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Task force to enhance campus diversity katie enGell PersPectives editor

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Kanye Disses Taylor A student’s perspective on Kanye’s behavior during the VMAs.

Pacemaker Winner

A new Diversity Task Force, formed this summer by Cabrini College President Marie A. George, is developing plans to promote a more diverse environment since diversity was cited in multiple areas of the College’s strategic agenda.

“The work the Diversity Task Force will do includes a campus-

American Indian/ Asian Paci�ic Alaskan Native Islander

Black/NonHispanic

wide assessment, as well as a study of best practices among colleges and universities,” Dr. Cynthia Halpern, professor of romance languages and cochair of the task force, said.

“The Diversity Task Force will help the College to better

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White/NonHispanic

focus its definition of diversity in order to create a welcoming environment for our students.”

The Diversity Task Force will be in effect through the beginning of the 2010 spring semester. The Task Force was mandated by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Jeffrey

Gingerich, interim dean for academic affairs, is also co-chair.

This is the second effort to improve diversity. In the fall of 2008, Cabrini College launched the Student Diversity department. This department specializes in developing the resources and services necessary in creating a more diverse student body. Specifically this includes increasing the number

DIVERSITY, page 3

SEE Perspectives, page 7

Will .I. Am Scholarship Jaiquann Beckham, a Cabrini freshman, received the “I. Am.” scholarship.

SEE Features, page 8

Emmy Nominations Take a trip down the red carpet and study up on Emmy nominations.

SEE A&E, page 11

The Cabrini College community gathered to honor all the victims of September 11, 2001 on its eighth anniversary.

Cabrini remembers September 11 amanda carson

Women’s Soccer

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The women’s soccer team loses to cross street rival Eastern University.

Many Cabrini students remember exactly where they were on Sept. 11, 2001.

SEE Sports, page 15

“In English class.”

“In school, and called to an unannounced mass where told ‘We are amid a tragedy there have been many lost lives in our country today.’”

“In math class, seventh grade.”

“In Ms. McKey’s history class.”

“In first period with Mr. Wolf.”

They also remember the uncertainty and confusion.

“Mr. Wolf ran in and frantically turned the TV on,” Kimmel Schaefer, freshman English and psychology major, said.

“We went to this big hill in my town and saw the buildings

crumble away,” Valerie Saar, a junior social work major, said.

Saar lived just 15 minutes away.

“My English teacher ran

REMEMBRANCE, page 3

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Health care reform affects future of college students

Involvement Fair looks to recruit

students for campus activities trevor wallace staff writer

trevor.blake.wallace

@cabrini.edu

Everywhere you look in the media, health care is being discussed. Have you tuned it out? Have you ever tuned it in? Do you say to yourself, It’s too complicated to pay attention? Or do you reject or accept anything Obama says?

Well health care is something that students in college should pay attention to, because when we graduate, figuring out our own health care will be one of our first post-college dilemmas.

President Obama’s new health care plan has caused heavy debate and controversy. As citizens of the United States, we all need to come together and realize what is best for our country and each individual person. We need to make sure that we are staying informed about what is going on with health care because it is too important to go unnoticed.

President Obama recently explained in his joint session with Congress and made three main points: that his plan will bring more security and stability to those who already have health insurance, provide coverage for those who don’t and lower costs of health care for families and businesses.

Obama has already made some progress starting this past February when he signed the Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act, which provides health care to 11 million kids, 4 million of them previously uninsured. He also put the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into action, which protects health care for those who have lost their jobs.

The administration contends that the comprehensive health care reform that is being debated now should reduce long-term growth of health care costs for businesses and government, protect families from bankruptcy or debt because of health care cost and guarantee choice of doctors and health plans.

It will also invest in prevention and wellness, improve patient safety and quality of care, assure affordable, quality health coverage for all Americans, maintain coverage when you change or lose your job and end barriers to coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions.

The United States spent approximately $2.2 trillion on health care in 2007, which is around $7,421 per person. With all the money that we spend on health care, families should not have to have impossible discussions choosing between putting food on the table or paying health care premiums. Hopefully, with this new plan, none of us will ever have to deal with that type of situation, making these types of decisions.

College students need to realize that health care could be a huge worry after college. Once students graduate there is a small window of time until they need to get their own insurance. In most cases it is extremely expensive and in some cases impossible to get if they have or had some major illness.

