Nov. 05, 2004 issue 09 Loquitur

Cabrini sponsors election viewing

Students crowd together to watch Kerry, Bush election results

KRISTEN CATALANOTTO & LAUREN REILLY NEWS EDITORS KMC723@CABRINI EDU & LMR722@CABRINI EDU

On election night, the Widener Lecture Hall played host to what seemed like a Super Bowl Sunday party, but instead was a gathering of students anticipating the results of the presidential election.

Long lines and in some areas of the country, rough weather didn't stop people from casting

their votes for president of the United States. Cabrini students were among those standing in lines at the polls.

The Democratic precinct chairman said, “We had the best turn-out in history. At 7 a.m., the lines went out of the door of the polling place, came up the stairs, went into the library, around the library, came back out the door, went up the steps, and went all the way to Upper Gulph road. It was a two-and-a-half hour wait. And it was incredible because nobody left. We saw an incredi-

ble turnout.”

Throughout the months of campaigning, college students were bombarded with catchy slogans to try and encourage them to go out on election day and vote. Celebrities from all over jumped on the campaign band-wagon and sang songs about freedom and the responsibility to get out and vote.

The office of student activities sponsored an election night celebration entitled, “Celebrate America Philly Style.” Jason Bozzone, director of student

Conover to speak about ‘Coyotes’

activities, wanted to make sure that the Cabrini community had a place to go and watch the election together. Bozzone and assistant director of student activities Amy Hecht have been working over the past few months to pull together several different activities to get students involved in the voting process. “Along with SGA, Academic Affairs and the Wolfington Center the office of stu-

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Rendell speaks to Cabrini in effort for Kerry campaign

LAUREN REILLY NEWSEDITOR LMR722@CABRINI EDU

Students and faculty funneled themselves through the doors of Grace Hall, satisfying vacant chairs positioned before a patriotic stage to see and hear Gov. Ed Rendell.

Outside, members of the Cabrini College Republicans held up signs supporting their preferred presidential candidate, George W. Bush.

Although their attendance had opposing intentions, they convened for one reason, Gov. Ed

Cabrini

Day speaker to discuss theme of immigration

RICE & KELLY MCKEE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & STAFFWRITER SMR723@CABRINI EDU & KMM723@CABRINI EDU

Observing was not enough. To really understand something it must be experienced; it must be lived. Walk a day in another’s shoes, Ted Conover walked for a year. Some call it participatory journalism, Conover calls it living.

Ted Conover will visit the college as the main speaker for Cabrini Day, Thursday Oct. 4. The award-winning writer will speak on his views on immigration most specifically his book, “Coyotes,” his experiences and his form of participatory journalism.

Conover said, “Living in other people’s shoes is something every journalist has to do, now and then, if only to conduct a good interview. This extended immersion is often uncomfortable, both physically and psychologically, but the rewards can be great.”

“The final paradox of the borderlands: nowhere are we more alike than at the line that demarcates our difference.” Conover has walked this line, breathing and sweating as an illegal immigrant. Walking across deserts, hiding from the law, scared, alone and anonymous. Living what he felt was the life of a “true, modern-day incarnation of the classic American hobo.”

With fair hair and blue eyes, this Colorado native couldn’t have been more conspicuous if he had of worn an over-sized sombrero. But Conover was determined to possess the character of these people. To educate on the risks and trials immigrants accept, in their quest for a better life. To do this through his writing.

“I’ve been asked to come to Cabrini and speak about immigration, social justice, and my experiences with undocumented Mexican immigrants for my

Students gather in Jazzman’s Cafe to watch the election results on the big screen television on Tuesday,Nov.2.

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Progress must be made for certain issues

Now that the presidential election is over the country must move forward as a united nation and push aside their hard feelings and come together as reasonable individuals. With that in mind the question remains how does the country resolve the issues that have divided its citizens come each election?

Some issues like abortion, gay marriage and stem cell research are particularly difficult to discuss and resolve because they arise from fundamental values and beliefs within people. In most cases, other topics of debate over the economy and war can yield to some form of agreement between the individuals so why do others seem irreconcilable?

Determining which candidate provides the better economic plan can easily be settled by reviewing past statistics and measures. Certain issues like economy strategies and war allow compromise in stances between the candidates and their supporters. So in these cases the past is an effective part of the choice for the future.

Although there are always two sides to economy and foreign policy, past statistical figures offer itself as a decisive factor to resolving the best campaign. If the option for reaching agreement is available to these issues then why can’t people work towards some sort of negotiation with topics like abortion and gay marriage?

It is astonishing how there is little cooperation between people when it comes to matters of abortion or gay marriage. Not to trivialize these subjects but why can’t people work towards some middle ground.

The only underlying similarity with issues like abortion and gay marriage is the fact religion plays heavily with a person’s motives in their decision on the topic. Issues like the economy and terrorism can be argued based on historical facts whereas abortion and gay marriage rely on the spiritual factors in individual’s lives.

It would be easy to blame the candidates for taking such strict opposing sides to these issues by arguing separation of church and state. How can we expect the politicians to allow for any give and take with these issues when the citizens themselves rarely concede to any middle ground?

Society needs to begin demanding separation of church and state in order for discussion over these seemingly discouraging topics. Why can’t we at least take the same approach towards abortion and gay marriage like we do for other important social matters?

The great thing about election season is that discussion begins unfortunately that dialogue rarely serves as a useful source of progress concerning the issues. The same conclusions can be given for each matter over and over again but until the people allow themselves to be open for new proposals, society will be stuck without any resolve.

At this point in time, the best solution is to continue open debates active and alive with each side. In a perfect world, compromise and respect for each person’s opinions would seem all too easy and less complicated.

The reality is people will remain firm to their beliefs on certain issues. Whether the government can ever achieve true separation of church and state in the way it decides its stance on matters, will be left up to the people to make this movement not the politicians.

People must at least give way to hope. Hope in terms of coming to a reasonable, fair solution for the way we live our lives and govern our people.

New hall brings new living options for residents

LAURA VAN DE PETTE STAFF WRITER

LCV722@CABRINI EDU

The fall semester of 2006 will provide 120 resident students with an additional housing option that will be a cross between New Residence Hall and Cabrini Apartment Complex.

In recent years, Cabrini’s retention rate, the number of students staying at Cabrini from freshmen year to graduation, has increased, making housing more difficult every year. Last year, Residence Life even offered seniors housing at nearby Harcum College, but this option only angered seniors and forced them to consider off-campus housing at local apartment complexes. To stop this trend from continuing, Cabrini has new housing plans that will please current sophomores and freshmen.

Jessica Boettger, a sophomore early childhood and elementary education major, said, “I am thrilled about having a new housing option because it will alleviate the pressure of trying to find an off-campus apartment my senior year.”

As construction on the highly anticipated Science Education and Technology building is completed, Cabrini will begin another construction project on the new hall. Residence Life is currently completing construction drawings and plans to break

ground for the new hall in early spring 2005.

Kevin Quinn, a sophomore biology and pre-med major, said, “The new hall will be more convenient as many students do not want to move off-campus. The hall also proves that Residence Life and Student Development listened to students’concerns about housing and responded with a solution.”

The new building will be built on the west side of campus, between the Cabrini Apartment Complex and house seven.The present driveway in front of the CAC will be relocated to pass behind the apartments and the new hall.

The rooms in the new hall will be configured as five- or six-person suites, with each suite consisting of a mix of double and single rooms, a shared bath and a small living room area.The building will also contain common area lounges, kitchens and laundry facilities. Dr. Christine Lysionek, vice president of Student Development, said, “This configuration is intended to complement and extend the variety of on-campus living options available for students.”

The idea of more housing options has resident students excited. Brittany Liberatore, a freshman English and Communications major, said, “I live in New Res and the building is terrific. Knowing that I can live in a similar building my junior year is comforting. I love Cabrini’s

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campus and I want to stay here.”

Although students are open to the idea of a new hall, students need to be aware of construction noise and dust that will be right outside the windows of house seven and the CAC residents. Lysionek said, “Every construction project involves a degree of noise, dust and inconvenience to those living in proximity to the construction. However, students interested in apartment or house assignments next year should make those requests with a clear understanding that construction noise will be a ‘fact of life’ on the west side of the campus.”

Dan DeRosa, a freshman business major, said, “Next year I’ll be a sophomore and I’ll probably live near the construction and have to deal with the noise, but it will be worth it. Knowing that I will have the option to live in a brand new building as a junior will make me more patient when it comes to dealing with the construction.”

Residence Life has implemented a housing rate system in which students living in Woodcrest pay less than students living in New Res. Matt Triboletti, a freshman exercise science and health promotion major, said, “If Cabrini is improving life for its residents then students should be open to the new hall regardless of an increased housing rate. I would definitely choose to live

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Young Republicans relocated for rally

Rendell.

On Friday, Oct. 29, Cabrini became a stop on the presidential campaign trail as Rendell, along with additional John Kerry devotees, gathered to encourage students to vote for the democratic ticket.

Greeted with applause, Paul Scoles, the democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, took the stage, criticizing President Bush’s priorities and rationale. As Scoles speech concluded, the attentive silence was soon replaced with music as audience members awaited the arrival of Rendell. Meanwhile, the small group of College Republicans were having exchanges of their own.

Due to concerns from President Iadarola, as well as members from the campaign, Charles Schaffner, the director of Public Safety, approached the students and instructed them to relocate themselves and their propaganda “because the governor’s coming and we don’t want to stick this right in his face.”

Reluctant to fulfill Schaffner’s request, Andrew Mindnich, a junior English major, challenged the order; needless to say, a dispute ensued. “No, but the thing is that it’s only fair. It’s freedom of speech, we have every right to be

here, just as much as they do,” Mindich said.

“Do you want to argue with the president?” Schaffner said.

Rendell has been traveling throughout the state of Pennsylvania not only to draw support for Kerry and Edwards, but also for other such as Scoles and Joe Hoeffel, the democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

“The message is really twofold, he’s talking about why John Kerry and John Edwards and the democratic ticket are good for America, but he’s also really traveling around, especially to college campuses, to encourage young people to vote as Election Day approaches,” Steve Feldman, the regional press secretary for Pennsylvania Victory ’04, said.

