Oct. 13, 2006 issue 06 Loquitur

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Cheating brings consequences STACEY TURNBULL COPY EDITOR

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Feeling the pressure of being a first year student, a freshman whose name will remain anonymous, made the decision to copy his friend’s math homework. “I felt lazy and had other things to do that were more of a priority,” he said. He felt that his other classes were more important than “doing a bunch of stupid math problems.”

According to the AtlantaJournal Constitution, about 70 percent of students admit that they have engaged in academic dishonesty at least once. Cheating has become an ever-growing problem on college campuses and students are finding it easier to cheat to make it through college rather than studying.

“Why are people so scared of their own ideas?” Dr. Charlie McCormick asked. He said that he didn’t understand why students were so afraid to express their own thoughts when they would benefit from it much greater. According to the philadelphiainquirer.com, most students cheated because they thought everyone else was doing it.

“Everyone in my class cheats,” the freshman said. “My teacher is always picking on me

WHAT’S INSIDE

DAN SQUIRE/PHOTO EDITOR

Bryan Shinehouse, a member of the Cabrini College academic honesty board, attends a board meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006.

and my friend. I walked into class and he said, ‘You might not want to copy each other’s homework,’ calling me out in front of the

class.”

McCormick said, “[Students] feel that it is ok to cheat as long as they get by. We are not exactly

sure what motivates cheaters though.”

“I would do my homework and [my friend] would do hers. I just didn’t want to do my homework this one time. We got caught because we did the same problem and we both got another one wrong,” the freshman said.

He also said that this was the first time he had ever been caught cheating.

Cabrini College has a strict academic honesty policy. When a student is first charged with cheating, a violation form is filed and a hearing with the Academic Honesty Board if requested by the student. If the student is caught cheating for a second time, they are automatically removed from the class and receive a failing grade without the option of withdraw.

Now, though, many schools aren’t just letting the cheaters go unnoticed. In many schools across the nation, cheaters are getting the grade “XF” put on their academic transcripts. This “XF” grade will show that the student failed due to cheating.

Schools hope that this new grade will make students think before they decide to cheat.

However, the grade is only temporary. “XF” will remain on their

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Breast cancer awareness sparks involvement during October KATHERINE BRACHELLI NEWS EDITOR

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Health services has dedicated its resources to breast cancer awareness for the month of October. Breast cancer is a malignant cancerous tumor that starts from cells of the breast, killing over 40,970 women a year. The disease occurs mostly in women, but men can get breast cancer too, according to the American Cancer Society.

Susan Fitzgerald, coordinator of health services, said, “I don’t think students are made aware of this disease. Unless it has affected them or an individual that they know they are not informed about it. Students should try to get involved and do everything they can to learn more about breast cancer.”

Masha Kozlovskay, a fresh-

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The doctors seen above are operating on a patient who was diagnosed with breast cancer and needs to undergo surgery in order to survive.

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Campus celebrates Fall Fest KATIE CLARK

STAFF WRITER

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Fall Fest and Homecoming weekend swarmed with families, friends, faculty, alumni and students who participated in the string of activities that Cabrini hosted Oct. 68.

On Saturday, Oct. 7, one of the main events that took place was the dedication of the Edith Robb Dixon Field. Approximately 65 students, athletes, faculty, families and alumni gathered around the field for the ceremony. The field had many improvements, including a new wooden walkway with benches, a bigger set of bleachers, new turf and a professional, new scoreboard.

Also on Saturday, in the parking lot of the Dixon Center, there were stations set up with face painting, balloon sculpting, picture pins, a cartoonist and a food and coffee stand.

Many families with children stopped by to participate in these activities.

Inside the Dixon Center, there was a speech being given by Dr. Jim Hedtke, professor of the history and political science department, about his Civil War book. There was also a women’s volleyball game in the gym. The Cavs played against Rosemont College to a crowd of 75 people. The final score was Cabrini 30 and Rosemont 12.

“It was a great game; we played hard and came out on top,” Amanda Murphy, volleyball player and a senior business administration major, said.

Right after the game, the Kensington Mummers performed.

“I am so excited to see the mummers perform. I haven’t had a chance to see them since I was little in the Philly parades,” Joan Kenney, mother of a sophomore student, said.

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EDITORIAL

Cheating: Short-term gain, long-term loss Imagine your college transcript as your personal record. With such an emphasis on a college education in our society today, college transcripts are developing into exactly that. Cheating is becoming more like an academic felony and colleges are no longer just turning the other cheek.

Some colleges and universities are enforcing an “XF” policy for cheating, a letter grade that would say on students’ transcript that not only did they fail the class but cheated to earn that F. This new policy was not just brought into effect because of handful are students cheating. An overwhelming 70 percent of college students have admitted to cheating at least once in their academic career, according to AcademicIngerity.com.

While some work hard in their four years at college to make the grade, others fly just below the radar and get by with any means possible. The “XF” policy is meant to be a deterrent to students more than it is meant to be a consequence. Colleges are using the method to prevent academic dishonesty and hope that students will learn from example.

Cabrini has not yet adopted the policy but it doesn’t mean we won’t in the near future.

Here at Cabrini, maybe professors have used a site called TurnItIn.com, a service that searches for plagiarism within a paper. However, recently, many schools have stopped using the service because they feel it infringes on intellectual property rights and students feel it presumes that they are guilty until proven innocent.

The “XF” remains on the cheaters record for two years and then face another academic trial. With the “XF” disappearing in only two years, underclassmen have a chance to reform and redeem themselves, but for those who take the risk of cheating as seniors, they leave college with the permanent scar on their academic records. When future employers see a transcript with a “XF,” the graduate’s future is completely shut down. Is this too harsh of a price to pay for cheating in college?

In extreme cases, the penalty fits the crime.

Wandering eyes in math class is not the same as copying and pasting a paper from Wikipedia.

Cheating is cheating but not all cases deserve the “XF.” It’s all circumstantial. Cabrini’s academic honesty policy recognizes varying forms and degrees of dishonesty and provides a range of punishments.

Also, another consequence of cheating is that relationships with professors may never recover. The relationships and connections we make with professors are invaluable. In a small school like Cabrini where everyone knows who you are, scandal can travel fast. Ultimately, professors hold the keys to our futures, whether it’s help you getting your foot in the door, writing a recommendation letter for you or giving you a piece of advice. If you cheat in a valued professor’s class, the loss of trust in you may have greater consequences than just a bad grade.

By senior year, if a student has the audacity to cheat after years of hard work then they should be able to cope with the repercussions of their actions.

Maturity begins to come into play. If you are not prepared to do your own work in college, you are certainly not prepared for the “real world.” Why would you go through four years of school and thousands of dollars and throw it all away?

Dr. Charlie McCormick, the academic said, “When did students become so scared of their own ideas?” College is meant to be a place to express yourself and your ideas, not someone else’s. College is no joke. It’s hard, it’s expensive and it’s meant to be one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives. Cutting corners might look good in the short run but getting caught risks jeopardizing your future.

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Veteran brings Vietnam War to life JESSICA CHESKO STAFF WRITER

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A Vietnam veteran and author, did not preach on the horrors of war, but explained that we all have “Vietnams” in our lives, on Thursday, Oct. 5, in the Widener lecture hall. The audience, made up mostly of English and communication majors, sat in near silence while Don Yost recounted his Vietnam hardships.

“The Vietnam experience is one of alienation, rage and guilt.

Rape victims and holocaust survivors are most like Vietnam veterans,” Yost said.

Yost explained that we have all had a Vietnam in our lives that have caused these feelings and if we haven’t yet then it is coming.

“Vietnam was life compressed into 12 months,” he said.

Yost used the metaphor of a dam. He said that during our lives we build up a dam around ourselves but when our “Vietnam” hits, that dam crumbles. Once we get over it, we are on a better side of life. Once we have dealt with a “Vietnam” we become more human and we are better able to help others get through their “Vietnams.”

This brought up one of his main points, closure. “Closure is bullshit,” Yost said. He reminisced that people just expected him and other veterans to get over Vietnam but it is not that easy.

Yost explained that it is wrong to expect someone to just get over something. Some people need more time and we should be sympathetic to that need.

Perhaps the most moving part of the speech was when Yost spoke about his wife. “The worst part of my Vietnam experience was missing Janey,” he said.

Yost expressed how difficult it had been to leave his wife behind and the pain of knowing that he was causing her a “Vietnam.”

“I thought it was very enlightening and it had a good message to it,” said Corinne Grasso, a freshman English and communication major.

“I liked the main point that he made that we all have our own personal ‘Vietnams’ to deal with because it’s very true. You have to be a little more sympathetic to people because some people take more time to heal than others,” said senior Maura Gertz, an English and communication major.

“I think it’s great that he can take his life and help other people,” said freshman Jessica Gruber, an English and communication major.

Bill Monahan, a freshman, said, “As a first year student I am desperately searching for closure.

I am glad I came to this talk because it helped me realize I wasn’t looking for closure, I was looking more to name what my ‘Vietnam’ is.”

After his speech concluded, Yost expressed his hoped that his words had gone well and his feelings on Cabrini College.

“Fantastic school and the students are incredible. You can actually feel the learning going on here,” said Yost.

“The bottom line is take your Vietnams and use them to help other people.”

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Don Yost, a Vietnam veteran, spoke to students and faculty about his Vietnam experience.

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‘XF’ grade in TurnItIn raises controversy effect at colleges MEGHAN HURLEY

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transcripts until their sanctions are completed.

The problem that many students have with this “XF” grade is that it could make it complicated to get into graduate school or make it harder to qualify for a job in a professional field.

Bryan Shinehouse, a sophomore history and political science major, is on the Cabrini College Academic Honesty Board. He said, “It seems like a good idea.”

Shinehouse said that he thought that it would save graduate study programs “a lot of time and the decision process would be easier.”

“You’re in college and this is your career. There is no reason for college students to cheat,” freshman special education major Kerry Henry said.

Cabrini has not thought about

making the “XF” grading a policy apart of their academic honesty policy.

Dr. Thomas Stretton, assistant professor of education and a member of the Academic Honesty Board, said, “Teachers are now making efforts to assign projects that make the possibility of plagiarizing harder if not impossible.”

If the freshman had the chance to do it over again he said, “I would have taken a little bit more time to do my homework. It wasn’t worth it in the end.” He said he will never be cheating again and that it wasn’t worth the embarrassment and consequences for just copying a math problem.

His cheating is not going to be heard in front of the Academic Honesty Board, but he is still receiving two zeros for his homework grade.

Popular cheating tactics • Text messaging a friend with/for answers • Hidden signals with a friend in the class to share the answers • Go into the class before hand and write the answers on the desk • Replace the label on a water bottle with a cheat sheet so the answers can be seen through the bottle • Writing answers on arms and legs • Taping the answers on the hem of a skirt • Taping answers to the rim of a hat

WRITING COACH

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The anti-plagiarism website, Turnitin.com, is causing controversy across the nation.

High school students in McLean, Va., have banded together to fight against the mandatory submission of all papers to Turnitin, according to the Washington Post.

Other colleges have dropped their contracts with Turnitin and the Conference on College Composition, an organization of 6,000 collegelevel educators, is discussing whether use of the site “undermines students’ authority over the uses of their own writing,” according to the Washington Post.

