Dec. 06, 2001 issue 13 Loquitur

INSIDE!

A WWII veteran remembers Pearl Harbor and the war.

Page 13, Pearl Harbor Special

Thursday, December 6, 2001

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INSIDE!

What was happening in Ameri~n fads and fashion in 1941?

PEARL HARBOR ATTACKED

years later, Loquiturlooksback at one of the most infamousevents in history.

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Dec. 7, 1941 and Sept. 11, 2001 are two days in American history that will forever live in the minds of those who lived through the events. On the eve of the sixtieth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, comparisons between these two days have arisen. Cabrini professors Dr. Jolyon Girard, Dr. James Hedtke and Dr. Joseph Romano offer some comments on these events.

by Ryan Mulloy assistanta&e editor

It has been 60 years since everything changed. It has been 60 years since the United States stood on its feet and took a stand with a world at war. It has been 60 years since a day of infamy.

"Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941-a date which will live in infamythe United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan;' President Franklin Roosevelt told Congress in an address on Dec. 8, 1941.

The world had been at war. World War II was being fought mercilessly in Europe by Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, and Italy, led by Benito Mussolini. Germany and Italy were both members of the Axis Powers, along with Japan.

While the war raged in Europe, the United States remained neutral and was seeking to keep peace with Japan. The topic of the talks was to secure peace in the Pacific, an area that Japan had been very interested in controlling in a "sphere of influence," as Dr. JoyIon Girard, professor of history and political science, said.

On Nov. 26, 1941, the United States Secretary of State spoke with and outlined the plans to secure peace in the Pacific with Japan's ambassador. On Dec. 6, 1941, President Roosevelt sent a

those of Sept. 11.

message to the Emperor of Japan, in an attempt to "restore traditional amity and prevent further death and destruction in the world." It was finally on Dec. 7 that the Pres-

ident received a notice from Japan that found it "impossible to reach an agreement through further negotiations." It was on that day as well that the United States was at-

tacked at Pearl Harbor.

A day of infamy like Pearl Harbor is almost impossible to imagine in this day and age. But almost three months ago, a younger

generation had its own day of infamy. It is no big secret that on Sept. 11, 2001, the United States was attacked. Terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon after taldng control of several commercial airplanes.

The two attacks both have their similarities and differences. "Something like Pearl Harbor happened on Sept. 11," Dr. James Hedtke, chair of the history and political science departments, said. The major similarity is the surprise of the attack. On the mornings of Dec. 7, 1941 and Sept. 11, 2001, the United States and the citizens of the respective areas attacked had no idea what was about to hit them.

Another similarity is the way these conflicts have been fought. Both evils, the terrorists and the Japanese, were willing to die for their cause. On Sept. 11, terrorists boarded commercial flights, knowing they would be crashing them into buildings and committing suicide. Even today, the Taliban officials who surrender are still sneaking guns, attempting to continue to fight. During World War II, Japanese pilots were known as kamikaze pilots willing to crash their planes into targets in order to secure victory for their side. They had no fear of death.

Continued inside on page 8. See Pearl Harbor Special.

photo courtesy of Cheryl Tranchitella

Above: Soldiers fighting in the war in the Pacific during World War II look over the devastation of the fighting over there. Sixty years after the United States entered WWII, the nation remembers the event in comparison to

Multi-tasking:· Professors educate and advise

rhe average professor has 18.78 advisees. Some professors advise over 50 stu:ients while others advise two. Professors who teach College Success Seminars :i.dviseat least 15 first-year students as a group.

by Amy Gassen news editor

The average adviser manages : 8.78 advisees each school year. The majority of these advisers are full-time professors. Due to the fact that there are more advisees ih.an the full-time professors can handle, other employees of the :ollege also advise.

"We have full-time, part-time, a Jumber of people in student life md someone from admissions who also advise," Dr. Catharine )'Connell, dean of academic affairs, said.

,dviser Evaluations

Evaluations are banded out at he end of each semester by proessors. According to Dr. M. L. ,icoli, psychology professor, rround six years ago the adrninisration wanted some kind of sense ,f how advising was going. Dr. olyon Girard, history and politi'.al science professor, routinely ;ave his advisees a questionnaire o evaluate his performance as an ldviser.

ity, the survey was given to a number of students at a set date and then again a month later to check for consistency. "It was [found to be] reliable for sophomore, juniors and seniors," Sicoli said.

Sicoli de-eidedto give the survey annually to juniors, due to the fact that they bad more experience with their advisers.

"We ran it for the first time, two years ago in March," Sicoli said. The survey is now given every year to juniors in March.

"I.bought a scoring program for it," Sicoli said. "Then it goes back to the advisers' mailboxes and they can get an idea about what the students think."

Although the adviser evaluations have only been given to juniors for the past few years, Sicoli has noticed similar results.

"There are two areas where [students] felt their advisers could use more help," Sicoli said. Questions five and seven ranked relatively low on the questionnaire.

ments of all majors.

Questions number seven states, "My advisor was helpful in postgraduate considerations."

"It could be that when you 're a junior, you aren't thinking about graduate school," Sicoli ex-• plained.

Spectrum of Advisees

Some advisers direct up to 54 students, while one only advises one student. According to O'Connell, this is due to a few factors.

One of the reasons that the numbers of advisers to advisees are not even is because some advisers teach college success seminars. The maximum number of students that can enroll in a college success seminar is 15, according to O'Connell. However, some advisers sign in a surplus of students.

Due to the fact that advisers meet with their first-year students as a whole, the number of their one-on-one advisees is not as large as it appears.

"Technically, there is an official list, but sometimes students go to other advisers," Sicoli said. On the list of the registrar, it appeiifSthat she has 15 advisees, however, she said that she actually advises 21 students.

Another reason that some advisers have more advisees is because some majors are bigger than other majors.

Education and English/communications are two of the biggest majors at Cabrini College. According to Sicoli, it makes sense that the professors for those majors advise more students than professors in majors that have less students.

Dr. James Hedtke, history and political science chair, advises 54 students. First-year student Joseph Woods is one of his advisees.

"I am greatly satisfied with the performance of my adviser who at this time allows me to oversee the flow of courses I'm able to receive in my academic portfolio," Woods said.

Sophomore Liz Malgieri, social work major, said, "I didn't go [to my adviser for scheduling]." Malgieri complained that scheduling conflicts leave h~r unsatisfied with-lteradviser. 'Toe dean signed my form," Malgieri said.

"My greatest frustration is the students who don't really want to be advised," Sicoli said.

"We're in this to help [the students] with their futures, not just to sign something."

'Toe chairs of each department actually assign the advisers," O'Connell said. O'Connell divides up the first-year students into college success seminars.

Survey given to juniors second semester to evaluate adviaers

Sicoli ran a test with students to ;ee if Girard's form served as a reiable method to evaluate all ad1isers. In order to test for reliabil-

Question number five states, "My advisor helped me to obtain information concerning other department's courses." Since the results from that question were circulated, the office of academic affairs put out a guide for requirenformation

Spectrumof Advisors & Advisees

'Toe focus of the college success seminars is in the whole first year experience," O'Connell said, "whereas advising for upperclassman is very much focused on the major."

First-year students meet with their advisers once a week in a group setting. According to O'Connell, upperclassmen should meet with their adviseni at least twice a semester.

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So many freshman, so little class choices

by Heather Dilalla and Rosemarie Gonzalez staff writers

Most freshmen dread registration for classes like a nightmare. This year, freshman students were able to get into many of the classes they desired. First-year student " have any all of the classes I wanted." However, some students were not that lucky. •

Many of the required core classes were full when first-year students went to register. For many it was extremely time-consuming and aggravating. Some students would find a schedule they were happy with, meet with their adviser and have him or her sign the form, but by the time they registered, the classes were full. For example, first-year student Brian Kerrigan said, "I was picking my classes with the help of my designated adviser and just when I thought I was finished, I went to register and they were full. That quickly they were already full and it forced me to have to start the process all over again."

First-year students are urged by their advisers to take as many core classes as possible in order to get them completed. However, core

classes such as Sem 100s and ISTs are some of the more difficult classes to get into. First-year student Nicole Martinelli who works behind the desk in the registrar's office said, "Sem 100s and ISTs are filling up quickly and it makes a lot of people frustrated and angry."

ere or e core, o em were full on the Friday of freshman registration. In fact there are quite a few classes that are overbooked because there are students exceeding the limit. First-year student Adrienne Dinkelackers said, "I wanted to get into an IST class but it was closed so they didn't bother to help me; they gave me an add/drop form and told me to come back."

Sem 1OOsare a core requirement that all first-year students must take. While 20 Sem courses are offered, only six remained open on the Friday of registration. Half of the 14 classes that were full exceeded the number of students allowed in each class. That leaves little to pick from when trying to find a class that fits into the time slots a student wants.

Individual and Society courses were another popular core area in that the availability of those cours-

es were slim with only four of the 11 courses being opened to students and the rest full. With a limited amount of choices, freshmen have no other choice than to take mostly 8:15 and Friday classes.

Karen Karlsen of the registrar's office was able to provide some information on courses available or st-year stu ents. os o e courses that everyone would like are taken and the first-year students, especially those who register last, are left with cores, 8: 15 classes, and Friday classes.

"It's bad. I feel badly for them. They have to rethink the way they take their classes," Karlsen said. She also said that these are the classes and times that students try to avoid. For one reason, these times pose problems for commuters to arrive on time to their early scheduled classes. Karlsen tries to help students out as best she can, providing some advice and support for students based on their majors or for their best interest, seeing as to whether or not certain times would be good for the students.

Many of the students pick their classes according to work, sports or what is best for them. Firstyear student, and intramural ice

hockey player, Rob Cain said, "I only got into two classes that I wanted and I have to pick all new ones and those new classes will probably be full too." Cain, along with many other sports participants, finds scheduling classes to be a hassle because there are certain times where class will inter-

rrs -year s en were no e only ones complaining at the registrar's office. Quite a number of sophomores fell a credit or two behind, prohibiting them from registering in classes they needed.

