Nov. 19, 2004 issue 11 Loquitur

Marijuana debate brings out large crowd

ANDREW MATYSIK STAFFWRITER AJM722@CABRINI EDU

The Cabrini Activities Programming Board sponsored a debate over the legalization of marijuana titled “Heads vs. Feds.” Bob Stutman, a former CIAand DEAagent, and Steven Hager, editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, were the two speakers voicing their opinions either supporting or arguing against the use of marijuana. The great marijuana debate took place in the Grace Hall Atrium on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

The event began with a short 10-minute biographical video of each speaker that let the audience know why they supported each view. Following the video, each speaker was given a 15minute period to voice their arguments to the eager crowd.

In the beginning, it appeared that many Cabrini students were in support of Hager, the marijua-

na advocate. He spoke first and delivered five simple points as to why he believes that marijuana should be legalized. Hager’s five points ranged from marijuana as a good medicine to assessing how our prison system is out of control.

“The government and drug companies have a problem with marijuana because it is free medicine,” Hager said. He firmly believed that we should learn to change from a petrochemical society to one that utilizes hemp and other natural resources.

Stutman had an answer for every belief that Hager could offer. Stutman began his 15minute speech with a comical joke about brownies being handed out at the door.

“I’m suspicious, they’re handing out brownies and everyone looks happy. Either they

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Who traveled Africa in a truck, smuggled Mexicans over the border and went undercover to expose corrupt prison systems, with the goal to spread social awareness for the greater good?

This may sound like a mystery to you, but for distinguished author Ted Conover, these experiences have made up his journalistic life. This past Thursday, Nov. 11, Conover was the honored keynote speaker for Cabrini Day. “I really think most of the fear derives from misunderstanding,”

Historiography challenges minds in the history department

JILLIAN MILAM STAFF WRITER JGM726@CABRINI EDU

The word “historiography” is not only an unusual word in the English vocabulary, but it is the name of an unusual course offered here at Cabrini for junior and senior history or political science majors.

The main goal of historiography, also known as HIS 401, is to give history-interested upperclassmen the chance to experience a serious and intense writing course that will prepare them for graduate level studies.

“Before 1983, Cabrini didn’t have a class that stressed writing and researching. We needed to prepare people looking to go to graduate schools,” Dr. Jolyon Girard, history and political science professor, said. Therefore, when Girard took over the history department in 1983, historiography came into existence and has been offered every other year at Cabrini ever since.

Conover said when asked why people fear immigration.

Despite a quiet voice that was sometimes a little more than a heavy whisper that forced the audience to be silent in order to capture the essence of what he said, the impression Conover makes in telling his stories to his audience is incredibly deep.

One way to battle fear, specifically that of immigration, is through education. By participating in his subjects’lives, Conover, in his many articles and books, has educated readers through true accounts of hardship suffered. He has written about Africans to further research and education on AIDS, Mexicans by telling their story of achieving the

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Each student who participates in the class must select a major research topic. “It’s Cabrini’s capstone research course,” Girard said. In general, students pick a topic that revolves around the Roosevelt era due to the large selection of books in regards to this theme in the campus’s library.

“They must then pursue a reasonable graduate school writing project. Basically, it is a 15-page formal thesis with a directed conclusion,” Girard said.

The course is divided into two central parts. The first part of the class consists of proper research. The second part marks the beginning of the formal writing.

Furthermore, this demands students to learn appropriate grammar, how to construct sentences, and do outlines. They are introduced to the way lawyers write their briefs, according to Girard.

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“High Times” magazine editor-in-chief Steven Hager spoke for the legalization of marijuana on Nov.9 in the Grace Hall Atrium.

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An estimated 250 students came out to see Bob Stutman and Steven Hager debate about marijuana.

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Student organizes ‘operation support our troops’

ELIZABETH BRACHELLI GUESTWRITER EAB722@CABRINI EDU

If you are interested in supporting our troops overseas, it is now possible to do this without leaving campus, thanks to senior Michaela McGowan. McGowan, a history major, started a program this year known as Operation Support Our Troops, which was inspired by her own brother, Steve McGowan. McGowan, 26, is a Combat Medicare Airborne in the Army who has just served a year in Korea and has been in Iraq for the last three months. McGowan joined the army because he felt the need to serve his country.

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Michaela said, “He saw that there was a job to be done and he felt the need to join up.”

McGowan’s Operation Support Our Troops is a program that runs all year round and supplies troops with letters of encouragement from Cabrini students and care packages with materials requested by the troops or items Cabrini students believe would be ideal for the troops. Michaela said, “The program is to keep their morale up and to let our troops know our thoughts and prayers are with them.” Operation Support Our Troops will additionally be selling the magTROOPS, page 5

CAP Board finds success with Heads vs. Feds debate

The recent Heads versus Feds debate sponsored by the CAPboard can be deemed a huge success by the sheer volume of students it brought with it. For a Cabrini event, the debate over the legalization of marijuana saw a staggering amount of students in attendance.

Well finally, CAPboard found something that would attract Cabrini students. It turns out all Cabrini has to do is open discussion on the topic of marijuana and its possibility of legalization and the people will show up to the event.

CAPboard should consider holding more controversial events for its students. Students want to hear about the topics they can relate to so what better way then to provide open discussion by both sides over these issues.

Whether it is popular with people or not, marijuana has become a mainstream issue of conversation. Is it a coincidence that the high turnout of the Heads versus Feds debate is due to the fact marijuana is prevalent oncampuses?

Marijuana has become increasingly easier for our generation to discuss among friends and family. What used to be a subject matter that was ignored for its practice is now openly argued about over its pros and cons.

The smoking of marijuana has become a social issue for campuses across the country as well as Cabrini. Maybe it is time for Cabrini to recognize the ever-growing use of marijuana on its campus and begin arranging more nights of discussion between students, faculty and speakers.

As a compilation of many influences, our generation has been raised to not fear authority. By arguing the case of whether to legalize a recreational drug like marijuana is a great example of the younger population pushing forth their concerns.

Although the Heads versus Feds debate was to encourage serious dialogue over the matter of marijuana legalization, did the occasion really serve that purpose? How many of the students actually went to the event under the right frame of mind?

The debate was to incite intelligent ideas about the possibility of legalizing marijuana. As long as students did not show up “high” to this event than the community can recognize marijuana as an issue. For if the student came “high” to the Heads versus Feds debate, how can they be taken seriously

KYLE ROUGEAU STAFFWRITER KCR723@CABRINI EDU

The American flag is a symbol of respect and pride for this country. However, the flags here on Cabrini’s campus have failed to be maintained properly, according to the rules and regulations that are intended for public flag display.

At present, there are only two flags that are out in the open for public display: One is in front of Grace Hall and the other is placed in front of the Mansion.

Both flags are flown 24 hours a day. This may seem respectful, but the manner in which they are flown is the reason why they are nothing less than a public display for a lack of respect for our country and the troops over seas.

The flag flown in front of Grace Hall is guilty of not being properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. Actually, during these hours of darkness the flag is left hanging with no light. The rules and regulations for public display for a flag states that if a flag is not drawn down at sunset when placed on a building or stationary flagstaff it must be properly illuminated during the

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hours of darkness.

According to Howard Holden, the director of facilities, the flag in front of Grace Hall use to be taken up and down at the proper hours, but unfortunately the mechanism used to lower and raise the flag was vandalized. However, the flag was vandalized last year leaving the flag in disregard for almost over a year now and no attempts to improve the problem have been made during this time as well.

“Wehave plans tospotlight it soon such that it too will properly fly 24 hours a day,” Holden said. “Of more concern is that as soon as this is published, both

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will be severely vandalized. Thedisrespectful vandalism taking place thus far this year is quite disturbing.”

The flag in front of Grace Hall is flown 24 hours a day, but is illuminated during the hours of darkness. This flag on the other hand has a light, but it does not light the flag, instead it illuminates the flagpole and the surrounding shrubbery.

“I think it’s irresponsible to preach core values of community and respect when we show such disrespect to our flags,” senior Will Harmon, a history major, said.

Both flags will violate the regulations through their appearance very shortly since they are becoming more and more weathered looking as time passes. The rules and regulations of public flag display states that when the flag is in such condition, it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, the flag should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

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Debate tackles issue of legalizing marijuana

taste great or Steve cooked them,” Stutman said. The audience erupted as he went on to state his conflict with Hager.

“Steve took his opinion and molded it into fact,” Stutman said. Stutman argued that people who want marijuana legalized really don’t care about medicinal reasons. He felt they basically just desired it for recreational purposes. Also, if marijuana were legalized, there would be far more automobile accidents because of marijuana’s effects on depth perception.

Cabrini students found it interesting when both sides agreed that no one should be imprisoned for the possession of drugs. Also, Stutman stated

that if the majority of the population of the United States voted for marijuana to be legalized, he would support it.

The event concluded with an audience question session and final thoughts from each speaker. Some questions delivered to the speakers were if Stutman has ever gotten high before and if they see addiction as a disease.

“It was a good debate, but I feel that Stutman, the CIA agent, had a better argument,” freshman Brendan McCauley said. Other students felt differently about whom they felt won the debate.

“I think that Hager had some great points, especially when he said that there is no evidence of marijuana being a gateway drug,” sophomore Dana Bennet said. Bennet and fellow fresh-

man friend, Natalie Holzer, enthusiastically agreed that, “There is nothing wrong with smoking a fat blunt every now and then.”

For the overall rating of the event, many students agreed that Heads vs. Feds was a success. “It was a really good event for students. Good job CAP board,” senior, English and communication major, Jermaine O’Neil said. The CAPboard estimated that a total of 250 tickets were sold for the event, which packed the Grace Hall Atrium.

The most humorous and memorable quote of the evening came from marijuana advocate Hager when he explained some of the benefits of marijuana. “You’ll eat great, sleep great and you will have the best sex of your life.”

CO-OP of fer s real life work opportunities

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STAFF WRITER KMW722@CABRINI EDU

Interested in earning college credit for working at a current job? Interested in applying for a job that will provide experience in a specific career field, while earning college credit and a few extra bucks? If so, contact Nancy Hutchison, director of the co-op and career service center, in room 106 of Grace Hall today.

According to Hutchison it’s “a wonderful opportunity to get real life experience.”

Applying for a spring ’05 internship or co-op is as easy as completing a few simple steps.

First, go to Grace Hall, rm. 106 and complete an application. Next, complete a resume and have an adviser sign it. Also, a student must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Once the application for the internship and steps mentioned above are completed, a student may search the database and choose a job.

Hutchison suggests applying before the beginning of the spring semester so that one can coordinate his or her class schedule leaving at least two to three days per week open for work. Also, one is advised to apply only for two to three jobs at one time so that he or she is not overwhelmed with more interviews than one can handle.

Hutchison said students will be “applying their learning to the workplace. It’s a very valuable and successful experience.”

There are many options available that one should consider before taking part in an internship. First of all, one may work for a profit or non-profit

History course requires indepth research

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The intense formal writing is to enlighten students on the correct way of writing, even if they were taught differently in previous years. “It makes you second guess anything you have ever learned with grammar and writing,” Megan Mirzoeff, senior history major, said. “You realize you were never taught things that you need to learn.”