“When used as a disciplinary tool, Turnitin fosters distrust between students and professors,” Laura Barber, a sociology and psychology major, said.

The argument being presented is that not only does the site imply that students are guilty until proven innocent, but it also raises questions regarding students’ rights to their own work. Students are required to submit papers to a company that is making money for them, but students don’t receive compensation for building Turnitin’s database of papers. Papers stay in the database and are used to compare to others papers for plagiarism as well.

“We use Turnitin to create

an environment of academic integrity on campus,” Dr. Charlie McCormick, dean for academic affairs and member of the Academic Honesty Board, said.

Although it is not required at Cabrini to submit all papers to the site, Cabrini does pay to use it. It is offered to all faculty as an option for their classes. Cabrini pays about $2,000 a year for the use of turnitin and has been using the site for four years.

“There was an interest on the part of the faculty…they were looking for a teaching tool,” Dr. Roberta Jacquet, director of the Holy Spirit Library, said. “The library delivers resources and services to learning community and this is another resource.”

In 2005, 21 professors used turnitin.com and 1,500 students submitted papers to the site. This year, there are 32 professors that use the site for their classes and 950 students who are submitting papers.

Anne Schwelm, the coordinator of information access and user services for the Holy Spirit Library, has used Turnitin in her classes. “The way I used it I believe served as a teaching tool rather than as a punitive measure,” Schwelm said. “Students would create their own accounts and then upload their documents directly themselves.”

Turnitin allows students to see there submission and what is considered plagiarism. They can then go back and see where they didn’t cite properly or reword their paraphrasing. Dr. Kathy McKinley, professor of sociology, feels that this is an important teaching tool.

“From my experience it encourages students to be careful with citations and to make sure they use quotation marks where appropriate,” McKinley said. “When I assign Turnitin.com the student has access to the results.

So, they get to see the same report. In a sense the student gets an additional editor for free, reminding them of quotations.”

Ruby Remley, assistant professor of business administration, lets students submit papers to Turnitin before handing them in to her so they can see their mistakes and make corrections. “My decision to use Turnitin with my classes was to enable students to avoid inadvertent plagiarism, which would result in a failure in my class,” Remley said.

Academic honesty is a main concern on campus and turnitin is one way of enforcing that principle. Dr. Maria Elena Hallion, associate professor of exercise science and health promotion and chair of the Academic Honesty Board, said that the board does see cases that result from a student plagiarizing by caught Turnitin, but not an overwhelming number.

“I feel it is a learning tool and it provides students the ability to reference adequately and properly,” Hallion said.

Breast cancer awareness spreads across the nation CANCER, page 1 man whose major is undecided, said, “Breast cancer is not a joke.

When my mom’s friend had breast cancer it was hard for my friends and I to deal with. We didn’t know much about it.”

Fitzgerald said that health services planned several activities for students to get involved and to try to raise awareness for breast cancer. The activities include a quiz that is running throughout the month of October, which has questions pertaining to breast cancer. Also, throughout the women’s bathroom stalls in every residence hall, there are shower cards that indicate how to perform a self breast examination and facts about breast cancer.

Brigitte Galen, a freshman psychology major, said, “I couldn’t imagine having breast cancer; it would almost be as if I lost my womanhood. If people look at the pamphlets being given out and follow them to do a self examine maybe they could prevent breast cancer.”

The American Cancer Society has found that the chance of getting breast cancer increases as a woman gets older. Nearly eight out of 10 breast cancers are found

in women over the age of 50.

Although men can get breast cancer, it is 100 times more common in women. Also, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer at some point in her is life is one in eight.

Over 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during 2006. In many cases breast cancer is a malignant cancerous tumor that starts from cells of the breast, however, there are fibrocystic breast changes that are benign or non-cancerous. Five to ten percent of all breast cancers are considered inherited mutations. A high level of alcohol intake increases the risk of breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

Although the risk of breast cancer is small for people of the ages 18 to 22, it is recommended that all women begin performing self breast examination by the age of 20, according to the American Cancer Society.

Fitzgerald said, “Early detection is key. Students should encourage their mothers and grandmothers to go for tests.

Students can also read information about breast cancer so they can inform themselves or participate in the walk that is held every

year for the fight against breast cancer.”

Tara Powers, a freshman chemistry major, has participated in some of the activities that health services has provided for students, such as reading the pamphlets that are being provided and taking the quiz.

Powers said, “Since I’ve learned more about breast cancer Even guys should participate more in becoming aware of breast cancer. Women know about prostate cancer and stuff, men should share the same knowledge of women, because breast cancer could affect them too.”

Fitzgerald encourages all students to participate in the quiz that health services is sponsoring, so they can learn more about breast cancer. The quizzes are located outside of health services.

Galen said, “It’s great that health services is doing so much to help raise awareness for breast cancer. You always think you’re going to be the one not to get it, but there is always that chance that you could.”

DETECTING BREAST CANCER An estimated 50% to 70% of women with breast cancer will survive without recurrence. Early detection is the key to survival.

Three things y ever woman should do: 1

CLINICAL EXAM

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MAMMOGRAMS

Tumors found on mammograms:

At left, fine white lines with calcium flecks are typical of early noninvasive cancer. Could probably not be found by a self-exam.

At right, white spot indicates a more advanced stage. Cancer cells have broken out of ducts and form a tumor in surrounding tissue.

A breast exam by a qualified health professional every three years for women ages 20-39 and every year for women 40 and over. If breasts are lumpy, ask the doctor to map the normal lumps so you know where they are.

Mammograms are X-ray images that can detect tumors too small to feel.

The breasts are compressed very briefly so films can be taken. A baseline mammogram is used for comparison with subsequent mammograms.

Average sizes of tumors found: Occasional breast self-exam

Woman’s age: Recommended at age 40 or earlier, depending on risk factors (ask your doctor). Annual screenings are recommended for women age 50 and older, but expert opinions differ when it comes to women in their 40s.

Scheduling: It is preferable to schedule a mammogram five to seven days after the menstrual period begins, when breasts are least tender.

Mammograms are mildly uncomfortable, but the discomfort is brief.

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SELF-EXAM

Done every month, five to seven days after menstrual period begins.

After menopause, done on the same date each month.

With a pillow under shoulder and arm behind head, three fingers are used to feel whole breast and armpit.

Repeat on other side.

Regular breast self-exam One-time mammogram Regular mammograms

Three methods (use the same one each time): Circle: Move fingers slowly in increasingly smaller circles

Parallel: Slowly move fingers down then up, from underarm to mid-chest Wedge: Move fingers toward nipple, then back to edge

Visual part of the self-exam Stand in front of a mirror, and . . .

1. With arms at sides, look for changes in breast size, shape, skin color or texture. Also check nipple for discharge, scaly skin or dimpling of skin near nipple (as if something is pulling the skin into the breast).

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2.

Repeat with arms held above head

3. With hands on hips, press shoulders forward slightly; both breasts should react the same way to movement

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Health Service recommends that all students do a self breast exam, as indicated in the shower cards that are placed in all the womenʼs bathrooms in the residence halls

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Fall Fest hosts activities for all FALL FEST, page 1 Twenty-two mummers appeared in their decorated costumes. They danced and picked students and their families out to do the mummers strut.

In addition, dance performances by the African and Russian Dance Troupes and a Family Feud Game Show drew in members of the community.

More events followed later into the evening, including the ride on the Spirit of Philadelphia cruise ship.

Families had the chance to visit Penns Landing and other attractions.

Back at school others attended the murder mystery dinner held in the mansion.

There were two different mysteries, one for dinner and another for dessert and coffee.

Families joined in, being detectives to figure out the murder mystery.

On Sunday morning, families gathered for Mass at 11 a.m. in the Bruckmann Chapel of St. Joseph. After Mass was over, brunch was served to all in the cafeteria. Later in the afternoon, a kite festival took place on the upper field.

Eighty-five people showed up on a 72 degree afternoon to fly kites. Cabrini supplied free kites for all. There were also refreshments, paints and markers for personalizing the kites. When the wind wasn’t picking up enough, many children kept busy with the moon bounce that was set up in the corner of the field.

“It was such a beautiful day to be outside with the family, flying kites and catching up,” Katie Romano, the sister of a sophomore student, said.

Following the kite festival a soccer clinic was hosted on the Edith Robb Dixon Field.

Fall Fest ’06 attracted more than 350 people. Families, friends, faculty, alumni and students had a chance to catch up with each other at Cabrini’s homecoming weekend.

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International food stirs up a frenzy in Founder’s hall JILLIAN SMITH STAFF WRITER

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Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Charlie McCormick, meets with family members during an event at Fall Fest.

Along with the sweet aroma of food, the third floor of Founder’s Hall was decorated with flags from different countries hanging from the ceiling accompanied with festive Spanish music in celebration for “Around the World in Founder’s Hall.” This event occurred Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jennifer Marks-Gold, International Student Advisor and also the International Club supervisor, was the one in charge of this tasty event. She was dressed in a traditional Chinese jacket kimono that an aunt had bought her from her travels.

“I feel that it is important for our Cabrini Community to be exposed to different cultures,” Marks-Gold said, “and I found that food and music are the best ways.”

Sister Mary Louise Sullivan agrees. “This is a great idea to get students exposed to foods of other countries.”

Every year, Marks-Gold tries to out-do herself with different foods. This year the countries that were represented were: Italy, Israel, France, Thailand, India, Cuba, Vietnam, Turkey and Peru.

Food was set up all along tables from different countries with signs to indicate which food was from which country.

“People and students have a fear of the unknown, and food helps that,” Marks-Gold said as she directed students and profes-

sors to each of the countries to try the new food.

Cabrini students brought food for other students to try.

Dr. Nicholas Uliano brought in fancy Italian food and Food Services provided the French Orangina, rice, Vietnam egg rolls,and the Thailand cucumber salad.

Aside from trying to choose different foods and countries each year, Marks-Gold also tries to decorate differently. “One year I did balloons,” she said. “I just try to decorate different every year.”

Flags from different countries around the world were strung all together and hung from the ceiling over the food to bring a more festive look.

Mandy Green, a sophomore exercise science and health promotion major, said, “I’m usually afraid of weird food, but this stuff is delicious!”

Amanda Sizemore, a junior psychology and philosophy major agreed with Green, and said,“This is cool food from different countries. I probably wouldn’t try it if it wasn’t here.”

Dr. Charlie McCormick, dean of academic affairs, thinks that “Around the World in Founder’s Hall” is a “wonderful experience.” He says that it’s “one of the high points of my year!”

Mary Hill of Academic Affairs could only muster a “mmm…good” with a smile on her face. Her co-worker, Chris D’Argenio said, “I like the international foods because it opens your food horizons.”

DAN SQUIRE/PHOTO EDITOR

Many items were given to people visiting the Cabrini community, such as the T-shirts on the table seen above.

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Roasted Adobo Lamb chops served over fufu and plantains with white rice and black beans is an elegant Cuban meal.

Alumni to speak about life’s adventures and career KAITLIN BARR STAFF WRITER

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The chief of staff to the U.S. ambassador to Canada, a graduate of Cabrini, will speak at the college Thursday, Oct. 19, at 3:15 p.m., in the Widener Lecture Hall. Christy Mason Cox will return to her college to talk to English and communication majors about the journey her life has taken her after graduating in 1988. She will talk about the positions she has held as a television reporter and then in state and national politics.