All of us need to stop tuning this debate out. We need to stop listening to talk-show sound bites.

We need to put aside our political prejudices. We really need to learn what is being proposed, hear moderate voices with a variety of views and make up our own minds.

Then, we need to write our members of Congress with our own well-informed views.

This is an issue that will affect us for the rest of our lives so we need to have a good understanding of what is going on and take action.

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On Wednesday, Sept. 2, a variety of Cabrini’s student organizations participated in an Involvement Fair in hopes of recruiting students to join one of the many clubs Cabrini has to offer.

There were a number of options for students to choose from, such as, baseball and lacrosse clubs, as well as academic clubs like the science, psychology and math clubs.

Each club had information on how to join, and members to help with any questions prospective club members might have had.

Amber LaJeunesse, assistant director of the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership, helped coordinate the event with advisers and club leaders.

“Students gain or improve several leadership skills from the different forms of involvement within student clubs or teams,” LaJeunesse said.

“They can gain a sense of belonging by finding others that have similar interests or talents.”

Cabrini has offered these clubs to students because they allow students to work together “within a group and accomplishing a

goal like a program or service event can be an extremely rewarding and bonding experience,” LaJeunesse said.

Most of the students who participated in the event were student leaders and executive board members of their groups.

Vice President of Residence Hall Association, Dana Sciamarelli, is hoping to get more students involved in her club.

RHA held a “Safety Walk” with Public Safety in hopes of finding areas on campus that were either unsafe to walk near or poorly lit.

RHA also has aims at making “recycling more predominant to help our environment and to help make the smoking areas friendlier for non-smokers while not making it uncomfortable for our smokers,” Sciamarelli said.

“RHA is made for resident students so anything they would like us to do, we will do our best to make it happen,” Sciamarelli said.

“When the freshmen moved in, they were each given a complimentary laundry bag with our flyer so they know who we are and how to get in touch with us.”

“Students learn how to enjoy college outside of the classroom and residence hall.

And, if a student chooses to take on a leadership role within that group, the skills only

increase,” LaJeunesse said, “It can only be beneficial to your time and the money spent to come here to join one of the many clubs available.”

“It has a positive impact on the students personally and others around them. Involvement and leadership within such groups allows each to student to become the ‘well-rounded’ student people so often refer to,” LaJeunesse said.

John Solewin joined the yearbook staff in order to have an opportunity to strengthen his organization skills. He also wanted to learn more about photography, and was able to do so while having a “unique view of what campus life is like.”

“It also didn’t hurt that the people in the club are pretty cool,” Solewin, junior political science major, said.

If a student didn’t get a chance to make it to the Involvement Fair, you can go to the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership office, located on the first floor of the Widener Center, and ask for more information.

Students can also learn how to start a new organization if there is something of interest that was not represented at the Involvement Fair.

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Diversity Task Force to better welcome students DIVERSITY, page 1 of African-Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native-Americans (ALANA), and also the amount of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students (LGBT.) “The Office of Student Diversity Initiatives strives to empower students of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation,

socio-economic background and geographic origin,” Melissa Waters, director of Student Diversity, said.

Student Diversity was initially developed after a consultant analyzed what was needed and in what ways these needs could be met. The development of this department was also influenced by the reconstruction of admissions and the new Vice President for Enrollment Management, Doug Swartz.

“Some of these changes that will occur from Student Diversity

will grow each year as our new core curriculum, Justice Matters, is fully implemented and shown to students who are interested in attending a college that is focused on social justice,” Waters said.

The measure of diversity on a college campus can sway a student’s decision to attend the school. Student Diversity was created to further integrate students from all walks of life.

“I grew up in a diverse town and when I arrived at Cabrini I realized it was very different from where I live. However, now

that I’m going to be a junior, I can see that Cabrini has made an effort to bring in more of a diverse student body,” Mike Ryan, junior finance major, said.

Student Diversity brings students together by organizing different activities throughout the school year. They also organize open diversity forums and the Featured Speaker Lecture Series where distinguished faculties speak about issues that surround diversity.

The department will now oversee programming for our

international students, along with many other organized activities throughout the year that students, faculty and staff can be a part of.

The Office of Student Diversity is located on the lower level of the Widener Building right across from the bookstore.

