Feb. 06, 2003 issue 15 Loquitur

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THURSDAY

Feb.6,2003

Vol.XLIX

Number 15

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• New V.P. hired, page 2

• 'Evasons' on campus, page 6

Nation mourns Columbia disaster

VINCE DEFRUSCIO

NEWS EDITOR

Just past 17 years to the day that the spaceship Challenger exploded upon liftoff, the United States space program and citizens are once again mourning the loss of its astronauts, as the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated over the skies of the Dallas, Ft. Worth, Texas area early Saturday morning, just 16 miles before its scheduled landing in Cape Canaveral, Fla., at the Kennedy Space Center. Debris rained down across four states, including Texas. Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Shuttle debris has been reported from as far away as Arizona and California are also being investigated, as officials combed through wooded areas in search of the Columbia's nose cone. Heat resistant tiles lay smoldering on a Texas horse farm, while the charred torso, skull and thighbone remains of one astronaut lay strewn about a country road. All over the nation's midsection, wreckage of the Columbia reached as far out as the pleas of NASA officials to the public, urging bystanders not to handle the shuttle remains. On one country

road, a charred astronaut helmet lay next to the NASA mission astronaut emblem off of a uniform.

Officials are still unclear as to the cause of Saturday's accident. However, early reports and video images are leading officials to believe that a falling piece of debris from one of Columbia's fuel tanks struck the underside of its left hydraulic system, causing heat resistant ti !es to fall off. Th is caused the excessive heat of reentry into the Earth's atmosphere to break the shuttle apart.

The crew of the Columbia consisted of seven people, Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, Kalpana Chawla (an Indian born, American citizen), David M. Brown, Laurel Blair Salton Clark and Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli in space. Each crew member left behind family, and in some cases children. Ramon was the son of a Holocaust survivor, and a national hero in Israel.

Both NASA and President Bush say that the space program will go on. The families of the victims told NASA officials that they do not want their loved ones to

have died in vain. At a memorial service Tuesday, Bush said, "America's space program will go on." Bush went on to say that the seven astronauts "fulfilled their dreams."

Dr. Joseph Smith, assistant professor of chemistry, applied to NASA to be a mission specialist. Smith addressed criticisms that the American public became too complacent with the space program. Smith said that it is human nature to become complacent, but that NASA tries hard to put safety first.

"There's always going to be things that happen to remind us [about the dangers of space travel];' Smith said. However, on the future of the United States space program, Smith said, "l think we're still in a Jong term project that still has enormous support."

Smith also mentioned that the International Space Station has helped to connect countries on another level. It fosters "healthy political relations," Smith said.

"The space station serves as a means to strengthen our relationship with other people," Smith said. "It is unique in that it brings us away from a lot of our daily,

petty concerns."

Space travel also puts the world into perspective for many astronauts. "The space program does not discriminate," Smith said. "In space, we're all equal. We have to work together."

Currently there are two cosmonauts and one astronaut inhabiting the International Space Center. With the United States grounding their entire fleet of shuttles, many people are wondering how they will get home. For now, Russia is agreeing to pick up the slack.

Smith also said that to halt the space program would be a tragedy in itself. "To stop now is as much a tragedy as the accident itself. There's going to be costs along the way." Smith also said that, "It would be foolish to think that mistakes won't be made. You have to balance the risk and the reward."

Smith helped explain the reentry process, equating the shuttle coming into the atmosphere to skipping a stone across water. If you drop a stone into water, it will sink. However, if you skip a stone across the surface of the water, it will glide across. A space shuttle follows much the same process on its re-entry, timing itself to enter

Earth's atmosphere certain angles.

As far as the fleet of shuttles NASA has now, most experts agree that the shuttles will not be re-evaluated because of their ages. Many say that NASA is a conservative organization that seems to live by the motto, "If it's not broke, don't fix it."

On the crew, their sacrifice and the future of the space program, Smith said, "We can't stop now, because then life isn't worth living."

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AlyssaVarsos, left, and Julie Martin pause and reflect in front of a memorial set up at the entrance to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas for the seven astronauts of space shuttle Columbia.

Retreats offer students spirit

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Looking at the Wolfington Center, one would never know just how busy they have been, making plans and making changes. Although Campus Ministry once ran aJl spiritual programs and outreach, the Wolfington Center now houses a separate organization dedicated to workin with those in need, called Community Outreach and Partnerships. Together, these two organizations plan retreats for the students.

Through activity and reflection, students experience the human impact of economic and social decisions. They also get a chance to increase their respect for others, their sense of community and their commitment to solidarity.

Annual activities that Conummity Outreach outs together are coming up. One of which is Project Appalachia during spring break. The students travel to Appalachia, W Va. to help flood victims restore their damaged houses. The mission requires student volunteers to sell a certain amount of piu.a or cookie dough in order to raise money needed for supplies and gas money for the trip.

Campus Ministry has other trips planned for this semester. The retreats are more focused on the spiritual aspect of a student's development. The new student's retreat and the Search retreat have already past for the year but there is always the adventure retreat, run by Haven McMickle, a junior psychology major, and Marian Gibfried, a junior philosophy and English major.

Another retreat is to the border of Texas and Mexico, which is run by David Chiles, coordinator of service learning resources, called "The Border Experience." It takes place in from May 19-25. Sign-up is available for interested students and applications are due on Feb. 24.

According to some students, this trip is a challenge of personal strength and humanity. "It enlightens us and shows us what it is like to be poor. It really helps people like us to appreciate the gifts that we receive on a daily basis,'' Michaela McGowan, sophomore history education major, said.

