Peanut Chews may not stay as chewy

DIANA ASHJIAN STAFF WRITER DA725@CABRINI EDU

Take some peanuts, drown them in gooey syrup and coat them with irresistible milk chocolate and voila, a Peanut Chew is born. But, not “just born,” per say. Peanut chews were born in 1890 when Romanian immigrant David Goldberg opened up a confection factory that started out as a candy store on Kensington Ave. in Philadelphia, which gave us one of the top 15 candy picks of the midAtlantic. Some have often wondered how many peanuts are in a Peanut Chew. More importantly though, why are we hearing that peanut chews are just born when they were actually born 114 years ago?

more than just some East and mostly mid-Atlantic states. But, Wizimirski also admitted to never even tasting a Peanut Chew. With wide eyes and a watery mouth, Victor O’Connor, sophomore, could not believe his ears. “What do you mean you never had a Peanut Chew? Part of what makes a Peanut Chew a Peanut Chew is spending 10 minutes trying to swallow it!” O’Connor said. Wizimirski shrugged with a laugh as she told O’Connor to have fun picking his teeth as he declared that his very next venture was to find an original peanut chew in one of the candy vendors on campus.

Student Democrats Association: Get Your Facts Straight

Although it is true that the Cabrini College Republicans opted to back out of the campus debates, so did the Student Democrat Association. Alast minute meeting was held between the College Republicans Vice President and the Student Democrat President who both stated they were “pressed for time.” Not once during the meeting did either party seem upset over this decision; it was supported by both enthusiastically.

Labeling the Cabrini College Republicans “unorganized” would be incorrect. “Extremely busy” is actually the term we’d use to describe our organization.Unlike the Student Democrat Association, our group has been working hard to support our candidate.

If you’re wondering why we have been pressed for time, ask any of our members what we are doing:

Volunteering over 40 hours per week at the Radnor Bush / Cheney center.

Calling over a thousand registered voters per week.

Working on local & state wide political events for Local Representatives, Congressmen, Senators, and the President of the United States.

Walking door to door, talking to voters, and doing literature drops.

Distributing tickets and organizing trips and transportation for ANYinterested students to come and hear what the President has to say.

We challenge the Student Democrats to match half of what we have accomplished during our club’s short existence. Remember actions speak louder than words.

College professors cancelled their classes and offered extra credit for students who attended your anti-Bush rally. Other Cabrini professors have been offering extra credit to students for proof that they are voting for Kerry, while calling Bush-supporting students “stupid.” Is that your idea of “respecting both sides?” Dissenting students were forced to stand outside in the rain all, but when President Bush won this heated and historic election, there was no mention of it whatsoever in the following week’s paper.

Both clubs at Cabrini are here to present both parties, Democrat and Republican, responsibly, but leave it to our counterparts to stoop to low levels to try to get a few more votes before the election.

While you’re busy “talking” about respect, we’re actually practicing the Cabrini tradition of respect.

Oh, and in response to the Student Democrats asking us for our resignations, we ask on what grounds? We have accomplished more than your group has, but did you mention that in your piece? No, but s not what you wanted people to read.

Just Born, Inc. has bought the Goldberg’s family owned business out, that’s why. Just Born, Inc. is the company responsible for manufacturing globs of sugar that masquerade as ducks, but are called peeps. Izzy Grinspan of “Philadelphia Weekly” describes peeps as “vaguely homicidal” to bite into as opposed to the taffied texture of a peanut chew. But, who cares about peeps when Peanut Chews are being exploited as is the almost extinct dignity of small, family-owned businesses in the confectionary world.

Diane Wizimirski, senior, isn’t fazed by the actual buy-out of Goldberg’s name, nor does she care in the least that Peanut Chews may not be so chewy anymore beginning in January. Just Born, Inc. plans to expand our modest little Peanut Chews internationally with less molasses and darker chocolate to appeal to

Reassuringly, though, peanut chews are not being discontinued and Goldberg’s Philadelphia factory will remain open. Even though Peanut Chews will undergo some reconstructions Just Born, Inc. is actually saving the quaint candies from the oblivion that dominating chocolate manufacturers like Nestle and Hershey have continually threatened. O’Connor and the rest of the campus who enjoy peanut chews as much as they love Cracker Jacks and Tootsie Rolls can rest assured that Peanut Chews aren’t going anywhere. As for Wizimirski, her goal is to try a Peanut Chew before her time is up in January, which is when peanut Chews will begin their transformations so that the whole world and not just some of it can love them, too.

“It’s not like I never ate a Tootsie Pop, now that’s a classic candy that everyone has had to have had,” said Wizimirski. “Yeah, but I bet you still never figured out how many licks it takes to get to the center of one,” exclaimed O’Connor. “Well, I bet you don’t know how many peanuts are in a Peanut Chew,” said Wizimirski.

Against Religion

were made. The man who got top billing on your event, Ed Rendell, had been fighting against the deadline extension for absentee ballots for our brave men and women in the military from Pennsylvania, while offering voter registration to convicted felons in our prisons. Is that your idea of someone who “respects both sides?” Namecalling and vandalism of property…is that how you “respect both sides?”

It is also interesting to note that two weeks ago, the front page of The Loquitur had featured a rally for Senator Kerry in Philadelphia which was not related to or sponsored by Cabrini at e will keep our positions thank you, but if you have any further suggestions we will be more than welcome to take them. We like to be open minded group, something many of your members are not. During our activities many of the student democrats yell profanities, rip our posters down, and use personal attacks to detour our goals.

WE’RE NOTBACKING DOWN, not now... not ever.

Hey Democrats... our calendar just cleared up.

To Cabrini Students who are sick of hearing one sided opinions... HELPIS ON THE WAY.

Love,

The Cabrini College Republicans