According to Girard, he pretends he is not a caring teacher, which is something that most students find rare here at Cabrini. “I take on the role of a crusty, cynical editor who is only interested in the final product,” Girard said. “I tell the students on the first day of class to imagine they are writing for an editor. All I care about is the quality of their work.”

“Kids say it’s the course from hell, but surveys show they think it is one of the most important classes they take here at Cabrini,” Fox said.

However, speaking of these surveys was not enough for the history professor. He, one by one, showed a number of surveys that ranked Historiography most important. In many cases, Historiography was chosen for both hardest and most important class. This shows that although the class is particularly difficult and demanding, most students enjoy the class and find it very useful.

organization, and the internship may be paid or volunteer. Also, it is possible to earn up to 12 credits in a co-op within a four-year career at Cabrini. Typically students work 15 to 20 hours per week, which allows them to earn three credits per semester.

The English and communication department allows students to apply three credits received through an internship to their major. Also the English and communication department requires a letter grade for the internship, which “really can help one’s GPA, because simply by showing up for the job and doing the work, a positive grade will be achieved,” Hutchison said. Students in other departments would receive a pass or fail grade for completion of their internship.

Once a specific job is selected and agreed to, students are required to keep it for that semester. Students will not have any other interviews or accept any other jobs as internships for that term. This aspect of the internship teaches students to work through any troubles or disagreements they may have, keeping in mind that the job will only last a few months and will be finished if they so choose at the end of the semester.

Once students are working for the business they have chosen they will develop four learning objectives that will be approved by their employer and by a Cabrini representative. They will also have a “learning contract” that will help them meet those objectives and will state that students must work a certain number of hours per week, in order to earn the available credits.

Co-ops are available in the spring, fall and summer. If stu-

dents are interested in working somewhere during the summer for an internship and do not live locally, it’s not a problem. The co-op and career services office is open to working with new organizations so students are encouraged to stop by the office and inform the directors of career services about their situation and those in the career services office will be more than happy to work with the student and the situation.

“The co-op and career services office is very helpful, we visit the students at every job they may have.”

Furthermore, it is also possible to receive college credit for a current job one may have. This situation is called “petitioning,” in which case one would need to be promoted or receive new responsibilities within the job that are worthy of college credit.

“The job must be a quality learning experience,” Hutchison said. If one is interested in earning credit for his or her current job, Hutchison or any representative from the co-op office, along with one’s supervisor at work will evaluate one’s performance and new responsibility. If they decide one’s responsibilities are worthy of credit one will be approved for that credit.

The co-op and career service office is very successful and is beneficial to students. There are 40 to 85 students involved with internships each semester and it is open to everyone. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the great opportunity that provides experience in any field, college credit, and of course some extra cash.

Jaci Fox, a senior history major, articulates her feelings about the course. “It’s required. If I don’t take it or don’t pass, I don’t graduate. It’s the hardest class the department offers,” Fox said. “However, it is not a traditional class. It is fundamentally different.”

Many students seem to have the same beliefs and opinions.

Junior secondary education and history major, Carrie Kauffman, has yet to take this course but plans on enrolling in the near future. Kauffman said, “I am looking forward to taking it just out of sheer curiosity. I have heard that it involves a great deal of reading and writing. I keep hearing that historiography is so challenging, but that it prepares you for classes at the graduate level. That is definitely the kind of class I need to be taking for my future.”

Senior Monica Alivernini, history major, summed it up when she said, “It’s incredibly hard, but it’s definitely worth it in the end.”

Symposium answers students’ questions

Communication students get opportunity to talk to professionals to ask for advice

KIMBERLY WHITE STAFF WRITER KMW722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini students participated in a symposium held at Rowan University that served to assist students in the English and communication department. The purpose of the convention was to make contacts with professionals in the field of communications.

The students who attended the Tuesday, Nov. 9 event are members of the Future Broadcast Pioneers, a sister organization to the Broadcast Pioneers. The Future Broadcast Pioneers organization began with two Rowan University graduates.

Two of the most important jobs of these two organizations are held by Frank Hogan, a Rowan University faculty member. Hogan is the president of the Broadcast Pioneers and adviser to the Future Broadcast Pioneers.

Cabrini student Craig Vagell, senior English and communication major, was named the

president of the Future Broadcast Pioneers organization in November 2003. Vagell said, “The organization’s main goal is to help students in the English and communication field make contacts with professionals in their field.”

The Future Broadcast Pioneer ’s symposium was sponsored by the Broadcast Pioneers and according to Vagell, “six universities and colleges were represented, including Cabrini College, Rowan University, Temple University and LaSalle University. Cabrini was a dominant representative at the event.

There were six panel speakers at the symposium and some of these speakers are prominent individuals from the Philadelphia area. Some of the local speakers were the program director of channel six, the weather woman from Fox 29 and Bill Webber, who is known for his children shows from the 1980s.

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American dream in “Coyotes,” and his latest book, “Newjack,” exposing the prison system and the answer to the question, “can your job change you?”

The common ground in Conover’s works, no matter how unique, is the social awareness message packaged into them in an appealing way. “I look for stories that are important to how we are living now,” Conover said. Arguably, social issues like AIDS, immigration and prison systems should be the attention of the global world. They were certainly on Conover’s mind. He searches for the story, which most people are oblivious to, whether by accident, distraction or denial.

It is no surprise, after meeting Conover, one would note he contains a special quality that is the reason he attracts the subjects in his books and can provide a true-life connection to the social messages from his heart. “The world is such an interesting place,” Conover said. “There are more strange things happening than I can ever make up.”

EPOPaids local communities

Zachary Townsend, who works for Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project (EPOP), was invited to speak at Cabrini Day, and had everyone up and moving during his interactive breakout session. Townsend brought up questions such as “Does immigration directly affect your life?” and “Do you think Philly would be better if it had more immigrants?” All those present were asked to take sides of the room and were engaged in a discussion over why they were

on the “yes” or “no” side. “Philly has a history of not attracting immigrants very well.” He clarified, and went on to explain that the low influx of immigrants is due, in part, to the high taxes placed on business owners.

Then, Townsend began to explain how EPOPgoes about organizing aid groups to solve the self-interest problems occurring in a community. He gave the four steps EPOPuses to organize: form a leadership team within the community, a listening campaign, research campaign, and public action. It is important to find out the needs of the people of the community by actually “sitting down and having conversations with people.”

The Dominican Grocers are such a group, solving the problem of non-bilingual health inspectors and heath inspection information. The group is working to fix the problem because many small grocery stores are being closed since their immigrant owners do not understand what the English-speaking health inspectors are saying. Townsend finished by explaining that his faction of EPOPis currently working towards keeping children safe as they go to and from school. “The idea of organizating is getting down to the people.”

Speakeradvocates educating immigrant students

American citizens and taxpayers don't share the same enthusiasm.

This is the dilemma occurring in Upper Darby, Pa., a public school system just 12 miles from Cabrini. Falk spoke at Cabrini on Thursday, Nov. 11 in a lecture that elaborated on the issue of immigrant students attending school.

The situation in Upper Darby is that numerous immigrant families from Upper Darby itself and the nearby city of Philadelphia are sending their children to school in the Darby township district. Many Upper Darby natives don't feel that their tax dollars should fund the children of immigrants, who require special programs, facilities, testing and paperwork.

At the lecture, Falk was enthusiastic to have LEP(Learning English Proficient) students in the classroom. She explained that having the children in school is a more positive option than having them learn negative behavior on the city streets.

Falk agreed that hiring interpreters and translating endless piles of federal paperwork is tedious and expensive. Teachers with immigrant students not only teach them English but also teach the children a whole new culture.

They teach the children that it is okay to look at teachers directly in the eye and most importantly you won't get physically punished for doing so. They teach the children how to ask for help. They teach them confidence and how to have their own opinion. Most importantly they break the ethnic barrier, which allows the children to just be human beings regardless of race, sex, culture, class and the labels that come with being from an immigrant family.

Sometimes though, Falk explained, teachers don't feel as

Social justice minor offered in spring semester

CHRISTINE BLOM STAFF WRITER CBB722@CABRINI EDU

Students across the Cabrini campus who wish to develop their leadership skills should think about the new social justice minor.

Dr. Mary Laver, director of the Wolfington Center, and Dr. Margaret McGuinness, director of religious studies, spearheaded this program in order to further the knowledge and leadership skills of the student body.

“This is a minor for students who are interested in service,” McGuinness said. “This is a perfect program for students who want to relate their academic career to a life of service.”

This new addition to the

department of religious studies was introduced this year, but has been several years in the making. Laver and several other professors began this collaboration almost three years ago when service classes such as Love in Action and Justice in Community became popular.

“This is a wonderful program because it allows students to continue their involvement with the community and their studies,” Laver said. “Students can discuss issues such as immigration, government funding, business ethics and other issues that could relate to their field.”

“Social justice has recently been advertised amongst the Honors students but is open to any one of any major,” Laver and McGuinness both said.

“We just thought it would be a great place to start, to target a group and to see the response.” Laver said.

The social justice minor requires 18 credits that most students request when registration time rolls around. Some of these classes are Seminar 300, Catholic Social Thought and Practice, and Faith and Justice.

The minor is new for the spring semester and can be enrolled in at any time. So far, many students have inquired about it but none have taken the initiative to declare it. Both Laver and McGuiness hope for a wonderful turnout and are anxious to see what the future will bring to this new program.

if the parents of their students are interested in the child's scholastic progress. What Falk says to them is, if the parents were willing to risk their lives to

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bring their children to a free society and work numerous jobs to support them, they are interested. Falk said, “I don't think I could work as hard.”

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Dr.Jerry Zurek sits alongside keynote speaker Ted Conover in the Widener Center Lecture Hall on Cabrini Day,Thursday,Nov.11.

Fine art students created a mural,which was displayed in the Grace Hall Atrium on Cabrini Day,as part of this year’s immigration theme.

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Failure to abide by flag rules

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foot by 10-foot flag to $250 for a 10-foot by 15-foot flag.

“There is very little or no patriotism shown here on campus. I feel we should show a little more pride since we are in a time of war and it would only be respectful for those fighting over in Iraq. Even if it’s just fixing up the two flags here oncampus,” Kristy Koenig, a sophomor business major, said.

The issues of respect towards the flags placed here on campus have easy solutions to reverse the constant violations that these symbols of pride are meant to display.

“I didn’t even notice we had American flags here on campus,” Chuck Barrett, freshman graphic design major, said.

For information on the rules and regulations for public display of a flag visit the Betsy Ross Home page at http://www.ushistory.org.

Pioneers reach out to college students

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According to Vagell, each speaker gave his or her background information and spoke about reasons for entering the communication field. Following their background information session, the speakers provided a question and answer session.

Vagell said students asked questions such as “What do we do next? And how do you write a resume?”

As usual, the symposium was successful and beneficial for the

English and communication majors who attended. The organization also holds a spring conference each year. Last year the event was held at channel six. Vagell anticipates that the event will be held at channel six again in the spring of 2005.

Vagell urges any students interested in becoming members of the Future Broadcast Pioneers to visit the organization’s website at www.futurebroadcastpioneers.com.

Students show support for troops

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netic yellow ribbons for cars. The proceeds will be used to buy plane tickets and phone cards for the troops.

