is that we would like one set place in which we could play on campus. We feel that we should be afforded the opportunity of playing basketball somewhere on Cabrini's premises. I mean we do pay tuition to attend this institution.

Matt Tholey is the Web Manager of the Loquitur and is not the first to argue about the unavailablitly of the basketball courts.

Loquitur Dome: The Eternal Debate

cials and personalities across the world. Bush stood his ground and wouldnot grant Tucker any more time to defend her character. He was a man of his word.

On May 16, 2001 Timothy McVeigh will be executed. Families of the victims have until May 1 to reserve a seat to watch the execution on a closed circuit television within the Oklahoma prison. At this point, 285 people are scheduled to attend. What the families hope to find in viewing McVeigh's death is closure, closure that they have yet to find since McVeigh detonated his bomb in Oklahoma City. Willthey really find closure or will t4ey walk away thinking that McVeigb got the easy way out and no longer has to live a life stripped of the pleasures and confections of the outside world?

It's been said time after time that no one has the right to "play God" and that putting someone to death for the murder of another creates a vicious circle of destruction. Others, myself included, believe that a life in prison isn't punishment enough.

About 90 percent of the nation's executions occur in four southern states; Louisiana, Georgia, Texas and Florida. Coincidentally, the homicide rates in these four states double that of every other state. President Bush, while Governor of Texas, took a lot of flack for going ahead with the execution of Karla Faye Tucker, the condemned murder who later found God in prison and won the affections of high level offi-

Hundreds of years ago executions were performed in town squares in different parts of the world. If you happened to be passing by you could catch a glimpse at local criminals with a noose tied around their necks while their legs dangled in the air. Executions were a way of showing people that they wouldn't get away with it, a way to show that severe crimes deserve severe punishment.

I do not agree that we should be able to tune into Channel 12 at l l:30p.m. and watch an execution while munching on Fritos but I do think that if would-be-offenders could get a look at the finality that takes place during an execution that they may think twice about going ahead with the crime.

For me, it comes down to respect. If a person doesn't respect the lives of others than they obviously do not respect the gift of life that was given to them.

Do people change in prison? I would say so, but that doesn't make up for what they did in the past. Some think that life lived in prison is punishment enough, but I don't think people put themselves in the shoes of the families of the victims. It seems like an impossibility that something like this could happen to you or your family, but I'm sure that the people sitting in the doomed Oklahoma building didn't go to work that day with visions of fire and smoke in their eyes. So what if it was you? Would you want the man who killed your son, or your husband, or wife to be able to live the rest of his life?

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I think that the death penalty is an uncivilized, out dated method of punishment for crime.

Medieval Europe is infamous for its entertainment. Everyone would gather in the public square with food, drink, and music. Heads would roll, literally.

Public executions were often the focal pint of entertainment.

Beheading was all the rage and dunking was divine comedy. People were executed for murder, theft, and for simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

The people of this time did not receive formal education. Apprentices learned trades by working with a skilled laborer. Marrying close cousins was common and swords and clubs were often raised for property.

Fast forward to 2001. Civilization is on a pinnacle of knowledge and modernization, which fills our homes, work, and life. Educated people populate the world. DVD players, the Internet and IMAX theaters are high forms of entertainment. Marrying cousins and clubbing neighbors for property is taboo. Sadly, execution is not a glimmer of the past.

Timothy McVeigh awaits his execution. Family members and friends of the victims of the Oklahoma bombing are invited to watch him die a legally predestined death on closed-circuit television. This scenario is sick.

Public execution should be a thing of the past. Back in the day, governments did not have strong methods of regulating government. Therefore, they resorted to killing thosethat went against their laws.

People in favor of the death penalty argue that they do not want their tax dollars to pay for room and board in a jail cell for a criminal that could easily be placed six feet under for good. While jail isn't the Holiday Inn, it does provide for all basic needs.

I propose a new plan for those on death row. Instill a new kind of slavery in America and use Tnnothy McVeigh as an example.

Chain McVeigh to your doorstep at night. Properly trained, a mass murderer would serve as the best protector to ward off unwanted guests.