"I am a sophomore and I'm down

one credit and they are not letting me register as a sophomore. They have me as a freshman and I can not get into any of the classes I need," Colleen Feeny said.

Maureen McQuade, also a sophomore, said, Everyone attending this school pays to come here. Therefore the classes these students chose should be available to em regardless of their seniority."

-see related perspective by Mike Kazanjian on page 15

ladarola's salary below national average

by Vince DeFrusclo assistant news editor

A recent study conducted by "the Chronicle of Higher Education" regarding the salaries of college presidents' shows evidence of a glass ceiling present for women. The study, which was published in the Nov. 9 issue, compared salaries of presidents during the 2000 fiscal year.

Private college president's salaries rose 11.2 percent in the year 2000, averaging out at $207,130.

President Iadarola earned $125,545 in the Liberal-Arts Colleges bracket.

Iadarola's salary is low when compared to others in the same bracket. George C. Roache III,

President of Hillsdale College, earns $1,185,436. Judith Rodin, President of the University of Pennsylvania, earns $698,325.

Rodin, however, seems to be the exception amongst women Presidents. It appears that by looking at the figures presented, women Presidents are making up to $100,000 less than their male counterparts.

Iadarola agreed that the numbers presented did reflect a glass ceiling in the profession, but that it is not harder being a woman in the profession. "We are not perfect. Women have made gains. We've come a long way, but we've got a long way to go."

She was reluctant to comment further, stating that a President's salary is related to the school's en-

dowments.

Iadarola admitted to having "loads" of headhunters calling her, and said that she could "double" her salary. Iadarola believes that she is paid what she "needs" to be paid.

Among the benefits that Iadarola gets as President of Cabrini, are a free car, and a free house in the Main Line area.

Cabrini pays faculty and staff according to national standards. Staff salaries, which would include the President's, are based on surveys from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPAHR). Data is compiled from institutions that reply to the surveys, edited and then used to set professional staff member's salaries.

Cabrini then pays their staff on a salary range of one to five. One would be an entry-level position, three would be a midpoint, and five would be maximum range.

In a statement from Cabrini's Human Resources Department, Mary Theresa Fosko wrote, "Cabrini's goal is to have every professional staff member's salary at the midpoint for their job."

All faculty and staff were given a five percent increase, with one percent of that coming in equity increases. Staff members also received a compression increase this fall that awarded them a "certain dollar amount for every year of service" at Cabrini.

Facts about College President'sSalaries in the year 2000

• Salaries rose 11.2 percent

• NationalAverage is$207,130

• Dr. Iadarola earned $125,545

• Female Presidents

eam around $100,00 less than males do

NYC plans to ring in the New Vear with a party to top all

by Richard Magda staff writer

New Years Eve will be celebrated in its usual fashion this year, as the nation embraces a patriotic mindset. 1 pyr-61:echntcsand entertainment famous for 97 years, New York City will lead the worid once again in welcoming the New Year with its Times Square celebration.

Upholding the traditions of past years, Times Square 2002 will feature the descent of the New Years Eve Ball from atop the flagpole of One Times Square at midnight. A universal symbol of welcoming the start of a new year since 1907, when the first ball drop took place, the event will be accompanied by enhanced pyrotechnics and live entertainment throughout the night, according to the official Times Square website.

Last year, over 700,000 live viewers crowded the streets of New York City to witness the world-renowned event. This year, however, the festivities will symbolize a greater significance, as Ground Zero of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will become Ground

Zero for the world's largest New Years celebration. Despite the recent tragedy, however, the Times Square BID and Countdown Entertainment organizations, the sanctioning bodies of the celebrat1 , e c mrgef crowcl than the record-breaking millennium event two years ago.

Although attendance is expected to set a new high, questions concerning security linger.

"It's wonderful that the city has enough confidence to rebuild after such a disaster and host the world's largest New Years celebration," sophomore Linsey Miriglianni said. "But I still think that a lot of people will stay home and watch on television instead of attending in person. It just seems like the perfect target for another tragedy."

Senior Amanda Campbell, who has attended the event in past years, agrees that it is important to continue with tradition, but that people are still weary of what the future holds.

"Although America is doing its best to bounce back after the Sept. 11 attacks, I find it hard to believe that a record amount of people

will show up in Times Square for New Years," Campbell said.

Junior Kat Pirrone, who was among the crowd at the 1995 Times Square New Years jamboree, thinks that the crowd will e as arge as expec even with the worries of other terrorist attacks.

"In a way, it's like the tnillennium celebration," Pirrone said. "The world was supposed to end then, but more people showed up than ever before.

"More people will want to be there whether it's going to be a good or bad experience. Either way, it will only happen once in a lifetime that people will be able to say 'I was at Times Square for New Years a few months after the Sept. 11 attacks and survived," Pirrone continued.

New Years Eve in Times Square will be carried out as in years past, but with improved entertainment and sights as America pushes towards a fresh start with a new year.

Excessive trash on campus causes many to question why?

by Eugene A. Iacovelli staff writer

Lately, there is a litter problem around campus. Trash can be found thrown on the lawns or it can be found just a few feet away from the trashcans. Even though there is a cleaning service that comes to the campus, why does the campus often look the way it does?

Bottles or candy wrappers can be seen blowing around on the lawns or the roads. At a closer look around the campus, bags of trash are found in the parking lots. Students appear upset at the litter that can be found entering buildings.

''The campus is always messy, especially around the buildings,"

sophomore John Brogan said. The pavements in front of every building are covered with cigarette butts, chewing gum and a vast array of trash. The rules for smoking on campus are that you must be at least 30 feet away from the entrances to doorways. "There is always cigarette butts near doorways around campus," senior Chris Swift said.

One student blames the trash problem directly of the cleaning service. While on his way to see a friend's late night radio show, Senior Mike Betzel stumbled upon what may be part of the problem.

"I found two guys sleeping in the lower level in Founders Hall at around 1 a.m.," Betzel said.

This does not accurately represent the entire cleaning staff al-

though some on campus might have negative comments about the cleaning service, they are not the only ones involved. Trash accumulates on the weekends. The dumpsters fill up faster. This is most likely due to the lack of the cleaning service on the weekends and any events that occur on campus will cause there to be a little mess here and there. After the weekends, the buildings and common areas around campus take a beating.

"If everyone took care of their own space though, everything would look a lot nicer," Chris Swift said, "But we all have to do our share."

"The Ball"

* The Ball is a geodesic sphere, six-feet in diameter, and weighs approximately 1,070 pounds.

* The Ball is covered with a total of 504 Waterford crystal triangles: 72 crystal triangles feature the new~ "Hope for Abundance" design and 432 crystal triangles feature the "Star of Hope" design. Triangles vary in size, and range in length from 4 3/4 inches to 5 3/4 inches per side.

photo taken from http://www.timessquarebid.org/new_year/

photo by Justine Di Filippo

An empty cup lies on the ground of Cabrini College. Litter can be found throughout campus.

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by Catharine Hernson assistant perspectives editor

Smokin' scorpions

Some desperate Pakistani's have found a way to become intoxicated by smoking scorpions. Users make a_powder out of dried scorpion stingers then light the grindings on fire and suck in the smoke to get high. In Quetta, scorpion addicts spend their time at the cemetery where they ,._von'tbe bothered by outsiders, but they do have a problem falling in to the partially dug graves after use.

Are you serious?

A lawsuit was filed against a QuikTrip gas station in Edwardsville, Ill. after Dorothy M. Williams slipped and fell on a banana peel. She is suing the station for injuries to her back and knee.

Too stupid to be dangerous

Stephen Millhouse's attorney defended him by saying that his client was too stupid to be dangerous, after breaking into a woman's apartment to ask for sex. Millhouse was turned down, but then asked for a date. The woman finally gave him her phone number just to get rid of him. When he later called her to ask her out again, she called the police and arranged for his arrest. When on the witness stand Millhouse was asked, "Do you really think she wanted to see you again?" Millhouse's answer was, "I didn't know for sure. That's why I called." After the trial, Millhouse was convicted of burglary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Internationally recognized humanitarian visits Cabrini

by Kelly Finlan staff writer

Attention Students

Thick fog and rain could not keep Betty Tisdale from her audience, much like war and financial constraints can not keep her from her ''babies" in Vietnam and all over the world. She is the founder of Helping And Loving Orphans and the driving force behind Operation Baby Lift during the Vietnam War. Cabrini College welcomed Tisdale to the mansion Thursday, Nov. 29th. Acco_mpaniedby one of her ''babies," Jeffrey Nguyen Eckert, Tisdale described a story of selflessness and compassion. Operation Baby Lift started with the ideals of Dr. Tom Dooley (1927-1961), a Navy medical officer, who, after witnessing the suffering of 600,000 North Vietnamese refugees, established several small clinics and hospitals in South Vietnam. A young secretary, then working for US Steel, read his book and was called to action. Tisdale started typing responses to Dooley's bottomless pit of mail. From there she had a hand in everything from fund raising to teaching simple American songs. After the death of Dooley in 1961, Tisdale became the primary financial resource for An Lac or-

phanage in Saigon. An Lac was founded by Madame Ngai, an affluent ~forth Vietnamese refugee who, after the death of her husband, fled to South Vietnam, stopping only to pick up the children along the way who had been orphaned by the war. There were 400 children of all ages at An Lac when Tisdale arrived. They were unusually small, malnourished and under-supplied. An Lac become her crusade.

Tisdale, then the personal secretary of Senator Jacob Javits, took it upon herself to fund An Lac. Senator Javits' connections allowed her to raise enough money to provide An Lac with the milk and other supplies it needed. But with the Vietcong closing in on Saigon, Tisdale knew there was a new task at hand-getting the orphans out of Vietnam.