Other students have also been inspired to support our troops. Sophomore Phil Nicolo, a criminal justice major, joined because he also has friends and family in the service and wants to show his support. Nicolo said, “This organization is helping our troops by keeping them motivated. It tells the troops: Hey, there are people back home who love you and care about you. And you wouldn’t believe how far a sim-

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ple thank-you can go in life.”

Operation Support Our Troops is open to all students and has motivated about 75 Cabrini students to sign up for the program. Dr. Mary Laver, director of the Wolfington Center, said, “I am not surprised this outreach is happening on our campus. The students have always been very supportive.” Laver also encourages people to join by saying, “Just take half an hour away from your IMing time and write a letter to the troops.” Meetings are held in the Wolfington Center.

Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, is refusing to sell comedian George Carlin's best-selling new book, “When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops,” in its stores because its cover makes fun of the “Last Supper,” said a spokesman for Carlin. But Wal-Mart spokeswoman Karen Burk said the book was not being stocked in Wal-Mart stores because the company felt it “would not appeal to a majority of our customers.” She added Wal-Mart was selling the book online. Carlin spokesman Jeff Abraham said Wal-Mart did not like the book's cover that shows the comedian in the setting of Leonardo da Vinci's “Last Supper,” sitting next to an empty chair where Jesus sits in the painting. “They did not like the cover because it was a parody,” Abraham said, adding:

“George attacks everything in this book, but it does not have any nude photos. He said he thought the title would offend everyone,” according to Reuters.

Cold snaps and smog contribute to heart disease

Several studies show that people are more likely to die or have acute heart trouble when the temperature drops suddenly, or when air pollution levels are especially bad. “The issue is not just the absolute temperature outside. The issue is how well you protect against the temperature,” said Dr. Gad Cotter of Duke University in North Carolina. Cotter's team studied 300 patients last winter in Israel. When the temperature dropped below about 45 degrees F in Israel, between two and three times the number of people were taken to hospital with acute heart failure than on warmer days. Dr. Nino Kuenzli looked at two previous trials of 800 people over the age of 40 and found those who lived in more polluted areas tended to have thicker carotid arteries. This is a measure of underlying heart disease. “The thickness of the carotid increased four percent to five percent,” Kuenzli said. In other words, the more visible pollution there was in the air, the worse the level of underlying artery disease, according to MSNBC.

Saving money at the pump, finally

Over the past two weeks, the combined national average price for all grades of gasoline dropped to $2.04, down three cents from the previous two weeks. The biggest seller, self-serve regular, had an average national price of $2.01 per gallon, down three cents. Mid-grade was $2.11 a gallon, down 12 cents, while premium was $2.21 per gallon, down seven cents. The drop in prices is attributed to an increased supply of crude oil. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries nations increased production after crude oil spiked to $55 a barrel several weeks ago, while production off Florida's Gulf Coast had recovered somewhat after a series of devastating hurricanes, according to The Associated Press.

Bush's burst of political energy is full of promises

President Bush has set out a domestic agenda that is more ambitious than four years ago. His agenda includes the revamping of tax code, updating school reform and fixing social security At a press conference on Wednesday, Nov. 3, just hours after the 2004 election was decided, Bush said he had a lengthy “to-do” list and promised to unite, not to continue to divide the already polarized nation. On the top of Bush's agenda is the possible appointment of several conservatives to the Supreme Court. Bush also included education and social values in his agenda plan, according to The Christian Science Monitor.

Marine being investigated

An NBC pool correspondent witnessed and caught on tape the apparent killing of an unarmed Iraqi prisoner. The prisoner was caught the day before and is shown on the tape being shot while lying on the ground. The Marine that shot the prisoner was himself shot the day before, but had already returned to active duty. The Marine has now been pulled out of the battlefield while the Pentagon investigates the incident. “The facts of this case will be thoroughly pursued to make an informed decision and to protect the rights of all persons involved,” said Lt. Gen. John Sattler, according to MSNBC.

Arts & Entert ainment

Carlin art exhibit extraordinary

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Beautiful oil paintings lined the walls of the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library. The exhibit, which opened Sunday, Nov. 14, is being presented by Cabrini’s Fine Arts Department. Paintings entitled, “Ergon,” “Supplication,” “Waiting for the Sun,” “Charis” and “Sophia” created by the artistic talents of Neilson Carlin will be on exhibit until Dec. 12, 2004.

Carlin’s painting have been on exhibit in various galleries. His portraits and still life are painted in the Classical Realist tradition. He founded the Renaissance Portrait Studio in 1997 to promote traditional portraiture painting. “What all my paintings have in

common are almost a theme of meditation. Painting wasn’t a choice for me it was just always there,” Carlin said.

Carlin’s paintings capture the dynamics of fascination and beatury of the human form. His works offer stories of the human condition where he balances out his intuitive talents.

The Italian Renaissance painters and sculptors have always captured his imagination and inspired him in his paintings. His paintings range from oil on linen, charcoal and sanguine. The human figure are central motifs in his work and his artistic style captures them in a way that no other painter has.

Amajority of his paintings have a contemporary feel to them that captures various human forms.

Fun foods from around the world

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The sweet taste of cacao beans mixed with cinnamon and almonds makes any person’s mouth water when they hear about Mexican chocolate. It is made like no other chocolate in the world. There is literally a world of food out there, but here is just a taste of some of the delicious meals from around the globe.

Chocolate made in Mexico is very different. They grind up cacao beans while flavoring them with cinnamon, almonds and vanilla to give the chocolate a grainer texture, according to the Food Network’s website. Mexican hot chocolate takes chopped up chocolate and boils it in a pan with milk, cream and cane syrup to create a much richer chocolate drink.

Korean meals are very simple. They use lots of peppers and fresh foods. Two traditional foods in Korea are kimchi and bulgogi, which are famous for their spiciness. Korean bulgogi is a beef flank steak seasoned with salt and pepper added to fresh spices and rice.

Here at Cabrini, the smell of Asian stir-fry engulfs the cafeteria as students bustle in between their classes to get a bite to eat for lunch before it is all gone. Out of the new foods the cafeteria has added, one of Cabrini’s chefs, Will Turner said, “The most popular are the beef and broccoli, Korean beef and the chicken finger wraps.”

Cabrini’s cafeteria has added two new stations to choose from with a variety of food. One of the stations includes a more international selection to it with choices ranging from Asian to Southwestern food like nachos and omelets.

Colleen Small, sophomore business marketing major, said, “I go to them often to spice up my lunches.” She said that the variety is great and thinks the food tastes very good. “My favorites are the omelets made by Bob,” Small said.

One country that adds a little spice to things is Morocco. It is known for its European and Arab influenced foods, but its spices are its trademark. Saffron, coriander, paprika and ginger are just a few spices that Moroccans use. Vegetable pastille, Moroccan lamb sausage patties, lamb

shank tagine with apricot couscous and chickpea Moroccan flatbread are just an example of a few classic Moroccan dishes, according to the Food Network’s website.

Over in Tuscany, their food is based around their land. Their most famous foods include spring fava beans, wild rapes, sage and rosemary Some fun foods that can be found while in Tuscany include chestnut-truffle cappuccino, Tuscan cream puffs, bruschetta di prosciutto and baked acorn squash filled with Italian sausage and rigatoni pasta, according to the Food Network’s website.

Brain Felice, a senior human resources management major, agrees that the new stations definitely give a “different variety.” Felice said how much better the pasta tastes now.

Turner said how much the students have loved the new stations. They wanted the students to have a more open variety to different foods from around the world. “We try to do something nice in the afternoon and at night for the students to eat,” Turner said.

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These are just two examples of Neilson Carlin’s paintings that are on display.

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Attendees of the Neilson Carlin art exhibit were stunned by his artistic talents.

Movies coming to a theater near you

CHRIS ROGERS STAFF WRITER

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Across the nation, a variety of movies have yet again hit the screens with full impact. Ranging from adventurous to more daring choices to pick from, film directors have once more proven the efficiency of their talent. So, tie up your shoes, grab your partner and race to the nearest movie theater. You will not be deceived!

Where have all the tomatoes gone

Possible shortage,increased prices of tomatoes as a result of this year’s hurricane season

SHARON M. KOLANKIEWICZ STAFF WRITER SMK724@CABRINI EDU

Imagine pizza shops not having enough tomato sauce to make the pizzas. Imagine going to Wendy’s or McDonald’s and the sandwiches are missing the slices of tomatoes.

Believe it or not many restaurants and especially pizzerias are suffering from the current tomato shortage. According to recent studies, there is a variety of reasons for the tomato shortage. The recent shortage and the skyrocketing prices have caused restaurant and pizza businesses to make changes to the menus.

The weather is also playing a role in the shortage. The hurricanes in Florida and the harsh weather in California have affected the shortage as well.

According to a recent report from CNN, the hurricanes which hit Florida really hard in the past couple months have caused the prices in tomatoes to double. Over 90 percent of the U.S.’ tomato crop is produced in Florida.

Major restaurant chains such as Wendy’s depend on large quantities of tomatoes. Recently the franchise decided not to advertise a new sandwich that are each topped with a slice of tomato. Recent statistics from Poynter Online state that Hurricane Charley and Francis, which hit Florida, forced farmers to replant the damaged tomatoes.

Gary Lucier an economist from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has said that since October, the prices have increase 167 percent. It is about $15 for a 25 pound box of tomatoes. The heavy amount of rain that has hit California has flooded the tomato crops.

Apparently, the pizzerias have

been suffering the most. Many of the businesses are still recovering from the high prices of cheese. In addition, the Atkins Diet has caused people to avoid pizza due to the crust. The price for meat has also increased, and now they are faced with the price increase of the tomatoes.

Despite the increase in prices in tomatoes there is still hope for restaurants and the pizza shops. Sources in the pizza industry have expressed the tomatoes used in pizza sauces have now been harvested earlier than tomatoes used in for salads. However, if the high demand of tomatoes increases faster than the rate the farmers can replenish the crops, the higher prices will remain.

The assistant manager of Domino’s Pizza in Wayne said, “We are not aware of the tomato shortage as of now. It is not to say that the effect of the shortage won’t get worse. But so far we have not been aware or affected by a tomato shortage.”

On the other hand, some students have noticed an increase in prices for pizza this year compared to last fall. Maureen Cooper, a junior, said, “I definitely have noticed the price increase of pizza. Last year I paid less for pizza, and now today I pay more. Buying pizza is becoming more expensive.”

Although some regions in the United States have been more affected by the shortage, some experts still worry about the future outcome. They are hoping the farmers will be able to replenish the tomato shortage quickly. They also hope that there will not be any future harsh weather effects such as Hurricanes Charley and Francis.

young boy. “‘The Polar Express’ was one of my favorite books in the world when I was little. I can’t wait to see it again,” Alison Levington, a junior English secondary major, said. Starring Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen and Nona Gaye, critics call this movie “the sweetest ride this holiday season has to offer.”

As you enter the theaters doors, do not get sidetracked by the sweet smell of popcorn, for time is precious and tickets are going fast. Surely, superhero fanatics have found themselves drawn to Mr. Incredibles thirst for action in the movie entitled “The Incredibles.” This PGrated, animated superhero adventure, is the number one choice for all the spiced-up families in search for some adrenaline rushing or mere entertainment. “I would definitely go see this movie because I enjoy all that’s animated,” Jennifer Scapellati, a junior English secondary major, said.