Cox started out at Cabrini College after being recruited, “back when dinosaurs roamed the

earth.” She was a big fan of the communications major in general and very much enjoyed the many different aspects it had to offer.

While at Cabrini, Cox majored in English and communications as well as had a minor in History.

When asked which classes she decided to take while studying at Cabrini, Cox said, “I took advantage of every course offered there. I was very much into journalism, as well as the radio courses, which had just started when I was there.” Cox was the news editor of the school’s newspaper, the Loquitur as well.

When asked what professors she remembers while she was at Cabrini, she laughed and said, Cathy Youngman and Jerry Zurek

communications professors, “were my teaching idols. They had me so involved in the school they were simply unbelievable.”

Zurek had a big smile on his face when asked if he wanted to comment about Cox. According to Zurek, “She’s gotten so far in politics, I wonder where she’d be if she’d stuck with TV. It’s also amazing that she is chief of staff to the United States biggest ally in the world.”

After graduating from Cabrini, Cox immediately went into TV. She was a news editor and enjoyed it very much. Cox said, “Although there’s not a lot of money involved, it’s a lot of fun and everything you’d hope it would be.”

The independent station that she first started out working for was invaluable to her and she just loved that job.

While talking about internships and co-ops, Cox felt very strongly about them both. She said students should be taking any opportunity given to them.

“Always take internships. It’s crucial to you and it looks great on your resume.”

Having been on television for 12 years, Cox moved to the Department of Public Safety in 1993 in South Carolina where she was a spokesperson for the Highway Patrol. Christy then moved on to join the House of Representatives staff in November of 1998 as a speech-

writer and press assistant to former Governor David Beasley.

She was then appointed as the first House director of communications. Ever since, Cox has been working as the chief-of-staff to the U.S. Ambassador, David Wilkins.

Cox is now living in Ottawa Canada with her husband and two kids. She misses the United States very much, and everyday cannot wait until she is able to return. “When you live in the United States, you’re always going to defend it any time you are able to. Moving to Canada and being so far away from home makes you become more patriotic than you’d ever imagine.”

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Speakers shed light on fair trade

North Korea condemned for test explosion DAVE DAMIANO STAFF WRITER DMD724@CABRINI.EDU

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David Funkhouser, Strategic Outreach Coordinator for TransFair USA; Peruvian coffee La Florida Cooperative General Manager, Cesar Rivas Pena; CRS Senior Program Adviser for Economic Justice, Michael Sheridan appeared on campus, on Oct. 3, 2006.

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A fair trade presenatation pinpointed the social justices that can be achieved with the rippling effect of fair trade and what it can have on an impoverished community, on Oct. 3, in Jazzman’s Cafe.

Cesar Rivas Pena, coffee La Florida Cooperative General Manager, , spoke to business and accounting students on the topic of fair trade.

According to a Catholic Relief Services brochure, fair trade is explained as “an economic model of international trade that provides a clear and just alternative to the free trade system [that] makes sure farmers receive fair price for their products.”

Junior accounting major Annette Donato, a volunteer for a fair trade sale held in Jazzman’s café, reflected on how the presentation helped her to put things into perspective of where everything comes from and to think about “who goes through the daily struggle to help us live out lives.”

By recognizing the severe need to enforce fair wages and proper money channeling, developed nations are helping fair trade products like coffee, cocoa and hand-made crafts to become more available to average con-

sumers. David Funkhouser, Strategic Outreach Coordinator for TransFair USA, explained that the month of October is designated to fair trade awareness, which lead the organization to bring about five fair trade farmers or producers to speak to different regions of the US this month.

This nonprofit organization certifies each fair trade item and guarantees the fair amount of the profit goes to the creator of each item.

CRS Senior Program Adviser for Economic Justice, Michael Sheridan said, “We see institutions like Cabrini as places of great potential and opportunity because of its commitment to justice.”

When asked why Americans should care about fair trade, Pena, with the help of a translator, cited two definitive reasons.

The first reason stated was to create a better and more just world.

Secondly, fair trade products are of great quality and are environmentally responsible.

Pena explained that the “cooperative was born as a response” to the reality of poverty and suffering. On Oct. 30, the cooperative’s 1,200 members will celebrate its 40th anniversary, keeping in mind the social aspects that have been directly effected since its development in 1966. The development of Pena’s cooperative is just one example of how a community can escape poverty and

lead to a better education system, a healthier water supply, developed roads to increase travel accessibility, and a chance to avoid hunger and potential market crisis by diversifying farm crops.

Junior accounting major, Andrew Milligan described the presentation as “very eye opening to how long coffee growers were taken advantage of.”

Sheridan added that we must all work together in a “common interest” to support all suppliers of fair trade coffee and merchandise, including Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Bolivia, to name a few.

Global Gifts in Wayne, Pa was also featured in Jazzman’s Café by employee Rosemary Smith, represented by two tables full of vibrant-colored scarves, cared river rocks, and dangling earrings, just to name a few of the many hand-crafted pieces of art.

A popular item among students was also chocolate made from fair trade cocoa. This ethnically diverse S. Wayne Street store sells products from Ten Thousand Villages, which is a chain of fairtrade stores connected in a cause and located across the entire US. Their mission is to “[provide] vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories to North America.”

Mary Laver, the director of programs for applied Catholic social teaching, demonstrated her enthusiasm for Cabrini College’s roots to social justice when she said, “One of the things I love about Cabrini is the fact that “educated hearts” are in every department, and they show up in every month of the year. It’s only early October, and already the Science Department has highlighted environmental themes campus-wide, with the presentation on water and global poverty, and now the Business Administration Department has launched us into Fair Trade month. Our partners at Catholic Relief Services are working with us every step of the way.”

The U.N. Security Council has recently condemned North Korea after their decision to detonate an underground atomic bomb. The U.N. feels this poses a threat to global peace and security and will be immediately addressed. The United States has proposed a draft that the U.N. will use to criticize North Korea. The draft prohibits the trade of all military and luxury goods that are believed to violate the international financial system. It is unclear whether the North’s closest allies - China and Russia - would support the tough measures Korea is facing, but U.S. Ambassador John Bolton claims that everyone has agreed to penalize the country and they need to respond quickly.

FDA faults on drug safety After recent criticism the FDA does not protect the public form unsafe drugs, five expert advisors to the agency admitted that safety studies could miss serious problems. The group admitted that the FDA lacks the funds needed to perform pharmaceutical tests. Experts threaten to ban the advertisement of pharmaceutical companies until the product has been on the market enough to ensure problems from occurring. These ideas are under review by Congress.

Google purchaces YouTube Google Inc. continues to dominate the online universe after they announced on Monday that they will acquire the popular online video website YouTube Inc. The company was sold for $1.65 billion in stock and the deal marks a huge jump in value for online networking. Google hopes to this deal will provide a better online video presence for any user interested in uploading, watching or sharing videos.

Democrats regain position in polls With the midterm election coming to an end, Democrats have established a commanding position. The gains for Republicans throughout the month of September have come to an abrupt stop after the amount of U.S. casualties in Iraq and the scandal regarding Rep. Mark Foley. A recent survey highlights that Americans say they trust Democrats over Republicans when it comes to dealing with the countries biggest problems.

U.S. and Mexico fence causes controversy Congress recently passed a legislation mandating the fencing of over 700 miles between the U.S. borders of Calexico, Calif.

And Mexico. With a price tag of $2 billion, other concerns include the amount of deserts, rivers and irrigation canals that will be devastated from a 15-foot-high double fence. Many believe this fence will be used as a symbol for upcoming elections because the Bush administration has been given money to distribute to other projects but have preferred the option of constructing a fence.

Economics professor wins Nobel Prize The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded on Monday to professor Edmund S. Phelps of Columbia University. His work explores the connection between inflation and unemployment.

Throughout a series of papers written in the late 60’s and early 70’s, Phelps challenged policymakers on ways to lower the nations unemployment rate. A number of Americans can most likely thank Phelps for their jobs because his work is the reason policymakers strive for low unemployment and low inflation.

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Through a survivor’s eyes Breast cancer affects student in interview with a survivor.

Elie Wiesel’s visit brings honor to campus take and relate to everything in the world around us today. We all have a When I reserved my right to our decisions and ticket for the President’s actions toward what goes Convocation honoring on in every situation.

Elie Wiesel, I can honWeather it be good or estly say that I didn’t bad, you have the right to know exactly what I was your opinion, voice and getting myself into. It was action. not until the beginning of Your right also leads the week when the entire you into what you will do campus was in a hustle to to give back. As our prepare for the event that world is struggling in the I realized the honor that war on terrorism, we Cabrini should and did have a right to be a part feel for hosting such an of the violence or not, we event. also have a right to give To be quite honest, I back to the world what was a little excited and has been taken away. We nervous at the same time will never get back the to be attendinnocent lives ing a convolost in the cation for a Holocast, or man who the innocent survived the lives lost Holocaust. from terror“He survived ism, but we the Holocan make an caust”, was effort to give all I could back to the think about. world that we What did this still have as man look we try to heal like? Did he and mend the really suropen wounds vive? There of tragedy. were so In conclumany quession, the El tions running M o l e y through my Rachamin mind that I prayer in couldn’t wait memory of to hear what the six milhe would lion killed in have to say the Holocaust to our comwas incredimunity. At ble. I have first sight, I never heard was amazed someone sing DAN SQUIRE/ PHOTO EDITOR at Elie Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel like that in Wiesel. Just to shared a message of peace with the campus. my life. I did see him you not understand can tell that he is such a often do you give the white what he was saying, but I proud man and knowing space any significant mean- followed along with the what he has been ing? I think that after that translation in the book through, how could he statement, I will notice the and watched him as he even find a smile? space between words as sang and I could feel the When the convoca- more then a blank space, power of the prayer for tion began with Valley but as having a part of the the people who suffered Forge Military playing truth in the writing. Elie fin- so much. the trumpets, I was im- ished his speech of hope At that moment I mediately moved by the and in the last sentence I don’t think it mattered if environment. You could held on to two words in par- you were Jewish or a sursense the anticipation, ticular. “Give back.” I often vivor, it mattered that you love and pain in the find myself trying to do this were a human and aware room. As Elie Wiesel anyway, but having heard it of the Holocaust and the began to speak to us, his from someone who has had impact that it had on voice was calm and almost everything taken everyone. friendly. Right away he away from him in the most I think that Cabrini answered the question unimaginable and awful should rightfully feel that was running through way possible, made me re- pride in having Elie most people’s minds. alize that it really is impor- Wiesel speak to our camWhy aren’t you mad at tant and possible for pus and community and I the world? His reason everyone to do. am glad that I attended. I for not being mad at the Both of Elie Weisel’s will have a mental picture world was as simple as ideas, having a right as well of such a heroic person in four words. He said, “we as giving back, are two my mind forever. have a right”. The right things that I think we can CHRISTINA MOGLIONI

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to make decisions based on our experiences. You have the right to be mad or not to be mad. Elie has obviously chose to not be mad at the world but make the most of the world that he is fortunate to still be a part of.