Your new slave on death row will be the best thing in the neighborhood. Everyone will want one after they see you no longer have to mow the lawn, clean the house, or take out the trash. Your new death-row slave will be a 24- 7 babysitter. Not trusting the new slave you say? The answer is simple. Install a chip in the death row inmate's brains that when they think impure thoughts, they will automatically be shocked with 100 volts of power.

Sure, this tactic may seem inhuman, but is it any worse than knowingly killing a human life?

Shouldit continueto be orgo out with the past?

Mike Kazanjian and Amy Gassen battle it out.

Lady Cavaliers sixth in the nation: first in PAC

by Jennifer Coots assistant perspectives editor

The ladies softball team had quite an impressive season this year, with a record of 3 7-3 overall and 21-1 in the PAC. With Coach Bridget Baxter leading the way, the women's team is seated number one in the PAC and ranked in the top 25 out of the entire country, sitting as sixth in the country for Division III schools.

Quite impressive feats for such a young team, which consists of two seniors and three juniors with the remaining nine members being a mixture of sophomores and freshmen. This team is not only unique for its accomplishment in being the first Cabrini team to be ranked in the top 25, but also because no captains were named this season.

"We have natural leaders," Baxter said. 'The younger kids step up and help out. There are so many excellent leaders that we couldn't select just one."

According to Baxter, a major part of the team's success has to do with the quality of leadership present.

"My team is very unselfish," Baxter

Bridget Baxter: coach of success

by Georgiana Rushworth staff writer

They are ranked sixth in the nation. They are first in their conference. They are fourth academically in the country. Their overall record is 37-3 and 21-1 in the PAC. Who could this be? It's the women's softball team lead by head coach, Bridget Baxter.

Baxter graduated from Villanova University in 1997. She just completed her masters of education in sports administration at Temple University. She will be graduating from Temple University in May.

Last year was a huge turning point for Cabrini's student development department when they hired all new staff. Baxter became part of the new staff when she was hired as Cabrini's new Coordinator of Student Activities in 1999. She is to oversee all activities planned by the Campus Activity Programming board.

Colin McGinley is one of the chairs of CAP board and works closely with Baxter. McGinley said, "It was really rough in the beginning of last year because we had a brand new staff with different ideas, but we worked together and learned a lot from each other. Bridget has worked unbelievably hard as the Coordinator of Student Activities and as the head softball coach."

said. "There is never an I. It's always we. The team works hard and supports each other tremendously."

The women have also worked hard by engaging in off-season training, spending more time in the weight room then in previous seasons, which

being selected in this preseason to win again. Such a history and expectations could prove to be lethal for a team with a winning streak, placing extreme pressure to again come out on top. However, the team is not focusing on just winning.

"We don't put pressure on ourselves to win," first baseman Rita Horning said. "We just play and focus on having a good time."

has produced a stronger, faster and impervious team.

Despite hard work, a team cannot exercise its talent without a decent coach, which is exactly what the softball team has. Baxter, who has coached at Cabrini for the past four seasons, was named Coach of the Year in 1998 and 2000.

Last season confirmed the team's talent, beating the expected PAC winners, Misericordia College, and

Over spring break, the team traveled to the Leadoff Classic in LaGrange, Ga. Only the top 25 teams were invited to this event. It was in Georgia that the women's team had their first loss of the season, initially beating and then losing to the defending national champions, St. Mary's University, from Minnesota. Since the women's team is seated first in the PAC, they have the honor of deciding where to play. Usually the leading team.hosts the game, and since the women don't have a field to call their own, they will have to borrow a field from another university. PAC Championships are scheduled for April 28-29.

CAP board runs many events for the students such as, Hat and Tie, Spring Fling, Siblings Weekend, formals, and movie nights. Baxter is also in charge of booking bands, hypnotists, and comedians, running the summer orientation program and the student/leader conference. If this wasn't enough she was also coach of the year in 1998 and 2000. Baxter became the head softball coach in 1997 and is now in her fourth season. Baxter has made many accomplishments and her softball team is proof. Since Baxter has become the head coach the softball tea!l\ has played in the PAC every year. "Bridget puts a lot of time into our team and it shows with our ranking as sixth in the country. She interacts well with the team and is able to understands us better because we are so close in age," third basemen Lisa Jackson said.