Operation Baby Lift was a multi-task operation. Each child needed a U.S. visa and a birth certificate, as well as a safe ride home. Once the ride was secured and visas were promised, Tisdale and Ngai created a birth certificate for each and every child for whom one was needed. Any child over the age of 10 was prevented from leaving, as well as Madam Ngai, but Betty Tisdale, accompanied by 219 children, were air lifted out of

Saigon April 11, 1975.

All of the children, like Jeff Eck ert, were adopted from an agenc: in York, Pennsylvania, includin1 the five Vietnamese girls she her self adopted with her then hus band, Colonel Patrick Tisdale Many have contacted Betty Tis dale. Jeffery Eckert, now livin! in Florida, was hearing her story in its entirety, for the first time. Tisdale has not retired from th1 orphans' cause, nor has she forgot ten the conditions in which chi! dren, like those she rescued ir 1975, live. She has continued tc raise money for orphanages ir Vietnam, and in 2000, she founded HALO (Helping And Lovin! Orphans), an organization that ii "dedicated to bettering the lives 01 orphans and at-risk children around the world."

Tisdale is a woman of extraordinary accomplishment. She has af. fected the lives of hundreds opeople, but she is not satisfied; 4( years of charitable fund-raising i: proof. For many, Ralph Wald( Emerson may have best describec the life of Betty Tisdale when ht said, "To know even one life ha: breathed easier because you havt lived - that is to have succeeded.'

'Winter Wonderland' to be held

by Leanne Pantone assistant a&e editor

The junior class is sponsoring the winter formal, which is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Dixon Center gym in the Nerney Field House. The theme is "Winter Wonderland."

"The winter formal is fancy attire," Amanda Cappelli, senator of the junior class board, said. Previously, the dance held in the fall was the formal dance, but this year they are switched, and the winter dance is now the elegant one. "The fall dance was semi-formal dress, and this would be the one where you would wear the prom dress," Cappelli said.

"All proceeds benefit the junior class," Cappelli said, "so we're trying to get people to bring their friends." There will be food served compliments of Wood Dining Services. The DJ was hired from offcampus by Cabrini College.

"The cost is down this year since we're on cam pus," Cappelli said. Tickets cost $15 for a single an< $25 for a couple. They can be purchased in Studen Activities.

The library asks that all borrowed items be returned

1 by Dec.13.

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Grades and transcripts will have to be held if books, etc. are not returned.

Thanks, and have a wonderful holiday!

- Library Staff

'Father Steve': New face in Campus Ministry

by Mary-Mower staff writer

Switching jobs is usually never easy, but for Father Steve Albero the adjustment was not so difficult. In prior years, Father Albero was the campus chaplain, but now he is the Campus Minister.

As chaplain, Father Albero would take part in saying the masses and hearing confessions. Now he has much more influence on the campus community. He helps to plan the retreats, such as the Search retreat and the New Students' retreat, and also helps with planning the masses such as what music will be played and giving out jobs for the readers and altar servers.

One of Father Albero's biggest

accomplishments is his ability to stay in touch with many of his students. He likes to keep in touch and know how his students are doing. A lot of students see Father Albero as more of a friend than a priest because of his ability to listen and help you out when you need it. He is truly a great friend and a great priest.

Father Albero is the youngest of two. Growing up, he and his family lived in Philadelphia. Father Albero grew up in South Philadelphia and attended St. John Neumann High School. This is where he had his first interactions with Norbertin priests. These priests had a true impact on his life, and that is when he decided that he would like to become a priest. Since the Norbertin priests were the ones who had such an impact

U.S. man found to be traitor in Taliban

by Vince DeFrusclo assistant news editor

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said that John Walker, an American captured fighting for the Taliban, will have "all the rights he is due."

20-year-old Walker left Northern California after graduating from an alternative high school at the age of 17, moving to Yemen. He joined the Taliban about six months ago, during the summer.

His father, Frank Lindh, appeared exclusively on CNN's "Larry King Live" and said that he hired a lawyer to represent his son. Lindh called his son a "good boy." He said that Walker didn't go to "make war against his own country." Walker had been involved with the Taliban before the Sept. 11 attacks.

Lindh also said that he doesn't think his son is a traitor. Rumsfeld has drawn no conclusions on Walker being a traitor, and says that he hasn't gotten around to thinking what Walker's status is.

Walker surrendered in Mazar-e Sharif after a revolt of Taliban prisoners last week. He suffered a

bullet wound, and was hit by shrapnel in the uprising. Currently, Walker is in the custody of U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan.

While in an Afghan hospital this weekend, Walker spoke to journalists saying that he supported the Sept. 11 attacks. Lindh claims that his son was under duress, and was disoriented when he made those comments.

Walker converted to Islam at the age of 16 after reading the works of Malcolm X. He told CNN, "I started reading some of the literature of their scholars and the history of the movement, and my heart became attached to them."

"What I know is that a couple of others have contended they are Americans. Whether they are Americans and where they may be, I don't know," Rumsfield said.

The State Department checked Walker's passport to confirm his citizenship. They are trying to get in touch with Walker's mother, who is listed as his emergency contact.

on his life, he decided to go into this order of priests.

He entered the Norbertin community in 1984. He then went on to be ordained in May of I 99 I. He started his teachings back at his old school, St. John Neumann, for a year. He then traveled down to Delaware to teach for four years and ended coming back to Philadelphia and teaching at Archbishop Ryan for a year. Once again, he returned to St. John Neumann for four years and worked there as a guidance director. After that he came to Cabri¢.

dering the idea of becoming a priest. Father Albero and the three men live in a house on the Daylesford Abbey grounds. This is a big part of his job, helping to guide these men to their vocation.

A couple years back Father Steve took a trip to Europe for eight weeks. This is where many religious groups met and held conferences and meetings with priests and nuns from all over the world.

Father Steve Albero, Campus Minister

Father Albero's main job now is to get men to join the priesthood community: This is rather important now more than ever because of the decline of men going into the priesthood. He is currently housing three men who are pon-

It was a nice time to get together and meet with different people who are all working to get this world going in the same direction, according to Father Albero.

Father Albero wants everyone to know that he is available to anyone. He is there to listen or to guide anyone who needs help. Even if you just want to stop by and say hello, he will be there.

Dunbar: Reinforces desire to teach and experiment

by Kelly Flnlan staff writer

Spring may be the season of new life, but fall is the season of new arrivals. Incoming first-year and transfer students and new staff are among the Cabrini novices on campus. Perhaps you have noticed the new face in the science department. Dr. David Dunbar, assistant biology professor, is Cabrini's newest resident science guy, straight from Yale Medical School via West Chester University.

Dunbar is a RNA molecular biologist, and he's worked with everything from proteins to the composition of genes. A native Pennsylvanian, he did his undergraduate work at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa., where he majored in biology. He then went on to receive his Ph.D. from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. After moving to Connecticut to work at Yale's prestigious medical school, Dunbar, his wife, Maureen, and his three year-old -daughter, Megan, moved back

home to Pennsylvania to pursue other employment opportunities. These opportunities led Dunbar to Cabrini College. "I wanted to find a school that was relatively small that has really good facultystudent interaction," he said. Cabrini's location and overall personality was key.

According to Dunbar, we are in the midst of the molecular renaissance. The human genome has recently been sequenced. In fifty years, molecular biology has gone from the first recognition of a strand of DNA to mapping the entire genetic structure of a person.

Scientists liken the advancements with the advent of new chemical elements and the unearthing of the particles within the atom. It is a revolutionary time to be in this particular field of science.

Proteins were the subjects of his research at Yale Medical School. The genes Dunbar studied, coded in incorrectly, cause autoimmune diseases like Sclerodenna and certain strains of Hepatitis.

Legislation has legalized the limited research of fetal stem cells, but ethical concerns have risen with the developing research of such cells. Dunbar foresees a solution to this controversy in the near future with the use of adult stem cells instead of fetal cells. "I don't think anyone would have a problem with that," he said. Dunbar dedicated six years to the research of the RNA molecular biology that he now teaches at Cabrini.

When asked what brought him to teaching Dunbar re~ponded, ''How do you know unless you actually do itT'

At Yale, he worked with undergraduates, training them, teaching them laboratory research, often losing valuable time in the process. "I felt more fulfilled doing that than being in my own little world, trying to get my own research done," he said. West Chester University was his first official role as teacher. "It just reinforced my desire to want to teach." -

photo by Haven McMickle

'SOMETHING'

by MlchaelA Kazan)lan Editor in chief

George Hamson. "the quiet Beatie; lost his struggle with cancer on Thursday Nov. 30, 2001. Harrison, 58, died in Los Angeles with his wife and so11by his side. In Liverpool, England, whe~ Harrison was born and lived his adolescentdays, flags flew half-mast.

The amount of media attention that bas followed Harrisotl's death is something that Harrison purposely avoided after The Beatles' demise in late 1969. Harrison loved the music, but not the mayhem. Harrison stood in the shadows of Paul McCartney and John Lennon. but his contribution to the success of The Beatles is extraordi• nary. Harrison wrote instant classics like "Here Comes the Sun," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and "Something;• which Frank Sinatra once referred to as "the most beautiful love song ever written;' He also introduced his band mates to the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Soon after, The Beatles became involved in transcendental meditation. The other Beatles eventually dropped the methods, but Harrison continued.

Harrison announced in 1998 that he had throat cancer, but was undergoing treatments.In 1999. an intruder broke into his home and stabbed him multiple times. Harrison remained optimistic about his health and thls past summer he asked fans around the world not to worry about reports stating that he was still battling cancer.

Harrison is the second Beatie to pass on. John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark Chapman on Dec. 8, 1980. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are the last remaining Beatles. "I am devastated and very,very sad," McCartney said early Friday, the day after Harrison's death. "He was a lovely guy and a. very brave man and had a wonderful sense of humor. He is really just my baby brother." Starr said, "George was a best friend of mine. I loved him very much and 1will miss him greatly. We will miss George for his sense of love, his sense of music and his sense of laughter."

