Sept. 27, 2001 issue 04 Loquitur

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The acts of terrorism the country faced more than two weeks ago have not injured the American spirit. American flags have popped up everywhere, on the backs of cars, shopping malls, homes and around campus.

photos by Justine DiFilippo

Images of the American flag have popped up everywhere. Left: The American flag and the Red Cross flag hang in the King of Prussia Mall Plaza. Above: A painted flag courtesy of Campus Ministry hangs in the Wigwam. Below: Flags hang in the windows of Strawbridge's in the King of Prussia Mall.

Irish schoolgirls run from violence on walk to school

by Beth Conahan

orderly. The fourth day brought only whistles and air news editor horns from the Protestants. No rocks thrown. No ob-

Some are just toddlers. They range in ages from 4 to 11. And they all share one terrible fear of the people who live down the street. The people who have thrown rocks at them, screamed obscenities at them and threatened their safety on several occasions.

They are 150 little Catholic girls who run to the Holy Cross Girls Primary School afraid of the Protestant proteste;s who have pulled Northern Ireland back into the headlines.

Monday, Sept. 3 re-ignited Catholic/Protestant tensions in Belfast when hard-line Protestants tried to block the main entrance of the

scenities screamed.

Catholic parents and children could easily avoid the taunts and jeers of the Protestant protesters. Placards held by protesters say, "No denial of the right to education-there is an alternative route." The protesters want the girls to enter the school through the back entrance away from Protestant homes.

The protesters claim their actions are retaliation for attacks by Catholics on Protestant homes. The Catholic community makes the same claims against the Protestants.

Not only could the events of this month affect the children's school screaming insults and obscenities at the dozens of young girls dressed in bright red jumpers and black

Good Friday Agreement, which allowed for a power-sharing local administration of Catholics and Protestants, a peace accord that hoped to end the violence in the British-ruled province, but it has incited responses globally. skirts.

Erected over 30 years ago, the school's front gate has the bad luck of lying in a Protestant section of North Belfast, a section

Tensions burned Catholic churches in Philadelphia

by Beth Conahan news editor

Catholics and Protestants share a history of tension that could be seen buming on the streets of even Philadelphia. More tban 160 years ago, the streets of Kensington were fraught with riots.

Dr. McGuinness, religious studies chair, doesn't see many similarities between what happened so long ago in Philadelphia and what is happening in Northern Ireland. "At this point. it's hard to see where politics end and religion begins," she said of the violence in Ireland.

The 1840s held a strong anti-Catholic sentiment, in a country strongly Protestant.

The Catholics feared the Protestant influence their children faced in pubUc schools. There was no division of church and state at the time and children were required to read the Bible everyday at school. The Catholics did not like their children studying the King James Bible, which was considered to be the Protestant Bible.

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On Thursday, Sept. 6, the United States condemned the violence against the schoolgirls and asked leaders from both sides to denounce 0 f the city where a Protestant community butts heads with a Catholic community.

Tensions only grew as the week continued. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, pro-British loyalists hurled a homemade bomb at police guarding the young girls as they walked to school. The Protestant Red Hand Defenders, whose name the police believe is a cover for a Northern Ireland Protestant militia group, claimed responsibility for the bomb.

The frictions in daytime served only as a prelude to the rioting that followed at night. A 32-year-old Catholic woman has been charged with the murder of a Protestant teenager. Officials are holding her until Oct. 3 for running him down with a car.

Since the bombing, the morning protests have been

it publicly. The following day, the Pope spoke out to both sides to show goodwill and to resolve their differences.

Tensions in Northern Ireland flare up and die down. During the quiet times, Holy Cross schoolgirls attend field trips and art programs with students from Wheatfield Primary School, the Protestant elementary school. These schools practically stand side-by-side and some of the children have become friends, but they will never be invited to one another's houses.

A placard held by one of the protesters claims "the road to peace and reconciliation lies around the corner."

The Protestants feared the Catholics were going to take over the country. They were sure if this happened the Pope would inevitably become their leader.

Tensions came to a breaking point and two Catholic churches were burned to the ground. St. Michael in Kensington and St. Augustine in Olde City.

The effects of the riots were not forgotten quick:Jy by the Catholic community. When the cathedral was built in 1846, windows were only put at the highest possible points because of the fear started by the burning churches.

The Irish Catholics in the 1840s were the poor minority but America gave them the opportunity to rise in society.

Catholic prejudice was not fully forgotten in the United States, according to McGuinness, until John F. Kennedy became president. And even during his election, rumors flourished that the Pope would somehow be the American president's puppet master.

Faculty speaks out about terrorism at forum

by Amy Gassen news editor

Due to the recent attacks on our nation, a faculty forum was held to shed some light on terrorism. Dr. James Hedtke, history and political science chair, Dr. Jolyon Girard, history professor, and Dr. Sharon Schwarze, philosophy chair, gathered on Thursday, Sept. 20 to discuss the basic profile of a terrorist, the history of terrorism and the philosophy behind terrorism.

"Individuals of great weight and lighter individuals have all described this as pivotal," Hedtke said. A pivotal action is when something changes and something stays the same. In this instance, the profile of a ter-

rorist stayed the same, but the reasoning behind the terrorist actions changed. Hedtke laid out the most common profile of a terrorist. According to Hedtke, a terrorist is generally "young, male, single, welleducated and with an urban background."

They are most likely to be recruited "through families or schools."

They use random acts of violence to reach their goals," Hedtke said. "Terrorists struck symbolic, soft targets to grab the attention of the media and then of the United States through the media."

In this instance, the random acts of violence were the plane highjack:ings that culminated in the destruction of the World Trade Center, the hit on the Pentagon and

the crashed plain in rural Pa.

"This was done for very specific political goals," Hedtke said. He listed the possible goals as "to get the U.S. out of Saudi Arabia, to get the U.S. out of the entire Middle East, or to bring about the destruction of democracy." In the past, terrorists attacked for monetary gains.

Girard summarized the history behind terrorism and of Afghanistan. He informed that the Afghan people have never been defeated through warfare. The country went to war with Russia. Many Afghan people died, leaving behind many orphans. These orphans were then raised in the mountains of Afghanistan. Theses Muslim peoples were sheltered from the rest of the world. These

sheltered peoples formed a radical Muslim group known as the Taliban. The literal meaning for the word "Taliban" is student. Schwarze gave the philosophy behind the terrorism. "They believe in a theocracy," Schwarze said. "They see democracy as an evil."

"These people (were) motivated by selfrighteous anger. This (type of) anger occurs when you think you've been wronged," Schwarze said."

According to Schwarze, the terrorism is "obsessive, insatiable, vicious, venomousness" of one group towards another.

"I really think that's what we are facing now," she said.

"The road to peace and reconciliation lies

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Ridge awards millions to private colleges

by Maria Chambers staff writer

Governor Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania awarded $6 million to several private colleges on Thursday, Aug. 2. If the institution graduated more than forty percent of their Pennsylvania residents in four years, six hundred and ninety dollars were donated to that institution, per student.

Last year over 60 percent of Cabrini's students graduated and did it in four years, however, that is not a statistic of the in state students who graduated within four years. However, Cabrini did not receive any money from this grant. The Loquitur staff contacted the Office for Institutional Advancement, Academic Affairs, President Iadarola, and the office of the Registrar. The members of these offices did not have any information as far as this grant is concerned and whether or not an institution had to apply for the grant.

According to the article covering this issue in The Chronicle of Higher Education the reason for this award is to prevent four-year college programs from turning into five-year sessions or more, which puts more stress on the taxpayers. This year was the first round of grants, and results are based on graduation in spring of 2001. The article also says that Gov. Tom Ridge hopes these grants will encourage students

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to work harder for graduation in a four-year period.

Katherine Dewey, a junior here at Cabrini, said, "It's not hard for a student to graduate in four years, you just have to know what (classes) to take." Dewey also said you could learn what classes are best to take by looking through the

private schools did last year. The number of in state students who attend public colleges is definitely greater that the number of instate students who go to private colleges, therefore leaving the percentages for the latter, much higher. Public institutions are complaining that this is an unfair program, but only one public college returned the survey used for the program.

Katherine Dewey, junior academic catalogue and by speaking with your advisor. Many college students hope to graduate in four years but often times because students will change their majors or not take enough credits or even because they work while attending school, their four-year plan changes to five, even six years.

