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CABRINI COLLEGE
Pacemaker Winner Vol L, Issue 16
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Cavs prevail in Battle of Eagle Road
brittany mitchell/multimedia editor
The Cabrini men’s basketball team earned its fifth straight win with a thrilling 92-88 double overtime non-conference victory against backyard-rival Eastern University at Nerney Field House on Monday, Feb. 9. The Cavaliers won the first annual Battle of Eagle Road. Above: the team celebrates after 50 minutes of play. SEE PAGE 15
Senate passes $838 billion stimulus bill meghan smith managing editor
mes733@cabrini.edu
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Senate passed an economic stimulus bill of $838 billion. The bill passed with a 61 to 36 vote, only three Republicans voting in favor of it. The House of Representatives passed an $819 billion version of the package on Jan. 28 with no Republican support. The Senate’s twoyear package includes a $15,000 tax credit for homebuyers and $3.4 bil-
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INSIDE this week’s edition
Roberts accepts Ivy Young Willis Award gianna shikitino staff writer
gls722@cabrini.edu
The President of Cabrini College, Dr. Marie Angelella George, introduced this year’s recipient for the Ivy Young Willis Award. The ceremony was held in Grace Hall on Feb. 5. This year’s honoree, Cokie Roberts, has worked with ABC News, National Public Radio, USA Weekend Magazine and wrote three books. Roberts has made astonishing achievements in Public Relations, as well as politics. “This award was established at Cabrini College, through the vision and commitment of Mr. William G. Willis,” George said. “There were 15 previous recipients of the award, all of them being distinguished, worthy roll models.” With over 40 years in broadcasting, Roberts has won nu-
brendan tuthill/submitted photo
Cokie Roberts holds a bouquet following her introduction as this year’s Ivy Young Willis Award in Grace Hall on Feb. 5. merous awards, including three Emmy’s. She was cited by the American Women in Radio
and Television as “one of the 50 greatest women in the history of broadcasting.” Roberts has also
been inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. “Cokie Roberts is an accomplished author of American history, who has helped shine a light on the often ignored contributions of the women who helped shape this great country,” George said. Roberts is involved in nonprofit institutions as well as serving on the President’s Commission on Service and Civic Participation. “The Ivy Young Willis Award gives us the opportunity annually to celebrate a woman whose contributions to public affairs helps shape our society, and leave a lasting impression on our world,” George said. “I am thrilled to receive an award at Cabrini College, where I have been so impressed with
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Helping the Environment
‘Shopaholic’
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