IN THE WAY HE MovEo Us

failing health. He credited his newest song, "Horse to the Water;' to "RIP Ltd. 200 I."

After the breakup of The Beatles, Harrison came into public view only when he wanted to. In 1971, Harrison organized the concert for Bangladesh. the first all-star concert benefit of its kind. His interest moved to film and soon after he produced Monty Python's "The Life of Brian." Harrison, along with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison formed The Traveling Wilburys, a super group who released two albums and a top ten single.

Harrison's landmark album "All Things Must Pass" was re-released earlier this year and has had great success. His music, with and without The Beatles, will remain a constant example of hope, love and self-reflection. On Tuesday, Dec. 4 Harrison's ashes were spread over the Ganges River in India. Gavin De Becker, a longtime friend of Harrison's said, "He died with one thought in mind-love one another."

George Harrison

1943-2001

Photo retneved from ·1Me Mine"

"I Me Mine," GeorgeHarrison'sautobiography,photos and music notes, was releasedin 1980.

Each of the four Bealtes' had their own personality.

Harrison held his place with his quick wit and openness. When The Beatles finished their first recording session under producer George Martin, Martin asked them if there was anything they didn't like. Harrison quipped: "Well first of all, I don't like your tie." And during their first televised press conference a reporter asked them what they called their unique hairstyle, Harrison said he called his "Arthur."He even found a way to place humor in his own

Twelve International

by Paul WIiiiams assistant sports editor

Every family that celebrates Christmas has its own traditions. However, some Christmas traditions are more out of the ordinary than others. Depending on your heritage, a person may follow something similar to these 12 unique Christmas traditions.

In Italy, there is a tradition of burning the Yule log. The log is lit at Christmas and it is supposed to stay lit until New Year's Day. It blends both Christian and pagan beliefs. Pagans think that the log

Christmas Customs

will burn away the last year and any evil associated with it. Christians believe that when they go to midnight mass, the Virgin Mary will warm her baby in front of the log.

In Mexico, "La Posadas" is known as their big extravaganza before Christmas. It starts on Dec. 16 and recalls Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem from Nazareth. The procession ends after the crowd of people walks to the entrance of house and pleads for admittance. Once they are Jet in, a celebration begins and children like to bust piiiatas for candy.

In Poland, people celebrate a family

feast called "Wigilia." According to tradition the family has to have an even number of people around the table or someone might die in the coming year. Another custom is that the table has to be set for nine or 11 people otherwise there will be a decrease in anything desirable such as wealth or children.

In Spain, people will most likely not go to sleep at all on Christmas. It is known as a goodnight that is not meant for sleep. Also, according to tradition, Christmas dinner is never eaten until after midnight.

In Luxembourg, there is no Santa

Claus, but "St. Nicholas Day" is celebrated on Dec. 6 as part of their Christmas tradition. On nights one week before Dec. 6, children put out their slippers in front of their bedrooms. Saint Nick will fill it with a small gift. Likewise in Austria, there is no Santa Claus and on Christmas they believe that a baby with gold hair and wings brings them their presents. The baby represents the Christ child.

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Harrisonand John Lennon, former Beatiemembers,per• form live.

Two 'Days of Infamy' remembered

-Continued from page 1

Fear has remained constant though for the United States. Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, remembers listening to the news about Pearl Harbor with his extended family. He also remembers the fear and the rumors circulating about a possible invasion of the west coast and the possibility of a German U-boat in Cape May. The fear is still in the United States. Worries continue to arise about anthrax or retaliation from terrorists, due to America's attacks on the Taliban. Romano, who has been to New York twice since Sept. 11, was even stopped after coming out of the Lincoln tunnel on the day the United States bombed Afghanistan.

But while the list of similarities has a few notes, the list of the differences is staggering. "There weren't many similarities," Girard said, "except that it was a surprise. Any other comparison is ridiculous. There's no real comparison

with any other war."

There are major differences Girard has noted. There was a different intent with the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Sept. 11. Japan had targeted a military site, to attempt to keep America out of their plans to control the Pacific. The intent of the terrorists in Washington D.C. and New York was to take civilian lives.

While swprise can be a factor in similarities, it can also be a difference. "Japan had a focus of swprise," Hedtke said, "not terror. They had a clear cut goal." Both incidents may have been surprises, but they were handled in two completely different mal).Ilers. There was a lack of strategy in New York. Japan had planned everything perfectly as a military strike on a military target. Japan had their military objectives at Pearl Harbor. On the other hand, the terrorists had simply hijacked planes and took them into buildings.

The major difference though , .

lies in the enemy of the attacks. "Pearl Harbor was a sovereign nation attacking a sovereign nation," Girard said. The United States knew Pearl Harbor was an attack

Osama bin Laden were behind it is "an idiot."

But while an enemy can be identified and eliminated in one case, for the other it is much more complex. Japan was behind the attack at Pearl Harbor and was a country that America could go after. "There was no mask with Japan," Hedtke said. To eliminate the enemies of Sept. 11 will be much harder work. They are terrorists. Girard compares the network of terrorism to Hydra, the many-headed serpent slain by Hercules according to Greek mythology. "It's much more complicated and too widespread," Girard said. "You can hurt Islamic Fundamental Terrorism and cut them off."

tack was on U.S. soil on the main land.

These two conflicts have been either very similar or vastly different. Unlike Pearl Harbor, Romano says the war on terrorism is no'l a war that can be fought on the battlefield. And unlike World War II, there will be no V.E. Day or V.J. Day to signify the other side ending the war. There is no definite end.

A soldier gets his hair cut on the war front in the war in Europe.

by Japan. It has taken some time to have concrete evidence with Sept. 11. Though that may be true, Girard said anyone who still doesn't believe that Al Qaeda and

Romano went as far as to say that the impact for Sept. 11 was greater, due to being on the coast that it happened. "There was no immediacy of danger," Romano said. "To us, Hawaii was so far away." The impact was far greater for Romano as well, since this at-

Pearl Harbor was an attack with identifiable evils. • It was an attack in which retaliation was not so complex. It changed the Unites States and its position in the world. Pearl Harbor was a defining moment. While there are comparisons and contrasts between these two events in history, only time will tell if Sept. 11 was as much of a defining moment. But Girard is sure to add, "If you have any friend that thinks this will be over by July 4, they're wrong."

photo courtesy of Cheryl Tranchitella

Above: Dominick Sola, grandfather of Cheryl Tranchitella, served in the military during World War II. Left: Sola retrieved th is flag from Pearl Harbor.

photo by Justine DiRlippo

F·ashion and Fu_nin 1_941 • eg1n Today

by Sharvon Urbannavage rial Award. assistant perspective editor Other movie hits during this era

FASHION

Clothes of the 1940s were wearable by most women. There was no need for a washboard stomach or an enhanced chest. The clothes were simple, sweet, modest and mad~ with quality fabric. Women in the 1940s wore fitted garments that showed their shape, but not a lot of skin.

The rayon dresses were clingy, but had some swing to the skirt, which kept them fun and innocent. Accessories included clutch handbags, fur collars, initial jewelry and various styles for hats. For men, the trend was more in separate items such as army jackets or aviator sunglasses

Many restrictions imposed on designers sparked new creativity in the fashion industry. American designers introduced the concept of separates and coordinating components in order to create the illusion of more outfits than one actually had. Classic sportswear styles took hold on college campuses.

Since leather was restricted to military use, reptile skins and mesh were introduced as substitutes for shoe materials. The unavailability of stockings prompted the increasing popularity of ankle socks.

MOVIES

At the 14th Annual Academy Awards in 1941, "How Green Was My Valley" won best picture. Best actor and actress was awarded to Gary Cooper for "Sergeant York" and Joan Fontaine for "Suspicion." Best director was given to John Ford for "How Green Was My Valley." In 1941, Walt Disney was the recipient of the Irving G. Thalberg Memo-

included "Citizen

Kane;' "Here Come Mr. Jordan," "Hold Back the Dawn," 'The Little Foxes," "The Maltese Falcon" and "One Foot in Heaven." Some actors and actresses, still well known to date, who were also nominated for an Academy Award in~ eluded Cary Grant, Orson Welles and Bette Davis.

RECREATION

Leisure activities of 1941 ranged from horse races to the opera. No matter the amount of one's income, entertainment was available to everyone.

Horseracing, however, was not common people's leisure activity at this time. There were three horseracing seasons, excluding the summer when the ponies would relax due to the hot weather. The betting sentiment was the attraction for this event, not the racing itself.

Drinking wine while watching the horse races was an enjoyable pastime. Various types of tastes of wine were on sale during 1941. Advertisement for the alcohol market was common and very popular.

The cheap selling price of tobacco allowed for cigarettes to be affordable for all class levels, which made smoking a common activity during this era. Upper-priced cigarettes included Pall Mall (20 per pack) and Goldflake (10 per pack). These two brands cost anywhere from 60 to 70 cents per pack while the lower-priced cigarettes cost 20 cents per pack. However, the low prices were a result of the low quality of the tobacco.

The entertainment industry helped begin "Camp Shows" with entertainers waiving pay and working conditions to bring live entertainment to the troops at bases within the United States.

So brief a time we have tfJ stay Along this dear, familiar way;

It seems to me we should be kind To those whose lives touch yours and mine.

The hands that serve us everyday, Should we not help them while we may?

They are so kind that none can guess How soon they'll cease our lives to bless.

The hearts that love us, who may know How soon the long, long way must go. Then might we not their faults forgive And make them happy while they live?

So many faults in life there are We need not go to seek them far; But time is short and you and I Might let the little faults go by. And seek for what is true and fine In those lives touch yours and mine; This seems to me the better way Then why not, friend begin wdtly.

Author Unknown

UN1IQUE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

-Continued from page 7

In Germany, the children will not see the Christmas tree until Christmas Eve. One of the parents will distract the kids, while the other one decorates the tree before the children see it.