Public institutions did not have as high a graduation rate for in state students (who graduated within four years) as

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Family weekend preview

by Maria R. Chambers staff writer

Every year Cabrini College welcomes its students and their families with an event known as "Family Weekend." Each fall the campus comes together to show the families of students what Cabrini is all about and how diverse the college community has become. Family weekend will take place from Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30. Over the course of the weekend there will be activities for all to enjoy.

Friday, Sept. 28, there will be a Matriculation Ceremony for all first year students and families. This will take place in the Dixon Center with a reception immediately after.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to noon, there will be an information fair in the food court. Here, families can check in, pick up their tickets for dinner and meet the members of the Student Government Association (SGA). From 11 a.m. to noon, there will be a Dean's List Ceremony in the Grace Hall Atrium.

If you are interested in sports you might want to come see the Cabrini Volleyball Tournament in the Dixon center from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Also in the Dixon center from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., students and their families have the opportunity to meet the president's cabinet. Refreshments will be served.

Out on the commons from 2 - 5, there will be a carnival with snacks, games, music and more. This will be fun for young and old.

At 3 p.m. in the Red Cloud Theatre, Neil Newman and the theater students will perform scenes from

'Tho Gentleman of Verona." They will be performing the entire musical in the spring semester. This will give all a chance to preview the play. Following the play performance is "On The Spot," Cabrini College's improvisational comedy troupe.

Mass will be held in the Brockmann Chapel at 4:30; all are welcome. At 6:15, there will be a cocktail reception for parents in the Mansion Foyer and immediately following will be the Festa Famiglia Italian Dinner on the Mansion Lawn.

At 9 p.m. in the Grace Hall Atrium there will be an event called the Cava Fama Jama (Cavalier Family Jam). There will be coffee, desserts and performances by several students.

Sunday, Sept. 30, there will be tours of the Mansion from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the same time in the Widener Center Lecture Hall, there will be an informative discussion and slide show on Saint Frances Cabrini- Woman For Our Times. Both of these events will be 30 minutes long and will run continuously for two hours.

Finally, from noon to 4 p.m., there will be a kite festival for world peace held on the upper athletic field.

Sophomore Maria McMickle is excited about family weekend because her ''Mom, Dad and Grandmom are coming to visit." McMickle's family live in Connecticut so it makes visits difficult. Family weekend gives her a chance to see her parents and have lots of fun.

"It's not hard for a student to graduate in four years, you just have to know what (classes) to take."

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The stories below are real. They were featured in real periodicals. They happened to real people.

by Ryan Griffiths staff writer

Mommy and Daddy aren't always right

Sherry and Paul Lipscomb of Westerville, OH, told school officials that their son was diagnosed by a doctor to have gender-identity disorder and was going to enter the 2000-2001 school year as a young lady. In a court decision, the boy was sent to live in a foster home for the past year and is reportedly doing just fine as a boy.

The child, whose name was not released, attended kindergarten as a boy at the same school he was to be enrolled in as a first grade girl. [Cincinatti Enquirer, 9-24-01]

Security issues

Dennis Knaus, a 59-year-old businessman from Malvern, PA, supposedly passed through metal detectors and security with bladed box cutters and boarded a Minneapolis bound plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday, September 24. After Knaus boarded the plane and before departure, he notified authorities that he was indeed carrying the instruments that were used just two weeks prior in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Knaus claims that after he was apprehended he called his wife, told her what he had done and pleaded with her to cancel a trip to Ireland that was upcoming. After the call to his wife, Knaus called the Federal Aviation Association to inform their officials of his breach of security.

Knaus spent the night in jail and was expected to be arraigned in federal court Tuesday. He was charged with carrying a weapon past a security checkpoint and could face up to a year in prison.

[ABCNEWS.com, 9-24-01]

"Grandmom!"

A group of Tasmania women ages 65-82 decided to bare it all in a black and white calendar to raise money for curtains to hang in their local community center. The women were photographed knitting, playing cards, and cleaning the kitchen among other things. Reportedly, the first 1,000 copies sold incredibly fast and people were demanding for more. Although, many women were approached about posing only a few ended up doing it stating that their husbands held them back.

[ABCNEWS.com, 9-25-01]

Slick crime

A 25-year old Colombian was caught robbing other guests in five star hotels. French police caught the perpetrator after reports from a hotel occupant that there was a man with Latin American complexion in his room. His method was pure trickery, as he would act the part of the people he was robbing.

Last December, the Colombian man supposedly walked into the exquisite Bristol hotel in Paris, walked up to the desk and demanded for the key to an American banker's suite claiming to be the banker. "Juan", as the authorities have dubbed him, proceeded to steal $20,000 in cash along with credit cards and a substantial amount of jewelry.

Authorities claim that after obtaining the key, "Juan" slipped into the banker's complimentary bath robe and called the reception desk to have his safe in his room unlocked.

In this case, the workers of the hotel seem to have much less sense than this crafty thief.

Public Safety Report

Sept. 17-Sept.24

The following is a list of crimes reported by Cabrini College Public Safety during the week of Sept. 17. The dates cover from midnight to midnight.

•On Monday, Sept. 17, a citation was issued in Woodcrest for violating the visitation policy.

-On Wednesday, Sept. 19, disorderly conduct citations were written to two students in Xavier. Their charges include underage drinking and vandalism to college property. They broke a window.

•On Thursday, Sept. 20, there was an incident of vandalism in House 2. A student threw a vacuum cleaner at a wall, creating damage. There was also a citation written on Thursday for an alcohol violation in House 1.

•On Friday, Sept. 21, nine citations were written in House 1 for public drunkeness and failure to obey a college official. Two cars were involved in an accident near Xavier Hall. Five citations were written, one to each driver for drunken driving and three to the passengers for underage drinking. A fire alarm was pulled by a guest in the New Residence Hall. Nine citations were written to students and their guests in House 2. A citation was written in Xavier for underage drinking. A citation was issued in Woodcrest for violation of the visitation policy. In the CAC, a student was given a citation for underage drinking, assault, disorderly conduct and violation of the Cabrini Conduct Code for using racial slurs. Students were drinking underage on Residential Boulevard outside House 2. Xavier received two noise violations. A citation was written in House 2 for failure to obey a college official. There were two instances of visitation violations in the New Residence Hall.

•On Saturday, Sept. 22, three citations were issued for party violations in CAC. Three citations were written in Woodcrest for disorderly conduct. Students left their trash in the hallway.

Student hallway wars rage in new residence hall

by Catharine Hernson and Richard Magda staff writers

There is a storm brewing in the New Residence Hall. Fish and underwear are missing, shaving cream has been sprayed and people have been kidnapped. The male sophomore students on the third floor have declared war. The east side bas a nightly battle of pranks with the west side. Rules have been established and lines have been drawn. Every night they end the war with a friendly but competitive game of "hallway soccer."

The rules are that each side can kidnap only one member of the other team. The abducted player is then held hostage for whatever is thought a decent ransom. The opposing sides generally end up just swapping victims at the end of the night.

Chris Herbert was one prisoner that did not get so lucky. His team was unable to counter the east side's attack and he was left bound in the shower for nearly half an hour.

Steve Nield was taken hostage as a payback after the east side was dominated in the competition. His

hands were tied behind his back with duct tape and he was then dropped off on Eastern College's campus and left to walk home in only his boxer shorts. The east and west sides have rarely been able to call a truce. The first time was to initiate a freshman member of the soccer team. Chad Matzelle was captured and dragged upstairs. His number was shaved into the back of his head. He was then taken to the soccer field and four cartons of eggs were thrown at him. Matzelle then bad to walk home also in only his underwear.

The south side of the NRH was also attacked with water balloons jointly by the east and west. Sean Allen's fish, Scar, was found missing late Monday afternoon. Allen stated authoritatively, "we want Scar back."

The NRH is a buzz with rumors of what will happen next, though authorities have said that the mischief will soon be under control, and the perpetrators will be dealt with accordingly.

Experience: Drugs and music on the road

by Beth Conahan news editor

"Sex, drugs and rock and roll. It's real. It exists," Jeremy Birnbaum, owner of Studiotek, lived it and he came to campus Thursday, Sept. 20 to speak to English/communications majors about his life.

'Tm used to working with machines not people. So I'm a little nervous up here," Birnbaum said when he stepped up to the podium. But he didn't seem nervous as he confidently relayed the beginnings of his career and the hardships of life on the road.