Feldman emphasized the importance of Pennsylvania, justifying the numerous political appearances throughout the state in the week leading up to the election. “Whoever wins Pennsylvania will probably win the white house,” Feldman said.

Iadarola, along with faculty members and campaigners, continued to anticipate Rendell’s arrival at the doors of Grace Hall; the Kerry-Edwards banner mounted above them remained as negotiations continued.

“Can we move it down the street a little, I mean, you have

the Kerry-Edwards sign there,” Mindnich said.

“Why don’t you do this? Why don’t you go over there underneath that tree along side the road,” Schaffner said.

Mindnich and College Republican comrade Lance Farrell, a freshman political science major, weren’t pleased with the reactions they had received. “I think that if we get to keep our Bush sign in front of their Kerry sign then we don’t have a problem. I just think it’s a matter of being fair,” Mindnich said.

While the College Republicans don’t consider the decision just, Iadarola explains that although the event may seem one sided, it was originally an offer of equal opportunity.

“I think what people don’t know is that an invitation was extended by the president to both President Bush and Sen. Kerry. I received a letter from President Bush declining the invitation. I admire their enthusiasm and I commend them for organizing themselves as young Republicans. We would do for them just as we have done for the young Democrats,” Iadarola said.

Rebecca Fegeley, the area coordinator of Residence Life, intervened and explained that the College Republicans may not stand outside the entrance of Grace Hall for the safety of Ren-

CAP board puzzled by lack of turn-out

ANDREW MATYSIK STAFFWRITER AJM722@CABRINI EDU

The Campus Activities and Programming Board remains puzzled as to why Cabrini student participation at their events is not up to their standards. The lingering dilemma for the CAP board is that students commonly complain to them about how there is a lack of activities to do on campus. However, when the CAP board decides to increase the number of events, few people show up.

There are seven to 10 events held per semester by the CAP board. Each event costs in the price range of around $2,000. The money is allocated to the CAPboard by the Board of Trustees at Cabrini.

Amy Hecht, the assistant director of student activities, oversees CAPboard productivity. She has noticed the low student participation and the constant fleeing home on the weekends by students.

Hecht stated that they were debating over how to spend the money for student activity.

“It’s either we spend more money on fewer events, or we

continue to spend less money and have a greater number of events,” Hecht said. Hecht stated that this is something that the students must decide.

Justin Walsh, a junior history major, feels that the events would be better if more money was spent for fewer occasions. Walsh said that more money for fewer events would contribute to higher student awareness for events.

The president of the CAP board, Michael Sofia, believes the board holds many high quality events. In response to the low student attendance, Sofia feels that students do not attend the activities because they are not interested in the acts. However, the CAPboard plans their events according to student evaluations.

“It is our understanding that the events we are bringing to campus are what the students want,” Sofia said. The question of why students don’t attend events still goes unanswered.

Jackie Tomasco, a junior criminal justice major, voiced her opinion about the matter. “With more money spent, people would stay at the events longer because it wouldn’t look cheap and thrown together. I hope they do this because I love to dance,”

Tomasco said.

So far this year there was a record 400 people at the “Welcome Back” dance. This record number does not mean the dance was worthwhile, according to freshman Brian Clark.

“I went to the dance and there couldn’t have been more that 30 people in there,” Clark said. This caused immediate disapproval by Clark and resulted in a 10-minute stay A short stay was a common theme for the night of the welcome back dance.

Acommon complaint among questioned Cabrini students was that there is no alcohol served at the events. This however, is not the purpose of the CAPboard

“The CAPboard purpose is to provide the Cabrini student with an alternative to drinking,” Hecht said. As a result of this policy, it is safe to say thirsty Cabrini students will not see alcohol served at CAP board activities.

Putting alcohol aside, the conclusion reached by gathering student opinion overwhelmingly resulted in a recommendation for more money spent on fewer events.

dell, ultimately bringing the feud to an end. “It’s a security reason because this is where the governor and his people will be walking by,” Fegeley said. The students reconvened along the commons.

Escorted by Iadarola, Rendell is greeted by Scoles, singer/songwriter Carole King and actress Melissa Fitzgerald.

Speaking briefly of Kerry’s views on the cost of education, tax cuts and healthcare, Rendell also emphasized that many of Bush’s plans had good intentions, they just lacked the appropriate action and legislation.

John Holloway, a senior English and communication major, was pleased with Rendell’s visit. “I thought it was great. He didn’t disrespect the other party at all, he showed compassion for Bush’s plans and he just told us how we can go about Bush’s plans better and do Bush’s plans better than he’s doing them. He’s not saying Bush is a bad person

or a bad man, he’s just saying that Bush had good ideas, he just didn’t know how to get them to work and that John Kerry does.”

Rendell’s presence evoked a sort of nostalgia from Iadarola. “From my perspective I was excited, it was reminiscent to the days of JFK. I worked for his campaign, although I was not old enough to vote for him. I could remember he looked down at me, and I was jumping all over the place because I was on television and everything, and he said, ‘You look great.’That experience is always something I will remember and I’m hoping the student’s today will have caught some of that excitement, and more importantly, exercise their privilege to vote. Whether they vote for either candidate is their personal decision, but I like what Rendell said, ‘It’s the power of the vote’ and we can exercise that privilege. Alot of people died for us to have it and we can’t take it for granted,” Iadarola said.

Election brings out students

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dent activities put together an election campaign to make the students aware of what's happening,” Bozzone said.

Over 200 students turned out to join in the “Celebrate America Philly Style.” 100 cheessteaks from Pat's were ordered and were gone within 10 minutes. Students also enjoyed ice cream and pretzels.

Bozzone was very happy with the large turn-out, but urged for students to come to more events held on campus. “We had no idea as to how many people were going to come here. We only ordered food for 100 people. Cabrini students need to be more consistent about coming out to events,” Bozzone said. 50 pizzas were then ordered to accommodate the large amount of students that showed up.

The food was certainly what got the student's attention. Graphic design major Kristen Traina came to get her first taste of a Pat's cheesesteak. Cabrini alum Jim Peterson enjoyed the free food, but mainly came to watch the results on the wide

screen television.

Psychology major Jenna Kane had more on her mind than food. “I'm here because this election is very important to me because the issues affect myself, my parents and grandparents,” Kane said. For many Cabrini students this is the first major election that they have participated in. “This is the first time I've actually sat and watched the coverage and I'm interested to see how it works,” Kane said.

The scene wasn't very different at the Radnor Hotel where supporters for the democratic candidate showed up to watch the results. Dave Cannan, Seventh Ward Commissioner of Radnor Township, wasn't happy with the overall election results, but was pleased with the numbers coming out of Radnor. “In the precincts in Radnor Township, it's estimated that 70-80 percent of the registered voters came out to the polls today. The Democrats in Radnor are very excited because Radnor went for Kerry by 1,100 votes. The

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Student Democrat Association president Ryan Cox watches Gov.Rendell

Election results watched on campus

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turnout also was historical because we had more turnouts than we ever had before,” Cannan said.

Annaka Walsh, an eight year old girl, had an opinion on how President Bush was going to do for a second term as president, “This will all become very bad and he'll be a very bad president and many people will be killed.”

Villanova students were also out in full force exercising their right to vote. Anne Michelle Higgins, Commissioner for the second ward in Radnor Township said, “In this precinct, we don't have as many younger students, but the second half of the second ward covers a large portion of Villanova University, and they have been coming out by the bus load to vote.”

Early projections speculated that the youth would be the deciding factor in who becomes the next president. According to MSNBC, the percentage of vot-

‘Coyotes’subject of Cabrini Day

reside the United States. Conover has written for the New Yorker and is a current contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine.

Dr. Charles McCormick, Dean of Academics, said, “Conover takes an atheistic view with politics and artistry. He humanizes his subjects and builds connections with the people.”

Journalist Ted Conover willspeak at Cabrini day on Nov.11

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book, Coyotes. So I’ll be talking about immigration as it pertains to that book, my own family, my neighborhood, and my country,” Conover said.

“Coyotes,” winner of the American Library Association award, explores the lives of the illegal Mexican immigrants that

According to Conover ’s website, “I don’t like to categorize my subject matter, except to say that my favorite kind of story is one that others have overlooked. Not that I like “small” stories, but I like to find people whose lives matter more than they might think, or more than others think.”

For more information about Cabrini Day speaker Ted Conover, please visit his website at http://www.tedconover.com/.

ers 18-29 years old did not change from the 2000 election, each year the youth represented 17 percent of all voters. MSNBC reporter Joe Scarborough plainly said that he was not surprised that the youth still continues to not vote, “They always leave you at the altar,” Scarborough said.

The recently developed Student Democrat Association fought hard to get the votes out for the Kerry campaign. SDA president Ryan Cox isn't going to give up on the organization now that the big election is over. “We are still going to promote the three principles that we feel George Bush has taken away from the country and those three principles are respect, pride and diversity and that's what we stand for and regardless of the election results, that's what we're going to keep pushing for,” Cox said.

Myster y dinner entertains students for Halloween

JOHN DEL SORDO STAFF WRITER JOHN.DELSORDO@CABRINI EDU

With a turnout of over 100 students, this year’s murder mystery dinner was the largest it has ever been. The murder mystery dinner took place on Thursday, October 28th, in Cabrini College’s Mansion Dining Room and yet again proved to be an unique event that many students look forward to year after year.

The murder mystery dinner was organized by the Campus Activities Programming Board. CAP board members Annette Donato, and Kristen Traina, two relatively new members, were chosen to chair this event and spent several weeks in prepara-

tion for the sold-out audience. Donato, a freshman accounting major said, “I knew I wanted to get involved with CAP, but I never knew I would chair an event.” Traina, freshman, graphic design major said, “I had no idea what I was getting myself into at first, but I absolutely loved every moment of it.”