Each year, across the world, an organization called NORAD has been tracking Santa Claus all over the globe for the past 43 years. The organization provides warnings of missile attacks to Canada and the United States by use of its radar.

The United States has its own traditions. Native Americans and Franciscan monks developed the following tradition that usually occurs south of Santa Fe. After the priest gives his midnight sermon on Christmas Eve, people dress in masks and animal skins. They then proceed to perform turtle, deer, eagle and buffalo dances. According to tradition in Hawaii, shopping centers dis-

play Santa's helpers, who supposedly were the first inhabitants of Hawaii according to legend. The Pennsylvania Moravian population celebrates Christmas with something known as "Love-Fest." This is a musical service where the choir sings three hymns with candles and the congregation eats food.

The 12 Days of Christmas is one of the most popular traditions in America. It actually was an Irish Christmas tradition. To help young Catholics to learn their faith in the centuries when it was a crime to be Catholic in England or Ireland, they were taught the song. For instance, two turtledoves represent The Old and New Testaments and the partridge in a pear tree represents Jesus.

As more Christmas decorations are being seen strewn up in the front yards of America, blue and white have been added to the red and green of Chris~mas, this year

more than ever. After the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States and the current "war against terrorism," Americans have not forgotten about the tragedy and the troops that are fighting in Afghanistan.

Each year, my family decorates for Christmas during the Thanksgiving break. Yes, we have it up before anyone else on the block. This year was more special because in past years there haven't been wars. I can't remember us having red, white and blue still up to remember everything that had happened. I am glad that we decided to keep it up along with some other houses that I have noticed in my neighborhood. Holidays are time for family and togetherness and this is a good way to bring the family together and remember all of the people who are serving their country, who cannot be with their families.

Photo by Paul Williams

Local house decorated for the Christmas holiday.

by Chervl Tranchitellaand Alexis Strizzlere staff writer and assistant features editor

"You hear those sleigh bells ring-a-ling, ding-ding ding-a-ling too." It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the city of Philadelphia. This Christmas season the city of brotherly love has once again opened its arms to welcome the spirit of good ol' Saint Nick. Lining the streets of Broad and Market are the dazzling and festive traditional Christmas time attractions that have graced the city dating back 50 years.

The yearly Philadelphia Holiday Festival begins with the tree lighting at City Hall courtyard on Nov. 28 and continues through New Year's Day ending with the annual Mummers Day Parade on Market Street. The tree, which can be seen from the west side of City Hall, was illuminated after a countdown by Mayor John Street and Count von Count from Sesame Street. This tradition, which begun some 50 years ago, is the center of the holiday attractions based in the Center City area.

Since 1956, the Wanamaker Building owned by John Wanamaker began its historically known holiday light show in its Grand Court. Devised by Frederick Yost, the beautiful Grand Court displays have become one of Philadelphia's most popular traditions. Now 45 years later the building houses Lord & Taylor Department store, which has continued the Yuletide tradition. This magnificent light show made up of 100,000 light bulbs consists of snowflakes, trains, snowmen, toy soldiers, Santa, ballerinas, and Sugar Plum Fairies and is accompanied by the largest pipe organ in the world.

Better known as the Grand Court Organ, it was purchased in 1909 by Wanamaker to provide entertainment for the shoppers in his Philadelphia department store. Designed by famous organ architect George Ashdown Audsley, the organ was used to celebrate the opening of Lord & Taylor in 1997. The Grand Court Organ is the first pipe organ to be declared a national historic landmark and was granted this status in 1980.

The Lord & Taylor Christmas Light Show 2001 can be viewed every hour on the hour, while the store is open through New Year's Day located at 1300 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The second of Philadelphia's largest traditional Christmas attractions is located five blocks down at Strawbridge and Clothier on Market Street Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." Originated in 1893 and has become a Christmas tradition at the department store for the past 17 years. "A Christmas Carol" is brought to life by store employees dressed in colonial attire as you walk you through the village telling the world famous story and the history behind it. The exhibit consists of authentic furniture, dolls and items that date back to the original time of Charles Dickens. Tickets are complementary

Counterclockwise: During this holiday season take a stroll down the city streets of Philadelphia. Enjoy the lit up Christmas tree in the City Hall Courtyard at night or during the day. Jolly Ole' St. Nick will forever be our favorite bearer of gifts. Tiny Tim and Ebeneezer Scrooge depict the timeless holiday tale "A Christmas Carol." The Lord & Taylor Christmas Light Show will let you rock to your favorite holiday tunes while the lights entertain your sparkling eyes. This Christmas take advantage of all of the beauty that is in the City of Brotherly Love. A trip into Philadelphia will have you thinking that •1rs beginning to look a lot like Christmas.~

of the store. This tour started on Nov. 23 and is open until Dec. 31 during store hours.

With its easy-to-follow classic story line, this charming holiday ballet occurring once a year is a holiday favorite for many. The Nutcracker performed at the Academy of Music on 1420 Locust St., Philadelphia Pa, runs from Friday Dec. 14 through Sunday Dec. 23. Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet is the Christmas adventure of a young girl and the nutcracker doll she adores. Nominated by the city as a Best Traditional Holiday Event, this culmination of completely orchestrated musical tunes is performed by the Pennsylvania Ballet and contains the famous "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." Ticket costs run from $17- $ 90.

For a breath of fresh city air, Philadelphia offers countless Christmas tours in and around the city. Christmas Tours of Historic Houses takes visitors around historic Fairmount P~k and Germantown houses decorated in their finest holiday garb. The Colonial mansions twinkle with lights, wreaths, holly and fruit arrangements. Tours begin midmonth and continue through the holiday season. For details call 215-787-5449.

Elfreth's Alley,"Jocated between Front, 2nd, Arch, and Race Streets, runs its annual Elfreth's Alley Christmas Open House. The local community opens their homes to the public for holiday tours. For details call 215-574-0560.

Right in the area on the 2700 block of South Colorado Street, an extremely unusual Christmas experience can be seen. Some 40 homeowners' decorate their houses with interconnected strands of holiday lights. This extraordinary sight begj_nsright after Thanksgiving and continues through the holiday season.

For a twist of the traditional American Christmas, venture out to the Lucia Fest. This Swedish pageant is held by candlelight at the American Swedish Historical Museum located on 1900 Pattison Ave. in South Philadelphia. For details call 215-389-1776.

Venturing out past the city limits one can be oohed and aahed at the Christmas extravaganza located at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square Pa. A continuously repeating fiveminute fountain show set to the likes of Holiday music is surrounding by some 400, 000 lights and thousands of poinsettias both indoor and outdoor. Stepping inside to a heated Conservatory there is a winter floral wonderland created by both professional florists and gardening students. Longwood Gardens also consists of everything from color lighted draped pine trees to their traditionally known green lawns accented by red amaryllis and white lilies. This holiday tradition for viewers all across the world can be viewed now until the end of December.

For all of you window shoppers the stores on Market and Broad Streets offer a plethora of holiday eye candy in their stores' front windows to enjoy. The most affordable way to enjoy this holiday season and get some gift ideas can be found in and around Center City.

photo by Al8xisStrizzier8

photo by Cheryl Tranchitella

What we want for Christmas... •

A Christmas Wish List -

Instead of a Christmas list this year I came up with a wish list...

I wish that my parents could stop stressing about putting two children through college at the same time. I wish my sister would get a job to take a load of a financial burden off my parent's shoulders. I wish to have the seven fishes for dinner on Christmas Eve.

I haven't had that in many years.

I wish I could be a child again and enjoy Christmas through a child's eyes.

I wish I could once again idolize my aunts and uncles like I did when I was little. I remember wanting to be just like them when I was little.

I wish that finals-were not going to be as hard as I think they are going to be.

I wish that the Loquitur staff including the photographers for just one issue had everything turned in and on time. I wish Christmas break would come sooner. I need a break from all the work.

by Justine DiFilippo

"Snow."

-Jill C. Hindman features editor

"To be voted People's sexiest man alive for the year 2002."

-Michael A. Kazanjian editor and chief

"A digital camera because I'm tired of playing with the rubber band around the one I have now."

-Justine DiFilippo photo editor

"A helper monkey."

-Renee Tomcanin managing editor

"A Swedish masseur named Sven, preferable not speaking English."

-Amy Gassen news editor

"Free concert tickets for all of the year."

-Renee DiPietro perspective editor

"A puppy."

-Tracy Timson sports editor

A soldier looks back on his days in WWII

by Gina Roswell staff writer

In 1939, war had already erupted in Italy, and a man by the name of Paul Paviglianiti was being forced to join the Italian army, against his wishes. His sister, back in the United States, wrote a letter to President Roosevelt requesting her brother's release from Italy. President Roosevelt then wrote a letter to Benito Mussolini demanding Paviglianiti's allowance to leave Italy to return to the United States, the country in which he spent the first 11 months of his life. Mussolini granted this request and Paviglianiti, at the age

of 19, was sent to America.

Threats of war were not far behind, however. One day, after returning home from work, Paviglianiti encountered his uncle in tears. He recalls being told, "We're at war. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor." In August 1942, Paviglianiti was drafted into the American army.

After being drafted, Paviglianiti was full of fear due to the fact that he knew very little English. His lieutenant told him not to worry about this problem - he would not be sent to the front line.

"Speaking English doesn't mean anything because it takes 11 men to shoot bullets," the lieutenant

said. "You can be one of the guys to bring the supplies. You can work in the quartermaster, you can be a truck driver, you can be anything. You don't have to be a soldier."

In 1943, Paviglianiti was sent over-seas to New Guinea. "It took us 21 days to get from California to New Guinea from 1943-1944 by ship. After the war was over, it only took us 13 days to get home."