He did not start out working in the music industry. He graduated from college with a degree in cell cloning. It was a lucky phone call that got his new career started. It was lucky for him but not for the Newport Jazz Festival. Its equipment was injured in an accident and Birnbaum was called to come in and fix it He left work and school and spent 48 hours working on the equipment.

From that experience, he was offered a one-night gig as a monitor engineer with B.B. King. That one night gig turned into a two-week gig and he never went back to cleaning pitri dishes.

Birnbaum admits he had a great time on

the road. He loved working with the GoGos, a group, he says, only out to have fun.

A lot of the good times are lost for him though. "I don't remember much but I remember a ton of drugs."

His time on the road and working in the industry left him with a 20-year addiction to cocaine. ''Drugs, alcohol are out there and are handed to you free to keep you working," he said.

He's been clean for five years but the effects of the drug are still with him. A diabetic, he was told by his doctor the condition was a result of his former lifestyle.

be made from home these days, there are half as many studios out there and therefore half as many of those jobs.

He is positive of one thing though. Knowledge is power. "What you had back then and what you have now are totally different," he said of the changing tech-

That lifestyle came to an end when he was in the process of adopting a daughter from China. He realized that there was no way he could smuggle a bag of cocaine into China. It isn't easy to get clean but it is something he has been able to stick to even after going back on the road. nology. Being

Birnbaum opened the floor to questions and students wanted to know what their chances were in the field. He admitted that it was a difficult industry to succeed in and the money wasn't always going to be great.

Twenty years ago, a person had to go to a recording studio to make a demo. Today, people have the means to do that from home. Since demos and CDs can so easily

students in a

time when new technologies in the industry are about his beginnings in the music industry, his time on the road and his drug addiction. just corning out,

gives students now a heads up. He's only just learning the tools corning out himself. "I'm practically old school," he said.

Questions stuck to the area of his career and not his personal addiction, which he

On the Islamic perspective

by Amy Gassen

news editor

Dr. Khalid Blankinship, chair and associate professor of religious studies at Temple University, lectured to faculty, staff and students in the Grace Hall Board Room on Monday, Sept. 24. A practicing Muslim since 1973, Blankinship frequently delivers lectures at Mosques on Friday's.

His lecture, entitled "Islam, politics and violence; real and imaged connections," focused on the relationship of Islam nations to the U.S. and on the history of the Islamic culture. His talk strived for the many students, staff and faculty present to realize that all Islamic people are not anti-American. His quest is to pacify the animosity held toward Muslim peoples after the terrorist attacks occurred on American soil that were orchestrated by Osama bin Laden, an Islamic.

"Islam basically is a religion," Blankinship said. "A religion has nothing to do with actions of violence, including this one.

"(In Islam) there is a spiritual belief of one God and submission to God's will in order to bask in the afterlife." Blankinship compared the basic concept of the religion to that of Christianity.

"Within Islam there is a concept of just war," Blankinship said. "That concept has been the discussion of scholars (of Islam) among the ages on what it means."

Blankinship explained that there are two concepts of "just war" in Islam. The peoples are expected to fight in

war "if their country is attacked" or "if Muslim leaders call arms."

"It is a sin for those to run away from the battlefield," Blankinship said.

After giving the basis of the Islamic religion, Blankinship talked about why people from that background would attack the U.S. "Someone has taken the Islamic law in a direction that is far from context," Blankinship said. "People are seeking an excuse for something they want to do out of the law." According to Blankinship, the majority of Islamic peoples are against the attack on the U.S.

Blankinship also touched on why the Islam nation targeted the U.S. "The outrageous American siege of Iraq (culminated in) 1.5 million excess deaths," Blankinship said. According to Blankinship, the deaths were primarily women, children, and unarmed men.

Additionally, Blankinship informed that the U.S. primarily organized and orchestrated the Afghanistan revolt against the Soviet Union in 1989. ''The United States had a great deal in creating the same people they are trying to now track down and kill;' Blankinship said.

A questions and answer period was given towards the end. One member of the audience asked for solutions to the problems that the world is now facing. ''People need to adopt a more favorable attitude towards Muslims that are amiable."

had felt so open to talk about. Birnbaum still goes on the road but not so much lately. Still a dedicated father, he is staying close to home because his daughter just started school.

If you were awarded a Perkins Loan for the 2001-2002year:

•You MUSTattend an entrance interview session

•Interviews will be held Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. and on Oct. 4 at 1O a.m.

•Located in Grace Hall Board Room

-Check your mailbox for details

•Failure to attend one of these sessions will result in a loss of these funds!

If you have any questions,please call the FinancialAid Office at X8420.

photo by Joe Holden Jeremy Birnbaum spoke to English/communication majors

Isearching for something to do?

bV Gioa Boswell staff writer

Withso many clubs and activities on campus, this school should never be interpreted as boring. Although it is understandable that some people do not have an interest in certain clubs and organizations, there are a plethora of different clubs and organizations on campus that most likely would be able to fill anyone's desire to become an involved student. For example, just to name a few, there are the Campus Activities and Programming (CAP) Board, the Radio Club, the Dance Team and the Ski Club. Some of these clubs, such as the Dance Team and the Ski Club, are relatively new to the college.

Cabrini's own dance team shows what they have in the Dixon Center at one of last year's basketball games.

The Dance Team was created last year, with much success, in place of the cheerleading team that went awry. Their season opens at Midnight Madness, which generally takes place in October, and continues throughout the entire basketball season by performing during halftime at all of the men's basketball team home games. During the season,

the Dance Team holds fundraisers, such as raffles and spaghetti dinners, which not only benefit the team, but also the campus community. If anyone has questions about the Dance Team, or wants to join, please contact Gina Roswell (x3101) or Amanda Cappelli (x3164).

The Ski Club is also a relatively new club on campus. So new, in fact, that this is its first year in existence. Joe Coyle, a first-year admissions counselor, is in charge of coordinating activities for the Ski Club. However, Coyle wants to make known that the club "will basically be student run," in that he "will try to go anywhere that the students think would be fun." So far, his plan is to take short and long trips, which would include going to the Poconos on weeknights and a few bus trips per month to Vermont. No skiing experience is necessary, but it is required that members either own or rent their own skiing equipment, as the college does not provide any equipment. Coyle plans to have an introductory meeting in October to discuss the club's activities and can be reached at x8553 for inquiries

about the Ski Club. The CAP Board is a rather large club on campus that has been around for at least five or six years. As this is his first year as club president, Colin McGinley sees much success for the upcoming school year. "It's a lot of work but my co-chairmen are really, really good at what they do," McGinley said.

There are eight big events that the CAP

Board sponsors every year: Fall and

(allday activities

with live bands and food),

the Haunted Trail, the Fall Gala and the Hat & Tie (two semi-formal dances), 12 Days of Christmas, Siblings weekend and the Superthon (semester-long program to raise money for a charitable cause). The CAP Board is a strictly volunteer organization that accepts members on a rolling basis. Colin can be contacted at x8714 with any questions about the CAP Board. One final club at Cabrini is the radio club. Krista Mazzeo, a Cabrini College graduate, is the adviser of WYBF 89.1, 'The Burn." The airwaves on 89.1 belong to Cabrini Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am2am and half of Sundays. The rest of the hours are shared with Villanova because the two colleges both petitioned the FCC for air space at the same time, so combining was a much more effective way to distribute the air waves. Anyone can join, with or without prior training. If anyone is interested in joining the Radio Club, please contact Mazzeo at x8363.

'The Mole 2' returns for another season of betrayal

The reality television craze continues. With "Fear Factor'' pushing the envelope this summer by having contestants eat sheep's eyes, it is hard to tell what will be next for viewers to watch. The Loquitur will sift through some of the many new reality shows premiering this season and say which ones will be voted off and which ones will survive.

h.y BeoeeIorncaolo managing editor

In the "returning favorites" category is 'The Mole 2: The Next Betrayal." This season, ABC will try to relive its previous success and create a new reality television phenomenon. 'The Mole" will return this season offering viewers some of the style that they are used to from the first season as well as special interactive features to let them get literal-

ly caught up in the action.