Secondly, Elie spoke about the books that he has written. I have not read “Night”, however, I plan on reading this book in the near future. I love how he said that it is not a novel, but a memorial. He told us that every word on every page is true. “Even the blank spaces between words are true.” I think that is something to really think about. How

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ASHLEY COOK STAFF WRITER

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October is breast cancer awareness month. But of course all of you knew this…or did you? Before I wrote this article I knew absolutely nothing about this cancer, but because of good research sites and sources, I was able to learn enough information I needed.

In order to be able to tell you about what breast cancer is and what it might be like to have it, I first had to imagine what it would be like to walk in a breast cancer patient’s shoes.

After researching the cancer, I thought a lot about what it might be like to be diagnosed. I could not imagine going through all the treatments necessary and having to live each day in fear. The dedication and effort the medical staff goes through everyday is amazing and they truly are lifesavers. I would hope that anyone who does get diagnosed would catch the cancer in its early stages.

If I was diagnosed, I would first tell my mother, because she is my best friend. I would ask for her advice and support. I would follow all of the procedures— radiology, possibly chemotherapy, and recovery. I believe anyone who has a strong will power and positive attitude towards life, can overcome the cancer and continue to

live their life normally.

According to acbnews.go.com, this year more than 212,000 women will be diagnosed with the terrifying disease of breast cancer, and many of those cases will be fatal. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, but what can be done to prevent it?

Whether it’s walking for the cure, selling pink wristlets or pink ribbon pins, or participating in local fund raisers, cities and communities are working together to raise awareness about breast cancer. I would suggest auctions and sports games dedicated to breast cancer awareness because these ideas could raise money for the cure and help the public become more aware.

“Fight it!” Joanne Mattioni, health services secretary, said as advice to other women diagnosed with the cancer. Relating her personal experiences with it, she said, “I was not willing to go down without a fight.” Her office was filled with pictures of flowers and her aura gave me the impression that she surrounds herself in a pleasant atmosphere, much like how she has been feeling since her recent recovery of breast cancer this fall.

I was extremely unfamiliar with breast cancer until I spoke with Mattioni. Her personal experience made me realize just how important it is to get a routine mammogram, an x-ray of the breast, around the age of 3540. Using the website breastcancer.org, I learned a lot of important information about the cancer such as how to lower your risk, treatment, where to get support throughout your community and where are the best places online to research. Mattioni was an extremely useful source and her information

was very reliable. Mattioni also made a topic I was very unfamiliar about very interesting for me.

With so much money spent and donated to funds related to breast cancer research today, there is so much information about the cancer for example, its effects, treatments, research news and recovery. Even a new hormone has been created for patients in recovery.

During this past summer, Mattioni went through the procedures necessary to fight the cancer. Everyday for six weeks Mattioni had to go to radiation, she described the experience as, “Not fun.”

She said, “Not being able to do the things you’re always used to doing was difficult, the run of the mill things I was just too tired to do.”

The support of her family and the faculty at Cabrini really helped her fight the cancer. When first diagnosed she stated “I didn’t want to die, no…I’m not ready. You don’t realize how much you want to do with your life until you have an experience like this.”

Mattioni’s story really had an effect on how I feel about this issue. Breast cancer was something I knew nothing but now, I find myself wanting to know more and more about it. I hope more people will become aware of this cancer and volunteer to work to find a cure. There is so much money put towards this cancer, there is no excuse for more improvements and break-throughs in the medical field. I never realized how important something as simple as a routine check-up can be, but now I am more willing to take the extra step to tell others.

Mattioni described herself as a “walking billboard,” and I will take it upon myself to also encourage breast cancer awareness.

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Editor’s comment on breast cancer awareness DAINA HAVENS PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

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So far, the month of October’s breast cancer awareness campaign has proved to be one of the most powerful awareness campaigns out there.

Pink ribbons have taken over the planet. I walk down the snack isle in the supermarket and I see a pink ribbon on countless bags of Sunchips. My

boyfriend bought me a tennis racket that is pink with the word hope written on the side and the proceeds go to breast cancer research.

I think it is wonderful that this issue is being addressed by so many organizations and companies, and that the message is reaching so many eyes and hearts, but please don’t forget to remember that breast cancer is not the only cancer in the world, and is certainly not the only issue. Hopefully

the energy and momentum that the breast cancer cause has will spill over into many other issues to come.

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‘Gay and Lesbian History Month’ to teach tolerance The Philadelphia school district’s October agenda shakes-up parents but makes a valuable point.

DAINA HAVENS PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

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October is a month dedicated to some profound awareness causes. In the past, it has brought awareness to breast cancer, fire prevention and fair trade, but according to the recently released 2006 Philadelphia School District calendar, it has also been dubbed “Gay and Lesbian History Month.”

This bold declaration has caused an uprising among parents while creating waves in the once smooth-sailing

waters of a late September classroom atmosphere. I can understand the parents’ claims that their young children’s ears are too sensitive to hear such words spoken, but I think they are all being ignorant to the trying times of society.

When there is so much violence on the streets of Philadelphia reported in the news, and there is a 5-year-old girl fatally shot by a stray bullet in her mother’s car, parents should be promoting tolerance and open-mindedness to all races, creeds and lifestyles.

Instead, the narrowminded perspective of the parental figure has transpired into violence against the gay and lesbian commu-

nity for decades.

Civil rights are constantly transforming and minds are slowly opening, and that is a beautiful aspect of the American culture. I think of the great advances

get over the stereotypes, intolerance and unwillingness to step outside of their comfort zone.

Being gay is not a choice anyone would choose to make unless it is a powerful

in extreme cases have their lives brutally taken for just being who they are?

I think the Philadelphia School district has made a big statement, but they are jumping too far ahead too

Who would have thought there would be a Black History Month over 100 years ago? Gay people are people.

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made in the civil rights movements of past generations and I have hope that everyone else can come out of their own “closets” and

part of his or her identity.

Who would choose to be looked down upon by society, discriminated and demonstrated against, and

soon. October should be dubbed “Gay and Lesbian Awareness Month” because intolerant minds need to be unlocked slowly

with an abundance of knowledge and empathy.

Who would have thought there would be a Black History Month over 100 years ago? Gay people are people. Women, men and children are people.

Teachers, Catholics, movie stars and the homeless are all people.

How will we achieve tolerance and end a violent method of thought if we shelter our youth? If you can’t handle the “mommy, where do babies come from?” question, your teendaughter may learn the facts of life on her own in a not so productive way for society.

The words “gay” and “lesbian” are out there and if kids can’t quench their curiosity with healthy parental conversation, they will grow up intolerant and civil society will become stagnant.

Campus theater needs a makeover E.coli outbreak shakes the country

PAT MCGOWAN STAFF WRITER

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When we think of theater we usually have images of curtains, large audiences, and colorful atmosphere. A good theater is a great selling point for any college, especially Liberal Arts colleges.

The theater at Cabrini, however, is not up to par with what Cabrini could do with it.

I’ve always been a fan of musicals and plays done on stage. When my friends convinced me to try out for one of the plays last year I was excited, until I saw our theater.

Usually theaters have some air of professionalism when you look at them.

Cabrini’s theater looks like someone’s basement, and

that feel can really hurt productions done there. The basement feel takes away the professional air that plays need to be successful.

Because the theater is set in a small room, the stage is also small. With larger stages, a production can be made more exciting since there is room for more action. The plays here can come off as dull since there really isn’t enough room for dances or multiple actors coming out at once.

I walk around campus and notice the new plasma moniters located in founders. When I see these moniters I think to myself, “Shouldn’t Cabrini be spending money on important things?” The theater would have benefited greatly from the money spent on those monitors which aren’t really needed.

I have heard that there are plans to move the theater into the main area of Grace Hall. This move would defiantly help the theater by making the theater seem more attractive, unlike that dark basementlike room.

Cabrini should have moved the theater a while ago, a good theater can pay

for itself. Good theaters will attract larger audiences meaning that there would be a larger profit for Cabrini. A good theater can also attract new students who are planning on acting in college.

I might not be an actor, but I played in my high school band and acted once here. When you are on stage in front of a large audience, you get this feeling that what you are doing really matters and you try to perform your best. In front of a small crowd, like we have at Cabrini, you don’t get that feeling and you feel that if you mess up it won’t matter.

All in all, if Cabrini would stop spending money on new monitors and fields and actually started taking our theater seriously, the college as a whole would benefit.

All Cabrini really needs to do is get a larger stage and put in Grace Hall where they could fit more people.

After a couple of productions the theater would have paid for itself and would turn out a profit for Cabrini which it could then use for stuff like fields and monitors.

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An E. coli outbreak has killed one person and caused nearly 100 others to get sick. State health officials were notified of the first outbreak on Aug. 25.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak includes at least 19 states. The main source of the contamination is being linked to a California spinach processor called Natural Selection Foods.

Samantha Cabaluna, a

spokeswoman for Natural Selection foods, expressed the company’s feelings on the outbreak in a statement: “What we do is produce food that we want to be healthy and safe for consumers, so this is a tragedy for us.”

The Federal Drug Administration has warned people not to eat spinach, and many grocery stores have removed spinach from their shelves. Officials are currently conducting an investigation to find out what happened and to eliminate any sources of E. coli.

E. coli lives in the intestines of cattle and other animals and typically is spread through contamination by fecal material.

With so many people being harmed and one person even killed, this is a massive issue that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible.

Although it is a mistake, it is a mistake that can be

avoided and should be a big concern for those farmers that grow spinach. Many farmers make their money through growing spinach and now this huge tragedy is putting a big damper on their business.

People who ate spinach before are now getting rid of it and being told not to eat it. With so many people getting ill, no one knows when people will feel comfortable consuming it as they were prior to this incident.

It is not easy to overlook an outbreak that has affected so many people across the country, especially when so many people consume spinach in their daily lives.

Sadly, this tragedy has had an impact on an immense amount of people throughout our country. Although the damage cannot be undone, it can and should be prevented from future occurrences.

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Book of the month:

Breast Cancer Awareness

The Catcher in the Rye JILLIAN SMITH STAFF WRITER

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‘Save Second Base’ ELIZABETH BRACHELLI MANAGING EDITOR

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Manager of Jazzman’s beats breast cancer

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Huffnagle just fininished up her first year cancer-free.

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Heidi Huffnagle, the retail brand manager of Jazzman’s and Sandella’s, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her left breast in June 2005. Through her recovery, she remained strong and is able to tell her story.

The most common cancer in women, besides skin cancer, breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from the cells of the breast.

Huffnagle was thought to have at least five spots that looked cancerous.

“When I was first diagnosed, I kept a level head,” Huffnagle said, “but my family freaked out. My sisters are both doctors, so

they see it all and know it all.”

Doctors tell women to start getting yearly mammogram exams at the age of 40, it was only Huffnagle’s second mammogram ever.

“I’m only 41,” she said.

“I pretty much said, this is what it is, this is what I have to do.” A week after being diagnosed with breast cancer, her mastectomy, when the whole breast is removed, was scheduled.

After her left breast was removed, doctors found that there was only one small spot in the breast that was cancerous. “You couldn’t feel it; it was really small.

The MRI tends to over read the report,” Huffnagle said, “but I feel pretty good about the decision I made.”