The last retreat is more for the seniors of Cabrini. This trip takes the seniors to an abbey where they can reflect upon the years that they have spent at Cabrini and what they have learned. They also get to meet some of the alumni and are then given the chance to learn what it takes to make the transition out into the next phase of their lives. This trip is planned for April 13.

For more information on campus retreats or service, contact Dr. Mary Laver at extension 8409 or MLaver@cabrini.edu or Jess Morgan at extension 8225 or Jess.Morgan@cabrini.edu.

Online service forms: a quick fix for facilities

SHANNON KING FEATURESEDITOR

Broken screens, blown out light bulbs and clogged sinks can now be fixed with just a few clicks of the mouse. Facilities has introduced an online service request form that students can access through the Cabrini website.

According to Howard Holden, director of facilities, the website has become the primary means of submitting service requests on campus.

"They were speedy," Jennifer Dalvano, junior, said. "I put in my request and the next day it was taken care of. I called facilities to make sure that they got my request and they said that if I submitted it online, it would kick in so much quicker than if I had done it the old way."

According to most students, the online service requests are much more efficient than the old way of submitting requests.

Phone calls and the paperwork associated with submitting requests before are now done away with and it is so much easier.

With anything new, there is bound to be some confusion until everyone gets use to the new system. The major problem expressed by students on campus is that they have no idea that this new system is even in place. Senior Cheryl Tranchitella echoed the thoughts of several students when she said that she had not heard anything about a website submission form.

Even though many students are still in the dark about the forms, Holden says that there are easily 20 to 25 requests submitted per day, if not more. "A few students call and express confusion, but we literally walk them through the system," Holden said. "It's still not a perfect system, but it's much better than it was." Holden also said that improvements are still being made to make things run more smoothly for the campus commu-

nity.

Not everyone is happy with the responses from facilities, however. "l put in my request to have my screen fixed in October and it still hasn't been done yet," junior Leslie Glavin said. "Maybe l did it wrong, but l got a confirmation number and everything."

It seems that even though there are some people who might fall through the cracks, so to speak, the majority opinion is positive. "I think it works a lot better than the old way. Voicemails get deleted and forgotten about, but website submissions don't go away," senior Anthony D' Aleo said. For the most part, requests should all be made via the online request form, but in the event of an emergency or if you need assistance immediately, facilities urges students to not be afraid to call and let them know right away.

. Gaine rooin entertains residents

RYAN NORRIS STAFFWRITER

There is now something for students to do on campus with the new game room open in Xavier Hall.

Mike Quickel, resident director of Xavier Hall and advisor of the residence hall association, and the RHA worked hard to get this game room up and running. It started with painting walls and tables, then getting all the game equipment, and opened with free pizza, chips and ice cream.

The grand opening of the game room was Tuesday Jan. 28. The game room is comprised of a pool table, a ping pong table, a refrigerator, a sink, a microwave, two

tables, two couches and six chairs.

It is open during visitation hours, in order to be open to the whole campus community. It has been crowded with students whenever it has been open.

The students must leave their IDs and sign each piece of equipment out, so that the room and equipment can be kept in order.

Al Bowser, a public safety officer in Xavier Hall said, "It's a good thing, providing they clean up after themselves." Bowser said one change that should be made is that there should be no food allowed.

According to freshman Suzanne Capece, the grand opening pizza party is how she found out about the game room. "I like

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it. It gives us something to do around here," Capece said.

Brad Diamond said, "It's a good place to kill time."

Chris Sabatino, newly elected RHA senator of Xavier Hall said, "I like it. I'm glad to see that they're using the space for something. I think it should be open all the time."

Lauren Sanford, a freshman in Xavier Hall, said, "You meet people down there. I really like it down there."

So far, with the recent opening of the game room, everything has been going well, and students are having fun and meeting new people. The early beginnings of the new game room show a "positive vibe," according to Sabatino.

New VP of student developntent plans to bridge gaps

RICH MAGDA EDITORIN CHIEF

Christine Lysionek is a name you ought to learn - that's Luhshaw-nik.

After 20 years of bridging the gap between administrators and students at Villanova. Lysionek applied for the vice president of student development position at Cabrini and earned it.

Now she will be bridging the same gap here as the newest senior cabinet member, replacing Dr. Richard Neville, who was the acting vice president of student development during the search.

"We are eager to have her on board," President Antoinette Iadarola said. "She seemed to pop up as everyone's choice."

Iadarola pointed out that students spend an average of 15 hoursper-week in class. but that there are J 68 hours in a week. "Students have to sleep and eat, but what's happening to them when they're not eating. sleeping or in class? The residence halls are places where you 're learning too," Iadarola said. "I think there is a lot she can bring to that. She did a great deal with living-learning environments at Villanova."

According to Iadarola, there has been a Jack of trust in Student Development because of the instability there over the past years. "I think Rich Neville has done a tremendous job in restoring that trust. It doesn't happen overnight," Iadarola said. "l think Christine will continue to restore the trust. She is a person that will win over the students quickly."

During her time at Villanova, Lysionek had the opportunity to become familiar with Cabrini and members of its community. "I have had the benefit of working next door to Cabrini for 20 years and have had the chance to have professional colleagues at Cabrini," Lysionek said.

Coming to Cabrini, Lysionek plans to take the students' needs directly to the administration.