Although he slowly learned English on his own during his time in the war, Paviglianiti remembers that his fear never subsided. "I was nervous. I wasn't supposed to go in the front lines because I couldn't speak [English]. By acci-

dent I had to go to the front lines. They [the lieutenants] saw me and I was getting nervous so they sent me back."

Paviglianiti remembers that the men in the army were taught to hate the Japanese. "They taught us that they [the Japanese] were bad people. We were all young guys and we were kind of scared. After a while, though, we found out it wasn't that bad. It was all jungles. You had to go get the Japanese out of the caves. That's how we won the war."

"After the Americans threw the nuclear bomb in 1945, Hiroshima surrendered." At this time, Paviglianiti and the other troops

with him waited in the Philippines to be sent home. Upon his arrival back into the United States, life returned to what he knew to be "normal." He returned to work, got married and, as Paviglianiti says, "it goes from there."

From witnessing the events of Sept. 11, Paviglianiti says, "It [war] was not like now. Now you have air war; back then it was foot/soldiers. You just stand there and take orders from your superiors. You do what they tell you to do. You're in a strange country. You either fight or you die."

Editor's note: Gina Roswell is Paul Paviglianiti's granddaughter.

Pearl Harbor: A history through pictures

photo by Justine DiFilippo

EDITORIAL Remembering the best of times

Patriotism of the red, white and blue

Throughout this semester The Loquitur has been busy trying to keep its readers current with any new information surrounding "America's New War," or whatever you would like to.call it. After the Sept. 11 attacks patriotism seemed to skyrocket. If you wanted to buy a flag, you were out of luck because the stores were all sold out. Nearly three months later the question that has come to fruition is: Are Americans sincere in their actions or are they taking part in a passing trend?

First, let us define what we are calling "patriotism." We are not diving into the deep waters of what it is called to be a true patriot. What we are doing is categorizing patriotism by the outward support that the country has shown. Outward support meaning the flags that are flying from peoples homes and the flag decals and stickers covering cars.

While people across the country seem proud to show that they are Americans, do they know what they are supporting? Is this small effort enough? And is this just a passing fad, will it fade out?

Not everyone has the opportunity that other people are afforded in life. For some, learning about current events can be a very difficult task. It, like history, is confusing. With names like Osama bin Laden and the people of Al Qaeda floating around, it isn't easy to stay readily informed. That, however, isn't a reason not to support our country. An under-educated person or a person who just doesn't have the time to learn all of this new information should not be held back from showing their support.

People who put a flag out or wear a red, white and blue shirt, feel like they are doing something, small though it may be. Sure there are more extreme things that they could do, like enroll in the draft for one, but for many that is not a feasible option.

Like anything else, this outpouring of patriotism could run its course. But that's not to say that it is not important now. On a whole, the United States does support our war effort, unlike the division that we encountered during Vietnam.

The Loquitur does support the nation's war effort and as a majority we do realize the importance of showing our nation's colors. For our final issue this year we leave you, the reader, with a look back at Pearl Harbor, another one of America's most tragic, yet defining moments. We came together then, and we are coming together now. We'll see you next year.

The Loquitur editorial board voted for this editorial by a vote of 7 to 6 no editmia1s. • • • wllUas to the.editorpub-

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useful things. Other classes I could have definitely lived without.

I had some great professors. They were nice people, excellent teachers, eager to help you in several situations and kept the classes interesting. I have also had more than my share of professors that didn't really teach. They just rambled on about nothing sometimes. Some could care less how much effort you would put into class, a paper or a project.

My time at Cabrini is slowly rolling to its very last days. In some ways it seems like the time has passed so quickly, but many times it seems like it has dragged on and on.

When I was a freshman I didn't really care too much for Cabrini and couldn't wait to be a senior. Now as a senior, I look back on being a freshman and realize that was the best time I had here and in a way wish I could retreat back to freshman year.

The dances were always a good time, people actually came. Parties actually happened on campus and were sometimes so large that you could hardly move, and this was even in the apartments. Fun nights of stumbling back to your room, often looking like idiots, were numerous.

Some of the classes were wonderful and I learned many new and

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different activities has helped me grow as an individual. •I have worked on the college radio station all four years and am currently the music director for RPM, Hip Hop and Dance. This has helped me meet great contacts in tM musit"ifttiustry.

When I first applied to colleges my goal was to go to Penn State University, main campus, straight from high school like my brother. However, I chose Cabrini (along with a little persuasion from my parents).

I came from a tiny high school where there were only about 160 students in my graduating class. Coming to a small school has helped me achieve the dean's list several times. The one on one communication with teachers has helped me to become a better student.

On the contrary, I could make a long list of things about this school that upsets me, such as the administration (excluding most of the faculty), the cliques and how it sometimes seems this school is out to get you.

However, I want to· end on a positive note. Being involved in

I had the chance to express my love of music through my writing with the Loquitur, as well as numerous other stories, both informative and just for fun. I had the chance to be a photographer for the newspaper, to develop my artistic skills.

I was able to participate with the college TV station as a reporter. All of these activities will help me in the future with narrowing down what path I want to chose.

I made great friends here at Cabrini, which I will always keep as a part of my life. They are very special to me and I will never forget them. I hope to be able to keep in close contacts with them as long as possible.

Even though my days here as a student are numbered I will never forget these wonderful years of my life. Now I am off to receive a master's degree, but I will never forget where my first experiences came from, Cabrini College.

Marianne McKim staff writer

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Commuters search for irreplaceable lounge

I am surethose of you that are resich•s IJl8}' think of a commuter lounge and think. "lounge smounge."but for all of us thatdo commute, the lounge is a as vital as having a cigarette bctwm. JOur classes. There nccds to be a place to do this so called "1oongjng" when we have say. a three hour break because oar sdwdales are not the best out 1llcK..

While the COlllltJaAiou done over in Widencl' is glorious within itself, they forgot k> rq,lace on thing: the lounge. Sure.there is a small musty roomlakingits place over by the mack ma:hines, but whr:lcis our big 9Clmt T.V.? It may bt..scwwluc sit and twiddle my thmnbs, butlet's be honest, I could do thaton the couches in Founders Hall. We commuters need entertainment The occasion'

al person ditching class and roaming the halls only holds us for so long.

In talking with some commuters I found a couple of interesting things. The first is that some people, such as Sara Wise, did not even know the original lounge existed. In asking her what she was going to do now that the lounge had been tore down, her reply was, ''What lounge?" this thought that many are getting by without it, may calm some of you who were truly starting to feel our pain. The other reply I received was frustration that now there is nowhere to bang out at school in between classes. Sure, there is a hole in the wall but nowhere to "do something" (and I am not talking about homework).

The question now is where do

we go from here? Protest until we get our room back? Or shall we simply lie down on our backs and take it along with much of the nonsense that goes on. It is question that only we, the proud students, commuters or not, can an-

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l.Famous guitar player of U2

2.Greek philosopher who studied under Plato

3.Another word for wigwam

4.The most loved department of Cabrini

5.There is no word that rhymes with this color

6.A dangerous growth at '"" Cabrini

7 .Most lipsticks contain these

8.Michael Myers is _

9.Santa has nine and we have the white version

10.A Christmas carol

11.There is no word that rhymes with this color

12.Something surrendered

swer my friends. Do we want to see our brothers, sister and friends tossed to fend for themselves out there in the woods of Cabrini? I don't think so.

Amanda Howard guest writer

BUSY

TONIGHT?

The writers of the Woodcrest magazine presefUtheir work tonight in the Mansion at 7 p.m.

The magazine Fall 2001 issue will be for sale during the reading and the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. There also will be free food.

Trip to the registrar office, a hellish nightmare

Students regi~ter based on a few different factors. The upper class students go before the lower class students and then it's broken down by alphabet.

Michael A Kazanjian editor in chief

Registering for classes has always been a nightmare. Many people go through it every year without a hitch, but for me, I'd rather run a red-hot poker through my eye.

After my first semester as a freshman, three years ago, I had gone through three to four sched•ules before getting the classes I needed. My final schedule for second semester was one full of disappointments. My classmates were taking Harvey Lapes's course on love while I drowning in a sophomore math class.

Now three years ago as a freshman I didn't expect a whole lot. My mind began to revert back to my first year of high school. Back to the days when I was a big nothing on campus and anything that I said carried absolutely no weight. I still held out hope. I bad it set in my head that registering for my sophomore year would be a breeze. I had risen in the ranks a little bit and I wanted my payoff for a tough first year. How wrong I was.

Steve Murray, my advisor at the time who is no longer part of the Cabrini faculty, helped me plot my path of destruction to the big brown door of the registrar.

I was pumped up; this year it would be me sitting in the front row learning about the ways of love from a man in a pinstriped seersucker suit.

I handed my schedule to the attending clerk and within seconds I was shot down. Not for just one or two classes, but for every single one of them. As General Kurtz said, "The horror, the horror."

Stupidly, I remained optimistic. Back into Murray's office I went and out I came with schedule number two. 10 minutes later I was back in his office with a look of despair and disbelief. Rejected again. This happened about six more times until finally I had a schedule that I had no interest in whatsoever. I couldn't see myself doing this for the next three years of my life.

That summer I made the decision not to return to Cabrini for another year. With the classes I was scheduled to take I would have felt like I was wasting my money, and as you know, Cabrini is no bargain.

The sad thing is that I know I'm not the only one who had to deal with this. It happens all the time. Freshman are faced with an

Christmas break is right on time

incredibly difficult challenge. Not only must they choose which classes they are going to take to shape their education, but they must also worry about the possibility of none of those classes being·available. All of this leads to some very stressful times for students. For me, it was so bad I left the school altogether. Is there a solution? I don't know, there might be. Maybe more courses can be offered for freshman only. Classes that are not made available until it's time for freshman to register. That could help a bit. Some improvements have been made. Now a student can check the Internet to see what's open and what's closed, which cuts down the number of trips to the registrars office.

I think we need to get rid of the wait list. It's killing me this year. The Internet showed that a certain SEM 300 course was wide open, but when I got to the office they told me that the one available seat left was on hold.