Students are encouraged to stop in and learn more about how to become involved and what they would be interested in doing on campus. Within the department, students can start a new club or assist with designing activities during the school year.

Campus gathers to honor victims of 9/11 REMEMBRANCE, page

in and told us that the Trade Towers had fell, we ran in her classroom and saw the TV,” Brian Churchey, junior history and political science major, said.

“There was this complete silence, we were just like ‘wow.’”

While many still remember that historic day, the Cabrini community sought to remember both its victims and heroes.

On Friday, Sept. 11 bell tolls were rung at 8:45 a.m. by Campus Ministry, as a reminder that many women and men had passed away eight years earlier.

A “Mass for Peace” was later celebrated at 12:30 p.m. in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph.

Displayed in the chapel was a memorial cloth that was filled with the names of lost loved ones and hope-filled messages.

The featured “Remembrance” cloth was just one of a couple Sept. 11 activities hosted by the Student Government Association.

AMANDA CARSON/NEWS EDITOR

The Cabrini community gathered for a final candlelight ceremony on the Commons. The ceremony allowed attendees to reflect and pray for those who were and are still affected by September 11, 2001.

SGA also flew flags around campus on the evening of Sept. 10 as a sign of honor.

Hosting Sept. 11 activities, however, was more than just an SGA-sponsored

activity for one member.

“My sister worked right next to the Trade Center

at the American Express building,” Maryellen Anastasio, junior class president, said.

“My mom pulled us out of class in case we had any inkling she didn’t survive. She wanted to be the one to tell us that my sister got out on a ferry.”

Anastasio’s sister gave her an idea for the campus.

“She actually gave me an idea to post the names of all the victims on the residence halls, so I did.”

Anastasio, along with other Area 3 RAs put lists up on West Residence Hall and the Apartment Complex.

The lists stayed posted for a few days.

A candlelight vigil held on the commons followed the 7 p.m. Mass on Sunday, Sept. 13 and served as a final reflection period for Cabrini.

Prayer intentions were offered for all those who were and still are affected by the Sept. 11 tragedy.

In response to the intentions, those attending replied “we remember.”

The Cabrini College community still does.

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Seminar to reduce prejudices amanda carson news editor

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Two Safe Zone Training seminars will be hosted in an effort to reduce “prejudice and discrimination based off sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.”

They also work at creating a “safe and affirming campus.”

Cabrini’s Safe Zone Training will encourage the campus community to become allies for all of its lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender and questioning students and colleagues.

The first seminar will be held on Wednesday, Sept.

30 from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Grace Hall Boardroom. The second will be held Friday Oct. 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Grace Hall Boardroom.

RSVPs are now accepted.

Students interested in attending should book quickly by contacting Melissa Waters at melissa.waters@cabrini.edu.

Cabrini to host free Jazz and Renaissance concert amanda carson news editor

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Cabrini will host a free concert by the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass on, Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Widener Center Lecture Hall.

The big brass concert will feature a variety of musical styles including Jazz and Renaissance.

The collection of brass and percussion musicians has come together from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Delaware Symphony and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia.

For more information contact Dan DiPrinzio at daniel.diprinzio@cabrini. edu or at 610-902-8255.

To learn more about the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass visit their Web site at www.rmpbb.com.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin dance party

‘The Burn’ captures three awards amanda carson news editor

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Cabrini College’s radio station, 89.1 WYBF-FM “The Burn,” received three Awards of Excellence during the 15th Annual Communicator Awards Competition.

Recent 2009 graduates Megan Pellegrino, Kara Schneider and Jillian Smith were all honored for their audio documentary, “Our Hands

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All Cabrini community members are encouraged to come celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latin dance party.

The dance will be hosted on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Attendees will learn all the hottest new salsa moves.

Following the lessons, D.C.’s DJ Lee El Gringuito, will spin the best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaton, Reggae, International, Hip Hop and Top 40 tunes.

For more information on the evening contact Melissa Waters at 610-902-1061.

All invited to ‘Go M.A.D.’ amanda carson news editor

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Students interested in getting involved with the Norristown community are encouraged to attend the “Go M.A.D.!” program through the Wolfington Center.

Volunteers are needed for Saturday, Sept. 19 to help with a soccer game at the Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center in Norristown.

Transportation will be provided and will leave campus at 11:30 a.m.

Student volunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in the game.

The day will be a great opportunity for Cabrini students to help the community and meet new people.