For those of you who missed last season, "The Mole" differs slightly from the other reality series. Like in other shows, 14 players compete in physical and mental challenges to work towards an ultimate reward. However, one of the 14 is not one of them. He or she is the Mole. The Mole tries to sabotage missions without getting caught. The other contestants must work with each other while at the same time try to figure out who the Mole is. At the end of each

round, the players are asked to take a quiz about the Mole, and whoever knows the least about the Mole is eliminated. Also different from the other shows, 'The Mole" has the players earn money for each task they complete that is added to a pot of prize money. Ultimately only one person can win all the money which can reach $1 million.

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Photo courtesy of Gina Roswell

Photo taken by Katie Hernson Spring Fling

on Sophomore, John Brogan gets ready to open the mic on 89. 1 fm, the Burn, Cabrini's radio station. campus

Got Rock 'N 1 Ro1:1In your Heart ?

by RyanMulloy staff writer

The Rollins Band

If you ever watched MTV in the year 1994, it would have been hard to miss the video for "Liar," a Rollins Band single. The song was very heavy and the video was pretty scary. That is the image Henry Rollins and his band project through their actions and their hardcore metal music.

T. h e Rollins Band came together in 1987, when Rollins left a band called Black Flag. After leaving Black Flag, Rollins went to England to try and start over. It was in England that he met with his old friend Chris Haskett and joined up with a few other talent-

buting music festival known as Lollapalooza. After their performance with the tour, they released their first major label CD, ''The End Of Silence."

In 1994, the band had some creative differences and the line up changed. However, The Rollins Band was not about to end. The band hit the mainstream with the release of "Weight" in 1994. The first single, "Liar," featured a video that showed the world the crazy side of Henry Rollins, covered in paint and screaming lyrics into the

camera. Rollins received much press for his image on MTV and made some waves in the business.

named one of the top "Bad Asses Of Rock N' Roll" on VHl.

community and Anti-Flag found themselves playing their music to large amounts of fans, day in day out.

ed musicians The Rollins Band breaks through the hardcore metal music to start a scene and shocks all with their unexpected success.

By 1988, they were ready to refease their first CD, "Life Time." After releasing a few more CDs and developing a reputation as a live hardcore powerhouse, the Rollins Band managed to lock themselves a spot for a de-

Rollins and his band and saw them put out three more CDs, including a live CD.

Shortly after the band had a falling out with their label, Imago, and signed on w i t h DreamWorks. DreamWorks all o w e d much more freedom for band. After practicing for a mere few weeks, the band took off and hit the roads of the U.S. and Europe.

The Rollins Band released "Nice" in 200 I and began touring again on the Warped Tour. Rollins solidified his image this year by threatening to beat up other bands on the tour. Henry Rollins was also

With a handful of CDs, Anti-Flag have made Pittsburgh, their home, proud. AntiFlag, a punk band that formed in 1994, has been a star on the rise since its debut Vocalist Justin Sane and Drummer Pat Thetic (not their real names) were born in Pittsburgh and decided to do something with their lives. What's better than forming a punk band?

As a punk band, it's hard to make some noise with so many other bands looking to be picked up. Anti-Flag worked hard for a few years before getting the opportunity to release their first CD in 1997. "Die For The Government" was a big hit among the punk

In 1999, Anti-Flag was looking to get its message to the fans. Its message was made clear with the release of "A New Kind Of Army." Not only did the fans start to "get" what the band was saying, but other bands were starting to come along and even invited them to join the Warped Tour of 1999.

While touring on the Warped Tour, the band met with a businessman named Fat Mike and joined up with his record label. Their third album, Underground Network, was a major hit with their fans and was bigger than their previous albums, seeing as how they were now with a label. They continue to work and are trying as hard as ever to get their message of unity, equality, and social awareness around while stick playing

'The Mole' more interactive in season two

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Host Anderson Cooper returns for another season. He plays mediator to encourage players to discuss who the Mole may be. This season will also focus more closely on character development by asking more personal questions during these discussions. This will hopefully allow players and viewers alike to gain information to help them determine who the Mole is.

To supplement the weekly program, ABC is also adding a more interactive quality to the show. Viewers will get to see the same quiz that the players take at the end of each show. Also, the episodes will sporadically contain clues that

will help those more observant views figure out the Mole. The website for the show also contains discussion boards, chats with eliminated contestants and a profiles of the players. Also, there is a section that highlights the suspicious activities done by each of the players. Viewers can also tell how they would have completed the missions along with many other features.

If "The Mole 2" can live up to its predecessor, it will be another success. The added interactive features will allow views to be more involved in the show and add a new level of reality to the experience.

''The Mole 2" airs Fridays at 8 p.m.

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Anti-Flag rocks at the 1999 Warped Tour in front of thousands.

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by Beth Conahan news editor

Tattoos are everywhere. Students across campus seem to have embraced the trend and these permanent pieces of body art emblazon biceps, lower backs and shoulder blades everywhere you look.

Amy Castaldi, a senior, wanted to share something permanent with her serious boyfriend What better way to show your love than to get a tattoo on your backside? She and her boyfriend went together, got engaged soon after and recently broke up. She regrets it only "because of the circumstances. That I might not be with him forever."

process, it became accessible to all people just in time for the fad to end. Tattoo artists withdrew to the less desirable areas of town.

Jen Coughlin and Casey Smith, seniors, got tattoos on a random morning when they woke and up and decided to just do it.

This was a second tattoo for Coughlin. She got her first tattoo on her 18 birthday. She laughs now when she thinks

shoulder blade.

Tattoos came back into fashion in the 1960s. Lyle Tuttle became famous for tattooing celebrities, mostly women. Suddenly the media was interested in the history and tradition of the art. Today, the practice of tattooing is more accepted than it has ever been.

My friend, Amy Arcuicci, a senior, got a tattoo of a vine with purple and pink flowers in July of 2000. She was nervous and excited and scared of the pain. She waited impatiently to be called, sitting one minute, biting off all her nails and pacing a hole into the boards of the WIidwood boardwalk.

She always wanted a tattoo and always had the one she wanted in her mind. She

People have had tattoos all through time. even considered getting it the weekend we They trace back to the building of the pyramids. all went to the shore but she wasn't going to They have been important in many traditions settle for anything that wasn't exactly what and cultures. Women in Borneo would tattoo she wanted. So in a way, we almost didn't their skills on their arms and it would be a status think she was going to do it. marker of how desirable she was to marry.

But she found it. 24th Street Tattoos on Junior Laval Pinckney has a large grim the WIidwood boardwalk had exactly what reaper on his arm. He got it when he was 16. It's

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..:....--:==-r:~=::-1"!!1'!1!:Jshe had always wanted, purple flowers and a reminder of how close he came to death. The P 010 Y uSline ' uppo all. "It's a night I could never forget," she details of his experience were "too personal" to student Eugene Iacovelli went to Manayunk four years ago to get his tattoo, which said. disclose but the experience was inspiring. He stands for sincere mind, sincere heart.

"I have never regretted it," she said. "I see learned to "appreciate everything. Because one myself being a hip grandmom." minute you're there and the next you might not." about how she thought it was such a cool thing to do. On the A lot of people seem to have the same vision beTattooing lost almost all credibility at the tum of the cen- trip with her friends, she got a seashell. cause walking around campus, it seems like everyone has tury. Believe it or not, it was, before that, a big fad amongst Smith woke up that morning and designed her own tat- one. It's funny to think back in time to when tattooed peothe London aristocrats. Once there were advances in the too before they left. "It was so spur of the moment," she ple traveled with freak shows and circuses. tools of the trade and it wasn't such a long and difficult said. She forgets she has her signature butterfly on her right

eby Eugene A. /acove/11

Technology has come a long way in the past 30 years. For some, it may seem almost impossible to think that television has only been around for 50 years. Today, TV's are practically given to kids at birth. We've seen the record player replaced with the 8-track player in the 1970s. Then audio cassettes became the new electronic fad in the late 1970s, only to be replaced with compact discs by the mid 1980s. Technology changes so fast, it is hard for consumers to catch up. It seems that each decade has an electronic device linked to its period in time.

What's impressive is that technology has made listening to music and watching movies a time honored past. Record players may be the dinosaurs of music devices, but their vintage appeal make them popular with many still. It may be hard to find a record player, but used records stores can be found almost everywhere. Though records are larger than CDs and much more delicate, there is a certain listening quality that comes along with their sound. Compact discs leave out tiny bits of data. and certain tones are not picked up in recording. With the trained ear, experts claim tones can L__ __,.,.,__ be heard on a record that cannot be heard on a CD.

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most music stores. The music industry went digital, producing few records or audio tapes of new artists. Music plays a huge role in many peoples every day life.