"I want to bring the student life perspective to the decisionmaking process at the cabinet level;' Lysionek said. "After spending some time at Cabtjni in vigorous interviews, one thing I heard washow important people feel the quality of life outside the classroom is. I can bring to the cabinet the student perspective of issues and things important to students."

Lysionek believes that Cabrini's ideals are similar to her own.

"What appealed to me is the emphasis on the education of the heart and the strong conviction to attend to student development," Lysionek said. "You can't separate intellectual ideas and acquisition of knowledge from ethics, values and morality. They are intertwined. Students are whole people."

During her time at Villanova, Lysionek had the opportunity to become familiar with Cabrini and members of its community. "I have had the benefit of working next door to Cabrini for 20 years and have had the chance to have professional colleagues at Cabrini," Lysionek said.

Lysionek plans to come to Cabrini without any assumptions. She plans to listen carefully to everyone to get her feel. Lysionek said, "Everyone's input is valuable. People at Cabrini work in teams and in a participatory decision-making way and that is my preferred way.''

Dr. Boyd connects scienceto real life

ANNE MARIEWHITE ASSISTA.'ff MANAGING EDITOR

Assistant biology professor, Dr. Kimberly Boyd, lectures about the physical body but is also involved with the student body. Boyd is involved with many projects that have serviced the students she teaches and hundreds more that

she might come in contact with. She is best known as a biology professor who can help students make a connection between science and real life. She runs around campus making things run smoothly, which makes one wonder how she gets time for herself.

She believes that her scholarly training helps her keep everything

balanced "with the 50,000 things that you have to do," Boyd said.

Some first-year students may recognize her as their first-year adviser. She has gathered future science majors in her classes in order to guide them towards their goals.

She has even participated in a learning community where she interacts with professors from other departments. She and Dr. Seth Frechie of the English department have joined to finetune a joint course on the theory of evolution. Students would have Boyd in the morning and learn about the scientific facts of evolution and have Freebie later on in the day and discuss the literary issues of evolution and be prepared with scientific facts to prove their arguments. In addition to the first-year advisee committee, she advises Beta Beta Beta, the National Biology Honor Society.

Boyd was one of the primary authors for a federal grant called the Fund for Improvement for Education that Cabrini received. With that grant she was able to help design a biology course for education majors where they can get the most of what they need to know to teach their future students. Boyd's initial motivation was to make their education at

Cabrini more valuable. "I like educational aspects of science. It helps to serve our population better," Boyd said. She is currently crafting a neurophysiology course that would be available next semester.

She said that the students are the thing that keeps her here at Cabrini. "From the very day I was being interviewed for the teaching position, I noticed that everyone was so nice. Everyone was smiling and going out of their way to make me feel at home, which holds true today. Maybe there's a frown after a test," Boyd said.

"My colleagues are the best and there are intellectually stimulating and diverse students," Boyd said. "My work is hard but it's fun and academically engaging."

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Boyd grew up three miles away from Cabrini. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of New Jersey where she worked as a research scholar. She attained her graduate degree from the University ofVirginia and doctorate in physiology at the University of Berkeley in 1992.

"Now that I have a piece of paper that says that I can teach at the college level, I am a master of one tiny little topic in physiology. I miss learning about broader things. I want to keep learning, so that's why I sit in on other professor's classes. I think the best teachers are the ones who keep learning," Boyd said.

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Outreaching beyond Cabrini

MELJSSA DIPIETRA"ITO"IIO ASSISTA'IT NEWS EDITOR

Believe it or not, there are many opportunities to give a piece of yourself to the community. Cabrini offers a great way through the program known as Outreach

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Outreach Saturday allows students to come out for half of the day and do something that makes the world a better place.

Cabrini was the first college in Pennsylvania to require community service as a graduation requirement and many students are interested in service, whether they receive credit or not. •

The staff at the Wolfington Center has worked with their community partner organizations to find sites that students enjoyed visiting in the past.

For example, on Saturday, Feb. l, a group of students went to St. Francs Inn Soup Kitchen in Kensington to serve the mid-day meal. Many disadvantaged fami-

lies visit the kitchen 365 days a year.

There is another program on Saturday, Feb. 15, where members of Cabrini's athletic teams will help an organization, called Manna, cook meals for people

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Something students may be interested in is a program called Discovery!, which is an enrichment program run out of the Philadelphia school district. Here volunteers have the opportunity to

aid second to fifth graders who need extra help with science and math by doing hands on projects that are fun and also educational.

CAY Pride is a club dedicated to doing service with children. It is always welcoming others to join

them.

Saturday is not the only day for service, however. Twenty-five people participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Some places visited were the Greater Philadelphia Food Bank, an elementary school in South Philadelphia where the Ethnic Student Alliance made a wall mural about healthy eating and Habitat for Humanity in Norristown.

Dr. Mary Laver, the coordinator of community outreach & partnerships, is always looking for new places for volunteers to visit. Laver encourages students to "use some of the blessings we've been

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selves to learn from them and to become fuller people."

For more information on campus outreach activities, contact Dr. Mary Laver at extension 8409.

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arts & Entertajnment Cream of the Coffeehouse

JACLYNFREESE ASSISTANTPERSPECT!VESEDITOR

Swiss men cannot dance.

This, among many other things, came from the mouths of singer Chinua Hawk and his Swiss minstrel Michel Kuntz at Cabrini's Coffeehouse, held on Wednesday Jan. 29, in the Wig Warn by the Campus Activities Programming Board.