"She takes the initiative and will do whatever it takes to get us into tournaments. She hired Karen Pelky as her assistant coach last year who has benefited the team. Bridget knows what it takes to win and have fun at the same time," pitcher Megan Johnston said.

In her four years of coaching she has surpassed her 100 win defeating Marywood College. "We are so proud of her accomplishments. She is a great coach and Student Coordinator. She began coaching a no-name team and now we are sixth in the nation. She is there when you need her," said Erin Brooks, center fielder, and Rita Horning, first basemen. ..,__

The women's softball team will be hosting the PAC April 28 and 29. Without a home field the women will be playing at Villanova University or Eastern College.

file photo Cabrini softball player, Donna DiB/asioruns home for yet another win.

"Thereare so many excellentleadersthat we couldn'tselectjust one."

-Bridget Baxter, head softball coach

Men's lacrosse team on fire

by Kendra Clark staff writer

The weather is getting ready to heat up and so is the 2001 men's lacrosse team. According to Josh Selchert, senior, the team had two goals this season: to knock off a top 20 team and to win the PAC championship.

The team has already accomplished their first goal by defeating N1arymount University on April 13 at home. Marymount is ranked number 19 in the latest USILA Division three polls. The Cavs trailed by three goals at half time. They took Marymount into overtime and edged them out 10-9. The winning goal went into the net with 1:21 on the clock in the overtime period.

"It was crazy, everyone was going wild," said Selchert. "It's hard enough to get a top 20 team to play you, but to beat them is something."

The Cavs will have a chance to achieve to their second goal of the season on Saturday, April 28. They will take on Wesley College here at Cabrini, time still to be announced.

They have defeated Wesley, 1711, once this season when they played them at home. "Beating

Wesley at home was memorable because they had defeated us for the past three or four years. We had to make a statement," said Mike Pape, sophomore.

The year has been good for the Cavs. They took the coveted first place standing in the PAC confer-

~e had to makea statement.•

-MikePape, sophomore

ence by delivering an undefeated season, 4-0. Overall the Cavs posted an 8-4 record.

The Cavs will be heading into the championship game with a division power rating of 50 out of a possible 126 teams, which Selchert explains is good.

Along with a stellar season, individual players have also scored honors. Listed on the PAC website, four Cabrini players made the top

ten in Men's Lacrosse Scoring. Sophomore Pape tied for second with Brian Bradley of Neumann College with 36 goals and 15 assists. Junior Tom Lemieux came in fourth with 16 goals and 25 assists. In sixth was Senior Brendan Muller who had 12 goals and 21 assists, and in seventh was Senior Josh Hagelin who had 25 goals and 6 assists.

Before playing Marymount the Cavs had defeated four teams straight. With the win against Marymount, they had a five gamewinning streak going. As of print date, the Cavs had two games left to play before the championships. On April 19, they were scheduled to play against Ursinus College, but the game was postponed. The second to be played on Saturday, April 21 against Scranton. The Cavs continued their winning ways by posting a 19-7 score.

They ask that everyone come out and support them and to not forget that on Saturday they will be playing at home against Wesley College for the PAC Championship. "We just have to stay on our high and not go down," said Pape.

Hard work pays off: track team runs their way to the ECAC's

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Week in Review

by Matt Coughlin

Men's Lacrosse

assistant news editor

Last week the Men's Lacrosse team upped its record to 9-4 with a victory over Scranton. Senior Ryan Greer scored 3 goals and registered 5 assists in the 19-7 pasting. That gives Greer 32 points on the season. Mike Pape leads the team with 41 goals on the year and I 6 assists.

Women's Lacrosse

The Women's Lacrosse team went through the week undefeated with victories over Rosemont, 19-6, Ursinus, 1310 and Vi.IlaJulie, 13-10. Sophomore Kelli Romano had 13 goals and 4 assists to bring her to 44 points on the season. One behind team leader Nicole Schulz. The team is now 8-1 in the PAC and 11-2 overall.