"My CDs, skates, and girlfriend are most important in my life," Sean Fogel, freshman, said. He admits that it is essential to have his CD binder with him always. Listening to music, for some, is a highly valued aspect of their life. Take away their CD player and you take away a piece of them. Music and the devices that are used to listen to it are one with their soul. Some children are given radios before they are even old enough to know how to change the dial. It seems that music in one form or another will always be around, but the way people listen to it changes almost daily.

Compact disc's came onto the music scene in the early

cassette tape probably feels like an apple in an orange 1980s. By 1990, CDs began replacing audio cassettes -io fiBJd.

Another change in technology that has exploded onto the movie world is the birth of digital video. With the turn of the twenty-first century, we've been introduced to a new electronic toy. The VCR just may be on its way out, replaced by DVDs. DVDs, digital videos, provide viewers with a clear, crisp picture. They also come with a lot more extras than VHS tapes. DVDs provide audio commentary from the actors in the film, directors-commentary, and bonus scenes that are left out in the theatre release. DVDs seem to be slowly replacing VHS in most of the larger "video rental" stores. Will any one remember the VCR a few years down the digital road, or will the VCR fade away like the Betamax did in the 1980's? Time will tell.

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by Tanya McCausland staff writer

Rainbows have been used in many different fields ranging from symbols to television. The gay and lesbian community uses the rainbow as their symbol, Skittles candy tells you to "taste the· rainbow" in their advertisements and Rainbow Bright brightened the world with her rainbow crystals. We are so used to seeing them around that we never think directly about why exactly they happen in nature.

Donald Ahrens, author of "Meteorology Today" describes a rainbow as "one of the most spectacular light shows observed on earth." Tiris may seem like an overstatement, but after one realizes the intricate details of a rainbow we will all agree with Ahrens.

After a rainfall the sunlight enters a raindrop and is bent and reflected from the drop in such a way that the light appears in a spectrum of colors. However, the colors can only be seen by the human eye when the angle between the sun, the drop of water, and the observer's line of vision is between 40 and 42 degrees. The rainbow is always formed opposite of the sun. In other words, the sun is always behind the viewer of the rainbow.

Rainbows actually form a perfect circle instead of a "bow." We don't see a full circle because the earth gets in the way. The lower the sun is to the horizon the more of the circle is visible.

The usual description for a rainbow is that it is made up of seven colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet The colors are an entire continuum from red to violet and beyond colors that the eye can see. The colors in a rainbow appear because sunlight is made up of the entire range of colors that the eye can detect. When combined the range of sunlight colors looks white to the eye. When a rainbow is formed, the water breaks the light to form the colors. No matter where we may see rainbows, it is good to remember that they are a spectacular sight of nature that is rare and special to each on of us.

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RAINBOW TRIVIA

Why can rainbows be seen more often in the summer than in the winter?

In order to see a rainbow you must have rain and sunshine. In the winter, water droplets freeze into ice that don't allow the sunlight through in the right angle instead they form other interesting patterns. Do two people ever see the same rainbow?

In Humphry's "Physics of the Air;' he points out that "since rainbow is a special distribution of colors (produced in a particular way) with reference to a definite point - the eye of the observers do not and cannot, see the same rainbow." Each eye sees its own rainbow. How far away is a rainbow?

It can be nearby or far away. It depends on where the raindrops are, extending from the closest to the farthest illuminating drops along the rainbow.

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Fundraisers offer hope

Close to 60 million people tuned in to watch "America: A Tribute to Heroes" on Friday, Sept. 21. The telethon, an all star concert to honor our real-life heroes.was aired on over 30 networks, seen in 210 countries and heard on over 8,000 radio stations.

So far an estimated 150 million dollars was raised during the two hour telethon. Billy Joel, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews and U2 were just a few of the top acts to join in the tribute. l\'ei 1sen ratings indicate that some 89 million Americ..'m, turned to the telethon at some point during its broadcast. For people who are old enough to remember, the telecast was reminiscent of 1985's "Live Aid" concert for famine.

Phone lines were jammed. In the first 15 minutes over 300,000 phone calls came pouring in. Some of Hollywood's biggest stars like Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts lent a hand answering phones throughout the evening. So far Julia Roberts, Jim Carrey and Rosie O'Donnell have donated over a million dollars a piece.

If you were unable to get through during the telethon there are still plenty of ways to make a donation. Local Wawa stores have extended their fundraising drive and the Red Cross (1800-HELP NOW) is always taking donations. Morning shock-jock Howard Stern has also set up a fund in support of the firefighters and NYPD, the number is 1-800-711-3050. Please don't rely on someone else to make you donation. It's not too late, every dollar counts.

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The luxury of only working weekdays gives me a new role within my circle of friends. This new job has to do with six words, concert tickets and early Saturday mornings.

U2 tickets went on sale this past Saturday morning at 10 a.m. My friend Kelly and I ~-----~ had decided the night before Renee that the concert was a must Di Pietro see after all the praise we perspective heard from other friends who editor saw their last concert. Kelly ~-----~ called me at 9 a.m. from her job to remind me of my job that morning. I was awake when the phone rang. She sighed with relief. She was happy that I was on top of the morning. Little did she know I still was under the covers and had my head on the pillow. Awake? Yes. Out of bed well that was a different story.

I started to get out of bed while we talked but did not become fully conscious of what I was to do until I opened the ticketmaster web page on the internet. The tickets were going on sale in 15 minutes. I began to type in the link for hotmail when it hit me 15 minutes, tickets, U2, my job.

I stared at the little clock on top of the computer and stood silent and still for a minute. I stood there in shock. Then I began the quickest exiting of my house.

I ran out to my car, jumped in and drove to the Springfield Mall. From the mall entrance I could see the line filing out of the door into the mall parking lot. I cursed loudly. How could I not set an alarm for this extremely important morning?

I raced out of the car and won a nice spot in the long line before the others like me filed in behind. I began to wonder how much the tickets were going to cost as I noticed the man in his dressy pants and shiny shoes in front of me. He was on the phone with his business colleagues asking them if the $130 tickets would be the best way to go. Just as the words dollar came out of his mouth so did the thought of did I have money at all?

I slowly opened my bag and peaked inside. I was really scared of what I was not going to find in there. With one eye opened I looked in I saw a wad of cash and began to smile. I might save this day after all.

Next to the money in my purse was another fun discovery, a pahn reading, pocket sized book. I am not too sure how the pocket book found its way into my purse but I was glad to have something to help pass the time. I took the book out and began to study it from cover to cover. The girl two spots in front of me looked back and saw me reading. She immediately asked me if I knew how to read palms. I told her that I did not but this opened up the floor for good conversation to pass the time.

She was on pins and needles like myself and

began to tell me of the U2 concert from last spring. I told her how U2 was the first band I ever wanted to see in concert and that I hoped we would have tickets when we returned to our cars.

At 10 a.m. a woman organizing the ticket sales began to make her way down the line, stopping every 15 people to announce the rules of purchasing. I could pick out the people who were in line and not waiting for U2 tickets by the look of disguise and boredom on their faces. The tickets these folks were waiting to purchase were not going to sellout in the hour but they waited anyway, which actually helped balance out the excitement in the line.

The woman I was sharing stories with was waiting with her best friend and about eight of their neighborhood children. She had thought that tickets were going on sale at noon but when she learned they were actually on sale at 10 a.m., she drove to pick up her friend and rallied all the children that were on their bikes on the lawn to get in her car too. Now the children were somewhere in the Macy's furniture department jumping on the beds and getting in trouble. She did not stop them. Her mind was concentrated on the whispers we heard behind us.

People in line began to share the warnings they received by their cell phone that the concert was selling out quickly and that the line was not moving because there might not be any tickets left. I looked at the cashier. I was four people away. I could see the people tighten up behind me. I decided to ignored the warning. I looked at my watch. An hour and a half I had waited in line. I felt good. I knew I had to be rewarded for the time and effort I was putting towards these tickets. I was staring at the people leaving with their tickets in their hands. My blood was rushing with hope and confidence. I am leaving here with tickets, I know I am, I kept saying and then a person tapped me on the shoulder. My turn had arrived. I walked up to the counter and smiled at the woman. She smiled back.

Children pulled into the religious terrorism of Ireland

The images of girls running with their parents and police escorting them down a street in Northern Ireland is one that I will not soon forget.