Due to minor problems at last years Halloween Trail, the CAP board decided for the safety of Cabrini College’s students, to cut all funding on the trail, and put more of their Halloween budget into the murder mystery dinner. Instead of the usual 50 people that are able to attend, it was decided that they were going to accommodate 100 students, nine actors, and one journalist for

both dinner and entertainment. Although there was a high number of students attending, they still were able to prepare an elegant atmosphere and an all star buffet.

All 100 tickets for this event were sold within two days of sales. President of the CAP board, Michael J. Sofia said, “This year’s people could not wait to get their tickets.” The reason for the sold-out show was not the cheap, $2 ticket. Sofia, also a senior, political science major added, “This event is a tradition that students look forward to every year.”

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COURTESY TED CONOVER

LAUREN REILLY/NEWS EDITOR

Eight year old Annaka Walsh showed up at Radnor Hotel to support the Kerry/Edwards campaign.

KRISTEN CATALANOTTO/NEWS EDITOR

Students enjoy “Philly” food while watching the election in Jazzman’s Cafe.

New residence hall set for students

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there over the houses.”

“While a rate has yet to be assigned for the new residence hall being constructed, it is reasonable to assume that as the newest building with a semi-private suite configuration, the rate will be somewhat higher than that charged for New Res,” Lysionek said.

With regards to cost, Carolyn Steck, a sophomore accounting major, said, “I am open to the new hall even though I would

pay more to live there than the houses. The hall will be great and will hopefully offer seniors a housing option if they do not have room in the CAC.”

Sophomore Ryan Dunn said, “I think the new hall will be great. It will be one more place to party on campus.”

Although many students will view the new hall as a place to party, Lysionek said, “The lobby of the new hall will include a sign-in desk similar to those found in New Res and the CAC. The hall will be monitored in a similar fashion with guest rules.”

Kelly Grant, a sophomore math major and resident assistant in house two, said, “The completion of the Science Education and Technology building and the new hall prove Cabrini is growing. The college is attracting more students each year and Cabrini is accommodating the growing class sizes. The number of college students is increasing and Cabrini’s campus is expanding, too, with it. I think it’s great that more students will be able to stay on campus and enjoy the experience.”

Murder Mystery draws large crowds in mansion

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The event started with 100 people sitting in anticipation in the Mansion’s dining room, eagerly awaiting the unique experience shortly ahead. With bass heavy sound effects reminiscent of the Halloween season bellowing through the dining hall, attendees chatted with each other as the hired actors casually took seats among them. Most students sat at the tables introducing themselves to the actors, others, enticed by the smell of the buffet, sat silently, thinking to themselves about how hungry they were.

After the up-scale dinner, the audience was told of the murder of Hal Capone, a prominent Gangster in 1928, Chicago. During prohibition, this time period was filled with bootlegging, gambling and prostitution, and many of the actors sitting among the audience embodied these themes in both fun and clever ways.

The actors really played their parts convincingly, and never once slipped out of their 1920s

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era personas. The actresses playing prostitutes made for especially interesting conversation, and in a few cases had female students in the job market sarcastically pondering the occupation.

Throughout the rest of the dinner, the actors continued to interact with different tables, giving out different clues until the audience was finally given enough to make a proper accusation for who killed Hal. The actors were hilarious, and included a machine gun toting prostitute/club owner, a wise cracking gambler, an Irishman wearing golf attire, and other slightly offbeat characters. Audience members were asked to sing, dance, and even kiss for clues. The clues, although designed with humor in mind, were quite detailed and helped give the audience a background for the characters. The audience was then given a “verdict sheet”, and asked to pick which actor they thought killed Hal, and the reason for the murder, either love, envy, revenge, greed, self-preservation, or fear of exposure.

Students had a great time

picking out who killed Hal. The murder mystery dinner’s success can be largely attributed to the company that was hired by organizers to play the characters. Sarah Pizza, a sophomore, marketing major, said, “The company the college used was great. All the characters interacted very well with the audience making the experience feel very real.”

T.J. Crowthers, a sophomore, social work major said, “The best thing about the dinner was how the actors involved the whole audience, making them sing and dance for clues. I laughed a lot, and got really into figuring out who did it.”

What did the killer have to say for herself? “Silky” Adams, also known as Jill Weisberg said, “Murder mystery dinners are 75 percent improvisational. You are given a short description of the character, and then you just got to run wild with it.” Weisberg added, “If you were to not include the free baked ziti, the audience’s reaction was the best part for me.”

Radio jock Howard Stern called into KGO-AM radio in San Francisco while in a live interview with FCC Chairman Michael Powell. In the interview he accused Michael Powell of getting his job only because his father is Colin Powell, our current Secretary of State. Since Sterns show was dropped by Clear Channel Communication after the FCC proposed a $495,000 fine against it for comments and remarks made by Stern. Stern who is known for saying and doing as he pleases argued with Powell claiming that he has the “largest fines in history” after Powell claimed that they haven't made any particular special “crusade against the Howard Stern Show”. Powell thinks that Sterns argument is weak claiming that Stern just wants to be able to do whatever he wants, according to MSNBC.

New species found

The bones of a human dwarf species were uncovered on a remote Indonesian island by scientists. The specimens' ages range from 95,000 to 12,000 years old. Scientists have named the specimens' Flores Man and believe that the Flores Man is a whole new creative completely different from normal humans. They believed that these creatures lived about 18,000 years ago on the island of Flores. Chris Stringer, who is director of human origins studies at the Natural History Museum in London says that “this finding really does rewrite our knowledge of human evolution”, according to MSNBC.

Hassan pleads forlife

Fifty-nine year old Margaret Hassan, head of CARE International in Iraq has been kidnapped and made a plea for her life on a video aired on Al-Jazeera television. In the video you can see her holding back tears and she asks for Britain to withdraw troops from Iraq and also was asking for all Iraqi female detainees to be released. Although it is not known what group is responsible for her abduction, followers of Jordian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi made the same demand for releasing three other female prisoners. All three of the other prisoners were beheaded, according to MSNBC.

Rehnquist future up in the air

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist after announcing last week that he had throat cancer said that he is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation. He originally wanted to return to work this week, but decided not to and there is not estimate as to when he will return to the Supreme Court bench. Rehnquist doctors have not made any official statements concerning the justice's condition, which has caused speculation that he will not return to the bench and that the cancer has possibly spread. The court has not had a new justice in over 10 years, which made the topic of particular concern for voters heading to the polls to vote for the man who could appoint a new justice as president of the United States. Rehnquist officially said, "While at home, I am working on court matters, including opinions for cases already argued. I am, and will continue to be, in close contact with my colleagues, my law clerks, and members of the Supreme Court staff," according to the New York Times.

Kelly files lawsuit

On Monday, Nov. 1 singer R. Kelly filed a lawsuit against rapper Jay-Z. Kelly claims that he was kicked off a recent tour because Jay-Z was upset because that Kelly was the higher paid entertainer. Kelly filled the lawsuit for $75 million. Kelly also claims that an employee of Jay-Z doused him with pepper spray, causing him to go to the hospital. Kelly was to receive 60 percent of the $15 million from the tour, while Jay-Z was to receive 40 percent. The tension between the two entertainers is not new. The tour was plagued by cancellations, according to MSNBC.

Arts & Entert ainment

Is your ketchup a Democrat or a Republican?

MELISSA STEVEN STAFF WRITER MS727@CABRINI EDU

All Else Failed performs live at Cabrini

BOBBY MARO GUESTWRITER

RJM722@CABRINI EDU

For the first time in three years, a band has played a “plugged-in” set of songs in the TVstudio and broadcasted their songs live over the radio airwaves. The band All Else Failed comes from the Upper Darby and Philadelphia area. They were guests on WYBF for the local show on Monday, Oct. 25. The hosts of the local show were very excited to have the band take the time out of their busy schedule to come up to Cabrini to play live over the radio.

Wayne Macdowell, the local music department director and primary host of the local show, had this to say, “It was a dream come true to learn that I could be apart of something as great as the All Else Failed live at Cabrini Show. I now have confidence in future music business adventures.”

Pat Shannon, the guitarist of All Else Failed said, “ It was a lot of fun coming up to Cabrini on a Monday night after work and playing our music for many people to hear. I would defiantly like to do this again sometime.”

The local show would like to

thank everyone who helped make this show possible Ryan Norris, Krista Mazzeo, general manager of 89.1 WYBF FM The Burn, Ange Wagner, Seth Kline and crew, Luke Stevenson and Joe Coyle. Abig thanks goes out to everyone for believing in us every step of the way, Stephano, and Cathy Yungmann for letting us use the TV studio.

It’s a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon, the Eagles game is on and everyone is outside grilling some delicious hamburgers and hotdogs. Next to the grill sits a bottle of Heinz ketchup, but what if the people who want to use this condiment are Republican? Are they going to feel left out that because there is not a ketchup brand out on the market for Republicans to consume?

No need to fear now, Republicans, WKetchup is here to support the Republican Party, to be “pro-American” and also to be “anti-Kerry,” according to Bill Zachary, chairman of WKetchup LLC, as reported by Mary Vallis of the “National Post.” The company sports the slogan, “You don’t support Democrats. Why should your ketchup?”

WKetchup was created by Zachary and his friends when they realized one day that by buying Heinz ketchup they were supporting John Kerry and his campaign. Theresa Heinz Kerry, John Kerry’s wife, is the heiress to Heinz ketchup and owns four percent of the company stock, which is approximately $5.6 million, but has no management in the company.

Zachary still feels that since she has control of that much money in the company, then by buying Heinz ketchup, some of that money will be going towards the Kerry campaign, maybe without the consumer even knowing.

Dr. Jolyon Girard, history and political science professor, says he feels that this campaign has been silly so far because of how many personal shots the candidates take at one another. “This presidential election has been so nasty on a personal level, some humor injected into it is as refreshing as ketchup on a hamburger,” Girard said.

Creating a new brand of ketchup just not to support Kerry’s campaign seemed a little comical to Girard. He said, “I use Campbell’s ketchup, so I’m a

political neutralist.”