Remaining in the world of animation, both fantasy and action is also present in the movie “The Polar Express.” Inspired by a famous children’s book, this movie captures the spirit of Christmas through the eyes of a

Drifting away from the world of animation, both adolescent and adult viewers will experience a variety of movies that will keep them hanging on the tip of their seats. Rated PG-13 for sexuality, violence and language, James Bond’s star Pierce Brosnan, plays the role of a successful thief in the movie “After the Sunset.”

Tracked by FBI agent Woody Harrelson, this movie will leave you breathless, as a suspicionfilled game of intrigue begins.

“I’m actually kind-a looking forward to seeing this movie. Pierce Brosnan is a good actor. He was awesome in James Bond,” sophomore Ryan Nerney said. If your goal is to surprise your date with an evening of bonding, arm yourself with a bucket of popcorn, for chucky will undoubtedly boost your blood pressure to higher levels.

Accompanied by a team of psychopathic dolls, “The Seed of Chucky” will tiptoe his way back

into your scariest nightmare, as Chucky attempts to resurrect his evil parents. Rated R for strong horror, gore, sexual content and language, this horror/comedy will satisfy only the more daring. Surely enough, others believe this movie would have attracted more people, had it come out during Halloween, “Chucky needs to retire, there’s been so many; it’s getting old. If it came out during Halloween, maybe it would have had better reviews,” Alberto Davila, a sophomore Internet computing major, said. Last but not least, rap fanatics will be treated to a documentary, “Fade to Black” of hip-hop star Jay-Z. Starring Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R Kelly and more, this concert documentary records rapper Jay-Z’s November 2003 farewell performance at Madison Square Garden. Rated R for pervasive language including sexual lyrics, the Chicago Tribune said it “captures the electricity, camaraderie backstage, on stage and in the crowd.” On the other hand, the New York Daily News said, “the scenes feel forced.” This opinion was shared with Lauren Walker, a junior special education major, “I’m sick of watching biographies about people that haven’t accomplish something for the world.”

PhotoStamps:the new way to personalize mail

LATISHA JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

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With a variety of different sizes and colors, you can make your very own personalized stamps with just the simple click of a button. No more going to the post office and purchasing stamps, with PhotoStamps you have the luxury of ordering them right from your PC.

All that is needed is a digital camera, camera phone, scanner or even a graphics program; upload your pictures onto the site and your stamps will be sent directly to you.

Yes, this can be a tad more expensive than the ordinary sheet of stamps, but the creators of PhotoStamps have come up with personalized stamps for the price of $16.99 per book.

If that’s not inspiration maybe this is. No more reading the return address to see who your mail is from. With PhotoStamps the picture or logo is right on the envelope.

Talk about convenience!

Originally PhotoStamps was just a test, to see how many

people would actually be interested in purchasing personalized stamps, but now PhotoStamps is experiencing high demand.

The makers of PhotoStamps have already begun to distribute them. It has become popular so fast, that the normal two-to-three day wait has been extended.

After talking to Joyce Miller, from the local post office, she agrees that PhotoStamps is a definite success. “Everyday people come in asking about PhotoStamps. It’s sad to tell them that for now they have to order them online,” Miller said.

Until recently, even students at Cabrini weren’t sure what PhotoStamps were. When asked most didn’t even care. However, some had more interesting insight on PhotoStamps. Freshman Sabrina Shaw feels that PhotoStamps is a great idea.

“Alot of times I like to send postcards to my relatives especially around the holidays with me being away at school with PhotoStamps, I can send my picture too! It kind of kills two birds with one stone,” Shaw said. Others were not so excited about PhotoStamps such as senior Orlando Medina.

“This is just another way for

the government to monitor what we send in the mail. I think this is stupid! Although the idea is appealing to the average mind, anyone with any common sense would realize that PhotoStamps is another way for the government to be in our business thus tracking our lives,” Medina said in a cynical demeanor

Although there are some skeptics, most people would agree that PhotoStamps is actually a great idea. “Now that the holidays are approaching, the demand for PhotoStamps has increased. People are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to use PhotoStamps for Thanksgiving and Christmas cards; I’ve even heard of a few people who wanted to use them for Halloween Cards,” Miller said enthusiastically.

Whether you’re ordering stamps for business or for personal use, PhotoStamps has just what you need. From sophisticated personalized business stamps with company logos to personalized stamps with family portraits, PhotoStamps will be sure to have the look you need at a cost that’s relatively inexpensive.

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There’s a shortage of tomatoes due to the effects of crops during hurricane season.

healing through dance

DIANA ASHJIAN STAFF WRITER

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If dance had a voice who would it speak to? This artistic form of non-verbal communication known as dance has existed throughout history just as long as the rhythms that these expressive movements follow. More profoundly than its definition, though, shaking it “like a Polaroid picture” can render advantages beyond a more toned physique.

Cabrini College’s dance team, “provides its members with the opportunity to jointly express the college’s spirit and exhibit melodic movement that inspires vigor as well as encourages Cavalier pride along with the cheerleading team,” Jenna Mayo, junior, said. The dance team does so mainly by dancing during the half-time of Cavalier sport events and then turns the stage over to the cheerleaders, whose purposes are just as bright.

Dance can enhance creati outlet to the expression of it. Even if a person is just out to have a good time when on the dance floor there is a positive energy that is somehow generated whether by intention or not. “Dance as in any of the arts has the power to heal. The self-expression is an important outlet of feeling and emotion,” Dr. Adeline Bethany, director of the Fine Arts Department, said. Dance, like athletic sports, allows the body to release tensions. But, the disciplines of dance are less agg ressive and more focused on the person as a spiritual being as well as a conscious being. Colleen Bowman, junior, said, “Dance is just as benefi-

cial to the mind as any sport, but probably more emotionally beneficial because when you dance you just move to the music and you don’t worry about what has to be done, it’s just fun.”

Whether an aspiring dancer prefers styles that mimic swaying hips like Elvis Presley or skillful steps mixed with attitude like that of Julia Stiles in “Save The Last Dance,” styles of dancing are very diverse

Single scene at Cabrini

laughs and says, “Good luck with that one. The guys on this campus can be diff icult when it comes to relationships. It seems like sometimes they take advantage of the girl-to-guy ratio.”

Is a person’s wish to find love at Cabrini College Campus out of reach?

‘Real World:’ Philly Style

themselves involved in your business and sometimes interfere with your relationship. I don’t see distance as a problem in my relationship because we are able to communicate on the phone and through the inter net. It is nice to have something to come home too,” Leeds said.

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It is a typical Tuesday night for most of the girls living on the Cabrini College campus. Walking into Susan Moraca’s dorm room in New Residence Hall, four girls gather around the television to watch the most anticipated shows of the week, “One Tree Hill” followed by “The Real World” and “Laguna Beach.” All of these shows have one theme in common,

love. They all deal with relationships between men and women.

Most of the characters in these shows all involve themselves in romantic affairs. During each commercial break, the girls converse about the drama going on in the show, focusing mainly on who is dating who and how cute certain characters are together. They relate what is going on in the shows to their own personal lives.

One girl says, “I wish I could find a love like that here at Cabrini. It would be so cute. Another girl

Kim Feeny, a sophomore psychology and communication major does not think so. Kim met her boyfriend John Kolesnick, also a sophomore, during her freshman year on campus when they shared classes together. “Most students that say they can’t find love on this campus are probably looking too hard for that perfect person. Love is something that will find you, not something you go searching for,” Feeny said.

While there are a few couples at Cabrini, there are many people who have boyfriends or girlfriends offcampus.

Chris Leeds, a junior English major, has been dating his girlfriend off-campus for five months and believes he is better off dating someone who does not go to Cabrini.

“With Cabrini being such a small campus people tend to get

The majority of the Cabrini campus consists of single people. Why is that? Are they not going to the right places to mingle with the other singles?

Jay Radka, a sophomore English major, believes it is their choice to be single. “Most college students do not come to college looking for love. They come to have a good time,” Radka said.

Most people in college think the only way to meet people is by going to parties. Surprisingly, most students don’t realize that they probably have more in common with someone sitting next to them in one of their classes than they do with the person trying to flirt with them at the apartments on a Thursday night.

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During the shooting of “The Real World: Philadelphia” nearly 20 arrests were made as civilians tried to cause a ruckus on camera.

According to Philadelphia police, that many arrests isn’t bad. Some people did get the chance to make their big debut on national television, however, as they’re currently being aired as part of this season’s episodes.

In the second week, the cast was drinking near Old City and over 15 people demanded to be on MTV. A fight ensued and over 30 cop cars responded to the call to disperse the crowds. “They probably weren’ even home,” Mike Quinn, a 25year-old police off icer for Septa Transit in the city, said.

Security for the cast was extreme. Undercover cops for Philadelphia would be stationed at the bars. Quinn said that cases did not get too out of hand and that “only 15 or 16 people were arrested” that season. “It wasn’t that bad,” Quinn said.

Quinn doesn’t feel that “The Real World: Philadelphia” is por-

traying the city in the right light. “It’s not that real to begin with. You’re not living your own life,” Quinn said. In Quinn’s opinion the show is misleading because cast members can’t even enter a cab without the lighting being checked before leaving the house.

The depiction of the city on the show may not be reality, but Quinn has the proof. He said that crowds would jeer the cast, but then in the same breath would be chanting “EA-G-L-E-S! Eagles!”

General security for transportation on the show was taken to the national government. Quinn said authorization was needed from Homeland Security to show buses and subways in motion. “This just shows how fake the show is,” Quinn said.

Early in the season police escor ted one of the cast members, Koroamo, out of a bar because someone thought that he was car rying a gun. MJ another cast member felt that this was an innocent mistake since each cast member walks around with a battery pack and microphone tucked into the back of their pants.

Shortly after that when MJ and fellow cast member Landon were out for a few drinks, a car driving by threw CD’s out the window at them. After reaching the bar, MJ

had a bar stool thrown at him. “I don’t think that Philadelphia is portrayed in the right light,” Rachael, sophomore psychology and sociology major, said.

Every season of “The Real World” experiences this. People make a scene so that perhaps they can be in the spotlight of one of the episodes. This season, though, all the action is making it into the episodes.

So why is it that in other seasons this footage wasn’t aired until the follow up with all the cast members after the show finished? At that time cast members would shrug off the events simply saying that the people were most likely looking for attention.

Read DeSabato, English and communications major said, “I think that Philadelphia looks amazing as far as a the shots of the city I didn’t really like the episode though, where one of the guys had a chair thrown at him. But I guess that Philadelphia does have a reputation of being a rowdy city.”

Nonetheless, the behind-thescenes action typically does not faze faithful viewers of the show. Cabrini students are still tuning in to “The Real World: Philadelphia” each Tuesday night on MTV at 10 p.m.

Viewers don’t feel that Philadelphia is portrayed in the right light

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Kim Feeny and John Kolesnick met last year when they had class together.Other students though find it difficult to date at Cabrini.

Real Worlder’s this season include (L-R) Karamo,Melanie,Landon,Sarah,Willie,Shavonda and MJ.These seven strangers picked to live in a house together are getting to experience the brotherly love that Philadelphia has to offer.