On Sept. 5, girls who were trying to go to school had a bomb thrown at them. A Protestant protester threw the bomb. It was thrown because the girls were Paul Williams Catholic. They were trying to staff writer reach the Holy Cross Girls' Primary School. The girls were between the ages of 4 and 11. Two policemen escorting them were injured from the blast.

Imagine that you were 4 years old walking with your parents to school with a police escort and you had a bomb thrown at you. I would be completely scared and in shock. The last time I can remember police having to escort anyone to school was when I was in history class and my class

was learning about schools in the southern part of the United States being desegregated. African Americans had to walk through protests at schools with police protection. Now the same thing is happening in another country. Considering that I am an Irish Catholic, it is making me take my religion and where I come from seriously.

My grandfather's family on my mother's side was from Northern Ireland, and they were Catholic. I have some distant cousins who still live there. To think that they might have to die solely based on the fact that they are Catholic should be scary for anyone who is Catholic. Protestants are also being killed and having similar situations occur to them in The Republic of Ireland. I never really took the time to look at the rest of the world outside of the United States, but people are dying all around the world because of who they are and where they come from. Everyone should have some kind of fear and take things like religion and heritage more seriously.

Additional stresses for New York unfold in politics

when I was writing about this. The next paragraph was going to be about how I felt lucky to be in a country like the United States and how things like terrorism do not happen often or in a large scale like they often do in Ireland and other foreign places. Now that the tragedy of Sept. 11 has happened, Americans learned that we could be hated and killed just for being American. However, I do not think that people in the United States realize that the hate for people that is demonstrated through killing and bombing is going on throughout the world. The more you look at the history of countries like Ireland you realize that it has been going on for what seems like forever. Retaliation only seems to lead to more retaliation and fear among people. I do not have a resolution for what happened in Ireland or for what happened here. I cannot tell people to stop hating each other. I can only hope that people will realize what they are doing to each other and stop on their own.

Muslims and the Taliban

sured him to take it under advisement.

How can Sharpton can see his way through the severity of this crime and pretentiously say that they have the best interests of the city in mind while scaling a political war on the mayor? Giuliani has been working 18-hour days to rebuild his damaged and heartbroken city. These political rabble-rousers who are creating friction during this hellish time should be hurled into the Hudson River.

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As if terrorism is not enough for the Big Apple, New York City has turned the page to a new chapter of confusion. New Yorkers went to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the city primary. A new mayor will be elected in a little more than a month. Term limits restrict Mayor Rudy Giuliani(R) from seeking a third term. Now is not the time for New York, a city in utter duress, to change its leadership.

Giuliani would need Gov. George Pataki's(D) support to lift the term limits law. The New York TIIDes'Tuesday edition quoted Pataki saying whatever Giuliani's decision, he will support it. He would also need the governor's backing to delay the change of power, a more viable option.

Unfortunately now is the time for foes of Giuliani to attack. The Rev. Al Sharpton, a publicity-craving and misguiding menace, has been quoted by the New York Times saying that he would launch an all-out movement to keep Giuliani from a third term. Sharpton finds the mayor and his "underlings" pursuing another term for political gain. It was reported that Giuliani did not consider the third term a possibility until political leaders of both the city and state pres-

Instead of moaning and complaining, Sharpton and his cronies should be answering phones at the Red Cross, sorting donated goods at Ground Zero, and mustering support for the city badly in need of leadership continuity.

Giuliani's current term should be extended. I do not think he should seek another term. The extension would be an excellent middle ground for both adversaries and enemies of the overwhelmingly popular mayor.

New York City, the mayor, and the citizens have more important issues facing them right now. The city has to hold its election when it is emotionally able. For the time being, Giuliani's term should be extended at least until the city is stable enough to seek a new leader. As for Sharpton, every dog will have his day.

Since the tragedy on Sept. 11, Americans have begun to question the loyalty of their fellow citizens. Many American Muslims have been harassed.

of the 2 billion Muslims around the world, one percent of them are radicals. Ninety-nine percent of the radicals live in the Middle East.

Cheryl Wagstaff staff writer

I found myself wondering what was different about the Muslim terrorists who attacked our country. So I asked a few family friends, who are Muslim. about their religion. The first thing that I noticed was how upset they were. Most of them came to America to get away from all of the terrorism and to live a decent life, not to be accused of terrorism.

In the Islam religion women are treated with equality. When they get married, the bride's father gives a dowry and the husband is required to provide everything that his wife desires. It is the man's responsibility to make sure that his wife is satisfied.

Osama bin Laden calls himself and his followers Muslims, but they do not follow the beliefs of Muslims. In fact the Taliban government has a credo on females, which are limitations as to woman's rights. In the Taliban religion and government women have no rights. They are property. They must cover all of their body except for their eyes. The true Muslim women have a choice to cover their heads.

According to the Muslims that I talked to,

What happened in the United States was well planned out, and the fact that the terrorists were right under our noses the entire time puts us on edge. However, many of the Muslims that we come in contact with throughout our daily lives have nothing to do with bin Laden. These people are our friends and neighbors, and most of all they are Americans just like you and me.

Please remember that two wrongs do not make a right. Terrorizing these innocent Americans will not change the tragedy that has struck the U.S.

This is a time when all Americans need to unite and prove to all of the terrorists around the world that no event or person can bring our country down.

The terrorists that we are dealing with today do not make up a majority of the Islam world. In fact many Muslims are furious with these radicals. They feel as though their faith is being blamed for wrongdoing. Bin Laden's followers claim that they believe in the Islam bible, the Koran, but they do not practice anything that it preaches.

The next time your emotions take over, try to think of all the innocent Muslims in America that are being treated as though they are terrorists. Remember that all of them feel the same way you do. They want to feel safe in their country, America.

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The easy answer is not always the right one

In my Faith and Justice class, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays our class just finished reading the story of ''Dead Man Walking," by Sister Helen Prejean.

trial and error that has gone on in the world, we must come together and see that capital punishment, yet an easy answer, is not the right answer.

Jamie Getka guest writer

Dr. Margaret McGuinness chose this book because our first topic in class is the issue of capital punishment and the death penalty. We have been discussing issues and debating on the pros and cons of the idea of capital punishment. As the class began to relate differ._________ ___. ent topics and ideas to this subject I began to feel my blood boiling. Throughout my life I have read about and discussed different cases having ended with the death penalty. The classroom discussions that have arisen have begun to refresh my memory on the seriousness of this issue. To execute or kill another human being, whether in the electric chair, by lethal injection, or being a member of the firing squad is a big decision to make. This decision should not be taken lightly because it is something you will have to accept and deal with for the rest of your life. I personally could never forgive myself if I had made the decision to be the executioner.

I truly believe that no matter how much evil you produce in the world, and what crirne(s) you may have committed, "an eye for an eye" does not seem a legitimate answer. I do not find any answer from a judge or a jury to be justifying or justified in the penal system. The only thing I feel that is being justified is that person's hatred for another human being, and the wrong that they have done. The cases that we have dealt with in the United States have not proven an effective decrease in the amount of crime in our nation. It has not effectively shown criminals that violent and hatred acts are wrong. Human response to justification and revenge are normal. The Catholic Church has even acknowledged this justification of human beings. Still, despite the

There will always be hatred in the world. I would feel more warranted if this hatred were to subside as much as possible. If human beings turn to the reconciliation process and begin to heal and cleanse their wounds, the end result would feel right. If people in today's society could learn forgiveness, our world would improve to extreme levels. Criminals would not feel the need to act out in such heinous ways, but to better express themselves by talking to another person. In my opinion we should allow them to sit in a jail cell for the rest of their lives. I would also assign each convict a spiritual adviser to meet with and develop a routine. This might allow those convicts that would have been on death row to receive the opportunity to repent their sins and begin the healing process.

Every human being is entitled to his or her full and natural life. By resorting to the means of capital punishment, we take away their right to free themselves and become absolved from their past sins. I was always taught that God will forgive you for everything that you do and ultimately, and most important repent your sins.

On the other hand, I would also justify society by choosing for these criminals to not be allowed to have decisions and free time such as other convicts with lesser charges receive. They should not be allowed to obtain jobs within the prison or have the opportunity to associate with other prisoners. I feel that their time should be devoted to personal reflection, hatred and self help. If they are given time to see the error of their ways, they will die knowing how the acts that they committed were wrong.