Hawk, who has worked with Celine Dion and Wyclef Jean and is known for his poetic lyrics, exchanged jabs with Kuntz all night in front of an audience of close to 90 Cabrini students.

"Michel is addicted to Starbucks coffee," Hawk said. "He is going to rehab next week."

The night was not all fun and games, though. Hawk sang songs about falling in and out of love, growing up too fast and about the current situation about the possibility of going to war. "I am not a political person," Hawk said "But, everyone needs to put their two cents in."

Hawk ended his set with a song called "Raven Wings." When he asked if the crowd wanted one more song, his answer came in the form ofthun-

The Evasons read the minds of Cabrini

KENDALL NEIL ASSISTANT A&E EDITOR

derous applause.

"Chinua was really good," freshman Colleen Bowman said. ''He was absolutely amazing."

"Tonight was fantastic," Hawk's road manager Randy Townsend said. "I think a lot of students relate to his lyrics."

The Coffeehouse also featured Cabrini students on stage playing guitar, singing and reciting original works of poetry.

"I did not know a Coffeehouse could be so much fun," junior poetry performer Jeff Sy said.

The Coffeehouse series was thought up by the members of the CAP Board. CAP Board President, senior John Verdi, said the Board wanted to give the students another alternative to Cabrini dances.

"This gives Cabrini students a chance to show off their talents," Verdi said. "It is going to be the next big thing."

Even the Coffeehouse's main attraction seemed to be surprised about the turnout. "I had the best time," Hawk said. "I did not know there was going to be so many people. The crowd was amazing."

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After the loss of a loved one, who ever expects that they will have the chance to have one last image of them? For senior Katie Reing, the unthinkable became a reality. As she sat on a stage, she was told to sit silently with her eyes closed. Sophomore Jamie Knobler sat poised in the audience after being directed to take a picture of Reing at a moment's notice. When given the word, Knobler snapped the polaroid. When Reing emerged, she said that she felt her hands go from cold to warm and the feeling of a "warm presence" in front of her. Once the photo developed, Reing was shot from the knees up while hovered above her was the silhouette of her grandmother.

They have been called the "most amazing mind-reading act ever seen." They have appeared in 28 countries around the world, Las Vegas, and on the Disney Cruise Ships. Jeff and Tessa Evason, also

"I really believe as a child everyone has this gift, if you want to call it that," said Tessa. "It's very much based on your life path and your life experiences. In my

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mind, I never had a doubt." Tessa offered the chance to get a personal intuitive reading from her for the cost of $10, however the sooner the better as she can feel the connection with the audience for only a few days after each show.

ground. known as the "Psychic Duo," are a husband-and-wife team who appear to be able to do the impossible: mind reading, levitation, and predict the future. On Tuesday Feb. 4, they brought their act to Cabrini College for 147 people to decide for themselves.

Sophomore Michelle Shuster went into the show "very skeptical." "I found it very hard to believe that people can ·see the future," said Shuster. However, after the show, her opinion did a complete turnaround, "after the show, I have to admit I was more willing to give them a chance."

The Evasons even offer a $25,000 reward for anyone who can find any evidence that the show may be a fraud.

Jason Bozzone, Director of Student Activities, feels that the turnout for the event was "incredible." "The culture of the student body is starting to change for the better and the students are starting to come out and appreciate quality events," said Bozzone.

Jeff said that guys describe the feeling of extra-sensory perception as a "gut feeling" for men and as "intuition" for women. Whatever you want to call it, Tessa and Jeff used their "psychic" powers to leave the audience with chills and an eerie feeling.

For more information on the Evasons, visit their website at www.evason.com.

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l<rispiel<ream dream continues

LAUREN MINEO ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

The doughnut icon continues to grow as the 274th Krispy Kreme Doughnuts rolled into Springfield, Pa. on Friday, Jan. 31. Complete with a heated tent filled with merchandise, a steel drum band to welcome hundreds of cus-. tomers to the twisting line and the store1 o cat or lights illuminating the sky, this event was not to be overlooked.

Among those present were Channel 6 ABC and Dick Sheeran of Channel 3 CBS who seemed to be enjoying his cinnamon applefilled doughnut very much as he displayed it to the at-home audience on the opposite end of the camera.

heated tent was filled with hungry people who have tasted pure bliss and came back for seconds or thirds or fourths. The openings of Krispy Kreme stores are truly a cultural phenomenon. What other food chain can boast that their customers line up at their door the night before simply to be recognized as being the first ones to step foot in the new store?

It should be noted that Krispy Kreme does provide incentive to that very first person in line at store openings. The prize was given to Eric Brady of Springfield, Pa. and included a Tshirt, sweatshirt, pair of boxers, mug and coupons entitling him to a dozen free doughnuts every week for a year. Now that is what I call a lucky man. One may also call him extremely patient because he waited in the Krispy Kreme driveway since 2 a.m. the previous morning, a grand total of 27 hours.

Some may wonder why it is such a to-do to open a doughnut store. These are the people that have not tasted a Krispy Kreme doughnut fresh off of the conveyor belt. "They're the best things in the entire world," sophomore Monica Alivernini said, "They're light and you can eat a lot of them."

Billy Joel in a 'Nefl' Yor~ Stale of Mind'

JANA FAGOTTI ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

"Don't you know about the new fashion honey? All you need are looks and a whole lotta money. It's the next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways," it's the Broadway hit "Movin' Out" with music and lyrics by Billy Joel now playing in New York City at the Richard Rogers Theatre. This new concept of musical theatre combines rock 'n' roll with modern ballet in a performance that leaves the audience on their feet.