This brand is not all about bashing Kerry, but does have a good cause connected to it. According to their website, www.wketchup.com, the company gives five percent of their profits to the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children of active duty service members killed in the line of duty.

Julia Knudsen, president of the College Republican Club, said, “I find it humorous. As long as the money is being used for a good cause, I say go for it. If people have time to make up a new ketchup then go ahead.”

The company as of Aug. 29, 2004, has already sold 100,000 bottles, which is much more than they expected to sell over the internet. The company is internet based and sells a minimum of four bottles for $12, or by the case which starts at $34.

The company even plans to publish a recipe for “Bloody Kerrys,” according to the “National Post.” Dr. James Hedtke, history and political science professor, said, “If they make money off of it, then God bless ‘em. There’s no problem with people poking fun at the political candidates as long as it’s in the bounds of the First Amendment.” Hedtke said he would never buy WKetchup because simply of the cost and that he does not do his own grocery shopping.

According to WKetchup’s website, taste tests show that their brand of ketchup tasted better than the five leading brands of ketchup. Zachary claims that it has a “sweeter, more tomatoey, less vinegary taste,” according to James Kirchick of “The Hill.” He also added that the president has received WKetchup and enjoys it.

So when going to put ketchup on that hamburger or hotdog during the Eagle’s game, just remember what political party it is supporting, because who knows, maybe next election mustard will be politically involved and support an independent party.

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Members of the band All Else Failed practice and prepare for sound check before their plugged-in show on 89.1 WYBF FM.

Urban,Elam rock the Trump Taj Mahal

CECELIA FRANCISCO PHOTO/WEB EDITOR CAF722@CABRINI EDU

Blinding gaudy carpet lines the floors and mirrors line the top of the walls and some of the ceilings at mid-eye level neon lights guide gamblers to beeping slot machines.

Abarrage of country fans, who are easy to spot due to their cowboy hats, boots and big shiny belt buckles, are weaving through crowds of senior citizens bussed up from surrounding areas to spend their nickels and quarters in hopes of hitting a jackpot.

It’s Saturday, Oct. 30th, and the main event tonight at the Trump Taj Mahal in the Mark G. Etess Arena is Australian country singer/songwriter Keith Urban.

Soon after 8 p.m., Katrina Elam took the stage to perform a 45-minute set with a good response from the crowd.

spends the night telling a drunken cowboy sporting jeans, a white shirt and a camouflage hat to stop dancing in the middle of the isle.

Women with big, teased-up, dyed hair strut their stuff with their dates who look as though they are trying desperately to transform themselves into Garth Brooks or George Strait.

Towards the end of his set, Urban and his band broke into a cover of Tom Petty’s “Free Falling.” During the middle of the song, he was instructing part of the audience to sing along when he lost control and the microphone he was holding out when sailing in the air and crashing to the stage.

“Wait, wait, let’s do that again, and see if I can hold on to the microphone this time.” He instructed the crowd as he laughed along with them.

Banned books reaching shelves

Banned

still strikes controversial cord with readers

SHARON M. KOLANKIEWICZ STAFF WRITER SMK724@CABRINI EDU

Many schools do not let young readers read classic books such as “To Kill a Mocking Bird,” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” to name a few. All around the nation, many schools have been banning books from students which contain sexual content, violence, racism and vulgar language.

People in favor of banning books such as “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” complain that children and young adults should not be exposed to this vulgarity and explicit language and violence. However, people generally opposed to book banning, including J.T Turtzo a junior, believes that it is important to encourage students to read these books. Many people who share the same beliefs as Turtzo believe the books help children understand the world.

“I think schools should allowstudentstoreadthose kinds of books. In the real world students will be exposed to violence, racism, and sexual content,” Turtzo said. He thinks schools should not shelter their students, because if they do, they will get a rude awakening when their students enter the real world. It is a sense of ignorance.

Turtzo also believes high school students should be allowed to read this material. On the other hand, students not in high school should not read literature containing violence, racism, or sexual content at a very indepth level, mainly because they have not developed a full maturity level yet.

On the other hand, sophomore Fiona Bride is on the fence with this issue. She believes students should still be allowed to expand their knowledge with books; however, she is still not fully opposed to book banning. She believes the choice is up to the schools and parents of the students.

“I think it is the school’s decision on what books are chosen to be banned. However, I believe the parents should have a say in what their children read. If both groups disagree with each other, they could always compromise,” Bride said. Bride also says it is difficult to determine what is appropriate for students to read.

“If I was a parent, and my child read a book I felt was inappropriate or contained immoral material, I believe the child should be allowed to expand his or her knowledge by reading the book. If the child wanted to read the book, I would not deprive him or her,” Bride said.

There are people who share Turtzo’s beliefs, and there are people who share the same ideas as Bride. It appears that Turtzo’s feelings and opinions which is generally against book banning is a mutual feeling among book banning protesters. This mutual feeling against book banning tends to be felt by English professors as well. Professor Amy DeBlasis believes book banning is irrational and school administrations need to use more sensitive approaches especially when books address certain events in history.

“I think the banning of any book is highly irrational. In the Holocaust Museum, there is a picture of a heap of burning

books, and below it reads, “Wherever books are burned, bodies will follow.” When I hear about books being banned, I cannot help but think of this image” DeBlasis said.

She also believes that school administrations should be more open to these books and maintain a higher sensitivity level to the controversial matters addressed in certain books.

“What we need from school administration are sensitive approaches to difficult matters. I would have no problem with my daughter reading a book that defied my belief system. Banning a book does not eradicate an idea, it just makes it impossible to discuss in a meaningful forum. I think we learn more from what frightens or offends us, and part of that may include reading something that is unpleasant to us,” DeBlasis said.

The beliefs of James Esch, a lecturer in English, on book banning are similar to DeBlasis’ beliefs. “In principle, I’m opposedtobookbanning. Education should be about encouraging the free exchange of ideas, not the proscription of books because one disagrees or is offended by them. Very little will be learned if we refuse to be challenged out of our complacency and work through the tough issues facing society. I would be suspicious of those in power who presume to know what is good for me without giving me the chance to decide for myself.

A loud recording of the Monster Mash blares over the speakers to signal the beginning of Urban’s set. It fades and Urban appears on the stages shortly after 9 p.m. by himself to sing the first part of his latest single, “Days Go By” from his newest release “Be Here.”

Urban balanced out his set, singing selections from previous albums, “Golden Road,” and self titled “Keith Urban.” He even went as far back as singing a song titled “Homespun Love” from his first band, “The Ranch.”

On the floor, 21 rows back from the stage, a security guard

By 11 p.m. Urban left the stage and the crowd filtered out of the Arena and back into the casino. Many piled out of the Atlantic City casino to trek home while some stayed behind for some more turns at the slots and a few games of poker.

Walking back to the parking lot to retrieve their car, the man in the camouflage hat hoots and hollers loudly, still dancing with his girlfriend who is just as wired and drunk as he is.

“This was awesome! The best way to spend my 21st birthday!” Apassing woman said.

“Oh definitely!” Her friend said. They shared a high-five. ending their night in Atlantic City, NJ.

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A Cabrini student reads “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” a popular novel that is found on the banned book list.

CECELIA FRANCISCO/PHOTO & WEB EDITOR

Katrina Elam and Keith Urban performed in Atlantic City,N.J.on Saturday night.

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DIANA

ASHJIAN STAFF WRITER DA725@CABRINI EDU

With the holiday seasons around the corner many of Cabrini’s students find themselves digging through their wallets for their hard-earned funds. For an average college student those funds may not always be excessive. With a quick flash of some important plastic, the studious and the broke alike have a quickfix alternative to wad-loads of cash.

Think your Visa or MasterCard is the hub of almighty-plastic power? Nope. It’s the college-student-identification card.

Michelle Phan, a junior, works part time at the King of Prussia mall. She tries to save gas money by carpooling with her friends and shopping at “H&M.” “I showed my student id at Philadelphia’s Ampitheater and my admission was reduced to halfprice two hours before the show started,” Phan said.

The Tuttleman IMAX Theater, located inside the Franklin Institute in Philly, also offers college students discounted rates.

Diamond Jones, junior, buys admission for $5 on Friday and Saturday nights with her Cabrini id when she wants to see original, explorative movies shown in three dimensions, like “Titanica.”

Diamond says that she loves going to the IMAX Theater because she’s never experienced anything like it and it’s so cheap.

“I also save money by shopping mostly at Old Navy because their clothes are nice and inexpensive,” Jones said.

Another entertainment complex that honors the intuitive, yet temporary economically challenged student is The Bridge, a movie theater located on 40th & Walnut in University City. This theater offers discounted rates for students from $9 to $7.50 for movie tickets and houses a full bar for an alternative to previews.

Orlando Medina, senior, takes the

A day in the life of an RA

ladies to The Bridge to see a movie and have some drinks when he isn’t hitting the books. “It’s cool that I can save a couple dollars with my school id, especially when I’m out to forget all the stuff I have due once it’s Monday,” Medina said.

The trusty plethora of resources offered on search engines like “Google” can help young budgeters find useful sites like www.Studentadvantage.com. Students who live far away or would like to visit their friends at out-of-state schools can register for a Student Advantage Discount card to get 15 percent off of train tickets.

Danielle Dorsey, junior, got a Student Adv antage card so she could save from $15 to $20 on Amtrak train tickets every time she visits her father in Washington, D.C or when she visits her friends in New York. Student Advantage also provides discounts on spring break airfare, NFL tickets and rental cards. To sign up all students have to do is fill out the online application and pay the $20 fee.

A good method for a college student to find a great deal when craving a new look is to search salons for training seminars. “Even the best stylists have to keep up-to-date portfolios, so when the seasons change, so do fashion trends and a lot of times workshops are held,”

Tiffany Schaffer stylist for Salon Thalia in the Rittenhouse section of Philadelphia said. “If you call around to different salons you can find out from their receptionists if any of their stylists need models. If they do, chances are that all the client has to pay for are the products used,” Schaffer said.

“Even though I know the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, I just can’t wait to graduate so I can finally earn my own steady income and finally work for all the things I want that involve more than just my books every semester,” Michelle Phan said.