They must also reflect on the innocent lives that they have taken away from other persons. Their families must be thought of, and friends that are mourning the loss of that loved one.

This issue must be brought up with these convicts and spoken about. Allow them to see the reality of their wrong

ways. If we simply put them in a chair, and stop their heart from beating, what message is our society sending? The Catholic Church has taken a strong stand against capital punishment, as have I. I stand behind the works of the Church in this area and hope that the death penalty may be one day officially abolished from all states, and countries. These are far cries for help, but with the right support and proper mentality I hope that one day our message will rein and God will receive the praise that he deserves. Remember, when Cain killed Abel, God did not ask for his life in return his brothers, but that he must roam the earth and realize the error in his ways.

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Do you believe in the death penalty, why or why not?

"Yes, I believe in it, Anyone who takes a life should deserve to have his taken in return."

Gabrielle Beltran senior secondary education and English and communication major

"I think it is more of a punishment to keep them in jail then to kill them."

John Brogan junior English and communication major

"I believe the punishment should only be reserved for cases that can be proven with DNA testing."

Lauren Donati senior phycology major

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lntramurals serve it up at center court

by Cheryl Tranchitella staff writer

The Dixon center is holding co-ed intramural volleyball this month, it is on Monday's at 8:30 pm and it runs until 10 pm. There is an average of 10 to 14 students who come out to play and they range from freshmen to seniors, mostly males.

Katie Bifulco, a sophomore transfer at Cabrini College, participates because she needs to complete her work-study hours and she came to the Dixon Center for work and decided to do co-ed intramural volleyball. Chris Wmkler, recreation and intramural director, asked her to take on the job as the commissioner of the co-ed intramural volleyball programs. Bifulco really be-

lieves that this program is a good idea. - "It brings friends together to play a friendly game of volleyball, exercise, and get their minds off of school work." "It's

Alexis Strizziere, a junior, also takes part in the co-ed volleyball team. One reason is she as well as Katie has to fill workstudy hours.

extra practice for her. She participates and is also the official referee of the games. She really has a good time with this program, "I enjoy coming out here because these guys are a lot of fun to play with, and we have a good time."

There is also a group of seniors that have been playing co-ed volleyball for a while now and they all formed their own team. They are Greg Kulnis, Roy Bowman, Cliff Beckett, and Justin Christian. Kulnis says, "It's fun it gets me out of

my room. I wish more people would -Greg Kulnis come out to play." He said that because

senior there is a chance the program might be moved to a different night or even get Strizziere also plays volleyball for Cabrini's women's volleyball team, so this is some canceled all together. And everyone who is already involved in the program have such a

good time they would hate to see that happen. They are looking for more people to come out and play. Christian says, " It's fun and I played in high school, -. We're out here to have a good time and win this thing. We have won the last four years in a row and are looking for a good team to play against."

This program is a fun way to get out of your room, complete work-study hours if you need, or to just go and meet new people. There is also a little friendly competition, but what sport does not have any?

Cliff Beckett sends out and invitation to whoever is interested in playing and also says, "Bring the competition on!"

Staying healthy with a hectic schedule

by Lucy Truglio staff writer

Nutrition is something that everyone should be mindful of.. Eating the right things is importantto the health of all, especially college students and most importantly athletes. College students and athletes should try their best to eat as healthy as possible during their rushed day, against all the odds that they have against them.

Sue Fitzgerald, the campus head nurse,

Fans shout for President Bush

by Karen Schweizer

offered some tips about how Cabrini athletes and all students in general can eat the healthiest on and off campus.

Now I know what everyone is initially thinking, "How am I supposed to eat healthy in the cafeteria and wigwam?" Sue Fitzgerald said the key to eating healthy in any forum is "the choices you make," whether it be in a restaurant, the cafeteria, or even your own home. She said to substitute fresh juices and water instead of soda.

Try a turkey sandwich with a side salad in-

stead of a burger and fries, Instead of white bread try whole wheat or grain. Of course for the dreaded dessert, have a piece of fresh fruit or low fat frozen yogurt, instead of cake or brownies. These are simple choices that can essentially make a world of difference in your daily diet.

With athletes particularly in mind, Sue Fitzgerald said before a game or practice to eat foods high in carbohydrates for energy, and always remember to have a healthy breakfast. She also stressed upon the fact

that athlete's should make a point to make up meals they miss because of a game or practice scheduling.

Her last notes, which she stressed mostly upon were, "Don't eat if you are not hungry, and don't keep going up to eat at the cafeteria just because the food is there." She also said an important tip is to save food exchange (wigwam) for once or twice a week because of lack of variety, as a special treat. And sorry, guys, "no Campus Comer."

Philadelphia Flyers fans halted the home opener on Thursday, Sept. 20 with shouts and boos due to President Bush.

The Flyers and the Rangers began a scheduled game on the ice Thursday, following the United State's terrorist attacks.

Play was stopped before the third period, as the first Union Center Jumbotron television presented President Bush's address to congress.

After a break time expenditure, an announcement was made to people that they should watch the remainder of the speech from the concourse. Upon bearing this, a mass of Philadelphia bodies booed then chanted at the Jumbotron, according to Comcast Spectator press releases.

"Leave it on! Leave it on!" they shouted.

The coaches of the teams quickly decided on a 2-2 tie and hockey players and fans watched the address for the remainder of the evening on a giant screen.

fun, it gets me out of my room. I wish more people would come out to play."

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Break doesn't slow down the Birds

Alexis Strizzlere staff writer

Who wants to play football?

Who wants to watch? Well the Philadelphia Eagles do and there were plenty of Eagles fans both in the stands and watching the game broadcasted live from Seattle, Wa., to prove it. It was only 17 days before the day of the game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001 that tragedy struck our great nation and halted the seasons of many professional athletes. Out of respect and love, this was the first time in two weeks the Eagles played a game since the tragedy. This break however did not stop the team from bringing enough heat to crush the Seahawks 27-3.

Gathering in the Husky Stadium to watch America's passion for football go on, the players from both teams only wanted to put a smile on the faces of Americans

for just a few ho~, not to forget what has happened, but to relax. And who wouldn't enjoy this game? Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid, once coaching mates, meet on the field today to see who had the better team.

Within the first half of the game, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and wide receiver James Thrash managed to score two touchdowns, and kicker David Akers gave the team a field goal to put them right at 17-3 at the end of the second quarter. The Seahawks only 41-yard field goal was scored by kicker Rian Lindell while the Seahawks drove 56 plays on 13 plays throughout the first half. Eagles running back Duce Staley left the game in the first quarter due to a right shoulder sublexation; he gained 12 yards on three carries and had a reception for two yards before his injury.

The Seahawks were hoping the

Eagles would tire quickly and their young offense would fall apart. They did just the opposite; anything the Seahawks did today was just not enough to stop McNabb, Thrash and a dominating defense. With only minutes to spare in the forth quarter, McNabb gave a little extra push to score his own touchdown, winning the game 273. Thrash bad a total of 138 yards with eight career best catches. The Eagles rolled up an amazing 215 total yards and 10 first downs. McNabb completed 12 out of 17 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns and the Eagles defense sacked rookie Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck seven times.

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was happy they won and simply stated, "We came here to do what we had to do and we had a good time doing it."

Tough fight ends in a tie

Last Week ' s Results

by KarenSchweizer staff writer

A rewind of athletics for the week of Sept. 15 through the 22nd

Men's soccer

The men's team won 3-1 against Baptist Bible College on Sept. 15. They lost to Arcadia with a score of 1-4 on Sept 19. They then scored 2-0 against Misericordia on Sept. 22. Player Michael Braun scored one goal against both Misericordia and Arcadia.

Women'ssoccer

The women's team won 2-0 against Baptist Bible on September 15. They tied with Arcadia 2-2 on Sept. 18, and won against Immaculata College with a score of 4-0 on Sept. 21. Team player Ellen Casiero scored one goal against team Arcadia and scored with an assist on lrnmaculata.