The idea for ''Movin' Out" was conceived by Twyla Tharp an Emmy Award winning choreographer and author who also directed and choreographed the show. Tharp is responsible for bringing modern dance to Broadway in 1980. She continues to choreograph for the Paris Ballet Opera, the Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet and many other companies as well as owning her own dance company.

Joel, who has had 33 Top 40 hits and 23 Grammy nominations and who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, has found a new place for his music on the Broadway stage.

Also present were two Philadelphia radio stations, 96.5 The Point and 92.5 XTU. They were playing games, giving away prizes and signing doughnuteaters up to win tickets to events such as the George Strait concert on Feb. 7 and a Philadelphia Flyers game.

Being that this blessed event began at 5:30 a.m., I was shocked by the amount of people that rolled out of bed to attend. The

Juanita Nassardeen, employee at the Cottman Avenue Krispy Kreme, was one of 50 lending an expert hand at the Springfield opening. "We are here to educate our customers about Krispy Kreme and to let them know how wonderful our doughnuts are," Nassardeen said.

For those wondering how many more of these little heaven-sent doughnut shops will be opening in our area in the near future, owner Rocco Fiorentino said that there will be "15 opening in the next few years, the next of which will be in Brick, N.J.."

Anyone else up for a roadtrip to Brick?

Michael Cavanugh, a professional pianist and vocalist, can be seen at the piano with the rest of the band on an over-hanging platform throughout the show. With the music of Joel and an amaz-

Actors perlorm during the Broadwaf hit "Movin' Out" which boasts music and l~rics by BillyJoel. The musical is playingat the Richard Rogers Theatre m New York Ctty. ingly choreographed array of modern ballet dances the audience is introduced to Brenda and Eddie in the summer of '75. His music tells the story of their short-lived romance as sweethearts James and Judy are looking to marriage and Tony, their friend, who is looking for love.

The dancers do not speak throughout the show but, through their art, convey the story to the audience with an amazing blend of talent, lighting and costumes.

Keith Roberts, a featured dancer in Broadway's "Fosse" and former principal ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre plays Tony. Elizabeth

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WARNING: This show is not for everyone. "It all depends on your appetite." But, I strongly recommend it to true Billy Joel fans and anyone who appreciates the art dance.

Whether you're an "Uptown Girl", "Big Shot'', or just an average college sweetheart, this show will leave you in a "New York State of Mind."

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Formal Attite

Love-struck on.Broadway

The New York City trip to see the Broadway show "Aida" is on Feb. 8. "Aida" is a trianglelove story-that takes place during a time when Africa and Nubia raged in war. ft features songs from Elton John and Tim Rice. There are tickets still available at $25 apiece. According to Jason Bozzone, director of student activities, the tkkets are for the first two rows in the orchestra and in bis opinion. they are the best seats in the house.

"The ticket alone is $72, the bus transportation is $1,200, and we are only charging S25 per person. You really can't beat it," Bozzone said.

The coach bus will be leaving Founder's Hall at 10 a.m. To make the ride go by quicker, a variety of movies will be available to watch for the viewing pleasure of attendees. The bus will arrive in New York approximately at 12 p.m. From 12 p.m to 2 p.m., everyone is welcome to do whatever he or she wants. In the past people have gone to see Ground Zero and Time Square. The show begins at 2 p.m and is approximately two and a half hours long.

There is an educational component with this trip. It is meant to be a co-curricular experience.The idea is to go to New York City, havefun and learn something at the same time. "We are trying to change a culture here at Cabrini. People who get involved with activities, regardless of what it is, are going to get something very big out of it," Bozzone said.

When the show is over. there will be free tin)e between the hours of 4-8 p.ru. In this time people are welcome to see a live taping of the David Letterman show, eat at the ESPN Zone or just walk around.Last year,some stu• dents were able to ~et J!JS(\nBiggs of "AmericanPie" and even get his autograph.

"I went to see the play "Rent'· on Broadway with my family and it was something I will never forget. I encourage anyone who has the chance to go and see a play to do so, it really is ·worth it;' junior Maureen McQuade said.

HEATHER DILALLA ASSISTANTPHOTO EDITOR

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"The olympics because it would be once in a lifetime and it's a great opportunity."

~Patrice Doyle, Freshman, Education

"The NCAAMen's tournament because I don't like professional sports, but I'm a big fan of basketball."

~Jen Skurski, Freshman, Exercise Science

"No because thousand's of dollars is already my income. It's a little out of scope."

~Jim McCrea, Senior, Computer

"No, because you can't justify spending that much money on an event."

~Matt Murray, Junior, Computer lnformatiqfJ Science

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Before Tampa Bay won the Super Bowl, football enthusiasts were convinced that the game had changed forever. Instead of defense winning games, critics and fans belie.ved that spectacular offense, with trick plays and agile quarterbacks, would dominate the game. But with consistently tough defense centered on speed, the Bucs slammed the door on that idea by hushing the number one ranked offense of the Raiders.

Days later, the same thing happened to our world. Think of technology as the offense. After 112 successful landings from space for NASA, the orbiter Columbia fell apart above Texas, leaving only remains of the shuttle and the passengers. Now, the world's best astrophysicists are trying to piece together what went wrong. Even the best technolo-

gy, our dynamic offense, was not enough to bring the astronauts to the ground safely.

As students, we depend on technology to survive each day just like the astronauts depending on it to bring them home. From cellular phones to the Internet, technology is our primary means of communication and, for many, the choice way of commerce. But we shouldn't let our generation become one that cannot survive without technology. If we let that happen, then we fail when technology fails.