Yoga instructor,Linda Stazione,demonstrates the eagle pose. Linda has been teaching yoga for 6 years and mat pilates for 3 years.

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PERSPECTIVES YOU SPE AK

decided to double-check anyway.

ELYSSA MCFADDEN STAFF WRITER EMM722@CABRINI EDU

It’s not a secret that some students have problems with the way Cabrini is run. The most common complaints that are heard are about food, housing and the lack of response to students given by most of the administration.

The food situation has made a serious attempt to improvement. As for housing and students getting answers, they are still nonexistent. My friends and I feel as if nothing gets accomplished when approaching some of the Cabrini employees with questions.

For instance, I lived in house 7 last year and we were fined a significant amount of money. The bill however, said “room fine.” We didn’t know if this was our actual room or house fine. We didn’t think it could be our room because it was in good shape by the end of the year, but

When approaching Residence Life we were told that the Business Office would have an answer for us. When we arrived in the Business Office they told us to go to Residence Life for they would definitely inform us as to what was going on. Getting sent around in circles and receiving no answers forced us to give up for the day, later finding out it was a house fine.

I must say I hadn’t had any issues with Cabrini since then and was quite pleased to see things changing. This was until I went to vote. I went to vote and was unable to. So how is this connected to Cabrini?

One day, I was sitting in my apartment when there was a knock at the door. It was two girls wondering if my roommates and I were registered to vote; if not, would we like to. So, I thought it was very convenient and decided to fill out the registration form. This was great. I could register without leaving school and I didn’t have to fill out an absentee ballot because I live close to Cabrini.

Two months later, Election Day came. Upon walking up to the desk I was informed that my name was not on the list. I was in shock.

I told the woman at the desk that I had filled out the form, enabling me to vote while I was at school. She told me to go see the judge that was there to check if I was on a new list. I went over and again was denied. He told me he would call West Chester because they had all the registered voters’names there. They informed him that I wasn’t on the list.

He turned to me and said, “You can fill out a provisional ballot, but your vote probably won’t count.” That is just what I went there to do, have my vote not count. I did it anyway, in hopes that it would.

After 45-minutes of dealing with this issue, I was able to reregister by filling out the same exact form that I had filled out two months prior at Cabrini. Had I of known the consequences, I wouldn’t have bothered with any part of the process.

Election registration error Adoption gives hope

SHARON M. KOLANKIEWICZ STAFF WRITER SMK724@CABRINI EDU

It appears that people stereotype adoption as a parent’s last resort of giving up a child. Many people do not understand the concept of adoption to a full extent. In most reality cases, it is not “giving up” a child, but offering him or her a better life.

I am an adopted child. I was born in Manila, Philippines, which is one of the most impoverished nations. My parents, who are from the Pennsylvania area, adopted me when I was six months. When I was 5years-old I became a U.S. citizen. My parents also explained to me why I was adopted. Although I was very young at the time, I understood the concept of adoption.

Throughout my childhood, it was always interesting to see the reaction of my friends and other people when they saw me with my parents. As I was growing up, a common question from friends and acquaintances was, “Do you ever wonder about your birth parents and family.” Obviously it is a natural feeling for an adopted child

Drug culture escapade

nNINA SCIMENES SPORTS EDITOR NMS722@CABRINI EDU

There has not been a study done on what drugs are most used at Cabrini, but it is safe to say that marijuana is not everyone’s drug of choice.

Last week when the debate against Heads vs. Feds raised the issue of legalizing marijuana and drug use among American’s youth many controversial topics were mentioned. People are naive about cocaine on campus because no one wants to admit to doing it, people don’t like being associated with coke because it has a bad reputation. People who are non-users look down on those who do coke. On Cabrini’s campus smoking pot is a much more casually referred to than cocaine.

Whether it is curiosity, temptation or image people become addicted to drugs.

I think that most people do not have a problem if someone rolls a joint, marijuana cigarette, in front of them even if they do not smoke; but the same does not always go for cutting a line of cocaine. People feel uncomfortable being in front of cocaine because it is not as casual of a drug as marijuana.

Even though both drugs are illegal, our culture is raised to overlook the harmfulness of a joint to the extent of ignoring it completely as a problem.

to wonder about his or her birth parents. In my opinion, it is the main question adopted children wonder about each day.

Adoption can also be portrayed as a challenging process for both the adopting family and the child. I have been often pitied by people who have found out that I was adopted. It seems that most people assume most adopted children are sad and bitter towards their birth parents. This may be the case for some, but for others, especially myself, the truth is the complete opposite.

Even though I am a different nationality from my family, the race factor does not play a role. I am just another family member who is not treated any differently. The whole race factor does not even come into play with my family. Yes, we know that I come from a different background, but I am part of the family and still a human being. For example, I have a younger sister who is my parents’biological child. However, she does not get any special treatment. We are also extremely close and depend on each other for moral support.

It really hits home for me when I see the children on the ads, which ask people to sponsor children living in poverty. I know if I was not adopted I

would be where these kids are today. Each day I am grateful and count my blessings to be where I am. It is not that I am ashamed of my past, but I know how my life would be if I was not adopted.

Many people wonder why or how parents could give up their children. In most cases they are not giving up the child, but they are offering him or her a better life that they could never provide. I am very grateful to my birth parents who were selfless enough to give me a better life that they knew they would not be able to provide. I am also appreciative to my adoptive parents for giving me the life I have today. I will always wonder how my birth parents are doing, and I would like to visit my birthplace one day. However, I do not look at adoption as a burden, but rather a gift.

Everyone has a different experiences. However, I hope this personal insight gives a more clear perspective on the issue of adoption and in a positive light. In addition, whether or not adoption pertains to you or friends, you should always appreciate what you do have in life. Especially, treasure your family or families for that matter.

During the Heads vs. Feds debate, the topic of prescription drugs came up and I learned a lot from it. Pills are becoming popular on campuses because they are easily accessible to college students. Prescription drugs can be purchased legally with a prescription and then later sold to students who do not have any need for the medicine except for use as a recreational drug.

Adderall is a common medicine prescribed to patients that have ADHD. Students can get hooked on prescription drugs just as easily as illegal drugs.

In many cases the misuse and abuse of Adderall can lead to the use of cocaine. Sometimes Adderall is referred to as “poor man’s coke.” This expression is based on the fact that cocaine is more expensive to purchase than Adderall.

Addiction is a disease that you won’t know that you have until the first time you try a drug. If you do not want to be unfortunate enough to get addicted to a drug, don’t take that chance.

Medically proven, marijuana is not the gateway drug, meaning that the body does not crave harder drugs after smoking pot. However, it could be argued that someone who is willing to smoke pot will also be willing to experiment with other drugs. If you have the personality that insists you try one drug, chances are you will try a second drug.

We can blame popular culture for depicting marijuana as no big deal. Movies such as “Friday,” “Half Baked,” “Cheech and Chong” and “Dazed and Confused” all have one thing in common; excessive pot smoking. It’s movies like these that label a person who smokes marijuana as a “pothead.” This stereotypical pot smoker in our culture is what makes smoking on campus so familiar. If feels normal to overhear someone at a party say that they just smoked a blunt on the way over or they are looking to buy some pot.

It is not common to overhear someone engaging in conversation about how many lines they snorted in the bathroom during a party. Keeping cocaine a closet drug is mostly because the dangers are greater.

The most-well-known movie that involves cocaine is the movie “Blow.” This movie follows the life of George Jung through the cocaine epidemic in America. The message in the movie most likely turns the viewer off of the use of cocaine. This is because the main character ends up doing jail time for life as a criminal.

Movies that involve marijuana as their choice recreational drug have a lighter story line. The plots are not as dramatic as “Blow” and the characters not as dramatic. No one wants to be compared to a lowlife criminal.

I wonder if this will continue to be the case in our society forever or will someday using cocaine be just as casual as using marijuana.

Don’t forget that alcohol was once prohibited during the 1920s. Will other drugs one day be legal just like alcohol?

Happy Thanksgiving from The Loquitur Staff

Ex-Public Safety officer offers solution

As a former member of Public Safety I can tell you this: There is a key concept that has eluded the Public Safety department when I worked there and it would seem apparent that it continues today, will continue tomorrow and in the future until it is addressed.

Let us start with the core meaning of the word. Public Safety, as I see it, is the duty to provide for the safety of students and professional staff as well.

How is it done? By patrolling both in vehicles as well as on foot. There are benefits in doing things this way. By utilizing vehicles in an unfixed manner you can mix things up by not being so predictable. Patrolling by vehicle should be done at different intervals of time, from different directions and by rotating officers everyso-often as different officers have different routines. Utilizing officers on foot again by rotating them in and out of the dorm, provides the department and the campus in general with different approaches, tactics and habits.

Public Safety should not be predictable if the goal is to be effective.

Open your eyes people! You

Evolution of trading cards

More children now staying inside hindering imagination,creativity

ANGELINA WAGNER A&E EDITOR AMW722@CABRINI EDU

get nothing for free and nothing more than you pay for. Unfortunately for all of you, you’re not even getting that.

No one, and I mean no one, has more power than the student. It is up to you to change how things are. You are the financial epicenter and the backbone of the whole deal.

Stop whining and do something about it.

Nobody in any level of the institution will effect any changes unless they are forced to do so. Let me be clear about something. This does not apply only to Public Safety issues, but to your own.

If you see something innapropriate occurring why do you wait until the next issue to complain about it?

The majority of all problems at the school are results from drunken morons. If they pull an alarm, discharge an extinguisher, punch holes in the walls, offer to walk them home personally. Now you know where they are.

Report them to Public Safety or to Radnor Police.

Keep in mind nothing can ever be done if you can’t determine who it was that did it.

J.C. Lee

Make every weekend a ‘Spring Fling weekend’

KELLIE BELMONTE STAFF WRITER KRB722@CABRINI EDU

Everyone at this school loves to complain that there is nothing to do.

The common complaint is that there is nothing to do on the weekends and the weekend are so dead anyways. All those people who complain about how dead the weekends are, are usually the same people who go home ever y weekend.

Does anyone else see a problem with this or is it just me?

Yes, Cabrini College is a small school, but everyone knew that when they applied here. But what the residents of Cabrini College don’t realize is that it is really up to us on how much fun our school can be. Everyone says college is about the friends you make and the exploration of yourself.

This includes partying. We are at college, and we are supposed to be partying. And we could have this here, if everyone actually decided to stay for a whole weekend. It wouldn’t be

boring if all your friends are here.

Are Thursday’s boring? I don’t think so.

A few weeks ago I visited another small school. It was no bigger than Cabrini. The difference between this school and that school was that ever yone stayed on campus during the weekends. The weekend was crazy. There were so many par ties that I couldn’t keep count. I met so many people and had so much fun.

The only example of real college life here at Cabrini is Spring Fling. Ever yone raves about Spring Fling, saying “it’s the best night of the year.”

You know why it’s the best night of the year? Everyone stays here, gets together and parties with each other. It’s the one night a year that you know that almost no one will be going home because no one wants to miss out on the fun.

So I propose that everyone gives it a chance. Tell your friends. Tell your friends to tell their friends and get everyone to start staying here on the weekends.