Those who want to attend, or have any questions, should contact Elizabeth MillerSutter as soon as possible by email at ecm55@cabrini.edu.

the Promotions category.

Their winning Thanksgiving promo entitled “4 Hours Later” is a comical piece that talks about kitchen mishaps that happen while cooking Thanksgiving dinner.

The Communicator Awards is an international competition that draws in more than 7,000 entries worldwide and recognizes the creativity and excellence of communication professionals.

Alpha Phi Sigma and Wolfington Center to present four speakers as part of death penalty lecture series amanda carson news editor

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Cabrini’s criminal justice honors society, Alpha Phi Sigma, and the Wolfington Center have joined together to host a Dealth Penalty Perspectives Lecture Series.

Four total speakers will give students a variety of unique perspectives on the death penalty.

The first lecture will feature Jamie Graham on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mansion.

Graham’s presentation, “Lobbying for Life,” will discuss why the death penalty should be eliminated.

Graham is a former prisoner who has written and organized around criminal justice issues for 17 years.

He currently serves as board representative for

the Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and chairperson of the Southeast Chapter.

Graham also works as a social worker in child welfare.

For more information on the series contact Megan Wickenheiser or Dr. William R. Geary.

Washington Center to discuss programs amanda carson

amanda carson

Are Not Tied,” in the Public Affairs Programs and Social Issues Programs categories.

The documentary focuses on the awareness and advocacy of AIDS in Africa. “Our Hands Are Not Tied” has also been recognized by the Philadelphia Air Awards, the Society of Professional Journalists and the College Broadcasters National Production competitions.

Gillian Davis ’10, Angela Savasta ’09 and Caitlin Friel ’10 received the only Award of Excellence for

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All faculty members and students who are interested in interning at the White House, Department of State, Department of the Treasury or CNN are encouraged to attend an information session on Tuesday, Sept.

22 in the Iadarola Center

Lecture Hall at 3:15 p.m.

Ms. Sara Clement, a representative from The Washington Center, will discuss the Center’s program.

The Washington Center offers internships with the US government and other institutions such as CNN. Accepted students to the internship programs have the opportunity to spend an entire semester in Washington

working in an internship, taking a class and participating in a scheduled program of activities.

The program is open to all majors for the fall, spring and summer semesters.

For more information visit the Center’s Web site at www.twv.edu or contact Dr. James Hedtke at jhedtke@ cabrini.edu or 610-902-8336.

Campus Ministry invites freshman students to attend its one-day hiking ‘Adventure Retreat’ amanda carson news editor

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Campus Ministry is now inviting all freshmen to a one-day hiking retreat.

Attendees will have the opportunity to get off campus for a day and interact with fellow classmates.

Upperclassmen leaders will accompany the

freshmen to share their experiences with college life.

The day will not only give freshman attendees some fresh air, but they will get exercise and enjoy the beauty of nature at Ridley Creek State Park.

This “Freshman Adventure Retreat” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3.

Transportation will be provided and will depart at 10:00 a.m. and will

return around 3:00 p.m.

For those interested in signing up, or asking questions, contact Christa Angeloni by emailing christa.m.angeloni@ cabrini.edu. Angeloni can also be contacted at 610-902-8225.

Students can also stop by the Campus Ministry office, which is located on the third floor of Founder’s Hall across from the Wolfington Center, for an application.

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Drought ignites fear for a Kenyan famine alyssa mentzer staff writer

ajm332@cabrini.edu christina flood staff writer

cef724@cabrini.edu

TAYLOR CRIST/STAFF WRITER

The Wolfington Center reaches out to the community through various means. Through the Wolfington Center, students can become more involved both on and off campus.

After months of putting off the warning signs, Kenya has found itself in the midst of a devastating drought.

It could turn out to be one of the worst droughts this nation has seen in over a decade. Crops and animals cannot survive the harsh conditions and therefore people are dying of hunger and thirst. Dust has taken the place of Kenya’s once green lands. Kenya usually has high tourism rates. The drought, however, has been keeping tourism at an all time low. The number of Kenyans who are in desperate need of food are about four million, yet help from other nations has been extremely slow. Many Kenyan officials do not appear to believe that the country is experiencing a major drought and are in denial that citizens are constantly dying of hunger.