It is true, of course, that the technology we use at Cabrini is pretty advanced. After a crash-filled first semester, the network seems to be chugging along very well this semester. This is a good sign that we can fix the errors as they happen. It is important that we continue to use technology

and build on what we have now, but we can't become comfortably dependant on it - it just won't work.

It is easy to believe that each one of us is able to use the old ways of communication when technology fails. We're students of higher education, after all. It's our job to be well-rounded and versatile. But take a moment and remember your reaction the last time that the network went down and you couldn't check your E-mail or sign on to AOL Instant Messenger. Panic much?

The dynamic new offenses are fun to watch as technology is fun to use. The tools of the new era have undoubted1y proven useful and they will keep getting better. When the trickery stops working though, a good defense still wins championships.

Considering the Columbia crash, do you think America

"I think they are "I'd say yes. I think "It is kind of hard "It is advanced; still advanced. I everytime there is a to say because it with technology think accidents mistake like that it was an old space comes responsibilty happen no matter has to happen craft and you and we have to how technologically because that is the cannot compare our learn how to take advanced we are." only way were technology now to responsibility for going to get better." the old ways." the mistakes."

Dr. Jerome Zurek Dr. Harold Halbert

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"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

Arthur C. Clarke

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Bookstore bites the big one

to me a week after it is assigned to be read? By the time the bookstore gets the book, it will be useless to me.

Save the trees, flush twice

It is now February, and the bookstore is still holding out. Students are still pushing and fighting for the last few books left like it .was the first week of classes.

Sure it is true many students are starting to buy their books online, but what about the students that still rely on the bookstore? It has been my experience that the bookstore has failed the students by not having the books available. It seems to me the purpose of the bookstore is to have books the teachers requested, and have them on time.

This semester I have been unable to purchase four different books due to the fact they have "sold out" or have not yet come in. Yes, they are willing to special order the books that have been "sold out" but what good are they

It is a waste of time and effort when teachers and professors have to take time out of class and see who doesn't have the book and then worry about how they can help that person get a copy on time. None of this would be an issue if the bookstore just ordered the numbers of books the professors ask for instead of 70 percent of the expected number needed. I don't see what the big deal is with having a few extra books around, they only send back the books in the middle of the year.

It is also ridiculous that the "bookstore" only has books for a limited time. One would think that a student would be able to get books during anytime of the semester considering most teachers use more than one book. Some of those books are needed right away and then others books are not needed until the middle of the semester, but do not delay on getting those because suddenly all the

books disappear and not one is to be found. What happens if a student gets their book stolen or loses it, and then they have to go the rest of the semester without a book, because it is more convenient for the bookstore not to have books for the whole semester?

It is also the complaint of many students that the prices of the books are too high. And I can understand they maybe cannot control prices but they can definitely control the amount of books in which they order. If the books were more reasonably priced then more students would rely on the bookstore and not the Internet. But they are too afraid to take the chance with the bookstore in fear of never getting the book. So my advice is look for alternatives other the bookstore unless you want to be without a book.

Just a word of advice for the bookstore: be more student oriented or the students may seek the opportunity to buy books elsewhere. •

Black history is Americanism

ROSIE GONZALEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR

What does Black History month mean to me? When I first thought about this, I can honestly say that I did not know what to write about.

In being one-third Puerto Rican, one-third Ecuadorian and one-third Panamanian, which makes me completely Latina and not a descendant of an AfricanAmerican, I thought it would be hard for me to talk about the importance of Black History month.

What the African-Americans went through since first stepping foot on this soil has been horrendous. Growing up, I remember learning about slavery and the

Civil Rights Movement, which included the likes of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. They helped in molding present-day America.

These people opened up the doors of opportunity for all African-Americans, and most importantly, to other minorities. If it were not for them, I probably would not have gotten this far in life.

I have not lived through times of war or depression, but the battle for equal and civil rights still rages on. I have seen that through affirmative action, all minorities have been able to pursue their dreams and be successful in life.

There have been debates about whether or not affirmative action is fair to the majority, and whether or not it should be kept as a law. I think that this is a vital issue that should be taken seriously because it is the key representation for all

minorities in giving them a chance in the real world.

If our rights are taken away from us, we will not be treated equally or allowed to get a postsecondary education. Affirmative action allows for us to have a diversified environment, so that we may learn from each other instead of being afraid to be open or willing to new people and cultures.

In essence, Black History month shows us that it is an important time of the year. It is not only natural to commemorate the memories of those who died to give us our rights, but to remember that we are all one people, equal in all that we do or say. Not only do we discover who we are as Americans through our history classes, but also in our celebration of Black History month.

For the first time in my life, I couldn't go to the bathroom. No number one, no number two and not because my anatomical pipes were clogged. Instead, the toilets to the right and to the left of my room were clogged - one for a week, the other for two days; one with feces, the other with vomit.

The hellacious stench lingered through the upstairs hallway of house seven during the daytime as we fought with all our might, using country-scented air freshener to coat the walls and carpet. But by night, the stink found its way into our rooms, and eventually into the stitching of our clothes. The fumes were winning the battle and we were running out of ammo.

With the upstairs bathrooms clearly in need of quarantine, I could have used the bathrooms downstairs, where the women of the house live. But why should they be on the receiving end of the mess? They have never bothered

us upstairs, and they handle the early morning thumping of drunken lunatics quite well, I thought. When it came time, I ventured to the woods behind the house. I was putting myself at risk of a public urination violation, but it was better than using the shower, which became the public urinal come party time last Saturday.