Field hockey

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After two Arcadia penalties, Jessica Storck, a team captain for the Cavaliers, pushed the ball up the field from the defensive

score. Each shot that the Ladies took, looked like a previous shot. They barely missed the net and some fans suspected that they actually had a goal on a questionable

line before the Arcadia goalie dived over it, to make the save. Though neither team scored in either of the final two overtime periods, the Cavaliers bad the tempo after the second half till end. The ball went out of bounds on Arcadia and setup a comer kick for Cabrini. Senior Cathy O' Neil kicked the ball that was headed in by number 3 Ellen Casiero. Unfortunately for the Cavaliers there was still 31 :50 left in regulation after the game. Julia BergsonShilcoclc, number 9 on Arcadia, tied the game 22 with 22:55 left in regulation. The head coach of

the end of the second overtime. Head coach, Dianne Pierangeli said, "We told the freshman that they needed to step up in this divisional game against a rival like Arcadia. I was impressed by our goalie Mary Mower and by Heather St. Amour, who is our sweeper back. They really stepped it up for two young freshman players." After the game, Jessica Storck, Arcadia, Art Goon, was given a yellow card at Lady Cavs bring home a tie game of 2-2.

5:34 left in the second half. The penalty motivated Cabrini, and the Cavaliers drove the ball down the field with a chance to

call. The ball bounced around the net several times, and people thought it may have gone over the

said, "This game proves how far we can go as a team, and that we have the ability to beat anyone."

The team won against Cedar Crest on Sept. 18 with a shut out score of 5-0. Player Nicole Schultz scored two goals in the game. A 2-1 score sealed in Cabrini victory on Sept. 22, against Gwynedd-Mercy. Schultz scored one goal in the game.

Tennis

The tennis team suffered a loss to Arcadia with a score of 0-9 on Sept. 18th.

Women'svolleyball

The team lost on Sept. 19thto Arcadia University 2-3. PlayerKatie Updike had 12 kills, 10 digs, 4 aces and 3 blocks.

Men and women'scross- country

The women's team came in 6th out of 18 teams and the men ran 12 out of 19 teams in the Philadelphia Metropolitan at Belmont Plateau on the 22nd. Women's team captain Kristin Zielinski finished 6th out of 130 runners at Muhlenberg.

Photo taken by Paul Williams.

Fan appreciation day ends victoriously

by Jes Spriggs staff

The support of the 29,109 civilians in the stands on fan appreciation day in Veterans Stadium did something bordering amazing for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, Sept. 24. The incredibly close game against the Florida Marlins, which went into extra innings, was clearly one of the most exciting games the Phillies have played all season.

The game began with the youthful Brandon Duckworth, who is praised for his poise and maturity on the mound, pitching for the Phillies, and Ryan Dempster pitching for the Marlins.

The first inning held several moments of controversy when notoriously hot-tempered coach Larry Bowa argued with umpire Bill Welke for calling Bobby Abreu out at home for allegedly missing the plate. Despite the bad start, the Phillies ended the inning with a 1-0 lead. It is not until the fomth inning that Mike Redmond's sacrifice fly tied the game 2-2.

The crowd erupted with enthusiasm in the fourth inning when Travis Lee raised the score to 3-2 with his seventeenth homerun of the season. Florida's series of pitchers following Dempster were Ricky Bones and Braden Loper, held Philadelphia scoreless for quite a while. Phillies pitcher, Duckworth;

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however, was replaced in the sixth inning by Cliff Politte, followed by Ricky Bottalico.

In the eight inning Bottalico gets off to a good start,

f'ootbal I fun just down the road

by CatharineHernsonand RichardMagda staff writers

Although Cabrini College Jacks a football team for students to tailgate and cheer for on Saturdays, the Villanova Wtldcats, who are steadily becoming one of the premier teams in the nation, are located just down the road from Cabrini. With some of their most challenging games at home. The Wildcats could smely use more screaming college football fans.

The Villanova University football team is working their way up the Sports Network national poll, seeded at No. 14 in this week's update. The Wtldcats, who play their home games just three miles from Cabrini College at Villanova Stadium, are one of seven Atlantic 10 teams in this week's top 25.

Led by senior All-American running back Brian Westbrook, who owns 37 Villanova school records and is a National Player of the Year Candidate, the Wildcats have won their home opener for the past six years, continuing the streak this year with a victory over Colgate. Westbrook tallied 337 all-purpose

yards and a career-high five touchdowns in the 38-14 victory.

The Wildcats carry an overall record of 2-0 and a conference record of 1-0. Getting back to work on the gridiron after a two-week layoff early in the season, the local squad travels to Virginia this weekend to battle the University of Richmond, ranked No. 17 in the nation. The Spiders are considered "the best 02 team in the nation," according to the Villanova Football website.

The Wildcats have fom home games scheduled for the remainder of the regular season. Villanova plays host to James Madison University on Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. For the complete Villanova Wildcats football schedule, go to www.villanova.fansonly.com.

For general ticket information, call the Villanova Ticket Office at 610-519-4100 between 9 a.m. and 4:30p.m.

striking out the first two batters. The next two, however, Preston Wilson and Mike Lowell, each manage to hit homeruns giving the Marlins a 4-3 lead over the Phillies.

When it seems as though things cannot become grimmer, umpire Welke made a bad call on a pitch in the ninth inning, striking out batter Marlon Anderson. Once again Bowa, as well as Anderson, argue with the umpire, and both men are thrown out of the game, Bowa for the fifth time of the season. The unwavering support of the crowd seemed to help, at least, in the bottom of the ninth when Lee hit his second homerun of the game off of Marlins pitcher Antonio Alfonseca, tying the game 4-4 and beginning a tenth inning. The Phillies managed to hold the Marlins in the top of the tenth, and tension started to mount as the bottom half began. Miraculously, though, with two strikes against him, Jonny Estrada hit a homerun to win the game with a score of 54 for the Phillies. Fan appreciation day ended with the entire team running onto the field to congratulate Estrada as the Philadelphia Phillies ended the day victoriously.

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All students 18-24 years of age Particularly resident students

Are you interested in recieving the Meningitis Vaccine?

If so, you must sign up at health services. Feel free to sign-up Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. now until Sept. 28, 2001.

Cost depends on total number of doses ordered: $40-$75 per dose.

If you have any questions, please call health services at ext. 8400.

Health services is located in Rooymans Center next to the Library.

Photo taken by Jen Smith.

Cabrini fans show their support for the Phillies by attending a game and cheering on the players.

Grueling double OT ends in a tie

by Paul Williams staff writer

On Sept. 18 the Cabrini Lady Cavaliers soccer team battled the two-time Pennsylvania Athletic Conference defending champions, the Arcadia Knights. The game wouldn't go into just overtime but double over time. Unfortunately for the Ladies, they could not capitalize on their momentum in the overtime periods, and the game would end in a 2-2 tie.

The game was a tough and physical war. In total there were 36 fouls called in the game. Even the coach for Arcadia managed to draw a yellow card from the referee. It was a game that had the players limping and the fans on the edge of their seats. After the game, as Jaime Matozzo said, "This game proved that the entire team has a lot of heart and that we can go as far as we want to, if we play as a team with heart."

The first half started off back and forth with both teams gaining momentum, until the Cavaliers managed to score with 7:05 left in the first

half. An early yellow card given to Amanda Schmesser of Arcadia gave the Cavaliers the opportunity that they needed. Kristen Luft passed the ball to Patricia Bradley who scored the first goal in the game. The goalie for Arcadia then ripped the knee brace from off her knee and threw it to the ground in spite. Cabrini controlled the tempo from there for the rest of the first half. Jaime Matozzo, who is a senior and a team captain, could be heard over the crowd after making a play. She said, "Pick it up Cabrini, don't give up." The first half ended with Cabrini leading 1-0. The second half began with a change of pace. Arcadia started to pressure Cabrini early on and with 35:22 left in regulation. Arcadia scored on a kick from Mandy Seymour that just got past freshman goalie Mary Mower. Cabrini would strike back quickly with a goal of their own.

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•Flag Football, 5:30

•Women's tennis vs. •Flag football, •Squash league p.m., Upper field vs. Cedar Crest vs. Gwynedd- Albright College, 5:30, p.m., Upper play, 4-6 p.m., College, 4 p.m. Mercy College, 1 4p.m. field Dixon center p.m.

•Women's tennis •Women's soccer

-Co-ed Volleyball, •Women's volley•Women's volley- 8:30 p.m., Dixon ball vs. Alvernia ball vs. William Center College, 7:30 Paterson Col- p.m. Jege/Bryn Mawr College, TBA

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photo taken by Paul Williams Kelli Romano and Kristen Luft battle for the ball.

photo taken by Paul Williams Players from both Arcadia and Cabrini run towards the goal. Ellen Casiero, number 3, runs for the pass.

Photo taken by Paul Williams