Lets make every weekend a Spring Fling weekend.

Trading cards have always seemed to have a geeky pastime to them. Remember ripping open that pack of baseball cards and being greeted by that cardboard tasting bubblegum, which for some reason no matter how bad it tasted, every time you would still jam that gum in your mouth?

Even though most of the time you never understood why you would buy baseball cards but it always seemed like a good idea and you just wanted them. Why not? Everyone else on your street was collecting “Upper Deck,” “Fleer” or “Garbage Pail Kids” cards. Trading cards nowadays are more along the lines of “my Pikachu can defeat your Jigglypuff!”

Trading cards are now a thing of the past. Today, trading card games are in style.

Children these days are playing the latest games such as “YuGi-Oh” and “Duel Masters.” The ever-growing trend of Japanese anime is making its way into the

area of card games, television shows, movies and video games. With most trends I figured that it would dwindle off and something new would come about and be popular. I’m starting to think now that it’s here to stay. Now don’t get me wrong, there is some anime that I do enjoy and I have been caught playing “YuGi-Oh” and “Pokemon” but I have a younger brother so it was a matter of time before I was sucked in.

This is why I think that trading cards have changed. Yes, it’s still all about collecting that rare card that you have to get your hands on but now there’s strategy behind it. I remember when I was a child it didn’t matter what game I was playing I didn’t care about what strategy was going to help me win the game. Maybe that’s why I was always losing the games that I was playing.

Children these days are sitting in there living rooms with their card game mats flattened out on dinning room tables and strategically trying to wipeout their opponents life points.

There’s a good side of the twist in trading cards, which is actually making children use logic and strategies, but I see

some cons in this situation. It’s making children stay inside, (thank you VERB commercials) and maybe even stunting their imagination. I know that society has changed and blah, blah, blah but even when I walk into a toy store anymore every toy in there talks to you. Whether it’s a book, stuffed animal or action figure. The only thing that talked to me as a child were my parents yelling at me for imitating annoying sounds when I was playing with my toys. Even today’s children shows have changed. Grant it, we had “Gumby” to watch but that show “The Wiggles” makes me a little more scared for those children out there.

So even though that was sort of off topic it just shows how things have changed from when we were children and how such a popular thing, like trading cards, have evolved into something different as well.

The next time you’re playing Pokemon with your younger brother and sister just remember that stale bubblegum that used to await you when you ripped open those baseball cards.

Hey, I wonder whatever happened to pogs?

So-called children’s movies becoming more humerous, appropriate for adult audience

sure that many other young children do not understand it either.

As kids most of us grew up watching classic movies such as “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “Mary Poppins” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” However, when we watch these movies as adults these childhood movies no longer have the same meaning.

All of a sudden as we sit and watch these movies as adults, we notice things that we didn’t as a child. I know personally that when I watch some of these movies with my little cousins I notice things I would never have thought of when I watched these movies at their age.

Aperfect example is my little cousin Matthew. My cousin Matthew is only 2-years-old and his favorite movies are “Finding Nemo” and “Shrek.” Both movies have so many jokes that I know a 2-year-old would not and does not understand.

In “Finding Nemo,” a funny part of the movie is when the sharks conduct their own version of an AAmeeting. I know I found that part particularly funny, but my 2-year-old cousin? Matthew definitely did not understand what this particular scene was relating to and I feel

The adult jokes in “Shrek” are by far two times worse then the adult jokes found in “Finding Nemo.” I don’t know if it is because Mike Meyers was a part of the writing process or if the movie was meant for an older audience, but I was shocked at some of the lines I heard. The movie is rated PG, but the jokes are something I would most likely hear walking down the halls of my high school or here at Cabrini.

There is a part of the movie where “Shrek” talks about Lord Farquaad feeling small in certain areas causing him to build a large castle. I know what Shrek was insinuating but what do parents say when kids ask what Lord Farquaad is compensating for?

Sure “Finding Nemo” and “Shrek” came out a while ago, but the same thing is happening in newer movies such as “Shark Tale” and “Shrek 2.” There were probably more adult jokes in the movies that have come recently to theaters then the so-called children’s movies that came out last year.

In “Shark Tale,” the movie included a parody of “The Godfather,” but how many little kids have seen “The Godfather?” Why would a children’s movie be based on a movie that is rated-R and for adults?

When I went to see “Shrek 2”

over the summer I was again surprised at the adult jokes that were scattered throughout the entire movie. Especially towards the end of the movie when Pinocchio is caught wearing a pink thong.

I know that my friend who saw the movie with me was laughing hysterically during that part of the movie. Honestly, it was hard for me to laugh knowing that right in front of me there was an 8-year-old laughing along.

The whole time I was thinking should this 8-year-old know what a thong is and should he be laughing at the fact that Pinocchio was caught wearing a thong? I just think that sexual innuendos should not be featured in children’s movies.

I understand that sexual innuendos would be considered crude humor but wouldn’t crude humor fall under sexual content leading to a rating of PG-13?

On the other hand, should these sexual innuendos even be allowed in cartoon movies?

I just think that some of the content in these so-called children movies are not appropriate for the demographics they are geared towards. No wonder why younger generations seem to know more and more about adult topics.

I think it says a lot when a 20year-old gets more enjoyment out of a movie like “Shrek” then a 6-year-old.

CHRISTINA WILLIAMS MANAGING EDITOR CMW722@CABRINI EDU

GIA DIGIMINIANI GUEST WRITER

I think those of us living in the Northeast underestimate the power of America’s Heartland. Yet it is they who have decided the outcome of the last two presidential elections.

We think everyone’s like us, that America is covered with the suburban sprall of housing developments and shopping malls from sea to shining sea. That’s not the case.

Even the media slants to representing the Northeast. Most of the popular television shows and movies are set in New York City. Would the TVshow “Friends” have been as popular if Ross, Rachel and company were hanging out at a Waffle House in Tennessee?

We living in John Kerry’s blue states (Northeast, West coast, Great Lakes area) voted with such issues in mind as the economy, health care and education.

Agood deal of George W. Bush’s red states (Midwest, South) are farmers. They’re not concerned about being laid-off or having their jobs sent overseas, as we are in the blue states. Many other issues effecting urban areas also don’t resonate with them.

Morality was the key issue in how the Heartland voted in this election. They didn’t so much care about the campaign issues, but are really happy that President Bush says he reads the Bible every day and doesn’t drink alcohol.

Call me cynical, but I don’t believe that President Bush actually reads the Bible everyday, though I believe he says that to impress his red state constituency.

Who says that Bush is a more moral person than Kerry any-

‘Tis the season to spend money

BONNIE CLOSSEY GUEST WRITER BMC724@CABRINI EDU

how? Kerry isn’t such a bad guy. He was an altar boy and even saved the life of a fellow soldier in Vietnam. Yet the red states have the perception that Bush was the moral candidate for some reason.

Could the Democratic party still carry the stigma of Bill Clinton’s indecretion with a White House intern?

Heartland voters also don’t like the idea of gay marriage. I’m all for gay marriage. Why not let gay people be just as miserable as the straight people, I say. Plus, divorce lawyers will surely be happy for the additional revenue.

I hate to sound like a city slicker condemning these Godfearing, hardworking people who save me the trouble of growing and killing my own food. Thanks to them, I’m allowed to live my fantasy that meat comes from the supermarket wrapped in styrofoam and clear plastic.

I just realize that those in the Heartland have different lives and values – and thereby voting choices – from mine. It’s easier to ignore urban issues the farther away you live from an urban area.

However, I now feel like I’m just along for the ride because the Heartland is obviously calling the shots in this country. They did in the 2000 presidential election and again in 2004. We live in a country of divided interests, and it seems that we in the blue states do not have much of a voice right now.

I suppose it’s somewhat appropriate that a country founded by people seeking freedom from religious persecution still hold religion in such high regard during a presidential election.

But have the once persecuted now become the persecutioners?

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Yes, it will soon be that time of the year again. The snow will blanket the earth, families will gather together to celebrate the holiday season and dollar bills will fly out of our wallets quicker than we can put them in there.

The holiday season means different things to different people. To some, it is the time to embrace the religious importance of this time of year. Others enjoy the time off from school or work.

Yet it is becoming increasingly more and more apparent that most people are thinking about

just what to buy for those important people in their lives.

Generally speaking, college students’wallets are not usually overflowing with extra money. However, we still recognize that it is important to buy gifts for our families and friends to show our appreciation for them. Many students hold part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student and it is necessary to be watchful of our spending.

But is the day after Halloween too soon to begin to think about Christmas?

Department stores and other businesses seem to have forgotten the holiday that comes after Halloween and before Christmas. The spotlight that once

beamed on congregating together for the Thanksgiving holiday is slowly dimming and we are already hearing Christmas carols in stores and on local radio stations.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the stress that goes along with it is more pressure that we are going to be faced with. This season is filled with joy and beauty, and the focus should be kept on that; not concentrated on the profits department stores and toy stores can make.

I encourage all of you to sit back and enjoy the majesty of the holiday season without all of the added stress. Embrace this time of the year. Fa la la la la la la la.

‘Girls: don’t waste the pretty’

LAURA VAN DE PETTE STAFF WRITER LCV722@CABRINI EDU

Do you know that guy in my life and probably in your life? Come on, you know him! He’s that guy who’s so tired from work, so stressed about the project he’s working on. He’s just been through an awful breakup and it’s really hitting him hard. He just got a new apartment and the move is a bitch. As soon as it all calms down he’ll call.

He’s the same guy who keeps me up all night wondering.

It is 4 a.m. and I find myself tossing and turning in my bunk-bed, my sheets are tangled all around me, my roommates are snoring, the clock keeps ticking and the deafening silence is nauseating. The silence fuels the hamster wheel that is spinning out of control in my mind.

I open my cell phone. No missed calls. This guy we all know has instigated the late night battle I seem to be fighting with my sheets.

I remember the words of my favorite author, Greg Behrendt, “This man you all know is a man made up entirely of your excuses. And the minute you stop making excuses for him, he will completely disappear from your life.”

Such a revelation hit me like a herd of elephants, the same herd that this guy would rather

be trampled by than to tell me, “I’m just not that into you.”

To calm my mind which is racing, struggling to find the reason why he hasn’t called yet, I shuffle out of bed and grab my favorite author’s book, “He’s Just Not That into You: The NoExcuses Truth to Understanding Guys.” Next to the HBO television series, “Sex and the City,” which Behrendt wrote for, this book should be every young girl’s bible. The essential credo is, “Girls, don’t waste the pretty.”

In my exhausted state I began to really consider Behrendt’s philosophy. I know men love beer, football, fast cars and hot girls, but do I know when a man loves me?

Nope. Not a clue.

Behrendt made so much sense it was scary. He believes women need to understand a man’s physical actions to understand his thoughts. Behrendt said, “When a guy is into you, he lets you know it. He calls, he shows up, he wants to meet your friends, he can’t keep his hands off of you, and when it comes to sex, he’s more than overjoyed to oblige. I don’t care if he’s starting his job as the president of the United States the next morning, he’s coming up!” This startling truth opened my eyes wide and kept me questioning. One thing was for sure, I was not falling asleep anytime soon tonight.