So there I stood, day after day, relieving myself near the same tree, a good tree. I'd stand there looking at the bare branches thinking about how cold its lumber must be without leaves. I was warm, with my coat and hat, but that poor tree. Zip. My thoughts never went further than that, but I felt better about myself for thinking of the tree that didn't have to deal with the stench of feces or vomit, but must have been cold. I couldn't help but wish this tree could comprehend what was happening. Its roots were absorbing human urine because belligerents couldn't manage sufficient flushing. I wanted the tree to lean over and smack them all - one swift blow to knock them to their senses.

By this point, college students should be able to take care of their own crap - flush twice, damn it.

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Correction:

The following quote was attributed to andrea Manieri. "As compared to last year, this year's team is much smaller in size. However,the hard work and dedication that we have endured has paid off, making us proud to call ourselves Cabrini College's dance team." The statement was made by Gina Roswell, the coach and member of the team for the past three years.

The dance team is currently in its first season as a team, receiving funding from athletics, not a club as it was the past two years.

Andrea Manieri coached her senior year, making this her second year as a coach.

Playgrounds: treacherous or fun?

SHARVON URBANNAVAGE MANAGING EDITOR

Let's face it. Playgrounds just aren't what they used to be. Considering that on any.given day my elementary school playground looked like a scene from "Black Hawk Down," I highly doubt that playgrounds today are any safer.

Pedophile child-snatchers and 5-year-old gunslingers aside, let's reflect on the old-school dangers of the playground. I can remember dozens of injuries resulting from an overly rough game of"Red Rover" as well as the unknown damages to internal organs caused by being the "lemon" that gets squished by the husky kid in the class. Sure, the idea behind these games is to have fun, but let's be real. Everyone knows someone that suffered a severe injury on the playground. Maybe this is just a part of being a kid, but is it really worth the risk?

Nowadays, with both public and school playgrounds, we have to worry about perverts kidnapping children, and parental neglect resulting in a child bringing a weapon for "show and kill." I think it's time to reinstate the safe, indoor games of my childhood. I don't recall any incident of someone ending up with a black eye during "7-up," or someone breaking an arm during "Eraser Tag."

Not only are indoor games safer arenas for play, they can even be educational or improve social skills. Being the first one "Around the World" was the most competitive experience in the classroom regardless of the fact that we were learning math in the process. And a good game of "Huckle-Buckle Beanstalk" could teach a group of students how to utilize non-verbal communication in the ever-challenging quest for the hidden whistle.

So, not to say that all playgrounds should be banished from neighborhoods and schools around the world. However, just don't neglect the fun, yet safer indoor games. _

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KENDALL NEIL ASSISTANT A&E EDITOR

The sound of laughter as a child swings higher into the sky; crying because of a skinned knee; yelling during a game of tag. Go back to when those laughs, tears, and yells were yours. Now, our lives are full of deadlines, heartbreaks, war, pressure and anxiety. If only it were so easy to go to a playground and have our biggest worry be who was going to go down the slide first.

What made going to a playground so great was that you had nothing to worry about. You could escape the confines of your backyard and go to your special place with your best friends, because back then, anyone who would play with you was your best friend. It didn't matter about the color of their skin, their gender, or what neighborhood they were from.

It was someone to play with. You didn't think that you may never see them again. All that mattered was today, and today, you were at the playground with your new best friend.

The first sign of warm weather was your chance to go the playground. I remember being so excited that I got to go outside after a long and cold winter. Sitting in front of the TV everyday was cool for the first week or so. But as the long winter would drag on, the shows would turn into re-runs and l would just become more and more restless. After staring at the window for what seemed like years, the sun started to shine brightly and before you knew it, you were back outside at the playground. Everything was so care-free and there was nothing to worry about. Things were simple.

The great thing about going to the playground is the sense of innocence that you become ravished in as soon as you sit in that swing you sat in so many years ago. Suddenly, going to the playground isn't something you only did as a child. Because once you're back at that same old playground and engulfed in the familiar sounds of laughter, tears, and yelling, you realize that everything that you were so worried about exists outside of this world of innocence.

Know the importance of student-athletics

sweatshirts for whichever team they've given their life to go to practice every single day of their lives. They do this through injuries and through pain. If that isn't dedication and desire, I don't know what is.

huge part of the school as well. The sports teams here at Cabrini make up about 33 percent of our clubs and organizations. They give the students and faculty school spirit. I know some may try to argue, but it's true.

The importance of athletics in colleges and universities throughout the country is undeniable. It benefits everyone involved. Sports teach student-athletes skills that can't be taught in a classroom and that would be extremely helpful when looking for a career. It teaches them leadership, teamwork, discipline, dedication, and desire.

These people you see walking around campus wearing their

And they do all this for nothing. Division III schools do not give athletic scholarships. The student-athletes at our school are doing it for the love of their game. It's the sport that feeds them and gives them drive. It's not like professional sports, or even Division I and 11 sports, because even they get paid to play. Not here at Cabrini.