Doctors replaced the removed breast with an implant. Muscles from her back were stretched around her body to her breast bone, so the implant could be placed somewhere. She went through physical therapy to help stretch the muscle. Huffnagle, a pretty active person, would rip her stitches several times because she wouldn’t listen to the doctors when they told her not to be active.

Huffnagle then started chemotherapy in November 2005 for three to four weeks. She was on three different drugs for 18

weeks. “Aside from losing my hair and being tired all the time, it wasn’t really that awful of an ordeal.”

Huffnagle said that because of the new medical advances that have come to pass over the years for breast cancer, she wasn’t deathly ill. “They now have drugs for everything, like an upset stomach or when your white blood cell count is down,” which is why she says she wasn’t so sick.

Now that the breast is removed, Huffnagle says she is 99.9 percent cured of breast cancer. The earlier you catch it, the better. “I guess I definitely have higher odds of getting [breast cancer] again,” but she feels that she probably won’t get it again because doctors were able to catch her case early.

However, women who have had breast cancer are at higher risk for ovarian cancer and colon cancer.

After being diagnosed, Huffnagle went and got gene tested to make sure that everyone else in her family was safe and that it wasn’t hereditary. Her testing said that her family was safe. However, “there are only two genes they test from, but there are millions of genes, so it’s not 100 percent accurate.”

There really isn’t a set factor as to what causes

breast cancer. Huffnagle said her breast cancer “could have been from anything, the environment, my eating habits, I don’t know.”

Over the year, Huffnagle went to three different doctors. To help her remember all of their information, and all the questions she had, she started a notebook right after she was diagnosed.

“I had great support of family and friends and that was enough for me. I wasn’t really a basket case. I didn’t seek a support group. I felt okay.”

In June 2006, it was her one year clear of cancer. In November, it will be a year since the chemotherapy.

“The whole experience came and went.”

However, in June of 2006, an abnormality was found again in her breast.

After testing, it was said that it was fine, and nothing was truly wrong.

Huffnagle is pretty much back to normal. “I’m trying to grow my hair back,” she said. She’s active and back to her job doing what she does best, running Jazzman’s and Sandella’s.

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Strolling down the streets in masses, women nationwide are wearing bright pink T-shirts, with a baseball on each breast displaying the catchy phrase, “Save 2nd Base” to raise awareness for breast cancer this month.

The T-shirts were created by a team that participated in the 2005 Breast Cancer Philadelphia threeday walk. The 60-mile walk included thousands of participants that were fundraising for breast cancer research as well as community outreach. During the walk, the group received such a large response for their T-shirts from other participants that they decided to create the pink Tshirts for others to wear.

The phrases “Save 2nd Base” and “Save Second Base,” as well as the baseball images, are currently trademarked.

Ashley Riviera, a sophomore, special and elementary education major said, “I thought it was funny and it really grabbed my attention. I’d wear it.”

According to save2ndbase.com, the T-shirts were made because “It’s fun to see someone look at the baseballs, read the phrase and…finally get the joke.”

It was reported by the American Cancer Society that over 40,970 women were killed by breast cancer this year. As breast cancer continues to take the thou-

sands of lives of women, it remains to be the most common cancer in women across the United States.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in one or both of the breasts. According to save2ndbase.com, they try to fight the battle with laughter.

Although the phrase “Save 2nd Base” catches the eyes of many people, several people were taken aback by the T-shirts.

Jenna Chiavoroli, a freshman, whose major is undecided said, “I was shocked something was named that.”

The T-shirts come in two different styles and are available at save2ndbase.com. The Tshirt is offered in the traditional cotton style and the fitted-T. It’s 100 percent cotton and both styles are pink with the baseball images on the front as well as the “Save 2nd Base” phrase. Also, on the back of the T-shirts is the breast cancer awareness symbol.

The T-shirts are $20 each. A portion of the sales from the T-shirts will be donated to breastcancer.org, a nonprofit online resource for breast cancer patients and their families.

Justin Bostwick, freshman marketing major, said, “I like the shirt and I think that they’re cute.”

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Susan G. Komen foundation helps save lives yearly DIANA VILARES STAFF WRITER DVV722@CABRINI.EDU Susan G. Komen died in 1980 at the age of 36 after enduring nine operations, extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments due to breast cancer. According to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Komen was a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend to few, but an inspiration to those who know her story.

Lindsay Runyen, a freshman secondary education major said, “I know her name and I know that she had cancer, but I don’t know anything else about her.”

Unfortunately, not many

have been told about Komen’s fight with breast cancer and how her selflessness is helping women and men who are battling breast cancer and their families better understand the life altering illness.

Susan Goodman grew up in the small town of Peoria, Illinois where she lived with her parents and sister, Nancy. Growing up, her family and friends would call her “Suzy” and was popular and sweet and ended up marrying her college sweetheart, Stan Komen. The couple then had two children before tragedy struck her at the age of 33.

A visit to Komen’s family doctor resulted in the discovery of a lump on one of her breasts that they later

found out was cancer. Uneducated about the illness and its severity, Komen underwent a process suggested by a surgeon who told her that it would cure her. Susan agreed to a subcutaneous mastectomy, which consists of removing the breast tissue while leaving the outer breast untouched and then received a breast implant.

Cancer is an illness that cannot be cured, as there is always a slight chance that the cancer could come back. Although she felt fine for a few months after her surgery, Komen found another lump and found herself in an even worse position. The cancer had spread to her lungs and had the potential of spreading to other internal organs, if it

hadn’t already; she was now a Stage IV cancer patient.

Komen underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments and experienced their potential side effects of nausea; hair loss and mouth sores. Despite her feeling sick and weak, Susan’s concern before she passed was that something be done about the frigid atmosphere of waiting rooms and the little education patients and family members have about cancer and what it means for them.

To carry on her sister’s final wish, Nancy Brinker founded the Susan G. Komen Brest Cancer Foundation and Race for the Cure. Brinker says that the Komen Foundation’s purpose if to build awareness and to raise funding for in-

novative research and community outreach programs.

The Komen Foundation stresses the importance of monthly self-examinations and regular mammograms to help in detecting cancer in its early stages. Women who have a history of breast cancer in their family should be especially cautious since the percentage of them being diagnosed with a form of cancer is higher than most women.

Because of the lack of information offered to patients at the time of Susan’s diagnosis, she was unable to fully take part in the decision making process involving her treatments from the beginning. The foundation’s website is extremely informative on breast cancer including information of its

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For more information on Susam G. Komen or on how to get involved in the foundation, the website is www.komen.org.

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The libra is a sign that encompasses energy, grace and cleverness for those born between Sept. 21 through Oct. 23.

Libra: A sign of grace and energy GRAYCE TURNBACH STAFF WRITER

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Libra’s birthdays begin on Sept. 21 through Oct. 23.

The zodiac symbol for Libra is a scale. According to astrology-online.com, the scales are representing the balance that Libras continually seek in their self and their life. The scales are the only non-human figure in the zodiac signs.

Horoscopes at aol.com speak about Libras responding to situations with grace as they attempt to put others at ease. Mike Dunphy, a sophomore political science major, thought differently and said, “I don’t know if I’m that graceful with anything that I do.”

Astrology-online.com stated that Librans can be energetic, though it is true that they dislike dirty work.

Jess Jaxel, a sophomore elementary, special and early childhood education major, said, “I disagree. This summer I helped my dad lay foundation and build an entire garage.” On the other hand, Kelsey Swierczek, a senior at Sun Valley High school said, “I most likely wouldn’t be caught dead doing anything that involves getting my hands dirty.”

Horoscopes say Libras know how to be a charming host or hostess. They can sense what others want before they ask for it. They can also make the needs of others a higher priority than their own. This is a statement from horoscopes at aol.com, and Swierczek agreed. “If someone is unhappy it reflects my actions.” Swierczek also said, “I need to make any situation better if someone is un-

happy, even if that means I won’t be completely satisfied.”

Dunphy said, “I think I’m pretty good at making sure that everyone has what they need. I like knowing that everyone in the room is comfortable even if I’m not.”

According to astrologyonline.com a Libra’s motto might be “To every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.” It is their innate sense of cause and effect that makes them an effective strategist.

Dunphy said, “I always thought that I wasn’t really good at having plans and stuff like that. When I was young I think I was great at knowing what I’m doing and having a plan, but not so much now.” As to “every action there is an opposite and equal reaction,” Dunphy said, “everything good happens for a reason.”

Astrology-online.com continued to list characteristics of Libras. Both sexes can become great gossipers.

A characteristic of the type is an insatiable curiosity that tempts them to inquire into every social scandal in their circle.

“I’m a huge gossiper even though I try not to be,” Jaxel said.

Swierczek said, “My friends say that I seem to have ears everywhere and always know everything and anything that’s going on.” But “it sometimes gets us Libras in trouble.”

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Sometimes going back and rereading a favorite book is something that hits the spot on a rainy day. “The Catcher in the Rye” is certainly a page turner that will make those days seem brighter.

Holden Caulfield, the main character and the narrator in “The Catcher in the Rye,” written by J.D. Salinger, is a young, adolescent cynical teen.

He narrates the story from his 16-year-old life, just after he’s been expelled from prep school.

James Professor Kennedy, an adjunct English professor for Cabrini, teaches this novel to his freshman literature classes in the spring semester. “It occurred to me that a particular age group would like it,” Kennedy said and he believes that students could relate to Holden.

Brooke Shellock, a sophomore psychology and secondary education major at Stockton College of New Jersey, said “I couldn’t relate to anything he had to say. It just made it all the more worth reading to hear a completely different view on life from someone my own age.” However, Shellock said, “I also liked that he was my age and in a real place... so Holden really seemed real.”

Although almost half of Kennedy’s class would have already read the novel, no one objected to rereading it. Kennedy then went on to say that he would assign readings and students would read ahead. “It’s a change of pace, an easy read, and students truly seem to enjoy it.”

Kennedy teaches “The Catcher in the Rye” to college students because “the curse words that Holden uses can truly relate to college students, more than high school students.”

Shellock disagrees. “It should definitely be taught in high school,” Shellock says, “because it gives kids a will to read and to enjoy doing so.” Shellock also goes on to say “He gets in your head and you start to relate everyday things to Holden’s adventures and tribulations.”

The novel remains controversial to this day; it was the 13th most frequently challenged book of the 1990s, according to the American Library Association. The commonly used “f-word” by college students appears in the novel six times, with the word “goddamn” appearing 245 times. However, according to answers.com, contrary to popular belief, “goddamn” does not appear on every page.

Holden’s slang that sounds edgy, even today, is what keeps this novel on banned book lists. “The language is very real,” Kennedy explains. “The

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The Catcher in the Rye is most remembered by many students as their favorite book from high school.

way he talks, he’s reaching to be grown up. However, Holden is slightly innocent because of his age.”

The language in the book is very laid back, almost as if Holden is holding a conversation with the reader. The beginning sentence, “If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you’ll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all the David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don’t feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth,” really sets the tone of the novel and sucks the reader in and doesn’t spit them out until the end of the novel.

Kennedy recalls the first time ever reading Salinger’s novel. He was on a train and he was “shaking with laughter.” “The Catcher in the Rye,” according to Kennedy is “truly something. The book is hilarious,

yet serious.”