I was convinced; every college-attending female needs to read this book. I find it hard enough to balance classes, homework, jobs, meetings and friends everyday. And I have

found it is even harder when a committed relationship is tossed into the college mix. Hence the reason I am fixated on the ticking clock that now reads 5 a.m. Despite the tossing and turning, I keep reading.

I was reading so fast, I nearly finished the entire book. By the time I reached the concluding chapter, I knew for myself, he’s just not that into me. If he were into me and into you, he would call. “Men find it very satisfying to get what they want. If a man wants you, he will find you and he will call. No matter how busy the day, he will call because men love getting what they want. And when a man wants you, a busy day will not stand in the way of a simple ‘Hello,’” Behrendt said.

With that in mind I turned my cell phone off and stopped telepathically willing it to ring. I’m not “wasting the pretty,” anymore.

By 6 a.m. I was exhausted, exhausted from the obvious truth I tried to ignore.

“He’s just not that into me,” I repeated. The more I said it, the more I realized how easy it is to recognize the reality.

Although I was exhausted, I felt empowered and in control. This was the best $12.99 I had ever spent. Who knew the real truth about dating was sitting on my night-stand the whole night? Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo’s “He’s just not that into you,” is a startling realty check that reminds all girls, “don’t waste the pretty.”

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KELLY MCKEE STAFFWRITER KMM732@CABRINI EDU

Ayellow rubber band; a yellow band worn around the wrist. How has this item become so popular that people will pay up to 20 percent of their original cost value just to have one? They are on back order for up to six weeks and are appearing throughout the nation in high schools, on college campuses, in the workplace; well everywhere. They are fast becoming this years must have fashion accessory. Oh, and by the way, they are created by Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor.

Armstrong at the age of 25 was one of the world’s best cyclists, having won the World Championship’s, the Tour Du Pont and multiple Tour de France stages. It seemed nothing would stop this young man.

Unfortunately Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996. This form of cancer is the most common cancer occurring in men ages 15-35. If detected early in its stages, the treatment rate is an encouraging 90 percent.

However, Armstrong, like many young men, failed to carryout the necessary checks for the cancer and ignored warning signs. This delay in treatment resulted in the cancer spreading to Armstrong’s lungs, abdomen and brain. The news devastated the young athlete and his opportunities in the racing world dimmed.

Extraordinarily, Armstrong did not let this faze him for long and made a conscious decision to fight the cancer head on through determination, strength, knowledge and confidence in his treatment. He underwent extensive therapy and surgery in his battle against the disease whilst educating himself on the multiple aspects that come with a diagnosis of cancer.

During his treatment Armstrong was moved to find a way to educate others on what he had to learn the hard way. He created the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997.

“Livestrong” bands were created to fundraise for the foundation and spread awareness. The bands are purchased in packets of 10, 100 or 1200 at the cost of $1 a piece. The money made from orders go to the charity for assistance in providing new technology and providing aid to those families hit by the disease. Almost 13 million of these bands have been purchased since their exposure in 2003.

This all sounds wonderful and indeed it is, but there is a flip side to this craze; the “livestrong” bands seem to be losing their significance and becoming merely a fashion statement. Many people are finding the product increasingly difficult to come across

without a long waiting period, something not appreciated by today’s impatient society.

The bands are being coveted by those lacking and are even being sold on auction websites such as www.ebay.com for amounts up to $20. This enrages me as the profit making nature of society has even now extended its sticky fingers into charity.

The true meaning of the band is hope, courage and strength in battling a disease which affects over 10 million people today. It is wonderful that so many people have made donations towards this charity and charities as such but for those people who only care about the fashion; it is a sorry state of affairs.

To me it is unfathomable that these people who cannot get their hands on a “livestrong” band just shrug their shoulders and move on to seeking the next fashion accessory. The whole concept of the product is the donation, so why not donate anyway? And it doesn’t just have to be this particular cancer charity; there are hundreds similar out there all doing the same amazing work.

I have lost both my father and two grand-parents to various cancers and I am sure that many of you have also suffered losses of this sort. This is a disease that will affect one in three people. Look around you. It is a good chance that someone in your viewpoint will contract a form of the disease in their lifetime; if not you.

As a society, we can help battle this disease through research and developing technology. One day we may be able to succeed against its fatal results. So do not be jealous if you cannot sport the same bracelet or pin as your friend does. Remember the cause and donate anyway; wear the benefits in your heart knowing that through your donation you have helped against the number one killer in the nation.

Where the puck has all the hockey gone

ASHLEY WEYLER STAFFWRITER ARW723@CABRINI EDU

After a long day of classes, I come back to my room, do a little homework, go to dinner, do a little more homework and then sit down and watch some television. I flip around to the different channels. Nothing is on. I go to turn on Comcast Sports. An excitement suddenly takes over me. It is soon alleviated by disappointment.

Are you kidding me? Not another sports classic presentation of game seven of the 1984 National Basketball League Championship! I guess I am just so used to flipping on the Flyers game at the end of a long day. For all you readers who are not familiar with Philadelphia or sports, the Flyers are Philadelphia’s hockey team. Call me crazy, but watching a bunch of really cute guys beat the crap out of each other never gets old. Therefore, I miss it terribly!

I have always been a bit of a “girly-girl,” but I have always loved sports, especially hockey. There is never a dull moment. Pucks flying everywhere, a glove-save here, a check into the boards there, bloody noses, broken bones, teeth-less Canadians (and Americans, Czechs, Russians, etc.) and the coveted, “He shoots! He Scores!” You really can’t beat that!

This football season, if you are a Philadelphian and an Eagles fan, has been an exciting season so far. My beloved Eagles haven’t let me down really. Well, with the exception of the loss to the Steelers…but let’s not talk

about that. As much as I love the Eagles, there is a big hole in my fall-winter-early spring. Where is my hockey?

Over a dispute of a salary cap, hockey fans are forced to live without hockey. I guess making millions of dollars a year just isn’t enough. What happened to the days when these players were kids, and they paid to play hockey. You don’t pay to play hockey because it’s work. You pay to play because you are passionate about it. You play because you love it! You live and breathe it. You are hockey.

My little brother Kenny, 12 years-old, has been playing hockey since he could walk. I remember him running around with his little Fisher Price hockey set. He aspires to be a professional hockey player someday, not because he knows he will make millions of dollars.

“That kid has more heart than any kid I have ever coached!” Kenny’s hockey coach said to me and my parents after one of his games. The game had just ended when he got really hurt trying to score a goal. He was lying there, in so much pain, asking if his shot went in the net. He begged his coach to put him back in the game. The truth is, Kenny’s arm could have been hanging off, and he still would have asked to be put in the game.

I asked him why he played hockey. It’s violent. It takes a lot of adrenaline, speed and agility. I loved to watch it, but playing was another story. He told me it’s because he is good at it. He loves the competition and the feeling he gets when he scores a goal and when his team wins another

game.

That is the kind of heart I think National Hockey League players are missing. The fans, die-hard ones like my little brother, who idolize these greats, are suffering.

Thank God for the American Hockey League. Even if you are not from this area, and are most certainly not a Philadelphia sports fan, the Wachovia Spectrum houses the Philadelphia Phantoms. The tickets are cheap; the most expensive seats cost $19. On Friday nights, with a student ID, tickets are only $7.

Shirts thrown out in the stands, games with prizes, great food and an awesome hockey game are what to be expected. The players in this league play with so much heart that the games are all-out battles. Even four Flyers have decided to play for the Phantoms for the love of the game. If you need a hockey fix, I urge you to check out these games. You won’t regret it.

Of course, when the NHLis back up and running, I will continue to root on my favorite team, the Flyers; however, probably from the comfort of my own home. I won’t be able to afford the tickets. There is no doubt in my mind because of the shortened season and the salary increases, the owners of all NHL teams will be heightening ticket, merchandise and concession prices.

I just wish these players could just remember when they were a 12 year-old kid, like my little brother, and played hockey for something other than money, but for the love of the game.

Flyer fans wait until next year in hopes the hockey season will resume.

Cavaliers soar over St. Joes Hawks roller hockey team

LAURA VAN DE PETTE STAFF WRITER LCV722@CABRINI EDU

If you’re feeling a hockey void and you crave the hard-hitting slap shots of the Philadelphia Flyers, get over it. You will not be seeing any National Hockey League games this season, but you could see the amazing talent of Cabrini’s men’s roller hockey team. They have been lighting up the scoreboard at the Marple Sports Arena every Sunday. This past Sunday, Nov. 14, was no different. The 7-4 victory was a complete team effort and the fans loved every minute of it.

The game started with a bang when alternate Josh Foley tossed the puck in St. Joseph’s net. With

just under ten minutes left in the first period, the Cavaliers had two players in the penalty box leaving Joe Zullo and Josh Foley to maintain the 1-0 lead. Despite their best efforts, the Hawks put one on the board. There were several shots on Cabrini’s goalie, Steve Hughes, but his awesome defensive skills closed the period with a 1-1 score.

“This is the first time I have ever played any sport at a collegiate level and I love it! I’m having so much fun,” Foley said in a post-game interview.

During the second period the Hawks wasted no time lighting up the scoreboard again. Only one minute into the period the score was 2-1. The Cavaliers were focused and hungry for

another goal to tie the score. With the crowd on their feet in excitement, Rob Eshelman had a furious breakaway and slammed the puck into the Hawk’s net to tie the score 2-2.

Commenting on the goals scored against them, Rob Eshelman said, “We [Cabrini] need to communicate on the rink. We’re not talking and Steve our goalie is suffering because of it.”

Joe Zullo and Mike Egan were sporting awesome teamwork skills and it paid off when Zullo passed the puck in a perfectly executed shot to Egan who effortlessly slid the puck into St. Joe’s net. The Cavaliers were really stepping up their offensive skills when Rich DeMatteo entered the period with three minutes left and

scored within 30 seconds increasing the lead to 4-2. Aminute later DeMatteo and Foley were back again to score. The dynamic duo implemented remarkable teamwork again and Foley assisted DeMatteo’s second goal.

Although the Cavaliers had a commanding lead, the Hawks were not giving up yet. With 30 seconds left in the period, the Hawks lit up the scoreboard ending the period with a 5-3 score.

“Foley stepped up today, he played real good, real good,” freshman Joe Zullo said.

The third period was off to a positive start when Mike Stevens won the face-off. With nine minutes left, Zullo was tossed into the penalty box for two minutes for high sticking. The Cavalier

fans were outraged by the referee’s call. The crowd’s anticipation grew as the Cavalier’s had their first power-play. Although there were five Cavaliers versus three Hawks, St. Joe’s managed to score during the Cavalier’s two minute power-play. With three minutes left, the score was 5-4.

In the final two minutes of the game a scoring frenzy increased the Cavalier’s lead to 7-4. First Steve Cabrilla scored and then a flawless shot by Mike Stevens launched the puck into the Hawk’s net in the final 10 seconds of the game.

Mike Stevens, junior and vice president of the roller hockey club, said, “Overall this was an awesome game, definitely an awesome game.”

Winter sports: fun way to stay fit

Winter is rapidly approaching and students are looking for ways to stay fit during this cold season. One way to have fun and stay healthy this time of year is to get involved with skiing or snowboarding.