Senior stress

Seniors talk about the stresses of their final year of undergraduate studies.

MARIA D’ALESSANDRO STAFF WRITER MAD724@CABRINI EDU

Senior math major Kristen Getka juggles 14 credits, works at Cur ves 20 hours a week, babysitting, works as a resident assistant, vice president of Sigma Zeta, treasurer of the finance association, the induction in two honor societies, homework and studying for the Graduate Record Exam “nonstop” until Nov. 3.

Getka will take her GREs at the Prometric Testing Center in Nor th Wales.

Between studying for the GREs since September and working towards graduate school, Getka’s life has been booked.

“Seriously, all I do is RA stuff, study and homework,” Getka said. Getka plans to get a degree in higher education in a two-year program and then pursue a career and eventually get her doctorate.

Stress is the way a person reacts to “a physical or emotional change.

A change to the body, environment or the way we think and look at

things,” Dr. Maria Hallion, professor of exercise science and health promotion, said.

Seniors at Cabrini are stressing about future jobs, where they will live next year and creating a portfolio.

These tend to be the biggest stressers for seniors. “They look like they’re gonna drop,” Dr. Hal Halber t, English professor, said.

Senior Lindsey Kleiner believes that students dealing with relationships, family, where to live and money causes unnecessary stresses which results in lack of relaxation.

“There’s always something that has to be done,” Kleiner said.

Dawn Francis, a communications professor, gave advice for stressed out students and said that she is the most at ease when she is “in a larger context.” Francis likes to be outside and be surrounded by beauty. This is “liberating,” she said.

KATIE MCNULTY STAFFWRITER KMM725@CABRINI EDU

It is nine o’clock on Thursday night. Ally Carrol, the R.A. on duty in Xavier, sits at the front desk signing guests into the building. She expects the night to be pretty typical.

“I start the night off signing people in the building from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. then I do my rounds. I check the building to make sure people are not drinking in the hallways or getting out of control,” Carrol said.

Ten minutes after nine a fight unexpectedly breaks out. Two freshmen boys begin to argue because one of them was having a conversation with Ally, and the other boy rudely interrupted.

“Do you want to start something,” the one boy says to the other.

“Bring it,” the other boy says, as he begins to take off his hat and necklace preparing to fight. As the bickering between the two gets louder, other boys walking through the building enter the scene causing a complete uproar. The entrance to Xavier is filled with people.

Ally looks puzzled and finally intervenes. She tells the boys to knock it off and to walk away from each other.

They listen to her, and begin to walk away from the front desk with looks of frustration upon their faces. Two seconds later the one boy yells an obscenity towards the other, starting the fight up again.

Ally is now fed up and needs the director of Residence life for Xavier to step in and take control. The two boys are separated and are talked to individually.

Ally shakes her head and says, “It is not always like this. Thursday night tends to be more chaotic then say a Monday night because people are drinking, but nothing really this dramatic goes on. The freshmen are pretty good.”

Thursday night better known as “Thirsty Thursday” on the Cabrini College Campus is the most anticipated night of the week for most students.

For Danielle Chominski, a sophomore Thursday night is her favorite night of the week.

“I look forward to Thursday night because everyone is out on campus hav-

ing a good time. It’s nice to take a break after a long hard week of work,” Chominski said.

For an RA however, sometimes it is the most stressful and dreaded night of the week. They do not get a break on Thursday night to party with their friends. Instead they must act as an authority f igure and monitor the festivities that take place during the night. An RA must use their best judgment and take control of unwanted situations such as fights and intervene if necessary. They take on the responsibility of making sure everyone in their building is safe and not endangering others. The RA’s must take crap from students when they don’t want to obey the rules. “Students seem to think that we make the rules, but we are just here to enforce them and to make sure that everyone is safe here on campus,” Carrol said.

With all this negativity associated with being an RA, why would anyone want this job? What are the benefits of being an RA? These are questions some students seem to want to know when considering the job of an R.A.

“The best part about being an RA, besides having your room and board paid for is having relationships with all of the kids in the building. You really become close to the people in your building, especially the people in your hall way,” Carrol said.

Susan Moraca, sophomore chemistry major, would not mind being an R.A. “Partying and drinking is not that important to me. Being an RA shows that you have leadership abilities and it looks good on a resume,” Moraca said.

Danielle Chominski, a sophomore feels differently.

“I would never want to be a RA. I value my free time too much and I know that being and RA takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I don’t have the right qualities because I am too busy as it is, Chominski says.

Spending just an hour and a half with an R.A demonstrates the value of respect R.A’s deserve. They put up with everything form people sneaking in guest, to breaking up fights. Carrol sums it up, “It’s an interesting job and you learn a lot.”

CECEILIA FRANSISCO PHOTOGRAPHYEDITOR

Student are always pressed for money,but some students have found ways to save.

The counseling center is available for help with stressful situations and can be reached at 610902-8566.

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A cabrini student sits on the floor studying among several papers.

PERSPECTIVES YOU SPE AK

An inside look into the world of retail

MELISSA STEVEN STAFF WRITER MS727@CABRINI EDU

Retail in my opinion is one of the hardest jobs a person could have. I have been working in retail stores for the past four years and all I can say is God bless the people who actually enjoy it and can take the mental abuse from the worst customers.

I have worked at two major retail stores in my working career, one at a clothing store and another at a shoe store, both on the Main Line.

The Main Line is filled with wealthy people who have too much money and too much free time on their hands in my opinion. I will not name the stores I have worked at, but I wanted to offer some inside information on what it like working at an aver-

age retail clothing and shoe store.

Most customers see the employee as their slave almost. They treat you like you are below them and that your only goal should be to please them. Now as an employee it is my job to assist a customer in any of their needs, but it not the customer’s right to ever be rude. This happens a lot because people on the Main Line have money and I guess they feel like they are better than everyone else.

Most employees spend their time making the store look nice and presentable. We spend long hours at night rearranging the store only to please the customer.

When you walk into a store and see one of us folding and rearranging a table to make it look nice for you, do not walk up to it in front of our faces and mess the display up for us to fix again.

Try to put back the clothing the

‘RealWorld’ not so real for student

ANDREW MATYSIK STAFF WRITER AJM722@CABRINI EDU

The controversial reality television show, “The Real World,” has landed in Philadelphia for its 15th season to see what the city of brotherly love has to offer. Due to Cabrini’s close location to the large city, there are many students enrolled at the school hailing from Philly.

Therefore, I decided to question the Philadelphia-Cabrini students on their reaction to the hit show in their home town. This reaction was not too heartwarming. But first, a brief history of the Real World is provided. The “Real World” is the longestrunning reality show in television history. The show places eight strangers in a house together and films them close to 24 hours a day.

Over the years, the show has caused widespread criticism from conservative viewers that feel the show depicts too much sexual content.

So far in the Philadelphia season, there is strong sexual content as well. This time, the sexual content mainly consists of large amounts of homosexual acts presented to the viewers. Anytime homosexuality is shown on television, it is safe to say there will be controversy. That’s just the way it is.

The male homosexual population of Philadelphia is being

way you found it. It really is not that hard to do.

Then when a customer leaves over 15 items in a dressing room all in big pile, with all of the clothes inside out, do not waste our time just trying on clothes and making a mess when you know you are not going to buy a single thing. Put back some of your mess.

When we do not have a size you need or a specific color you want in a sweater do not shoot the messenger. It is not my fault that we sold out of the particular item. Do not yell at me because you are dissatisfied.

Do you really think I’m trying to piss you off by not having what you want?

Is it really the end of the world that you cannot get that cashmere sweater in a size medium in yellow? No, you will live.

In my mind, at that moment when I’m getting yelled at for

doing absolutely nothing wrong, I want to yell back so badly and tell them that are more important things in life than buying a cashmere sweater.

Maybe they should use that money and give it to someone who really needs it or to a good cause, because you know what, that sweater is not worth as much as it is priced because it was probably made in India for about $5 and you’re about to pay $140.

I find it funny how the wealthiest of my customers always want special treatment and special prices. If there is a line, they cannot wait in it because they are so busy and need to be rung up right away or they get mad. If you have time to shop, then you have time to wait in line. Everyone else has to do it.

My favorite complaint from a customer is when the customer actually complains to my manager that I was being very rude to

them just because we did not have what they wanted. Of course I am never rude to customers or I would lose my job, but the fact that a customer actually would make that up astounds me.

Do they really need to sabotage my job because they did not get what they want? I guess so, but luckily my managers know me well enough that I would not do that or they even witness the incident and see that I am not rude, but only act very professional.

These are only a couple of incidents; I could tell about 50 more stories if I could. I know these incidents do not apply to all shoppers, but 80 percent of the time, people are just rude to us for no good reason.

After four years in retail and being mentally abused by rich Main Liners, there is no chance I’m working this holiday season. I quit.

Reality TV woes

put in the spotlight this season. Philadelphia native Cabrini students feel that their city is not being depicted to their approval.

“I think they are taking the brotherly love thing a little too serious,” Sean Dugan, a senior liberal arts major, said. Seeing all the male sexual content was said to make many students feel uncomfortable. “It makes Philadelphia look like one big gay community,” Michael Murphy, an English communication major, said. Murphy and Dugan both agreed that this show gave viewers a distorted view of how Philadelphia really is.

“The show makes Philadelphia look soft,” Kyle Foley, a junior criminal justice major, said. Foley also felt that Philadelphia isn’t as nice as they are trying to make it look.

On a recent episode, the cast of the “Real World” complained of how unwelcoming the people of Philadelphia have been. Constant jeers and verbal insults have been aimed at the cast during their stay. In one instance, a member of the cast got a bar stool thrown at him.

In previous seasons of the “Real World,” there has been typically only one homosexual member on the cast. It seems as though the addition of a second has caused disapproval.

Every Philadelphia native questioned responded in the same manner of too much homosexual content.

Wow, I thought this was supposed to be a liberal school.