Shellock really isn’t sure what made her enjoy the novel as much as she did. “I know I had a lot of fun with his little catch phrase words that he used every other sentence, and for a while, I even talked like him.” Shellock also said, “Everyone should read it at some point in their life.”

Kennedy agrees, adding, “Every time you read it you pick up on something new” something that was never picked up on the first go around.

There are a million reasons why a certain book becomes your favorite book; it could be because of the style or writing, or the action that takes place in the book. Sometimes a character catches your interest, such as Holden Caulfield.

“The Catcher in the Rye” has all of these, that’s why it’s my favorite book, if you really want to know the truth.

Watches become just a fashion statement

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People now prefer to use their cell phone or other devices to check their time instead of a watch.

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Watches fall short to the cell phones, Palm PDAs, and Blackberries on the college student’s “must have” list. During the `90s, when someone asked the time, the first reaction was to roll up a sleeve. Today, fidiling around for a cell phone seems like the natural thing to do when asked the same question.

“I don’t use a watch because I have a cell phone. I had one in middle school though. It was

just a regular sports watch,” Brendan Murtagh, a junior said. “I guess I just forgot about it after a while.” It seems that students got into the habit of overlooking their watch before they run out of the door in the morning but manage to run back to get their cell that they left on the charger the night before.

Sophomore elementary education major, Kaitlyn Fetterman doesn’t even remember the last time she wore a watch. “It was in middle school or elementary school,” Fetterman said. “ I think it was silver and blue and probably a gift

from someone.”

While watches aren’t the most popular birthday gifts today but they are still great fashion accessories for both females and males. Fossil is a popular brand among young adults. The company carries watches that are both reasonable in price and attractive to the eye, unlike Tiffany’s, which carries watches at prices around $5,000. Granted their selection of wristwatches consists of 18k white gold and some that are “iced out” in diamonds but the average college student can’t afford to live like a celebrity.

What many college students don’t know however is that wearing a watch on your wrist can be helpful, and not just for telling the time. Wearing a watch is on the list of the top things to wear at an interview. It shows the employer that the interviewee is punctual, or at least provides the illusion.

Lauren Mattioni, a sophomore social work major, agrees that wearing a watch has become an indication of professionalism. “I think that you see watches on more people in the ‘working world’ because it does add to the professional

look,” Mattioni said, “ I know that I have one silver watch that I only wear when I go out somewhere and want to look a little nicer.”

But watches haven’t been completely written off by all college students as just nice pieces of jewelry.

Amanda Murphy, a senior business major, said, “ I don’t normally wear jewelry but when I do it’s usually a watch. I have a few watches actually, and I even have a favorite one—-it’s plaid, nothing fancy. I wear one because I like to know what time it is, and I can’t always depend on my cell phone and its battery.”

Although the style and purpose of a watch differs from one person to another, time is told in the same way.

It would be wrong to say that watches are a thing of the past when they’re very much present in today’s society for fun or function.

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Eastern State Penitentiary at night when the Sci-Fi Channel filmed an all-night ghost hunt.

Hair-raising experience: ‘Don’t drop the soap’ at Eastern State Penitentiary PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN SPORTS EDITOR

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Creepy inmate welcomes fresh meat.

One cannot ignore the eerie feeling that takes over as they approach the massive stone walls of the Eastern State Penitentiary located in the Fairmont section of Philadelphia. Anxious spectators gather at the entrance and nervously chat about what lies ahead in the Terror Behind the Walls.

Terror Behind the Walls is a haunted house that runs for 24 nights out of the year.

It is hosted by Eastern State and raises money solely to restore the historic landmark.

This haunted house employs over 130 actors dressed as escaped inmates, crazed guards and nutty doctors. It is ranked the fifth best haunted house in the nation, by a survey hosted

by AOL City Guide in 2005. It also helps that it is held in a haunted prison, or so they say.

“It got started as a fundraiser. We’re a nonprofit organization. All of the money we raise from Halloween, we put back into restoring the building.

We’re a historic site that has a haunted house. It’s very important that we’re a historic site first,” Jason Ohlsen, technical director of exhibits, said.

Eastern State was built from 1822-1829 and was officially closed in 1971.

The prison hosted notorious criminals such as Al Capone and Leo Callahan.

Eastern State was an architectural gem and known for being one of the harshest prisons of all time.

Ohlsen is in charge of the haunted house design and development. After his graduation from Philadelphia University with an industrial design degree, Ohlsen worked a desk job but found that he needed more hands-on experience.

“My life was like ‘Office Space,’ so I quit and this

came up. It’s been awesome and I’ve been doing it for three years now,” he said.

The actors’ makeup is a finely tuned processed which is kept up by the creative mind of Kristin Phillips, costume and makeup designer. All of the actors are required to show up two hours ahead of show-time so that each character’s makeup and costuming is perfect. Some of the masks worn by actors are made with latex, Styrofoam and even Corn Flakes which add to a burned or beaten appearance.

About 50 percent of the actors return each year but are required to re-audition for every season. Auditions are also held throughout the month to replace actors that may drop out. Some actors have been a part of the show for five years, including a woman in her 40s who loves the job so much that she suffers through traffic from Delaware everyday.

“We like to think that our

actors are the most important part, the scariest part,” Ohlsen said.

As you go through the areas, be on the look out for the creepy chemists’ lab, the 3-D room and the inmates who can climb through their prison bars.

Sounds of shrieking followed by laughter fill the air as you exit the archway of Eastern State Penitentiary.

One can only wonder, is it just the actors that fill the night with those bone-chilling screams?

Terror Behind the Walls runs through Oct. 31. Ticket sale information can be found at www.easternstate.org/halloween/. Campus activities and programming board is hosting a trip on Oct. 20 for $5 per student.

“I think it’s worth taking a trip there and I think it’s better than other haunted houses,” Marlana Moore, educational studies major, said.

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A&E EDITOR NS722@CABRINI.EDU Nightmares become reality at the Nightmares X-treme Scream Park located inside the Philadelphia Wachovia Spectrum. From now until Oct. 29, Cabrini is offering flex passes to the park for $10 to students. For those who enjoy the adrenaline rush from not knowing what is behind every corner, Nightmares X-treme is just the place.

The park is known for being one of the top in haunted entertainment throughout the world. Created and directed by Lynton V. Harris, Chairman and CEO of The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company in New York City, the park resonates with themes that the majority fears the most.

Included in the Spectrum are eight attractions. Those waiting in line begin the adventure walking through the pitch-black halls of the spectrum decorated in all black.

Random monsters come dangerously close to the spectators and screams fill the building. Edgar Allan Poe recites his gothic poetry as gravediggers come out beneath the black veils and frighten on-lookers. Finally the crowd gets let into the park.

The park is located overtop the Spectrum’s hockey rink. The entrance into the park is temporarily interrupted and transformed into the Horrorwood Theatre showing of one of Harris’ strangely disturbing short films about two trick-or-treaters that are lead into a freak show. Harris’ film sets the eerie mood for the following events.

The audience is separated into groups of

about seven and told to hold onto each other’s shoulders. The first maze, Snakes in a Tomb, incorporate live snakes and mummy-clad actors. With each turn of the maze there is a monster ready to pounce on the next terrified guest.

Next, fog-blinded and shaking in their boots, guests enter into yet three more walkthroughs: FEAR Park, Flyers Fright and Tattoo 3-D. Aliens, zombies, masqueraders and even dead hockey players chase petrified visitors, and monster claws grab at passerbys. At one point, the guests are handed 3-D glasses to make the scary images on the walls and on the actors pop out even more.

When it seems like the end is in reaching distance, there is one last walkthrough.

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Beware, Friday the NICOLE OSUCH STAFF WRITER

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Today many people with paraskevidekatriaphobia, or the fear of Friday the 13th, may be carefully watching their every step. Paraskevidekatriaphobia is a spin off of the phobia triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13. Many superstitions exist around the number 13 and the sixth day of the week, Friday, especially when it’s Friday the 13th.

Anthony Sessa, a sophomore business administration major, said, “I have been superstitious about Friday the 13th ever since my uncle died on that day when I was younger. I actu-

ally canceled my dentist appointment that I had that day. According to the receptionist, I was the only appointment on Friday the 13th. I was afraid that something bad would happen, like I would find out I would need to have a big procedure like a root canal done.”

Everyone has heard of people who will not get married, go on a trip, start a new job, buy a home or even leave the safety of their home when Friday the 13th creeps around a few times a year because they believe that they are destined to have bad luck. In many cases, buildings skip the 13th floor, airplanes avoid the 13th aisle and

people avoid purchasing homes with the house number 13. All these superstitions have arisen around the day, but few people know where the superstitions originated.

Christians believe that Friday has always been an unlucky day in history, dating all the way back to Adam and Eve. They reflect that on Friday, Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit which resulted in Adam and Eve being exiled from the Garden of Eden. In addition, it is recorded that at the Last Supper there were 13 people in attendance, 12 disciples plus Jesus. Records show that Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, was

the 13th person to turn up at the Last Supper. Christians believe the superstition of the day also stems from the fact that Jesus was crucified on a Friday, the day Romans held executions.

Even though many people do not give into the idea that Friday the 13th is unlucky completely, many do not test their luck on that day. Especially, when making substantial life decisions. A Weichert Realtor in Cherry Hill, N.J., said that she knew of few closings that were occurring today.

She said, “Clients do not say that is why they do not want to close the deal, but there are always jokes about it. However, I am not really

Drama “Prison Break,” displays the traumatic miseries of jail-life and gives the abusive insulting inmates a chance to attack the fresh meat.

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is here a big believer in it being a day of bad fortune. In fact, I have personally purchased a home on Friday the 13th.”

Kate Concannon, a sophomore at St. Joseph’s University, said, “I think Friday the 13th is hyped up so much. I actually feel like they tend to be better days out of the year. Nothing bad usually happens. If I saw a black cat on Friday the 13th I would go over and pet it. I love cats!”

For those who feel that Friday the 13th is not unlucky and people that are superstitious are just selffulfilling a prophecy should consider the story of the British government. The British government tried to end people’s superstitions

that setting sail across the sea on Friday was unlucky.

The more than 100-year-old story goes that the government named the ship the “H.M.S. Friday,” set sail on Friday, chose the ship’s crew on Friday, and even hired a captain named Jim Friday. The ship and its crew were mysteriously never seen or heard from again.

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Movie Reviews: “The Departed” MATT DONATO

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Chameleon Club 10/13 Emila Massacre comes out of Lancaster County, where the sound of hardcore music is rising at a rapid rate. This group aims to deliver their own mix of melodic hardcore with a metal attack that people describe as a hardcore orchestra.

Emila Massacre hopes to follow in their footsteps to capture their audience with unbelievable guitar skills and shrill vocals. Emila Massacre will entertain the crowds at 6 p.m.

10/16 Bowling for Soup is a pop/punk rock band formed in 1994 and best known for their singles “Girl All The Bad Guys Want” and “1985.” Their new album, titled “The Great Burrito Extortion Case,” is planned for release on Nov. 7. They released their first single off that album, “High School Never Ends,” which will be featured at the concert.

They will arrive on stage at 6 p.m. with Punchline at their sides.

“Goodfellas,” “Casino,” “Raging Bull,” “Taxi Driver” and “Cape Fear” lend just a glimpse at the dent that Martin Scorsese has left on the movie world.