Rage enveloped me. There were 20 seats in the class, 19 were taken and one was waiting. I put myself on the dreaded wait list hoping that the student would back out and the chair would be mine, all mine. I was wrong-or screwed, whichever you preferagain. I checked with the instructor and I was told that 22 people were in the class and that there was no possible way I was getting in. But I was on the list! What the hell happened? Sadly, I'll never know.

You have to hang tight though. After a year away from Cabrini, I came back. I couldn't be happier with my decision even though things like a wait list drive me crazy. My only advice is this: Offer the person in the registrar large amounts of money. I haven't tried it yet, but soon, very soon, I just might.

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Cheryl Wagstaff staff writer

It is that time of year again. The last two weeks 9f the semester are the most stressful in a college student's life.

The first semester of my freshman year, I only had one final during the actual exam week. The other finals that I had were papers that I had to write. Therefore, the most stressful time of the semester actually came the week before finals.

During the last two weeks of the semester everyone gets extremely stressed out. Lack of time and sleep sometimes cause people to say and do things that they do not mean.

The toughest part of the last two weeks of the semester is managing one's time. There are so many assignments due, especially the end of the semester projects and book reports. The teachers think that by making them due at the end of the semester is giving us ample time to work on them. The fact of the matter is that the students do not get around to the projects until right before they are due.

Teachers are also giving out projects that make the students go to the library instead of looking up information on the Internet.

I have not had to go to library for what seems like forever. I do not even know where to find anything. There is nothing more embarrassing than someone who has made the dean's list every semester of his or her college career asking where to find a book.

I can only imagine what the librarians think of the students.

By the time that finals come around every semester, I am ready to go home and relax.

Do not get me wrong, I love

school. I do not like having to go to the classes, but I like seeing all of my friends here.

It is nice not being under the watch of your parents 24 hours a day. However, after the entire semester and the stress of finals, it is nice to go home to a routine. For the first time in months one can go to bed at a decent hour. Not to mention balanced meals for 30 days.

After the Christmas vacation is over, I am ready to return to school. By that time I am tired of being "under my parents roof." I am tired of having to do the dishes and help clean the house.

Students move back into the dorm refreshed and ready for the new semester.

Everyone needs a break. Not only from their classes, but they also need a break from the college life from time to time. The break between the semesters provides just enough time off for the student.

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Female Senior Athletes

Jess Storck lives her dream

by Jennifer Dalvano staff writer

Some may say it's only a game, but to Jess Storck, senior women's soccer player, it is a passion. Storck began playing soccer at the age of five· for an organized sport team, since then she dreamed of playing college soccer. Storck is proud to say she has lived her dream.

She came to Cabrini not knowing what to expect now she is leaving with memories and experiences that she will never forget. When Storck came as a freshman, she did not think that she would be able to handle the college atmosphere for very long. Inexpertly, after trying out for the women's soccer team and making it she immediately became accepted into a group of dedicated players, who over the years have now developed into what she would call her good friends.

"It was my dedication to the team and to the sport that has kept

me motivated both as a player and a person for so many years," Storck exclaimed while trying to come up with words that could truly explain how soccer has impacted her life.

Storck later revealed that in high school she was told she did not "have what it takes" to play soccer on a collegiate level, that being her inspiration to prove that she could. "I vowed to myself that I was going to continue to play the best soccer that I could," Storck said confidently.

"Playing soccer at Cabrini was the best decision I ever made. It gave me an opportunity to demonstrate my strengths, celebrate the victories and accept the defeats," says Storck "As a player and as a person, I feel that I have developed many qualities that will carry over in life after I graduate. As for the team, I have learned that you do not have to be friends with everyone, however, once you make the decision to step out on the field and give it your all, then

no of the BS (stuff) matters."

Storck. with h r """"mrl;Qh ments such as, four year starter, two-time All PAC conference team honors, two-time PAC honors, two-time PAC honor roll of the week, 1999 Coaches Choice Award, 2001 team MVP, second on teams points list, has definitely impacted women's soccer her at Cabrini.

Although Storck's collegiate eligibility is up, she would "welcome opportunity to remain part of the Cabrini Women's Soccer program." Storck noted she "would like to wish the team good luck as they look towards a successful season next year under the direction of new head coach, Ken Prothero."

After graduation, Storck plans on coaching club soccer in south Jersey and eventually hopes to advance to coaching at a high school level.

"My soccer experience here at Cabrini is one that I will never forget,'' Storck asserted.

The memories of Jamie Matozzo

by Ken Baumbach

staff writer

Jamie Matozzo, 21, has been playing soccer ever since she was three -years- old. "I love the sport of soccer. It has taught me many valuable things in life such as leadership, discipline, teamwork and patience,'' Matozzo said.

Matozzo came here her freshman year looking forward to playing soccer at the collegiate level. "I came to Cabrini because I knew I would be able to get involved with the school my freshman year. Also, this school is close to my home so that my mother would be able to come to my games,'' Matozzo commented. "She has been and always will be my number one supporter and fan. I love you Mom!"

During the past four years, Matozzo has been a leader on and off

Zielinski keeps o track~~=---.-

rb. Catherine Dilworth I assistant news editor

Kristin Zielinski is on the Cabrini cross country and track team. Kristin has been running since she was in seventh grade. She was interested from just the introduction of the sport. She was in the athletics department and heard about this thing called track. She thought to herself, I' II try that. As soon as her first meet came. she knew she was born to run.

"I have been running for nine years. With every meet I feel more and more like I have gone a little bit faster. With every race I feel like I gain speed," Kristen said. Kristin's love for running has brought her many accomplishments. "I am most proud of the fact that I have managed to run first team all pack my whole college career." Since Kristin bas joined the cross-country team at Cabrini she has consistently improved. "I fell like these past three

and a half years has been my best on the track. Not only have I won meets, made great friends, and improved my skills, but also I have learned discipline and dedication. These two intangibles is something that is earned on the track or any playing field."

Kristin runs winter and summer cross-country for a distance of 3 .1 miles and runs the 800 in track. As a track-star Kristin has learned a lot about herself. "It is amazing how the human body has such strength and ability. Whl'n I run I can feel my heart start to beat faster. It is like a pendulum pacing my speed." Kristin knows that there is people out in the stands cheering for her, especially her Dad. "I want to thank my Dad for coming to all my meets and supporting me through my accomplishments." Kristin says she is in her own little world when she runs. "It is just me and that finish line doing what needs to get

the soccer field. She is a member of the CAP board, a resident assistant and is involved with campus ministry. On the field, Matozzo is a leader as well. She received the coach's award her junior year and was named a captain on the team this year.

Her most memorable moment playing for Cabrini soccer was in her junior year of playing. "Last year we beat Eastern College 3-0. It was one of the best games I ever played in. We really came together as a team and kept pounding them. We grew as a team that day and had a lot of fun,'' Matozzo said.

After college, Matozzo hopes to pursue a successful career and hopes to coach soccer. "I would like to coach soccer at the high school level or maybe even little kids," Matozzo said.

Matozzo has many great memo-

ries from her four years at college.

"I have been very fortunate here in the past four years. I have met many wonderful people and have had a great time playing. I look forward to the future, however.I am going to miss Cabrini and playing soccer.

Hard work and dedication pays off

by Maria Chambers assistant photo editor

As a senior, Cathy O'Neil has put in hours of hard work and dedication to the Cabrini College Women's Soccer Team. She has been a part of the Cabrini Women ·s team since her freshman year here and she has been playing soccer since she was five- years- old.

When she first got to college, O'Neil said it was hard to balance schoolwork and playing sports, but by senior year she was used to taking on multiple tasks.

O'Neil said this season was a particularly fun season. One of the best and most memorable games, according to O'Neil, was their game against Beaver College. The game ended in an exciting overtime.

O'Neil said she is very close with her teammates on and off the field. This being her last season with Cabrini soccer, O'Neil said she will keep with her the memories of playing soccer here at Cabrim.

photo by Justine DiFilippo Jamie Matozzo

Field Hockey Seniors

Calamia dedicated to the sport she loves

staff writer

Lauren Calamia has always lov.edto play sports ever since she was young. "I always loved to play sports, especially field hockey," Calamia commented.

Calamia is currently in her senior year and is studying elementary education and early childhood education. She enjoys coaching field hockey and softball in her spare time. She also enjoys skiing and spending time with her friends.

Calamia has played field hockey for many years. She said that playing field hockey has taught her many valuable lessons about herself and life. "Playing field hockey has been a great experience for me. I have met many great friends and have a lot of memories that I will cherish forever. I learned how to work really hard as well,"

Calamia said. "It gave me an than extra push in life committed to the team and having the responsibility of school along with it."

Calamia has many memories of playing field hockey over the last four years. One of her fondest memories and biggest accomplishments that she has experienced playing here at Cabrini happened in her junior year. The field hockey coach was out for the season battling cancer. The field hockey team took the season into

Scheifele ties in career with sports

their own hands and wanted to do well for their coach. ey ma e 1 all the way to the PAC championship. "We all came together as a team. It was one of the most special teams I have ever played on," Calamia said. Another special memory for Calamia occurred this past season when she was injured with a tom ACL. "I was thankful for how supportive everyone was and for helping me through such a difficult time in my life. It really meant a lot to me," Calamia said. After she finishes college Calamia plans to teach in elementary schools. She will continue playing field hockey for a local club. She also wishes to continue coaching hockey or softball.

by Vince DeFrusclo about her season here, stating that assistant news editor she had a "great" coach on both Senior Erika Scheifele, psychology and sociology major from Voorhees, NJ., started playing field hockey as a junior in high school, and lacrosse as a freshman in college.

Now, Scheifele is about to graduate Cabrini, and is hoping to attend graduate school. Scheifele will be applying to Rowan University, where she hopes to integrate psychology and sports into a profession. Being a sports psychologist would be an "ideal" job for Scheifele in the future. Scheifele had nothing to dislike

dence that sports give her. She explains that everyone has a talent, and that sports are a natural for her.