LATISHA JOHNSON STAFF WRITER LCJ722@CABRINI EDU

This era of reality TVis absolutely sickening! The mere thought is disturbing that this 21st century mind we have, full of technological genius, is not capable of a single human quality; creativity.

What ever happened to television shows with actual substance? We are being brainwashed into a surfeit of meaningless television that’s lacks value and bombarded with commercials even more meaningless.

It seems as though the creativity of shows like the “Simpsons” and “Seinfeld” are no longer prevalent in television today. There was once a time when TVwas filled with shows that promoted family values and every episode had a lesson to be learned.

At first, the explosion of reality TVwasn’t so bad, most will admit to watching “Survivor” and “Temptation Island,” maybe even “The Bachelor,” but now it’s being taken to a whole other level. We are subjecting our minds to mounds of nothingness, which in essence leads to more nothingness.

When “My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé” premiered the slope begin to fall. Why are there so many people who watch “Extreme Makeover?” Why are the ratings for this show so high? Have we become so selfindulged as a society that we actually have forgotten what’s entertaining?

We have replaced the laughs from shows like “Full House” and “Friends,” with “ohhs” and “ahhs,” after watching someone have their nose pulled apart. Now that’s interesting TV!

As if that wasn’t enough, somehow someone managed to take reality TVto an all-time

low. Yes it gets worse, how about “I Want to Be a Soap Star?” Or the worst of the two and my personal all-time worst idea for a TVshow ever, “He’s a Lady.”

Someone actually thought of a show in which men dress up like women and compete to see who is more ‘womanly.’Wow! Move over Jerry Springer! It has gotten so bad that TVcan even be categorized as a waste of time.

How long will we allow ourselves to be subjected to such craziness?

At what point will enough be enough, or are we just waiting for the brain-warping to end. The ratings for reality TV shows are higher than shows with actual substance.

If someone doesn’t stop this plague of non- conscious, uninteresting television it may continue to plague us forever.

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Get active, volunteer your time

SHAWN RICE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SMR723@CABRINI EDU

I really didn’t see the purpose of Cabrini’s SEM 300 requirement to volunteer in the community. I mean I’m busy and I really didn’t want to spend my extra time working on something that feels forced upon me. This ignorance of mine has been quickly removed from thinking since I have been doing volunteer work for the Royer Greaves School for the Blind.

The experience has been extremely influential in how I perceive life and the hands each one of us was dealt. The reality of this situation is the kids of Royer Greaves are more of a help to me than I think I am to them.

Besides the students of Royer Greaves having the handicap of blindness, they suffer from a mental handicap as well. Neither

I nor most people could imagine the difficulties these students deal with on a regular day.

I enjoy the interactions that I get to have by coming each week. For instance I was helping Faruq with his Braille. Of course knowing nothing about it I was useless. So, instead of trying to help I decided it would be best if he showed me.

The idea was enthusiastically accepted by Faruq. So, I felt good figuring out a way that would allow him to practice his skills and me to actually feel apart of his learning process.

I wish all my teachers were as excited and positive in their teaching habits. Each time I was able to repeat Faruq’s teaching of the alphabet in Braille, I received a sincere, congratulatory compliment on my progress.

At first I felt uncomfortable working with the students because I was always looking for eye contact. Not to come across corny but sometimes for a split second their rapid eye movement would stop and connect with my

line of vision. Now I know that wasn’t naturally intended but it appeared for that moment they could see me.

When I’m not assisting them I will usually observe their actions. If someone gets up and walks around the room, I don’t need to move from where I’m either standing or sitting even though I feel I need to. It always amazes me how they can sense the presence of me even when I remain silent.

Whether this perspective serves any purpose to you doesn’t matter because you can’t understand unless you go out and volunteer with any program. I can only share my experiences and hope I can encourage at least one person to do something with their extra time or for this school.

When I’m at Royer Greaves working alongside each of these students, it is easy to forget my trivial problems. The fact is that I have been fortunate throughout my life. Volunteering has been an opportunity for me to learn the importance of caring for others.

‘Yeah mon, no worries’

Jamaican getaway shows the lighter side of life

JESSICA MARRELLA FEATURES EDITOR JRM722@CABRINI EDU

I recently flew to Jamaica with my family and boyfriend for my sister’s wedding. It was single handedly one of the greatest experiences of my life. In only five short days I began to understand the Jamaican way of life. “Yeah mon, no worries,” are words to live by as far as Jamaican's are concerned.

I never realized how stressful the American hustle and bustle lifestyle could be until I escaped from it for a few days.

One of my pet peeves is when I over hear people competing with each other as to who is the busiest. People compare who stayed up the latest with who has more homework to do and not to mention who has worked the most hours. What is the point of it all? Instead of comparing schedules, why don’t we take that time to get away from the business?

Many people are probably thinking that it must be easy to relax when palm trees and clear blue water surround you, and not to mention the flowing alcoholic drinks. But it was more than that.

It was the cultural ideal that there is no reason to rush.

If you order food or something to drink in Jamaica, don’t be surprised if you stand around

your opini on in

“Better idea to spend more money on an event. Have one big event. More people will be interested and will attend.”

“I think it is a good idea that they spend more money for fewer events. More people would attend. The events would be better quality if they spent more time on one event as opposed to more little events.”.

waiting for it.

On the other hand, heaven forbid some people wait a few minutes longer at the McDonald’s drive through then they care to and you hear the impatient beeping of horns.

It’s hard to explain, but in Jamaica everything just moves at a slower pace, therefore, the days are a lot less stressful. Just as Bob Marley said, “No worries, be happy. Cause every little thing is gonna be alright.”

There are things that I wanted to do while I was away that I didn’t get the chance to do. But what I did do I enjoyed because there wasn’t this constant thought in the back of my mind about what I was going to do next or how I would squeeze everything into my day What I did I enjoyed so much because I wasn’t rushing myself.

Saturday night, employees of the resort stayed up until 5:30 a.m. setting up the Halloween festivities for the next day. And when Sunday came around the employees were as chipper as could be.

You didn’t hear one person complaining about being tired or mad about the fact that it took so long to set everything up. The employees were ok with staying up late to set things up because to them it was worth the time. Other things that didn’t get done that day, they felt they could get to at another time.

Before my boyfriend and I checked out, we stopped in the gift store for some last minute

souvenirs. Not realizing what time it was, we were late meeting the bus at 9:30 a.m. to take us to the airport. Before we knew it we were being hunted down in the gift store being told that we were late. When I went to square everything away at the front desk, the bus driver honked the horn at me trying to hurry me along. It was at that point that I just simply asked my sister and brother-in-law to take care of things at the desk.

I realized that no matter how much I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of Jamaica, I would be returning home to the hustle and bustle.

And sure enough I did. As soon as the plane landed in Philadelphia, people literally went running to claim their luggage. Why? The people that ran had to wait just as long for their luggage as the people who walked and took their time.

I left Jamaica though with a new outlook on life.

I really am going to make an effort to slow down and take my time. If I rush through my day maybe I’ll end up saving 10, 20 or maybe even 30 minutes.

But what is that point of saving that time if at the end of my day I’m exhausted and stressed?

What I need to get done will get done, and if it doesn’t, I can always get to it at another time.

“ Spend less for more. The more events might get more people to stay on the weekends. It may create more life on campus.”

“It’s a good idea to spend more money and time [on events]. More people will attend and have a good time.”

“Spend less money; more events would be better. We want a campus where people will want to stay on the weekends; make it the place to be. I do though, think CAPBoard is already doing a great job.”

- Matt Triboletti, freshman Exercise Science

-Dr. Mary Laver Coordinator of Community Outreach

- Fraank Fonotto, junior Accouting

-Miguel Mejia, junior Communication

- Christina Haurin, freshman Elementary Education

Do you think CAP Board should spend more money on fewer events or spend less money and hold more events?

Believable violence or just a video game

SHANE EVANS GUEST WRITER SME722@CABRINI EDU

There has always been a controversy about the influence that video games have on kids in this country. Being that the industry is so big, it reaches millions of adolescent Americans and its impact, positive or negative, has always been disputed.

So when game franchises like Grand Theft Auto come out, the debate becomes that much more heated.

For those of you who don’t know, Grand Theft Auto is one of the most successful and most fought over franchise in video game history. Kids love it, parents hate it.

The premise is basically that you are a guy living in a huge city. You can wonder around wherever you want violently murdering whomever you please, breaking the law in any number of ways, basically you have the freedom to do whatever your little heart desires.

This type of independence in a gamers mind is euphoric because of how much is possible. When someone who isn’t familiar with the concept views it for the first time, the opinions tend to be a bit different.

There have been protests by angry parents to have the games in the series removed from the shelves, but to no avail. The demand for the games has been unbelievable.

Being an avid gamer myself, I don’t understand the argument that many parents are raising. It is called a video game for a reason, because it’s exactly that, a game. It is intended to entertain, not to impact.

Granted the game is intended for people over the age of 17, as it is clearly stated on the cover of the box. So the question isn’t so much about if the game should be taken of the shelves. It is definitely more of the parenting involved.

Because the popularity of the games is extraordinary, kids of all ages are going to want to get a copy. Well since that’s the case, it should be up to the parents whether they are allowed to have it or not. And that definitely doesn’t mean that soccer moms with nothing better to do should be fighting to spoil the fun for everyone.

Just before the previous game in the franchise came out, it was a very close possibility that it wouldn’t be released at all,

because of the outcry from worried parents who thought the game was just too violent to be allowed.

The way I see it is, that a game could be the most violent and disgusting creation to ever reach the market but it won’t have any negative affect on a child if he has had a strong upbringing.

Kids who are taught the right from wrong at an early age, will be able to easily distinguish between violence in a video game, and the things that go on in real life.

If anything, the games are so realistic, that they in some ways teach kids a lesson. Alot of the stuff that happens in the game does happen in the inner cities to some extent, and a better understanding of the things that do happen in society today is given.

Furthermore, I don’t believe parents are giving kids enough credit these days. Obviously they are trying to protect their little babies from the harsh realities that are around every corner, but sometimes they are fighting a losing battle.