Swine flu vaccine may not be ready The swine flu vaccine that was expected to protect 159 million Americans may not be ready in time to take the brunt of this pandemic. Epidemiologists expect the rush of swine flu cases to come as early as next month, not nearly enough time to produce enough vaccinations. If H1N1 reaches its peak in late October, millions of people will be without the vaccine. If the swine flu holds out until late December, however, there is a chance that people will be protected.

Sarkozy to announce raise in French taxes TAYLOR CRIST/STAFF WRITER

The Wolfington Center hosted an open house and invited all students who were looking to get involved with its numerous community volunteering opportunities.

Wolfington Center offers volunteering opportunities taylor crist staff writer

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Whether a student is interested in getting involved with community service in nearby Norristown or buying fair trade coffee to support farmers in Central America, the Wolfington Center on the third floor of Founder’s offers numerous activities to become involved on and off of Cabrini’s campus.

The Wolfington Center, a center for service learning and community outreach, attracts student leaders to get involved in local services with Norristown and global partnerships with the Cabrini Sisters and Catholic Relief Services.

After spending time in the Wolfington Center, students will quickly realize that Cabrini’s slogan, “Do Something Extraordinary,” truly is the mission of the college.

No matter what grade a student is in or what major they are, there are endless opportunities to get involved with the Wolfington Center.

Immediately, visitors are drawn to the pictures on the wall of previous trips and the endless brochures advertising upcoming events.

Led by Director David Chiles, along with staff members Dr. Mary Laver, Elizabeth Sutter, Stephen Eberle and Maureen Catania, the Wolfington Center “incorporates fun with serious concepts to help students open up their world to issues beyond their dorm rooms,” Laver said.

“Through the partnerships Cabrini has with Norristown and globally, Cabrini students can reach out and learn from many people to expand their awareness and make a difference in the world.”

Typical events such as soccer games with The Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center and HIV/AIDS movie nights, encourage students to make a difference in someone’s life while still gaining personal experience that benefits them as well.

“You can really make a difference through what you get involved in and you can always connect what you do back to

your major,” Kerry Allaire, junior elementary education major, said.

Allaire, along with other Cabrini students involved in the Wolfington Center, not only gains personal satisfaction by helping out with the community but also gains hands on knowledge that enables students to obtain a broader understanding of people from different backgrounds and cultures.

The benefits of taking a few moments to stop by the Wolfington Center can change students’ experiences at Cabrini significantly.

“The Wolfington Center not only enabled me to become involved in exciting activities that I actually looked forward to, but also taught me many things you cannot learn in the classroom,” Rachael Mazzante, sophomore pre-med major, said.

For more information on the Wolfington Center, students can visit the Wolfington Center on the third floor of Founder’s Hall or contact Elizabeth Sutter at ecm5@cabrini.edu.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy will soon announce that he is going to significantly raise taxes on those who use transport and household fuels. As a result, the cost of both driving and heating homes will rise considerably over the next years. By 2030, it could cost about $143 for every ton of carbon emitted. It is thought that the reason for implementing this plan is to help France overcome its debt. There is much controversy over the matter because it is a huge burden to those who are lower income families.

Ford endorses texting while driving ban The Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to endorse the federal ban on no texting while driving.

Ford released a statement that supported legislation proposed by Senator Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York. The proposal stated that any states that do not comply with a text messaging ban will lose 25 percent of their federal highway financing. Text messaging bans have been instated in 14 states and the District of Columbia. However, no other auto companies have taken a stand for or against the bill.

Iranian opposition leaders issue warning Opposition leaders, Mehdi Karroubi and Mir Hussein Moussavi, have been threatened with arrest because they have been publicly opposing the government and the last election results. Moussavi ran in the last presidential election in Iran and tried to prove that the election was rigged. According to Karroubi, many protestors of the election were tortured and raped, and over 70 died in prison. On Friday, Sept. 11, Khamenei stated that if the protests did not stop, there would be bloodshed.

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Jon and Kate: Please give me your eight!

IN MY OPINION

liz scopelliti staff writer

ems83@cabrini.edu

MCT

Bud Light’s Fan Can was introduced to promote school spirit by designing the cans in school colors. Questions have been raised as to whether this promotes underage drinking to students.

Fan Cans encourage underage drinking IN MY OPINION

kelsey kastrava staff writer

kmk@cabrini.edu

Bud Light, the bestselling beer in the United States, has recently customized its beer cans to advertise colleges/universities as their brand logo. The debate, of course, is whether or not this promotes underage drinking, and I believe it does.