The list could very well go on, but as I talk about his already swollen resume he has struck again with a new masterpiece.

“The Departed” is a good cop, bad cop crime drama that is as funny as it is brutally violent, starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg. It is reinvented from a Hong Kong film, “Infernal Affairs,” but screenwriter William Monahan, who also wrote “Kingdom of Heaven,” put his own twist on the script.

Set in Boston. Nicholson is a mob boss. DiCaprio and Damon play two cops facing off against each other. Wahlberg is the police muscle protecting one of them while, Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin play two police captains who have an undeniable loyalty to the force.

Damon is Colin Sullivan, a lonely child that at a young age fell in with known Irish

mob boss, Frank Costello (Nicholson).

Sullivan grows, enters the police academy and rises quickly to become a detective for the Massachusetts State Police, “Staties” as referred to in the movie, and also a snitch for Costello. Unbeknownst to him, William Costigan (DiCaprio) was also training at the academy. Costigan, a bad seed with an even worse family, is seen as a valuable asset to the police. With his reckless past, he is seen as a way into Costello’s tight knit crew. Through a series of corrupt police acts, he manages to weasel his way in among Costello’s men and acts as the police’s eyes and ears. Amid this mayhem, there is a beautiful psychiatrist, Vera Farmiga, who becomes torn between the two young officers, Sullivan and Costigan.

A beating here, the Fbomb there, “The Departed” is one of the best films of the year. It will have you cringing and laughing in the same scene.

It’s everything you could possibly want in a movie: blood, beatings, guns, clever dialogue, explosions, sex, drugs and rock and roll.

Thank you Martin Scorsese.

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“Jackass Number Two” threw viewers out of their chairs laughing hysterically in the theaters last week.

From the butt-hole beer bonging and the fire hose rodeo to the familiar paint ball in the unmentionables, these guys are back and giving viewers what they want, tenfold.

It all started with “Jackass” the show airing on MTV where a couple of professional skateboarders performed stunts, skits and practical jokes on their friends and family members and oddly enough, made it to national television. Soon there after, “Jackass the Movie” was filmed, which was no more than a longer version of all the crazy, outof-line chaos that was caused during filming.

StarringJohnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, Ryan Dunn, Bam Margera and that crazy, self mutilating SteveO that we have all grown to love, “Jackass Number Two” is funnier, more exciting and 10 times more painful than the first “Jackass.”

Sitting in the theater and listening to the uproar of

laughter every two minutes made the experience even better. Sometimes sitting at home, watching a movie by your self just doesn’t cut it.

Besides the movie being hilarious and teeth clenching, the audience helped each skit turn into a full-blown performance of havoc.

The movie is all too familiar to us, though. There is never a story line nor a beginning or end; it is all just funny moments rolled into a 95-minute motion picture. So what is it that draws us in? The injuries and cruelty to friends and neighbors to say the least is what brings people of all ages into the theater to enjoy a little slap-stick.

Well, Knoxville and his friends did it again and this time, they did it even better.

People were laughing, people were crying from laughing and people felt the pain of the actors in the film.

There were a lot of firsts and of course a lot of repeats, but somehow they get funnier every time. As Knoxville puts it, “Rectal bleeding…another first for Jackass.”

Cabrini Film Society Exposing students, faculty and the public at large to examples of foreign, independent, seminal and pioneering films.

Crocodile Rock Café 10/15 Good Charlotte, the group of the famous songs, “Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous” and “Anthem” will take the stage at 6 p.m. at the café. Good Charlotte all has passion for energetic elements coming from ‘70s punk rock.

“Jackass II”

Three films per semester

First Screening: -Where: Widener Lecture Hall -When: October 15th, 8:00 pm -Film: Robin Hardy’s 1973 “The Wicker Man” Grugan

Theatre of Living Arts 10/14 Average White Band, a Scottish funk and R&B band, came out with a series of disco and soul hits between 1974 and 1980 and continue to tour today. This experienced band will be showcasing at the Theatre of Living Arts at 9 p.m.

10/19 Social Distortion often known as Social D or SxDx are a punk rock band that was formed in 1978 and is still together today. The band, along with Minor Threat, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion and many others is often credited as one of the leading bands of the ’80s punk revival.

The band has remained silent three times and broke up twice after releasing their first album “Mommy’s Little Monster.” At 9 p.m. the group will come together and also play with the Supersuckers and Blackpool Lights.

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Drop and give me twenty ELIZABETH KERSTETTER

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The boot camp workout is the hottest new trend among exercise buffs. The workouts are designed to mimic the training sessions of soldiers.

Boot camp workouts are exceptional for weight loss and for shaping up by working all of the body’s muscle groups and the heart as well. By moving rapidly from one exercise to the next, a cardiovascular workout is achieved during the muscular workout.

The workouts are combinations of various calisthenics. Some exercises include jumping jacks, push-ups and crunches.

Although the workouts seem simple enough, it is hard for one to push themselves to the limit of a soldier without anyone over their shoulder. It is best for people interested in the workout to do it in a group, or even join a program involving this workout.

Program prices depend

upon the intensity. Members of a gym that offer classes, such as Bally total fitness, will only pay their monthly gym membership.

Others who enroll in a specialized daily boot camp club, such as the popular Sergeant’s Program, can pay up to $400 monthly.

Patrick Avon, founder of the Sergeant’s Program said, “I am a strong believer in producing results in a short period of time.”

Military Boot Camp is structured to produce optimal results in a minimal time frame, and our program, while admittedly not extreme, is designed to produce the same results."

The Sergeant’s Program varies in cost depending upon which package, but the deluxe package is a $345 sign up fee plus $80 a month. The workouts are scheduled daily each morning for an hour each.

People who sign up for this sort of thing are signing on to be bossed around.

“The more we yell and shout and push them, the more they want,” Avon said.

Although the program has proved to help many people lose unwanted pounds, those who do not like to be told what to do would not enjoy it. It is difficult for some to imagine paying money to be drilled at 5:30 a.m. every morning.

For those who want extreme results, the Boot Camp Workout, when followed specifically, has proved to provide extreme results.

So those Cabrini freshmen who are looking to avoid the infamous freshman fifteen should immediately drop down and give s twenty.

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Weekly dodgeball draws a crowd to Dixon Center ers and emails from the Dixon Center.

The interest from last year to this year has sky-rocketed.

GUEST WRITER “Everyone of all talents can play If you have ever been around dodgeball,” Pillar said. “There are no obCabrini’s campus at 9:45 p.m. on a ligations or skills needed and that’s what Wednesday night, it’s certain you’ve makes it fun.”

Dodgeball starts out with all the playheard the screams. The call of “Dodgeball, woo, dodgeball,” coming from ers lining up and starting with a stretch.

Drew Pillar, a sophomore social work They then divide into two massive teams major, can be heard throughout the cam- and let the play begin. Balls fly all over pus. “I freakin’ love dodgeball,” Pillar the gymnasium.

Crazy outfits are ansaid. other fun element of Open gym dodgeball dodgeball. Pillar prefers has become the place to neon, spandex and be for everyone on headbands to create the Wednesday nights. fun atmosphere each From the residence halls week. to the Dixon Center en“Getting dressed thusiastic players let ridiculous gives it a everyone know their Everyone of all spirit.” Pillar said. “You destination is “dodgejust get really pumped ball.” talents can play up for something that’s This new open gym a lot of fun.” activity was started last Mainly freshmen and year by Pillar. dodgeball. sophomore guys partic“I went to visit a ipate in dodgeball, but friend at Temple Univerthere were a few girls sity,” Pillar said, “and that have the guts to get we played dodgeball out on the floor. Many there and I thought it fans come to watch. would be fun to start it at -Drew Pillar Sophomore psycholCabrini.” ogy major, Amanda Pillar started dodgeDegen describes dodgeball with only about 10 of his closest friends. They played for fun ball as, “A bunch of egotistical men and even attracted some fans. By pro- throwing balls at each other to prove moting dodgeball himself Pillar has their status… but it’s kind of entertaintripled the turn-out at dodgeball from last ing.”

Dodgeball is played every Wednesday year to this year with over 30 particinight at the Dixon Center. It is open to pants.

“He started it last year but only had everyone. There are no referees and they about 10 people,” Sara Egan, a sopho- play on the honors system. It is fun for more elementary education major, a everyone, whether you want to particilong-time fan, said, “he promoted it him- pate or just watch.

The Loquitur welcomes your comments self and it has become really popular.”

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The boot camp workout is an effective weight loss program.

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Freshman breaks into starting lineup ELIZABETH ROWLAND GUEST WRITER

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The season is barely a month old but the lady Cavaliers field hockey team is already impressed with new freshman, Sara Trzuskowski.

The elementary education and special education major came to Cabrini from Holy Cross High School in Delran, New Jersey.

Trzuskowski is an up-and-coming field hockey star contributing at left wing, right midfield and right back, and has already scored one goal this season.

In high school she scored 24 goals in her 2005 season, the third highest scorer in the New Jersey. She played left-wing and her team was the second seed in their district.

Even after a first-round 2-1 loss to seventh seeded Cinnaminson High School.

Trzuskowski was not ready to end her field hockey career.

Excited for her season with the lady Cavs, Trzuskowski hopes she can help improve the Cavaliers, both on the field and on the sidelines.

“I feel like I can contribute a strong positive attitude and support to my teammates,” she said. “I’ll play wherever I am needed, not only where I’m used to.”

Trzuskowski’s personal goals for the season are to improve all her skills as a player and eventually become a full-time starter with the team.

Jackie Neary, the field hockey coach, says Trzuskowski brings to the team a “winning attitude and a hard work ethic.”

Truzskowski has just started with the team but she has already exceeded Neary’s expectations.

“Sara has made a fast transition from high school to college both on and off the field,” Neary said. “She is well-liked by her teammates and is adjusting well to college life.”

Trzuskowski says that the upperclassmen on the team really made her feel welcome. Playing field hockey really helped her in meeting new friends at Cabrini. She

is also very happy with her coaching staff.

“I love Coach Jackie,” said Trzuskowski, “She is one of the most patient people ever and her attitude towards the team is unbelievable.”

Neary is very happy with her performance so far in the season.

“She puts the ball in the right place and works well with her teammates,” Neary said. She hopes that Trzuskowski will contribute to the team all four years of her college career.

“She is already breaking into the starting line,” Neary said. “She is playing at a higher level than I expected.”

Trzukowski is truly a Cavalier to watch this fall. One thing she is particularly excited for is to play Cabrini rival Eastern University for the first time.

“The girls always talk about beating Eastern,” Trzuskowski said, “so I’m excited to face that game.”

The team has high expectations for their season and with the excellent early play of Trzuskowski, the team has high expectations for her as well.

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Trzuskowski scored 24 goals in her 2005 season.

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Irish stun Michigan fans

The Fighting Irish did not give up hope after the first half and gave it their all to take the victory.

"Give all the credit to Notre Dame," Michigan State running back Javon Ringer said. "They stepped up when they had to."

Does this comeback compare to Doug Flutie’s famous Hail Mary pass in the 1984 Orange Bowl?

Monday Night Football in 2003 was also another famous night in football history. The Indianapolis Colts were down 35-14 with four minutes left in the game until Peyton Manning’s 52yard reception pass set up the game-tying touchdown.