As a college student, and a friend of a few dozen people who love the games, I have trouble seeing the problem with something like this. The violence and obscenities are a bit extreme, but it can all go back to the fact that it isn’t intended for younger people to begin with. The “mature content” label is right on the front of the box, and if you don’t want your kids to play it, don’t let them buy it.

The entertainment factor of these games has always been something that has drawn me to it. I have never played it and then sat back and wondered what it would be like to kill someone in the middle of a crowded street. My brain just doesn’t work that way. And that is how the vast majority of youths think also. As unfortunate as it is, the only kids who might think like that are the ones who are neglected and feel unloved by the people who are supposed to care the most, their parents.

If a child has been brought up well and understands that decapitating someone with a samurai sword isn’t normal behavior, I’m pretty sure that we will be ok. But whenever something like this is released, there will always be people fighting to spoil the fun for everyone, myself included and that is definitely a bad thing.

Trouble at the polls

JACLYN FOX GUEST WRITER JMF724@CABRINI EDU

I am a political science and history major and have always believed in voting.

Young people often get a bad rap by not voting in large numbers. Tuesday Nov. 2, election day, I understood why.

It took me three tries to vote. First, because I was not sure I would be able to get home I applied for an absentee ballot. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where I am from required an absentee ballot to be received by Oct. 28. This wasn’t feesable for me, for I didn’t receive the absentee ballot until that day.

I talked to my parents and made a plan to travel home to Northeast Philadelphia to vote.

On Monday night, I headed home to vote, planning on casting my cote at 7 a.m. on Tuesday.

My parents and I arrived at our polling place, Austin Meehan Middle School on Ryan Ave., at 6:55 a.m. We waited for five minutes for the polls to open. Seven a.m. came and went. At 10 minutes after we found out that the voting machines were broken. We stayed until 7:30 but I had an 8:15 and would not stay any longer. I made it to my 8:15 only five minutes late.

My mother called our local politicians and the committee of 70 and the city of Philadelphia none of these people could help us. When my mother went to vote early in the afternoon, she was told that the voting machines did not work until ten minutes to 8 p.m.

During the trip back to Cabrini, my father and I planed my third attempt to vote in this election. We decided to head back home around 3 p.m. We arrived

back at our respective polling place a little after 4 p.m. When I gave the workers my name they nearly did not let me vote because I had applied for an absentee. The poll workers then looked at all of their paper work and it was proven that I never sent in an absentee ballot. Finally, at about 4:15 p.m., my third attempt, I submitted my vote in this important election.

I have always believed people should vote that it is an American’s duty to follow politics and vote but after yesterday even I have my doubts. The American voting system can quickly disenfranchise Americans especially the young people if I had lived father away from school I would have not had the option of going home to vote after the first and second tries that I tried to vote.

Dry away our concerns

SARAH PASTOR GUEST WRITER SEP722@CABRINI EDU

For a small school, Cabrini has almost all of the perks and advantages of a big university. The classes are challenging, yet rewarding, the professors are concerned and helpful and even the athletic programs have a lot to offer.

As a freshman, I have only one complaint: the dryers. As most students in New Residence Hall will agree, the laundry situation, at least in my building, is absolutely ridiculous. The washers seem to work adequately, but the simple task of drying your clothes is a disaster.

Close to none of the approximately 15 dryers will even turn on, and those that do, shut off every 15 minutes. There are no knobs on any of the dryers to start them.

Unless you know someone lucky enough to have an extra one, the only way to dry your laundry is to break a knob off a washer and use it to start a dryer, and then guard it with your life so you can start it again in 15 minutes. This can become extremely frustrating when you have homework to do, practice to go to or a meeting to attend.

Needless to say, most students do not have the time to sit around by the laundry room and restart the dryers four times an

hour. In many cases people will leave their clothes in the dryer only to come back several hours later to find their clothes still soaking wet. It has taken some students up to 24 hours to do a single load of wash.

This is absurd!

On behalf of all the students in New Residence Hall, I would like to request that something be done about this situation. Tuition for an on-campus student at Cabrini is $30,000 a year; we should at least have dryers that work.

Resolving this laundry issue would eliminate needless anxiety from a relatively simple task and make many students here, much happier.

Baseball Dream: ‘If you build it they will come’

KEVIN DELLA ROSA Guest Writer KDD722@CABRINI EDU

Is there something missing in the Cabrini College atmosphere when springtime rolls around?

Yes, I believe there is.

Side effects found unhealthy in steroids

KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER

KMA724@CABRINI EDU

The recent rise among the use of steroids during past years has drastically increased. Most, if not all sports organizations have banned the use of anabolic steroids, which can cause major physical and psychological damage to a person’s health, yet some athletes still persist in taking these pills or injections which can give a competitive advantage over other players.

In an article on espn.com, Dr. Gary Wadler, an expert on the country’s steroid use, says that anabolic steroids are mostly taken to increase muscle mass and strength. Yet, as most would think, it is not only the athlete that can be abusing the enhancer. Men, women, and teens alike are relying on the drug to look and feel better, at least in their opinion, despite the consequences.

In my opinion, steroids are not the way to go in trying to make a person happy with the way they look and feel about themselves. Self-confidence can only be asserted by the person, and not gained by a pill.

There are also numerous side effects that accompany the drug, which can be irreversible in the long run. Stated on espn.com, males taking steroids can begin to develop “feminine” side effects, while women taking it can develop “masculine” side effects.

In men, some of these include impotence, and the possible development of breasts, while in women they can include facial hair growth and a deepened voice. Changes the drug can cause for both sexes in the long run consist of acne, rapid weight gain, bloated appearance, clotting disorders, liver damage, premature heart attacks and strokes and elevated cholesterol levels.

Besides physical damage, steroids can cause psychological and mental damage to your health as well. They can cause mood swings, bouts of depression, irritability, and just plain aggression.

According to Dr. Wadler, mentioned earlier, these bouts are called “’roid rage.” Despite what others believe, anabolic steroids can be addictive, and although those that take it know it is bad for them, it is hard for them to stop. When they do, they experience withdrawal pains and when they start again, they pain then goes away.

Most importantly, if you are an athlete, or anyone in general, should not be taking steroids to enhance their performance on the athletic playing field or to gain an edge over other people. It can cause drastic changes in a person’s physical and mental health that has irreversible changes that can be permanent.

It is the smell of freshly cut grass on a baseball diamond, or the sweet crack of the bat after a base hit. Maybe it is the thrill of stealing second base. Well, if you feel you are missing out on all of these great things because our school does not have a baseball team, sulk no more. Opportunity is slapping you in the face.

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in playing for a baseball club team for Cabrini College, now is your chance. We, as students, have the ability to start something great.

If enough men show interest, there is an excellent chance that

our club team will become a serious reality in the spring of 2005.

If the pieces fall into place, we would be playing other college club teams in the Philadelphia area and ranging to Maryland.

Obviously, our resources are limited at the present time, such as a baseball diamond, but that cannot hold us down. However, it will ultimately give men another option for sports to look forward to in the spring.

If enough supporters show serious and dedicated interest, we will achieve something special and maybe even turn baseball into an intercollegiate sport here at Cabrini College.

If you have that desire and dream to play baseball again, please contact me. My extension number is 8655, and my e-mail address is kdd722@cabrini.edu. I will answer any questions to the best of my knowledge.

StAC

Staff Advisory Council

Who are we & what do we do?

The Staff Advisory Council is a small group of staff members recognized by the President who discuss, inform and advise the Director of Human Resources of staff interests and ways to promote core values through programs such as Caught in the Act of Core Values, Staff Development Days and the Summer BBQ.

This group formally meets every month during the academic year and once in the summer. Agenda items are accepted though any StAC member and are posted on five working days prior to any meeting.

StAC is currently seeking 3 members to join the council. If you are interested in joining or would like to nominate someone that you think might be a great addition to the StAC council, please email the council chair, Sherry Becht at: sherry.becht@cabrini.edu

Steroids have become a major factor in a society constantly trying to improve appearances.

Americas pastime may come to Cabrini.

Golf team takes a swing for fall tournament

KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER KMA724@CABRINI EDU

Until recently, students and other athletes were only aware of the men’s golf team being a spring sport, yet the game is played year round. Climate changes in the east deter the sport to being played mainly in the spring. The most prominent reason it is a spring sport as well is snowfall.

The team has set aside the fall for practices at St. David’s Golf Club three times a week, and usually does not enter any tournaments during this time, yet this fall was different. Due to the Lebanon Valley Invitational being cancelled in the spring of 2004 because of snow, the tournament was rescheduled for Sept. 27th of this year. There were 19 teams competing in the NCAA Division III tournament. Cabrini finished a respectable 10th place, while competing with five teams that were among the top 10 in the country.

The team’s official season

starts during spring break and Dr. Tony Verde, head coach, usually enters the team in three to five invitationals during this time. As of four years ago, Cabrini had a good as shot as any in winning the PAC 10 championship, but after Wesley College entered the Division III golf, all Cabrini, and any other school for that matter, could look forward to was a mere second place finish. Wesley College has dominated the PAC 10 for the last four years, with close to 300 strokes being the competitive rate for other teams to even come close.

There are nine members of the team this year, including two prospective players that are doing exceptionally well. Senior Elliott Kohr and freshman James Philips have considerably strengthened the team going into the upcoming season. According to Verde, this has been one of the strongest teams he has had in his four years of coaching. However, it is hard for the team to win PAC 10 and go on to the NCAAchampionship because the bigger schools in the south play year

round. The season is shorter in the north and Cabrini is at a disadvantage in this area, yet it hasn’t set them back yet.

Due to bigger schools competing in the NCAA, it “has raised the level of the conference,” Verde said. He feels entering the team in bigger competitions will give the team incentive to do well and let them see what is really out there, and what the atmosphere of competing with larger schools and teams is like, instead of only being entered in small tournaments that could easily produce a win.

Out of the nine players on the team, only the top five are used in competition, whether they are competing in individual or team matches. The obvious goal for the team would be to win the PAC 10 conference, and ultimately go on to the NCAADivision III championships, which would enable the team to travel to and play in different states in the country. The PAC 10 championships are held the last Sunday and Monday in April during the spring.