These two sports allow a person to obtain muscle strength and flexibility. However, one should definitely stretch and do appropriate exercise before approaching the slopes to prevent any injuries.

To increase arm strength, one may feel the need to do some push-ups prior to approaching the ski lift. Although this is not necessary, it will help to alleviate pain from falling before it even starts. For first-timers, snow-

boarding can be very challenging and falling comes along with learning. “Snowboarding is a challenge but once you get to the top its worth all the effort.” Cabrini graduate, Dan Salvatore said. “When starting out don’t get discouraged because you will probably fall. It takes some time and practice to get good.”

Flying down the slopes helps to increase strength in all parts of the body, especially legs and abdomen. Holding up the body gets the blood flowing and the muscles moving. It’s a great way to get exercise and have fun at the same time.

Not only do snowboarding and skiing offer muscle strength, but all-around health benefits. The cold air on the mountain provides lower levels of oxygen. The mixture of elevation and exercise makes people take deep-

er breaths, helping circulation. This atmosphere is also good for the skin. However, one must remember to stay hydrated. Also make sure to wear sun protecting moisturizer. Doing all of these suggestions, the body will be in great shape, and skin will be radiant.

Cabrini is offering a trip to Canada for skiing and snowboarding. This trip offers more activities aside from skiing and snowboarding. Aplace to stay and transportation is included. The trip is Jan. 9-14 during winter break. $50 Deposit is due Nov. 24. Contact Joe Coyle at jcoyle@cabrini.edu, X8553.

To get a taste of the winter wonderland visit www.tremblant.com. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to have fun and meet people.

ELYSSA MCFADDEN STAFFWRITER EMM722@CABRINI EDU

to get underway

Students engage in variety of sports

KRISTIN AGOSTINELLI STAFF WRITER

KMA724@CABRINI EDU

Flag football, along with other intramurals, started the week of Nov. 1st. Depending on the number of teams, flag football will be played during the weeks of Nov. 13th and Nov. 20th. There is a men’s division and also a co-ed division.

The men’s division of the game will be played on Saturdays, while the co-ed division will be played on Sundays. Games will primarily be held on the upper and lower fields of the Dixon Center. The games will begin at 9 a.m. sharp.

Pool play, where teams play three other teams in their own team’s pool, will ensue, followed by a single elimination round. Placement in the tournament will be determined by pool results. For the first tournament there is only room for 8 teams. If interested, a student should get a team together and captains should pick up a registration form at the front desk of the Dixon Center or in the Dixon Center Training Room.

There are also numerous other intramural sports that are being held as well. Co-ed 5 vs. 5 indoor soccer, men’s and women’s 3 vs. 3 basketball, and co-ed volleyball, whiffleball and badminton will begin during the spring semester in February. Registration to sign up for these sports will take place in the first

two weeks of spring semester and open gym at the Dixon Center will also take place from 10 p.m. to midnight. For volleyball open gym is on Wednesday nights, indoor soccer on Tuesday nights and whiffleball on Thursday nights.

The leagues will go until spring break, then after the season ends playoffs will begin. A second round of leagues will begin in April, with the intramurals moving outside. Co-ed softball and possibly ultimate frisbee will make their way onto the schedule.

“Since the intramural programs are just now getting started, it would greatly help to inform more people on campus on what we have to offer” Orlin Jespersen, coordinator of the intramural programs, said.

There is also a way for students interested in playing but do not have a team to register with, to become a “free agent.”

Already formed teams looking to add a player or others looking to form a team will be able to contact that person.

Any students interest pertaining to this or other intramural sports should contact Orlin Jespersen by e-mail at ojj722@cabrini.edu or by extension at x3909 with their name, phone number, sport they are interested in and their level of playing, whether it be competitive or recreational.

Eagles fan culture

MATT CAMPBELL SPORTSEDITOR MCC724@CABRINI EDU

The National Football League season consists of 17 weeks and 16 games. The Philadelphia Eagles started the season winning its first seven games, the best start in franchise history. Eagles fans have routines they go through on game days either as superstition or out of habit.

Cabrini attracts students from all over the nation and they bring with them their favorite sports teams. Located just outside of Philadelphia many of Cabrini students are Eagles fans. Kyle Foley, criminal justice major, said, “I make sure I have my jersey clean and plenty of beers ready to go for game time.”

Game day is clearly evident to

any student, Eagles fan or not. Eagles fans adorned with replica jerseys of their favorite players let us all know its game day.

Some fans do this out of ritual or superstition and many more local fans have routines on game day and when watching the game. Cabrini is no different. “I wear my black Brian Dawkins jersey and Eagles hat and I watch each game from the same spot on the couch of my apartment,” senior political science major, Mike Sofia said.

Local grocery stores get flooded with Eagles fans buying last minute chips, dip and snack food, as no game would be complete without these necessities. Monday night TV’s were tuned to channel six America’s Broadcasting Company to watch John Madden and Al Michaels com-

mentate the game. Eagles fans also tune to 94.1 WYSPeither to avoid John Maddens statements of the obvious or to hear Merrill Reece and Mike Quick give their humorous versions of the games play-by-play.

Sports bars or lazy-boys become a once a week second home to Eagles fans during the season.

“I wear my McNabb jersey and I go over to the Marquis to watch it with a group a friends,” English and communications major, Kendall Neil said. Other fans go home to watch the game with their parents as they have since they were younger.

Rituals, routines or superstitions, the Eagles seem to be doing well regardless and the fans are beginning to think Super Bowl.

Volleyball makes playoffs, history

Making it to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference semifinals this fall season has been a milestone for the women’s volleyball team. This has been the first time since 1996 that the Lady Cav’s have made it to playoffs. After Cabrini knocked out Cedar Crest College, 3-0, they advanced to semifinals. Eastern beat Cabrini 3-0 in the semifinals on Eastern’s home court concluding the Lady Cav’s season.

The first round against Cedar Crest was dominated by Cabrini all three games, 30-25, 30-25, and 30-14. The season ended with a successful record of 14-13. Three Cabrini players were named overall PAC players; Janelle Custer, number one, Jen Scapellati, number three, and Sarah Norfolk, ten.

“I was impressed all season with the team, from the start until the very end,” Head coach Trish Arnold said. The team’s goal was to make playoffs and they exceeded it by making it to the semifinals.

Junior Kacie Green led the team as captain. “She lead us in good times and through the bad. We don’t give up. We just stick together to get it done,” said Scapellati.

On the court the team showed that they have been practicing hard together. With four new freshmen added to the team this year the team adjusted their style of play to mesh well together.

Junior Tiffany Glass filled the spot of a setter on the team along with sophomore Kelli Anderson.

“Preseason prepared the freshman for how close the team is,” Scapellati said. The team is full of young players, and all team members will be returning next

year With no seniors on the team it helped make everyone feel more equal.

“The upperclassmen treated the four of us at the same level as them. We are a really tight team,” freshman Samantha Hartling said. She was named as a member of the first team AllPAC team. She has come to Cabrini across the country from California to play volleyball and basketball. Hartling does not regret her decision one bit and looks forward to next season with the Lady Cavs. “I’m happy with my performance but you can always do better. My goal for next year is to beat Eastern,” Hartling said.

During the off-season Arnold is planning to enter the Lady Cavs in a competitive tournament. The team has already begun recruiting for next year and plans to add more talent to the lineup.

NINA SCIMENES SPORTS EDITOR NMS722@CABRINI EDU

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb shakes off cowboy linemen.

Lady Cavs volleyball sets new goals after making it to playoffs.

Friday, Nov. 19

• First Year students preregistration

• Late Night at Cabrini

The Battle of Eagle Road

Eastern and Cabrini’s rivalry prevails on campus

PAUL NASELLA STAFFWRITER PJN723@CABRINI EDU

When it comes to college sports, every school has a rival; Alabama and Auburn, Duke and North Carolina, Army and Navy, Cabrini and Eastern.

These next-door neighbors have been fighting it out for what seems like the end of time. The director of athletics, Leslie Danehy, said that the rivalry with Eastern has been going on, “since the first day we competed with them.” Men’s basketball head coach John Dzik said that the rivalry has been in existence “as long as I’ve been here [and] I’ve been here for 25 years.”

There are many who also attribute the two school’s location as a contributing factor to the rivalry. “I think it’s a rivalry based on location,” sports information director Bob Macartney said. “I think there’s a rivalry because the two schools are so close together, right across the street.”

“Certainly, two schools that are across the street from each other are bound to be rivals,” Dzik said.

In the time that these two schools have competed against each another, Cabrini has consistently come out on top. Bob Macartney said it best, “If you want to compare it to the Yankees and the Red Sox, Cabrini is the Yankees and Eastern is the Red Sox.”

As ironic as it may sound, Eastern, just like the Boston Red Sox, have come out victorious when it mattered most. Eastern is responsible for putting Cabrini out of the men’s basketball PAC playoffs last year. This is much like the Boston Red Sox knocking the New York Yankees out of the ALCS playoffs this year. This has caused the rivalry to take a bitter turn. “I say [the rivalry is] bitter for us now since [Eastern] put us out of the playoffs last year,” small/power forward, Brandon Millwood said. “Last year was the first time they beat us in 10 years. So, that’s why it

leaves a bitter taste in our mouth…they beat us when it counted.”

However, others involved in this rivalry say that it is anything but bitter. “I would like to believe that it is a friendly, competitive rivalry. Anything other than that would be immature and unsportsmanlike,” Danehy said.

This is an opinion that is shared by men’s basketball head coach John Dzik. He said, “I think [the rivalry is] friendly and competitive. It should not be bitter. If it’s bitter on anybody’s part, either on this side of the street or theirs, then those people need to really reexamine what athletics is about. Athletics is about having some fun, competing, but in a sportsmanlike manner.”

Nonetheless, this closeness is not without its consequences. Some have suspected that it is because of this rivalry that vandalism on both campuses has taken place. “Since we’re so close to each other, bad blood boils over from campus to campus and even though students

don’t often play as athletes, there is still a rivalry among the students,” Anthony Bennett, a computer information and science major, said.

However, director of Public Safety Charlie Schaffner has otherwise to say about the incidents.

“I wouldn’ t speculate [that the rivalry is to blame for vandalism taking place]” Schaffner said. Nonetheless, public safety has made some changes to the security of the school because of the vandalism. Of the changes, public safety has included “a periodic check of both the front and the Upper Gulph road signs on [their] routes, particularly at night.”

These rival nations are set to do battle once again on Jan. 8th when the Eastern Eagles come to the Dixon Center to face the Cabrini Cavaliers men’s basketball team. Until then, the battle of Eagle road rages on.

• CAPboard casino night 8-11 p.m. Grace Hall Atrium

• Men’s Basketball Tournament at Hampden-Sydney

Saturday, Nov. 20

• Men’s Basketball Tournament at HapdenSydney

• Swim Meet at Lebanon Valley College, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov.21

•Classical guitarist David Burgess, 3 p.m. Mansion

• Rollery Hockey vs. Ursinus University, 3 p.m., Marple Sports Arena, Broomall

Monday, Nov. 22

•Holiday Contest, “Weigh to Go,” contact ext 8318

•Men’s Basketball at Apprentice, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 23

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

Wednesday, Nov.24

•Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, Nov. 25

• Thanksgiving Day

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