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Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007
*Election 2008* Presidential candidates state their beliefs on abortion
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Lasting bonds between mothers and daughters DIANA TRASATTI STAFF WRITER DLT722@CABRINI.EDU
The bond between mothers and daughters is becoming an increasing hot topic on college campuses. The relationship between a mother and daughter is unique because of their similarities. Little
ferent than with her father. The daughter can feel freer to speak on more issues because the mother can possess a better understanding of the situation. This is according to Dr. Edna Barenbaum, professor of psychology, In some cases girls feel that their fathers are the one they can turn to.
to their mothers. In early childhood years, they are dependent on their mothers. The adolescent years serve as a time of separation, when young girls go off to try and discover their own identity and are more distant. Going off to college is a major event not only for adolescents, but also their
John Edwards Democrat
Rudy Giuliani Republican
Hillary Clinton Democrat
Barack Obama Democrat
Chris Dodd Democrat
Joe Biden Republican
Is a supporter of abortion rights, and has said that he “believes in a woman’s right to choose, but I think it is an extraordinarily difficult issue for America.”
He “hates” abortion, but adds that he “belives in a woman’s right to choose.” One of his core beliefs is a woman’s right to choose. He has donated money to Planned Parenthood.
Clinton says abortion rights are protected by the Constitution but that there is “an opportunity for people of good faith to find common ground in this debate.” She said the government should try to minimize the number of abortion through better sex education and improved access to birth control.
Recently voted against the bill to ban late-term abortions. He said that he did not support the ban because it did not contain a clause to protect the life of a mother. He trusts women to make their own decisions about whether or not to have an abortion.
Has said that abortion “ought to be rare, safe and legal” and that “we ought to be working together on how we reduce the incidence of abortion” rather then continuing to fight about Roe v. Wade.
Has referred to abortion as “a holocaust” and often compares it to slavery. He said Roe v. Wade should be overturned.
girls will eventually grow up to be women, so they do not have the need to push their mother away. This differs for males. Boys have to prove their masculinity and gain a sense of independence. They must separate themselves from both parents to achieve this. A daughter’s relationship with her mother is dif-
“Even though there are some issues that I would talk to my mom about instead of my dad, I still feel that I am closer to my father,” Dora Peters, a sophomore criminal justice major, said. The different life stages go in conjunction with the mother-daughter relationship. During the prenatal period infants are attached
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One of the newest editions to the Business Department is visiting professor Eileen Raffaele. Raffaele received her undergraduate studies at West Chester University with a BS in Business Administration and her Masters of Business Administration at St. Joseph’s University in Administrative Management.
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Maternal instincts are in full effect during this time period. “I feel that since I work and am away at school my mom wants to do more for me when I’m home,” Kristin Willis, a sophomore education major, said. College is the time when mothers want to increase their care for their children,
ters seek career advice, marriage issues and child care. It is these factors that can increase the bond in the relationship. “The more similar your life is, the closer you are to somebody,” Dr. Kathleen McKinley, professor of sociology, said. Close mother-daughter relationships are healthy.
tablish guidance. “Mothers are supposed to be your supporter and enforcer, not just your friend. They are supposed to establish rules and guide you through life. I respect my mom,” Bridget Cantwell, a sophomore nursing major, said. Although relationships with mothers and daughters
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Ron Paul Republican
Duncan Hunter Republican
Fred Thompson Republican
Tom Tancredo Republican
Mitt Romney Republican
Supports overturning Roe v. Wade and banning abortion except in cases of rape, incest or threat to the life of the mother.
He views the fetus as a “human being with legal rights from the day of conception.” Paul is a former practicing obstetrician/gynecologist, and has said that he never found an abortion “necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman.”
Has made ending abortion a top priority. As president, he would support a constitutional amendment making all abortions illegal.
He believes Roe v. Wade was based on “bad law and bad medical science” that could be remedied through the appointment of “good judges.”
Believes that “abortion compromises the sanctity of human life.” He called Roe v. Wade “a scar on the moral and intellectual history of the country.”