Softball

The softball team continued its dominance last week with doubleheader victories over Alvernia and Immaculata. They hammered Alvernia on Tuesday, April 17th with scores of 9-0 and 8-0. Saturday the 21st, the team pounded Immaculata 8-0 and 6-1. This brings the team's record to 37-3 overall and 21-1 in the PAC. Pitchers Megan Johnston and Jacki Armes are 19-2 and 18-1, respectively. The Lady Cavs feature five hitters batting over .400 including Johnston and freshman Miranda Dautel.

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You might see them running along King of Prussia Rd. or even gliding down the steep hills around campus. Sometimes they wake up at 6:00 a.m. to practice in the gym, in order to perfect their running skills. They are a team that you do not here about as often as the softball or lacrosse teams, but their accomplishments should not go unrecognized. These talented athletes make up Cabrini's track team.

Aside from the grueling weather conditions and tough competition, the track team bas managed to come out on top this season. This past Saturday, the team competed in the Collegiate Track Conference at Richard Stockton College in Pomona, NJ.

Jason Bull, senior, said, "We've had a rough season due to an extended winter, however, things are finally com-

Broderick placed fifth on the 400meter run and qualified for the ECAC championship. Broderick successfully returned after a pensive knee injury earlier in the season.

"I got worried that I would not be able to perform at a level, which I am now performing, after coming back from a serious injury." Jason Bull also placed fourth in the 1500-meter run.

Broderick, senior, said, "Most runners are showing that they are dedicated and put their all into the team."

Men's Tennis

The Men's Tennis team remained undefeated in the PAC with victories over Eastern, Arcadia and Wesley. But on Wednesday the 18th they suffered a setback against nonconference rival Philadelphia University. The team is 114 overall and 7-0 in the PAC. Senior Dan McConnell went 4-0 at the No. 5 singles position.

Golf

Due to their commendable performance, dedicated runners like Colin

The track team has two more meets to run, before moving on to the ECAC championship. Even though their meet schedules are not splattered all over campus demanding school support, it is time that the track team be recognized for their outstanding acomplishments.

The 6-2 Cabrini Golf squad continued to play well last week. Senior Brian Moose shot a 79 and a 78 in the two meets. Cabrini beat all contenders in the Tuesday outing against Alvernia, Neuman and Arcadia, scoring a 356. Thursday they managed to outplay Centenary and Yeshiva with a 341, but Montclair State's 321 beat them.

''Moat runners are showingthat they are dedicatedand put their all into the team."

-Colin Broderick ing around."

Staying healthy with the use of herbs

by Marianne McKim assistant features editor

It's almost time to put on the bathing suit and strut your stuff on the beach or by the pool. You want to look good, right? But, you also want to feel good.

Althetes sponsor run for autistic youths

by Amy Gassen news editor

Spring is here, which means that Spring Fling will soon enliven our campus. The CAP board and WYBF-FM are busily planning to make Spring Fling weekend full of activities and enjoyable for all.

They, however, are not the only people busily planning for the weekend's festivities.

Katie Hect, Jessica Huda, and Tara Robuck, senior women's soccer captains, are busily organizing a 2.2-mile run for autism. The run will take place on May 5 at 11 a.m. on campus.

The run is benefiting COSAC, a community outreach service organization lo-

cated in N. J. that helps autistic organizations raise money.

Robuck works for COSAC and thought that it would be a good idea to give the campus an opportunity to help.

"All the student athletes are being asked to run and donate for community service," Leslie Danehy, assistant athletic director, said.

The race, however, is open to all. The registration fee is $5 for students and $10 for non-students. The first 200 people to register for the race will receive a free t-shirt. People interested in registering for the race, or with questions about the race, should call Danehy at 610-9028517.

"If you can't run, you can donate," Danehy said.

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Heart disease is a problem in the United States and millions die from it. Expert's say that powerful way to protect you from this deadly disease is exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. They also say now, that adding medicinal plants in your daily eating routine can help protect against cardiovascular problems including atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. There are four herbs that Dr. Howard Morningstar suggests to help prevent these and protect yourself. The first is hawthome, it helps strengthens the heart muscle and improves blood flow. Garlic lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and prevents blood clots. Ginkgo improves blood flow throughout the body and prevents blood clots. Guggul prevents atherosclerosis and lowers cholesterol.