It's not just the actual athletes that sports benefit. Athletics are a

Think about it. The school doesn't fill up the gym with screaming, excited Cabrini students for a Project Appalachia meeting. Not that I have anything at all against the Project Appalachia, just to make that known. No, the Dixon Center would be packed with students if the men's basketball team plays Arcadia at home for the PAC Championship. It's packed even if it's not for the championship. The

most successful event of the year, and probably every year prior, was Midnight Madness. And what is that even for? You guessed it kids. It's a pep rally event in celebration of the winter sports. The Dixon Center was completely packed with students screaming and having a blast. Do you see them doing that on the way to class? I don't, but maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. It's because our sports teams give our students school spirit, not heading off to Dr. Hedtke's history class, even though that man is like the Nicolas Cage of Cabrini. The only time adults from the community come to our school is either to use the gym or come to

watch a game. I know I see them at games all the time. It gives the community fun events that they can attend and bring their kids to.

It also ties the community in with the school, connecting them on some level, which is always good to have the support of your surrounding community. Our athletic teams also benefit the community because I know of a few teams that take the time to go out and do community service.

So you see, collegiate athletic teams are imperative in society. They have an effect on everyone in one-way or another. I couldn't imagine my life without sports, could you?

Lady Cavs lose first PAC game of season

CRISTIN MARCY ASSISTANTPERSPECTIVESEDITOR

The women's basketball team was undefeated in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference until they lost to Gwynedd Mercy College, 70-60, on Saturday, Feb.

I. Up until that meet both teams had not suffered a loss in the PAC.

This loss brings the team's record to 9-9 overall and 8-1 in the PAC. •

"We knew we had to play hard because we are the only t\vo undefeated teams in the PAC, and after today one of us would not be," Hannah Welker, freshman, said.

The Lady Cavs kept the score tight the entire game, with the lead changing four times. By the end of

the first half, the Lady Cavs were down by eight points.

In the second half, the Lady Cavs started out well but by the end they looked tired and were unable to prevent Gwynedd Mercy from scoring. Offensive rebounds played a key factor. Captain Lisa Kqira, senior, said, "We played really hard but we need to work on our offensive rebounding." The Lady Cavs only had 12 offensive rebounds of their 45 rebounds.

The game was "youth versus experience," head coach Darlene Hillebrand said. For the Lady Cavs, three of the starters were freshman with three more freshman substitutes coming into the game. The team's hopes are that it will only get stronger and more

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experienced as the season progresses.

As far as the PAC playoffs go,

"I think we are still going, this loss sets us back but it is not a dagger," Hillebrand said. Although the team lost, its coach is still pleased with the way they performed.

"The team played its heart out, l cannot fault their efforts," Hillebrand said.

With five games left in the season, the team and coach can get over this loss and move forward.

"They gave me everything they had. I could not ask for anything else," Hillebrand said.

The Lady Cavs pick up after the loss at College Misericordia on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Swim club suffers double defeat by King's College and Arcadia University

ROSIE GONZALEZ ASSISTANTFEATURESEDITOR

On Thursday, Jan. 29, the women's swim club was defeated by King's College, 115-74 and on Saturday, Feb. I, by Arcadia University, 125-99. High scoring swimmers were junior Gina Treml, sophomore Jodi McHenry and freshman, Heather Pino.

In Thursday's meet, Treml came in first in the l 000 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke. She also placed first in the 1000yard freestyle and 50 yard freestyle on Saturday.

McHenry followed suit by coming in first in the 100 yard butterfly on Thursday and on Saturday, first in the I 00 yard freestyle, 200 yard freestyle, 200 yard individual medley and the I 00 yard butterfly.

Pino also received first place honors in the 200 yard freestyle and the 500 yard freestyle compet1t1on m Thursday's meet.

"Everybody on our team did well during our meets, but l must say that Gina Treml is an excellent freestyler and Jodi dominated m the butterfly," swimming coach Jaime Ragukonis said. Even sophomore Jennifer Rains, who was unable to swim

for a month, put forth effort during the last two swim meets. She swam with an injured wrist and achieved second place in the 50 and third in the l 00.

"Next year, we plan to be a challenge for other teams and defeat our own challenges. We could have won with the effort we put into [the swim meets] if we would have had a bigger team and if some of our swimmers had not quit on us," Rains said.

Ragukonis believes that the atmosphere among the swim club has been a great factor in why the girls were able to excel and do their best during only four meets this year. "We did a lot of team bonding by going out to dinner and having fun. There was no pressure. Everyone was just excited to be here," Ragukonis said.

Even Ana Dougherty felt welcome as a freshman. "I really didn't know what to expect when l joined because r never swam before, and I just really had no idea what it would be like. ft was a lot at first, but I think that was just because I was never part of a team like this before."

Although the swim season is over, after a month's rest, the girls will still have practice twice a week and get together for a few

outings. They are also taking part in 'Relay for Life,' which is a fundraiser that is held to fight for cancer.

"We are inviting any female athlete who is interested in joining the team next year to come and practice with us. You will be able to see what our practices are like and meet the girls who are already on the team, and our coach," Treml said.

The club's plan for the upcoming season is to make varsity status, so that they will be able to compete more and enter competitions against the bigger schools.

"Our biggest challenges are to get an even bigger team, to make ourselves stronger, and to get help in our coaching area. To win, we will need all of the help we can get," sophomore Stephanie Christ said.

If you are interested in joining the swim team next season, contact Coach Ragukonis at jragukonis@hotmail.com.

For more information on the swim club, read Lauren Gatto's update on theloquitur.com

Senior forward Colleen Dorrian beats out the Gwynedd Mercy defense in the Lady Cavalier's 70-60 loss on Saturday, Feb. I.

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Freshmanforward Jennifer Skursky shoots around one of GwyneddMercy'sguards.