Describes himself as firmly “pro-life” although in the beginning of his career he was “pro-choice.” As govenor of Massachusets, he kept a campaign to “protect a woman’s right to choose” regardless of the fact that he was against abortion.
Quotes and information gathered by Kaitlin Barr, editor in chief from pewforum.org
Q: Where were you before Cabrini? A: I was a Deputy Control for Chester County for 10 years and I was the Vice President of finance for Wawa. Q: What do you think of Cabrini so far? A: I love Cabrini, I absolutely, drop dead love this place. Q: What are some of your hobbies? A: I love the beach, biking and walking. I volunteer and am an active member of my church, and of course I play the stock market. Q: Do you have any favorite books? A: Since I’ve been going to school for so long and have had to read so many books, I feel like if I do read any more, my head is going to pop! Q: Do you have any funny college stories? A: Most of the things I did in college you could not put in the newspaper! I had a good time my first two years of school but I paid for it and learned my lesson.
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mothers. This new distance has an effect on the relationship. Adolescent girls can be dependent on their mothers financially and emotionally. “Once you go to college you feel closer to your mom. You have more issues going on and more to talk about,” Heather Kelleher, a freshman elementary education major, said.
but it is when their children grow, enter the work force and have children of their own that their relationship with their mother reaches a new understanding. The girls now become women and have more to relate to with their mothers. Daughters and mothers have more things in common once the daughter reaches adulthood. Daugh-
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But is there such thing as a relationship being too close? There is danger if the relationship is too close and it prevents the establishment of other friends, McKinley said. Mothers may have not experienced all the things the daughter has and may want to. Mothers can act as friends as long as they es-
transform with different time periods and stages of life, there is one thing that remains the same. Barenbaum agrees that a mother is meant to nurture their child. “During different developmental periods the relationships change. The bonding does not change. The love does not change,” Barenbaum said.
Study finds boys won’t be boys SHANNON KEOUGH STAFF WRITER SEK723@CABRINI.EDU
Among the many differences boys and girls share, their view on relationships have also been different: girls want relationships, boys don’t. However, in a recent study, it was found that boys in college are more likely than girls to pick an intimate relationship over a career. Catherine Mosher, Duke University and Sharon Danoff-Burg, University of Albany, surveyed 237 undergraduate students for this study and the results were surprising. But what do the results mean? Dr. Melissa Terlecki, assistant professor of psychology, who teaches and studies gender, believes that it depends on what the words romantic or intimate mean to different people. For boys, it most likely means having sexual relations. For girls, however, it is associated more with love and marriage. When a few Cabrini College males were interviewed, most of them said they believed that women were more likely to choose a relationship over their education and career. Terlecki thinks that the results depend on the specific questions that were
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According to a recent study, males are more likely than females to choose romance over careers. asked. If the questions were “forced choice,” pick romance or marriage, then she said the results aren’t shocking. Men are more likely to pick the choice with the least commitment. Terlecki also said that the results might vary according to class. Lowerclassmen are likely to shy away from relationships, whereas upperclassmen may lean toward a solid, intimate relationship. Perry Papageorge, a freshman accounting major, said that girls are more likely to give up their career because guys aren’t interested in relationships in college, but girls are. He also thinks that girls are better at juggling a re-
lationship and education or career because they are more dedicated. Josh DeCoste, a junior history and political science major, said he thinks girls are more likely to give up their career because men should be the “primary breadwinner of the family.” An article written on MSNBC.com by Jeanna Bryner on this study said that “men seem to derive more emotional support from their opposite-sex relationships than from samesex pals.” Terlecki agrees with this statement because men and women communicate differently with the same sex. Whereas women share every detail of their day with
other women, men seem to just touch the surface with other men. “It’s kind of a part of the male culture to hide feelings and portray a strong image,” Joe McGinnis, a sophomore pre-pharmacy major, said. Danielle Murphy, a junior psychology, sociology and religious studies major, said that she knows many girls who have followed their boyfriends to college and gave up their goals. On the other hand, Laura Davis, a sophomore biology major, thinks that girls are more likely to choose careers. “A lot of times girls are more motivated and that’s why they’re in college in the first place,” Davis said.