When Scheifele is not playing sports, she likes to hang out with her friends. She can also be found watching the show, "Friends."

Scheifele is a "big" fan of the Dave Matthews Band, and *N Sync.

Scheifele says that she is going to miss the "little things" of school. She says that she and her fellow teammates are all "really good friends."

Erika Scheifele

McDonough makes it through

by Marla Chambers assistant photo editor

Throughout her college career she gave her all to her classes, her friends and her love of the game: Field Hockey. Melissa McDonough has been playing Field Hockey since she was in seventh grade. On Cabrini's team she played defense.

McDonough said the girls on her team were very supportive and a great group of friends. She was very dedicated to her team and she feels that playing a sport helped with her schoolwork. According

to McDonough, "Playing a sport makes life more organized and helps with time management." She also said that she often finds herself having more energy to do other things because of the involvement with Field Hockey.

McDonough played a short season this year due to an injury, but was glad to have played with her teammates. She said it was hard not playing while she knew the season was still going on, but she has other things to look forward to. McDonough does not plan on continuing her Field Hockey career after college, but is looking

Maiocco enjoys her time on and off the field

by Colleen Connor staff writer

The women's field hockey team said goodbye to many seniors this year. Adrienne Maiocco was among one of the seniors that will not be returning to the team next season.

Maiocco started playing field hockey in eighth grade for her middle school's team. She did not play in seventh grade, when most young girls decide to play field

hockey because she was a cheerleader. In eighth grade, Maiocco hung up her porn-porns and picked up her wooden field hockey stick. Field hockey is a team sport. Maiocco's favorite thing about the sport is being part of a team. She enjoys the special bond that bas grown between the women on her team as the years have passed.

'The thing I am going to miss the most will be the friendships that I have made with the girls on the team," Maiocco said. "When the

season ends, you don't see everyone as often. I hardly ever see the girls who live off~ampus, or even the girls that don't live in my building."

Maiocco's most memorable moment in her field hockey career at Cabrini was last year when the women beat Wesley College in the PAC semi finals. Wesley was ranked number one and Cabrini was ranked number three. "I will never forget the day that we beat Wesley," Maiocco said. "It was

the best feeling ever!"

Maiocco will be a great loss to the team in the future. She was awarded All PAC honors for three out of her four years playing on the field hockey team. "Enjoy the time on and off the field with your teammates," Maiocco said when asked what she would tell future field hockey players at Cabrini. "You will never get it back and it goes by so quickly. Cherish every moment!"

photo by Justine DiFilippo Lauren Calamia

photo by Justine DiFilippo

forward to playing Lacrosse.

photo by Justine DiFilippo Melissa McDonough

photo by Justine DiFilippo Adrienne Maiocco

Field hockey

seniors Masucci on her way to the 'real w_orld'

by Catherine DIiworth staff writer

Stephanie Masucci is a senior about to end her career as a Cabrini College student and begin her career in that big place we call the real worll Masucci is on the field hockey team and has been since she was a freshman at Cabrini.

Field hockey has very much been a big part of Masucci's- life. She grew an interested in field hockey from watching the movie "Freaky Friday." She said the girl in this movie played field bclckey and thought it looked like fun. Then a soccer player, Masucci decided to change sports and tried out for the field hockey team as a

freshman in high school. This began Masucci's eight-year journey as a field hockey player.

Masucci plays the position of left half back. Masucci said that her best years of field hockey were played here at Cabrini. "For four years I have had the same group of friends. Seven girls who never lost their friendship or teamwork feelings for one another and never was broken up by cliques," Masucci said. The field hockey coach at Cabrini also·bas bad a big impact on Masucci. ''Having the same coach for fours year allows you to know bow to push yourself and everything is consistent. To have that rapport with a coach makes for a better team, more motivation

and rapport." Masucci said she would miss this senior class the most. "We stayed away from the corny fights and bad a bond on and off the playing field."

The team would say a prayer before each game. This was one thing that touched Masucci and brought togetherness to the team. The field hockey team also bad motivational poems that would get the girls ready to play.

''Playing field hockey is my favorite thing to do." Masucci would be on the field and know that there were cheers from the crowd but could not bear a thing. The only thing she would allow her self to hear within her concentration was her coach's voice. "To me field

hockey is not just a sport it is a life experience. There are so many life lessons that can be obtained from playing a sport. It just depends on if you're willing to learn them or not. It is not just about playing the game, it is about getting all the game has to give."

Masucci learned how to manage time and about teamwork and feels that field hockey not only made her a better student but a better person.

"I would like to thank my #1 fan my Mom. Thank you, Mom ,for never missing a game and always cheering the loudest."

Katkowski holds Cabrini record

by Colleen Connor staff writer

Carolyn Katkowski of the women's field hockey team will be graduating this year.

Katkowski played left wing for the field hockey team during her career at Cabrini College.

Katkowski began playing field hockey in eighth grade. She immediately fell in love with the sport and continued playing throughout high school and expanding her talent into college.

Katkowski's most memorable experience on the field hockey team occurred in the

2001 fall season when the team defeated Arcadia University. The game went into triple overtime, which is very uncommon in a field hockey game. "Along with the win over Arcadia, I will never forget our interesting bus rides to Misericordia for playoffs," Katkowski said.

Katkowski said that there will be many things that she will miss when she graduates from Cabrini. She will never forget the overnight trips to Drew for the team's tournament, which was held over Labor Day Weekend. "I will miss all of the good friends that I have made over the years, especially the seniors," Katkowski said.

Schulz scores 100th goal for the team

Vince Defruscio

assistant news editor

Nicole Schultz is a caring person who is very close to her nine brothers and sisters. Schultz is dedicated to family, schoolwork and sports, as all three of these things have contributed to her great successes.

Schultz plays lacrosse and field hockey, and just recently scored her 100th point in field hockey. That, she says, was her greatest accomplishment.

Now, as a senior early childhood

and elementary education major, Schultz wants to "make a difference." She would like to teach Kindergarten of first grade, and make it on her own.

Schulz also hopes to be able to coach college or high school sports in the future, as well as attend graduate school.

Schulz, who came to Cabrini from Northeast Philadelphia, likes to watch ''The Practice," and listen to Ja Rule.

Schulz says that she most enjoys hanging out with her friends.

"We've gone through so much in the last four years both on and off the field."

Katkowski received first team honors for the PAC for the year 2000 and also has been nominated for PAC player of the week numerous times. She holds the third highest scoring record in Cabrini's history.

Katkowski had many words of wisdom for incoming freshmen and underclassmen interested in playing field hockey next year. "Don't take things so seriously. Have fun and laugh because the memories that you have and the friendships you make will last forever," Katkowski said.

Look for more senior profiles after winter breakl

photo by Justine DiFilippo Stephanie Masucci

photo by Stsphanie Masucci Carolyn Katkowski

photo by Justine DiFilippo Nicole Schulz

Male Senior Athletes

Braun combines soccer and brains

by Paul Williams assistant sports editor

Michael Braun has left his mark playing soccer during his four years at Cabrini. He first began playing soccer at 5-years-old. From that young age he has been dedicated to becoming the best player that he can be through his hard work and enthusiasm. "I have always loved the competition that soccan win a game

and soccer games can last for hours without anyone scoring."

Braun impressed Cabrini's coach Duncan Hubley when Hubley spotted him playing for Deptford High School in New Jersey. Braun said, "After talking to coach Hubley, I knew I wanted to play for Cabrini.

He believed in my abilities to further help Cabrini's team especially in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference." During Braun's first year playing with Cabrini he helped the Cavaliers win the PAC championship against Eastern in 1998. Braun thinks that that game in particular displayed the kind of team he wanted to play for. "We only won 10;' Braun said. "It was the toughest game that I have been through during my four years here."

In his sophomore year, Braun had two important goals in a game against Wesley, which helped Cabrini to eventually go on to the 1999 PAC championship and win for the second straight year. Braun, who plays the forward position, was named first team allconference that year. He also received the same honor in his junior year, as well as second team all conference during his senior year.

"I hope that in the years that I have played soccer at Cabrini, the younger guys can see that my work ethic is what made me successful," Braun said. Braun is a business major with a minor in marketing. He hopes to find a job that is financially rewarding and that will help him further his education.

Speedy Bowman byconeenConnor

staff writer

Roy Bowman was a member of the men's soccer team. Bowman has been playing soccer ever since he was four years old.

Like many of his team members, Bowman enjoys the speed of the sport along with being part of a team. "Being on a team is one of my favorite parts of soccer," Bowman said. When you are on a team, you grow a close bond with your teammates both on and off the field.

When asked what he will miss most about playing men's soccer at Cabrini College, Bowman said that he would miss the competition of the sport. "Sports are very competitive," Bowman said. "When it is -------------. all over, you want it back."

Bowman has a few words of wisdom. "Appreciate the moment when it happens. It goes by so fast," Bowman said. "Enjoy the fact that you are a member of ____ .....;.____ __, a sports team:' Roy Bowman

Patrick Hutton: more than just dirty sneakers

by Karen Schweizer assistant sports editor

his deliberate mission to not only to run a good race, but also to win in the race of life.

Hutton has achieved big successes in his three years running. This year Hutton ranked ninth in the conference to end his season.

Patrick Hutton has sneakers that look like old pizza. They are worn from years of pacing over the mud, rocks and hills of the Pennsylvania countryside of the campus that he calls home. Hutton is a cross-country runner and his soles are proof of He has become known as the runner with heart. as time and again

he has proYed to never tire of the challenge s that running has brought him. "The mind takes over the body and tells you to slow down in a race." Hutton said.

His passion for running began when he was eight years old in the

100-meter dash at family

photo by Justine DiFilippo Michael Braun

picnics. photo by Justine DiRlippo