One week prior to Notre Dames’ victory, the New York Giants gained possession of a fumble from the Philadelphia Eagles allowing the Giants to score 10 points in the last four minutes of the game.

Notre Dame’s comeback victory ranks in the top.

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Notre Dame’s big comeback against the Michigan State Spartans on Sept. 23 is known as one of the greatest college football comebacks in history, according to ESPN.com. East Lansing, Mich., was looking towards a victory; however, a stunning turn of events were about to shock the Spartan fans.

With the score at halftime being 31-14, Spartans with the 17-point lead, Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish looked beaten and the Spartans looked as if they should be preparing their postgame celebration.

After a brimming loss to the Michigan Wolverines the previous week, Notre Dame prepared to get their game together.

"I think that at halftime the guys realized the season was starting to fall away for us," Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis said.

Despite the heavy rain in the second half, the Irish had stepped up.

Notre Dame still trailed at the start of the fourth quarter, 37-33. But Irish quarterback, Brady Quinn, then threw two touchdowns to Jeff Samardzija and

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Notre Dame posted one of the best comebacks in NCAA history.

Rhema McKnight bringing the score to a close 37-33 with only 4:57 remaining.

With less than three minutes left in the game, cornerback Terrail Lambert caused a huge celebration for the Irish when he re-

turned an interception for the winning touchdown.

The comeback shocked the previously undefeated Michigan State Spartans and their fans that stood in the stands throughout the heavy rainfall during the

second half. Fans were convinced they would see their home team reign over the Irish, as they had eight times out of the past 10 match-ups against Notre Dame.

“That game was the

greatest comeback in Notre Dame history,” said sophomore secondary education major and Notre Dame fan Timmy Harner. “It goes to show that you can never give up, even when you think it’s over.”

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The orange and black are back

The Flyers have recently taken the ice in pre-season play.

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It was a long and painful off season for the Philadelphia Flyers.

The 2005-06 season didn’t go the way they had planned, and an early exit in the first round of the playoffs was evidence of that.

Before last season began, the Flyers were predicted by many to capture their third Stanley Cup title and their first since 1975, an agonizing stretch of 31 years.

They signed arguably the best player in the world, Peter Forsberg before the season.

The defense was revamped with the addition of bruising back-liners Derian Hatcher and Mike Rathje. It was all in place for a rise to the pinnacle of the National Hockey League.

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What happened instead, was a monumental collapse.

Granted, the Flyers played well. Extremely well in fact during the first quarter of the season. They ranked #1 in the league during that span. But as the year wore on, the traditionally bigger team was slowed by a staggering 388 man games to injury and by the “new NHL system” which hardly suited the slow-footed Flyers. Not even “Peter the Great” could save the Flyers from first round futility.

Going against a much younger, much faster and arguably less-talented Buffalo Sabres team, the Flyers looked terribly over-matched and slow as the fresh-legged New Yorkers ran circles around them in six games to take the series.

That kind of failure doesn’t fly in Philadelphia. Especially with the hockeycrazed Ed Snider as the owner of the team

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Fitzgerald sits on sidelines Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals will be sidelined with a hamstring injury for a minimum of two weeks. The wide receiver was hurt in the first quarter of the game on Sunday, Oct. 8. “I was trying to crack back on a guy, and he just kind of moved out of the way last minute.” Fitzgerald said after the game. According to the coach, it could be up to a month until Fitzgerald begins playing again.

According to ESPN.com Jenkins wins seventh title Tom Jenkins won his seventh career Champions Tour title. He finished at 10under 134 for 36 holes. He beat out Loren Roberts and Chip Beck. Jenkins has now won a tour in each of his past five seasons. Unfortunately the rain forced an early cancellation for the tournament. “I was looking forward to playing with Loren and Chip, but I am certainly happy to be the champion,” said Jenkins. “A win is a win. The weather was on my side this year.”

According to ESPN.com Standing ovation for Parker Tony Parker scored 27 points during an exhibition game in front of his home fans in France giving the San Antonio Spurs a 97-84 lead over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday, Oct. 8. Parker received a standing ovation when he walked off the court with the sound of fans chanting his name. “Some day it would be great to play in a world championship,” Parker said. “But now I will just focus on the spurs and hope we have a great season.”

According to ESPN.com Floyd will play despite injury Cliff Floyd of the New York Mets was forced to leave the game against the Dodgers on Saturday night due to a strained Achilles tendon. The team has listed Floyd as day-to-day status. “I was thinking maybe I played my last game of the season,” Floyd said. The Mets spokesman Jay Horowitz said that Floyd was feeling better on Sunday and the Mets general manager Omar Minaya made an early prediction that Floyd would play.

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since it’s inception in 1967.

In the off-season, the Flyers made a host of changes to improve their team, and help it acclimatize to the new system the NHL had adopted following the lockout of 200405 season.

Gone are the slow feet of ancient defender Eric Dejardins, centers Keith Primeau and Michael Handzus, and in is the quickness of Kyle Calder, Randy Robitaille Geoff Sanderson.

With those three swift additions, and the emergence of their young nucleus of rookies from last season, centers Jeff Carter, Mike Richards and R.J. Umberger and defensemen Freddy Meyer, the Flyers have drastically changed their team from what they were a year ago at this point.

They will have one year under the new system, and the younger players will have had a chance to evolve into much better players from what they were in there brief and fluctuating roles of their last campaign.

Despite the improvement and more importantly, adjustment, that has been made, there are still questions about the team as they progress through the beginning of the 2006 season.

Who will be the goalie? (it appears to be Robert Esche, at least until second-year keeper Antero Niittymaki returns to full health) Is the defense too young? Can the team stay healthy?

All are very valid questions. It wouldn’t be an NHL season if the Flyers didn’t have some sort of goaltending issues. Niittymaki seemed to be primed to take Esche’s spot between the pipes, before he suffered a hip injury only days before the start of the season and will be sidelined for an undefined amount of time. Now, Esche mans the net and Niittymaki will take cortisone shots to quell the pain, keeping him below 100%, but able to play.

The defense is young, without question.

Led by Hatcher and Rathje, the rest of the Flyers blue-liners are an average of 26 years old and have very little fulltime experience in the league. But last year, stepping in for injured players, the young defensemen played very well and it remains to be seen if they can keep that up this season.

Finally, health has been an issue for the Flyers in their last few seasons. The main player the Flyers have been biting their nails over is center iceman Peter Forsberg who is recovering from serious surgery to his ankles over the summer and returned much quicker than people thought. If he stays healthy, the Flyers are as dangerous as any team in the league, if not, there will be few times who are frightened by the orange and black.

This season could either be a season where the Flyers contend and show the league they are back after a lackluster 2005 season or it could be one that signals it’s time for general manager and team president Bobby Clarke to start a long and agonizing rebuilding process which could take more years than this hockey-loving town would want to endure.

Either way, the Flyers have the talent to make things happen, its just whether they are able to do it, and with Stanley Cup champion coach Ken Hitchcock behind the bench, anything is possible as he is regarded as one of the best in the business.

So come May and June, we could be preparing for the playoff push of this franchise entering its 40th season or, we could just be waiting for the 41st season, lets just hope it’s the prior.

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SPORTS Campus Announcements YADIRA TOLEDO EVENTS EDITOR

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CAP Halloween dance The CAP board is celebrating Halloween a little early this year. On Thursday, Oct. 19 they will host a Halloween dance in Grace Hall between the hours of 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Students are encouraged to pull their favorite costume out of their closets for this festive event. For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at (610) 902-8416 or via e-mail at als732@cabrini.edu.

CAP Eastern State Penitentiary Students are invited to venture to one of Philadelphia’s spookiest haunted-house attractions, the Eastern State Penitentiary, on Friday, Oct. 20.

Sign-up sheets are currently available in the office of student activities; the tickets are $5 per person, which includes the bus fare down to this event.

For more information please contact Ashley Shoenfelt at (610) 902-8461 or via e-mail at als732@cabrini.edu.

Dodgeball

Seniors Alison Sachs and Megan Farrell duke it out in practice.

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Women’s field hockey off to a promising start LIZ LAVIN STAFF WRITER

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The women’s field hockey team is off to a promising start with a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference record of five wins and one loss so far in the 2006 season. Their overall record is five wins and six losses.

Jackie Neary has been the women’s head coach for 11 years now. She won the field hockey coach of the year award in 2005. She is excited about the season, especially since the biggest challenges still lie ahead.

“October is a big month for us; so far we’ve won the games we were supposed to win, and now the hardest games are just coming up,” Neary said.

Though the women lost a large amount of seniors last year, Neary feels the returning members and the new freshmen are giving her no reason to worry.

Although the women feel that almost every team is equally talented and know not to take any of them lightly, the biggest competition in the PAC will be Alvernia, Misericordia and Eastern.

Alvernia is currently No. 1 in the PAC.

Cabrini was supposed to play them on Sept.

16, but the game was postponed until Oct. 7.

“It was definitely better that the Alvernia game got postponed. We were their only loss in the PAC last year so now they’re out for blood,” senior English and communications major Meg Farrell said. “It gives us time to get even stronger as a team.”

One of the biggest hurdles in the season thus far is scoring. Every year every team gets better which makes it hard to score, according to Farrell. Along with scoring, not letting the other team score is another challenge.

“We have a tendency to play well the whole game and let a few fluky goals in that don't reflect how well we have played. The bottom line is if we put the ball in the net and set the tone and pass of the game we have no hurdles stopping us,” senior education major Tami Scanlan said.

Senior marketing major Allison Sachs says that another major hurdle is learning to play together as a team.

“This season has had its ups and downs but we finally have reached our highest peak and came together as a team to win these past few games. The new freshmen

have been a true asset to the team this year and I hope they continue to show their dedication through these next few important games,” Sachs said.

Cabrini has a small team compared to other years and they were off to a rocky start, but their Sept. 21 game against Rowan was where they truly overcame that obstacle and started being a team, according to Farrell.

“This team is full of talent and when it is displayed on the field at the same time we are unstoppable,” Scanlan said.

Cabrini ended their 2005 season as No. 2 in the PAC. “No one is taking us for granted this year because of our success, but it’s kind of a catch-22 because sometimes it’s good being the underdog- - no one sees you coming,” Neary said.

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The Dixon Center will be holding an open gym for dodgeball on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Those interested should report to the gym by 9:30 p.m.; teams can play until 11 p.m. For more information please contact Orlin Jespersen at (610) 225-3909 or via e-mail at orlinj@cabrini.edu.

Senior yearbook portraits Seniors are urged to sign-up for their senior portraits. The portrait schedule is as follows: Casual outdoor portraits: Monday, Oct. 23 and Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Formal indoor portraits: Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Friday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Seniors can sign-up for their private appointment with Spencer Studios on the sign-up sheets in the student development office. The portraits will be taken on campus; there is a $10 sitting fee for each type of portrait. For more information please contact the student development office located in the Widener Center at (610) 902-8416.

Hot dog eating contest Cabrini students interested in participating in the fun and festivities of Midnight Madness should consider signing up for a hot dog eating contest.

Midnight Madness is on Friday, Oct. 27 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The sign-up sheets for this particular event are currently available in the office of student activities. The first five to sign-up will be guaranteed the chance to participate; the others will be used as alternates.