The label will be made to market the school’s college football team by designing a label with the school’s colors.

When you think of college students you think of a range of people from the ages 18 to 23. In addition to the 18 to 20 year olds, who are not of age to consume alcohol legally, prospective students who plan on attending colleges could range in age from 14 to 17.

This makes the majority of people who are either enrolled in college or potential students not the legal age to even order a Bud Light.

The idea that the can evokes school pride is ridiculous.

It is not shining any positive light on school pride, but rather telling people that college is all about getting wasted at sporting events versus sober school spirit. As if binge drinking in college is not an issue already, Bud Light figures they will bank a few more bucks by reaching out to the younger crowd.

If the majority of college students cannot even purchase beer in a liquor store or bar, it seems to be a waste of time and money to manufacture these labels.

As well as an irresponsible appeal to students, this may also turn away parents as well. They may be interested in sending their son or daughter to a certain college/university and could be very offended by Bud Light’s new logo representing their child’s school.

The last thing parents want is their money that is supposed to be toward an ex-

cellent education is instead going toward buying beer at a tailgating party before a football game.

Beside the negative promotion towards the students and the wrong idea it gives parents, it can give an overall bad image to the school.

Admission rates could potentially decrease because of the logos. If this were the case, not only would the school lose its positive representation of an educational institution, but of course its prospective students.

Bud Light should stick with their age-old emblem because the last I heard they were not having any trouble in sales. It is wrong to encourage people who are not of age to drink on any occasion, including a sporting event. School pride is not something that alcohol needs to be a part of, especially considering the greater part of the school’s population is not permitted to consume these beverages. After all, Bud Light is supposed to be “enjoyed responsibly by adults.”

Two nine year olds, six five year olds... just the thought of having all those children makes me want to pull my hair out. I couldn’t imagine the stress that parents are under raising just two or three children, let alone eight. But with that said, sometimes you have to make sacrifices in order to get what you want.

Jon and Kate Gosselin, once known as the loving and caring parents of the rambunctious group of eight, have made these sacrifices.

Long ago, Jon and Kate fell in love and made a lifetime commitment to one another to be married until “death do them part.” Now, it looks as though these attention-seeking fame whores have joined the list of celebrity couples that have split up, coincidentally after voluntarily signing up for a reality-based television show centered around their everyday lives.

I was obsessed with “Jon & Kate plus 8”-literally, obsessed. I wasn’t so much focused on the children as I was on the parents, because I was always curious as to how they would come together as a team and tackle the challenges that they faced with their eight little munchkins causing havoc in their little suburban

Pennsylvanian home.

That’s not to say that I wasn’t enthralled with the little tykes: Cara, Mady, Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel. They all have different personalities, and over time my “favorites” have changed...

I used to love Hannah and Aaden, and now I love seeing Alexis and Joel.

After watching countless episodes, reading dozens of articles and listening to their heart-warming story, I never thought that my love for the Gosselins would ever dissipate. Technically, it really hasn’t, but I am so unbelievably fed up with Jon and Kate’s antics that I’m about to punch them both in the face. I don’t care that you’re getting a divorce- shit happens, people stop loving each other. But for goodness sake, stop flaunting your availability and spilling your “absolutely tragic” break-up story to America.

Yes, it is a shame that your marriage ended. But to publicly say that being on television had nothing to do with your divorce is a bunch of crap. Even I know that being under public scrutiny 24/7 would cause me to go absolutely haywire.

I feel terrible that you guys weren’t on the same page with everything. Seriously though, get over yourselves. Stop whitening your teeth, lying in tanning beds and shopping at expensive boutiques. Pay attention to your children!

I know you both say that your primary focus is to move on from this unfortunate situation, but from an outsider’s point of view, it looks as though this “breakup” hasn’t been affecting either of you terribly.

Jon, I’m the first one to point out that “age isn’t anything but a number” but let’s be serious for a second here. You aren’t even divorced yet and you are already thinking about marrying another woman, who happens to be 10 years younger. I don’t even care that she was once a marijuana slore... it’s the fact that it’s been two months since you and Kate have announced your intentions to split up, and you are on the prowl faster than a cheetah on a gazelle. Take those diamond studded earrings out and adjust those hair plugs.