Soccer player anticipates long recovery

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFF WRITER

ARW723@CABRINI EDU

For a person who has been playing soccer for her entire life, sitting on the sidelines and not being able to play has been difficult. Mary Remoli, the leading scorer in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for soccer last year, has been forced to sit out the rest of this season due to a knee injury.

The junior liberal arts major was participating in an intrasquad scrimmage during preseason in August, when she tore four ligaments in her knee, an injury that is all too common to athletes. “I felt very upset. Emotionally drained,” Remoli said. On Sept. 27, she underwent surgery. The slow recovery is expected to last up to seven months.

The long recovery process includes intense physical therapy four days a week, an hour and a half each session. Remoli said, “I do all sorts of things to build up my muscles in my leg like riding the bike and walking on the treadmill.” There are still five months left of physical therapy.

Remoli, who scored 20 goals last season to bring the Cabrini women’s soccer team to a third PAC title, still tries to attend some games this season. “My roommate and friends are all on the team still, but I’m not around as much because of physical therapy,” Remoli said.

Remoli wishes that the team would put forth more effort all around. “They need to find the heart within themselves to play as a team,” Remoli said.

Remoli really hopes that she will be able to make a fast recovery and return to play for the soccer team for her senior year. “I want to play again,” Remoli said

MARK TRIPOLITSOTIS/ GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Cabrini’s new golf team prepares itself to knock dominating Wesley College from first place.

JENNA LEWANDOWSKI / GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Mary Remoli dribbles past opponents during a Lady Cavs home game.

NINA SCIMENES/ SPORTS EDITOR

Mar y Remoli stays upbeat about her physical therapy.

Junior captain’s goal: to unite swim team

KELLY MCKEE STAFFWRITER KMM723@CABRINI EDU

It’s 6 a.m. on a Friday morning and Cabrini’s campus echoes with the footsteps and farewell grunts of those lingering students who have partied to their limit and now seek the comfort and respite of their beds. While these students welcome dreams of the previous night’s party,junior

Lauren Walker, junior, awakens ready to challenge the day with the best start she can imagine-swim practice.

One of the junior captains of Cabrini’s swimming team, Walker is ambitious to make this year count. Swimming competitively since the young age of five, Walker was a member of the varsity team at John Carroll High School in Bel Air, Md. Coming to Cabrini as a freshman in 2002, Walker looked forward to swimming for the college and was disappointed to find no team available but merely a swim club. However for the love of the sport she anticipated joining. Unfortunately this did not go to plan.

Walker’s swimming career was threatened in August 2002 when a road accident left her with a broken collar bone, wrist and foot. The accident meant painful physical therapy and a season out of the water. Amazingly these injuries did not deter Walker from the sport she loved so much. “The accident made

High potential for men’s basketball

JILLIAN MILAM STAFFWRITER JGM726@CABRINI EDU

me more determined than ever to get involved with swimming at Cabrini,” Walker said.

The club was promoted to a team in Walker’s sophomore year and she joined with the strength of mind that resulted in her appointing as junior captain at the beginning of this season. An ambition of hers this year is to create a sense of camaraderie within the team. “In the past the team has not socialized much outside of practice,” Walker said.

“I hope this year by becoming closer out of the water we can be a stronger team when in it.”

Apersonal goal of Walker’s this year is to increase her endurance. Although still affected by injury she hopes her dedication will show in her swimming. On Nov. 6 the team has its first meet at the Dixon Center against Notre Dame of Maryland. Last year a loss to this team has spurred the Cabrini team to aggressively challenge their comeback. Walker hopes that as the team builds, so will the college’s support for them.

“Although the team only competes in Division III, knowing the girls are there on their own freewill and want to be there means more,” Walker said. And on the subject of that early morning practice Walker said, “I don’t mind missing out on Thursday night partying. I’ve become more aware of what matters to your life at college.”

Just nine practices into the season, all of the Cabrini basketball players, new and old, come together to take a shot at making this their best year yet.

Although the tryouts were held the week of Oct. 16, Coach John Dzik and his staff have yet to decide who will be making the team. “The tryouts went well. It is difficult to trim it down when you have a lot of players with equal ability,” Dzik said. “So far, we’ve gone from 35 people to 18 for varsity. And right now, it is open ended as to how many players we will keep. It is between 15 and 18.”

The level of complexity in this decision process has the staff mystified with the impression that all of the men who tried out did very well. “All of the players did a very good job. That made the task that much harder,” Dzik said. “It’s not just about basketball.”

between the old and new players, according to Dzik. “We have to give a lot of credit to the returning players for helping the new players become acclimated. Plus, the new faces have been receptive to that.” Dzik adds, “The atmosphere has been really good. Of course we haven’t lost any games yet, so everybody’s happy!”

When looking for that perfect basketball player, Dzik goes after four main characteristics. One, ability or the quality of their basketball skills. Two, attitude. three, work ethic and consistency. Finally, number four, coachability. “Players must be willing to take constructive criticism and use it to improve their game,” Dzik said. “And so far, this group has been good in each one

for the various positions on the team, their schedule is a lot tougher compared to last season. “It’s harder! We are on the road for 11 days starting on Nov. 18. We open this season against Methodist, champions of ODAC. They were in the NCAtournament last year. All in all, we start with five away games from good competition,” Dzik said. “It’s hard. We’ll find out a lot about our team very quickly.”

“We want people to come out and enjoy the games. That’s what it’s all about. That’s the greatest motivator for our teams.”

Head Coach John Dzik

Some of the new players Coach Dzik and the staff are noticing include three transfer students. Bruce McLelland, from Delaware University, is showing great potential and has caught Dzik’s eye. Also, Jim Good and Jim McMahon, share more than just a first name. They are both transfer students from Philadelphia University, and both have earned a positive comment from Coach Dzik. “They are already good in the early going season.” Dzik said.

Although new students are approaching different territory, the chemistry has been very good

of these areas.”

Dzik has also been recognizing certain people’s skill for particular positions on the team. In regards to the point guard position, he believes that it is stronger than a year ago. This season, there are about five people he has been scouting for the position. Dan Clemens, senior, and Colin Fitzgerald, freshman, are just two examples.

The number of possibilities for these positions is considered to be a real advantage for the team. “This gives us lots of depth, especially if injuries occur,” Dzik said.

Although there are high hopes

The basketball team maintains the same five goals every season. “One is to be physical and aggressive because sports demand it. Two is to never give up…there is always a silver lining. Three is to enjoy the college basketball experience. Four is to enjoy one another as people, and five is to have fun,” Dzik said. However, there is a new addition to these five goals for this upcoming season. “Win the PACs! If we do the first five goals, we will always have success. We must work hard and be lucky, but we most certainly have the ability to reach this realistic goal,” Dzik said. While Coach Dzik and the staff concentrate on making their final decisions on who makes the team, he expressed a message that he believes will help the motivation of players on any team. “We want people to come out and enjoy games. That’s what it’s all about. That’s the greatest motivator for our teams. Looking out into the stands and seeing a large crowd turns the athlete into an actor almost. We always do a better job when there’s a full house,” Dzik said. “We just ask for the support of the community.”

Soccer season comes to an end

MATT CAMPBELL SPORTS EDITOR MCC724@CABRINI EDU

The season has come to an end for this years men’s soccer team as it was shut out against number one in the conference Arcadia University.

After beating Eastern, Cabrini was in a tie with the neighboring Eagles leaving each with one conference game left on the schedule to decide who would make the playoffs. Eastern beat Gwynedd-Mercy College 4-0, and with the Cavaliers losing to Arcadia they were knocked out of contention.

The team faced Arcadia at home in its last game of the regular season. Coming off a 1-0 win against local rival Eastern University, it needed to beat or tie Arcadia to advance to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference playoffs.

Ranked 23 in the nation, Arcadia was held to one goal in the fist half, leaving the Cavs a breath of life in continuing its season. The second half put the game out of reach as Arcadia scored two quick goals, one coming off a penalty kick. The kick was awarded after freshman Ed Gilchrist was forced to make a hard tackle in the box to prevent

a potential goal.

Cabrini never was able to get on the board and gave up three goals in the second half en route to a 4-0 loss.

Cabrini finished the season with a record of six wins, seven losses and three ties. The Cavaliers went into seven overtime games winning only one. “We blew it. We were winning most of the games that went into overtime but didn’t finish our opportunities,” junior, Ian McDonald said.

Senior captain Sean Dugan after finishing his last season with Cabrini said, “We had a tough year plagued by injury

Thursday, Nov. 4

• SGAMeeting, 3:10 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 5

•First Friday in Philly, bus departs at 5 p.m. from Founder’s Hall

•76ers vs. Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m., bus departs at 5:30 p.m. from The Dixon Center

S aturday, Nov. 6

• Women’s swimming vs College of Notre Dame 1p.m. Dixon Center

Sunday, Nov.7

Monday, Nov. 8

There was a lot of expectation going into the year and we didn’t live up to them. Despite the losing record I had a lot of fun with the guys on the team.”

Avid spectator and passionate supporter, finance major, Pat Tiberio said, “I was disappointed in their performance this year. They had a lot of potential.”

The talent will remain, as the young team will now wait for next season to get back on the field. “From what I saw the team has a lot of potential for the future. They just have to take it one game at a time,” Dugan said.

Tuesday, Nov. 9

• Chair Massage, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Dixon Center

•Heads vs. Feds: The Great Debate, 7 p.m., Grace Hall Atrium

•Senior pre-registration for spring 2005

Wednesday, Nov.10

• Junior pre-registration for spring 2005

Thursday, Nov. 11

• Cabrini Day

•SGAMeeting, 3:10 p.m.

• Veteran’s Day

Formore times and other information call the Student Activities Office at X8410

ANDREW MATYSIK/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Gary Rounbehler runs through a gauntlet of teammates as they introduce the starting lineup in this years final home match.

ANDREW MATYSIK/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Head coach Doug Meder huddles with his players trying to regroup against a tough Arcadia team.

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