Let's take a closer look at these beneficial herbs.

The leaves, flowers and berries of the hawthome shrub all contain heart-healthy compounds called flavonoids. These compounds help dilate coronary blood vessels, which in turn lowers blood flow and the

supply of oxygen and nutrients to the heart. Hawthorne also helps your heart muscle work better. It strengthens contractions and normalizes rhythms.

Garlic works in several ways to improve

heart health. It's most powerful as a tool to lower cholesterol and tri-glyceride levels ....-:!

Though experts are not sure exactly how .::: garlic works to improve your system, they believe that it lowers cholesterol by interfering with the body's absorption of cholesterol from food. Garlic also lowers the risk of blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes and it helps to lower blood pressure by thinning the blood.

The active compounds in ginkgo are believed to be its flavonoids and terpernoids. These compounds improve circulation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by preventing dangerous blood clots. Ginkgo also keeps blood vessels strong.

Researchers believe that guggul stimulates the liver's ability to metabolize cholesterol, enhancing its ability to break down and eliminate the fatty substance. Guggul helps prevent atherosclerosis and may even eliminate existing atherosclerotic plaque.

There are many herbs that you can take to help prevent heart attacks, strokes and other kinds of heart disease, but just remember the healthiest way to prevent these things is to exercise and have a healthy diet.

Upcoming Phillies Games

April 26- Phillies vs. Padres at San Diego, 5:05 p.m.

April 27-Phillies vs. Dodgers at Los Angeles, 10:10 p.m.

April 28-Phillies vs. Dodgers at Los Angeles, 10:10 p.m.

April 29- Phillies vs. Dodgers at Los Angeles, 4:10 p.m.

May 1- Phillies vs. Rockies at Colorado, 7:05 p.m. 1;;,.

May 2- Phillies vs. Rockies at Colorado, 7:05 p.m.

photo by Justine DiFilippo

From left to right: Katie Hect, Jessica Huda, and Tara Robuck. All three seniors are organizing the run on May 5.

Going for the title once again

By_NickLuchko_ staff writer

Can you say four-peat?

Not many teams can win one championship, let alone two and don't even think about three but four.

Well the Lady Cavalier lacrosse team is looking to make history and solidify themselves as a dynasty.

Under the tutelage of head coach Jackie Neary the Lady Cavs have compiled a record of 12-2 with a most recent demolishing

of Catholic University this past Monday by a score of 19-6. They are riding a ten-game winning streak with their most impressive win coming against Ursinus College on April 19 by a score of 12-10.

Yesterday, the Lady Cavs took on Ceder Crest for the right to play for the PAC Championship this upcoming Saturday against either Neumann or Eastern. Due to printing, the score is not available.

According to senior An-

gela Grassa the team has come a long way since the beginning of the year. "All of us, as teammates, are peaking at the right time."

Led by Grassa and fellow seniors Heather Stinger and Monica Paolucci, they have set the tone of champions to the younger players. "We had a challenging season but have grown together to form a strong unit," said Stinger.

On the offensive side of the ball, junior Tracey King along with sopho-

more Kelli Romano have picked up the slack.

An added bonus has come from the "Ridley Connection" of freshman Missy Modesti and Maureen McQuade.

Defensively, Paolucci and juniors Adrienne Maiocco and Melissa McDonough have carried the load while senior Christie Malone has been unstoppable between the pipes. Grassa points out that Malone this year has been, "incredible."

The team knows what is expected of them and they will be tested. For the seniors of this team, it could be a sweet day as they approach a milestone in Cabrini College Athletic history.

To all the students, faculty and staff here at Cabrini College make your way over to the Lower Athletic field this Saturday at noon because you might be a part of history.

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photo by Matt Holmes

This was the scene at the end of last year when the women's lacrosse team captured the PAC championship for the third time in a row. They're hoping that this year will end with the same glory as last year.