Remember those eight kids you helped co-produce?

They want their dad back.

And Kate, don’t think I have forgotten about you.

Although I respect the fact that you seem to compose yourself very well in front of the camera, I haven’t forgotten how much of a demanding woman you really are. Yeah, you have eight kids, which is completely stressful. But there are nicer ways to approach people than the way you have in the past. Get the stick out and start becoming more sensitive to people’s feeling. And get out of the tanning booth. Your little angels aren’t going to have a mommy anymore if you keep exposing yourself to that cancer bed.

Basically, the point I’m trying to make here is that the two of you need to grow up and quit your bitching.

Stop talking about each other, stop going out and making fools of yourselves.

Focus on the kids. If you need time alone to relax and get away from all of the chaos, call me. I will offer free babysitting for as long as need be. Just do what is best for your kids.

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Kanye West: Just another picture to burn IN MY OPINION

megan kutulis deputy editor

mmk725@cabrini.edu

For those of you who don’t follow me on Facebook or Twitter, consider yourselves lucky, because on Sunday night, you would’ve gotten tired of my “I-hate-you-KanyeWest” updates.

Of course something tells me you probably weren’t spared, considering everyone and their mom had an opinion about it.

If you’re tired of hearing about it, stop now. If you haven’t heard about it, I’m just going to assume that your case of swine flu really was severe enough to cut you out of the world for a few days. Or that you’re living under a rock. Whichever.

Kanye certainly doesn’t have a record for good or humble behavior. Besides proclaiming himself to be

the best recording artist in the world, he has awarded full credit to himself for changing hip-hop music.

As if his gigantic ego isn’t nauseating enough, he has had his share of unwarranted blow-ups before.

In 2007, after losing in all five categories he was nominated in, he swore to never return to the VMAs, and claimed that his losses were all race-related.

None of these situations ever made me want to stop listening to Kanye or his music because, quite frankly, I liked it.

But his whole outburst on Sunday night completely changed my mind, and now I can officially say I’m dunzo with Mr. West.

For those of you who didn’t know or didn’t see the YouTube clip yet, Taylor Swift won the Moon Man for Best Female Video of the Year, and beat out other big names such as Beyonce and Pink.

In the middle of her acceptance speech, Kanye ran up onstage, grabbed the mic and proceeded to proclaim that “Beyonce had one of the best videos of the year!”

WOAH. In the words of Taylor, “Back up, baby, back up.”

MCT

On Sunday, Sept. 13, during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West interrupted country star Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech, proclaiming that Beyonce had the best video of all time.

First of all, no kidding Beyonce had one of the best videos of the year— she was nominated for it.

They all were. It just so happens that Taylor’s was voted THE best female video of the year.

Second, I don’t understand what gives you the right to get up onstage and throw a hissy fit about who won because, last time I

Swine scare strikes Cabrini

IN MY OPINION

they aren’t quite helping.

Students are still getting sick and taking off days of school. That can result in falling behind in classes and grades dropping. I believe that Cabrini should be taking more of a preventative measure to stop the virus from taking over.

The H1N1 virus is very lauren miskofsky simple to spread or catch staff writer if you are not careful or lmm345@cabrini.edu trying to prevent it.

The swine flu epidemConsidering the high ic that took over last fall number of students gois back and even stronger. ing home, I feel Cabrini Students seem to be acshould really concentrate quiring and inadvertently on not letting that number spreading it. get any higher and makSymptoms of this ing sure students are safe illness are high fever, from the virus. cough, stuffy nose, sore Due to the small size throat, fatigue and vomitof Cabrini’s campus, the ing. virus is easier to pick The number of stuup. For that reason there dents being sent home should be an accurate from Cabrini College amount of hand sanitizer for having flu-like sympand germ-killing items in toms, or having the actual each building. flu, appears to be getting Hand sanitizer and larger by the day. germ-killing items are After finding this injust a few things this formation out, the quescampus could do to make tion of whether Cabrini is students and staff feel taking the proper precausafer about not catching tions arose in my head. the harmful virus.

Although they have Another great helpful containers of hand sanigesture would be eyetizer located in different catching signs around areas of the cafeteria, campus reminding stu-

dents and staff that this virus is going around and as part of the Cabrini campus community it would be great if they did their part in preventing it.

For example, washing your hands multiple times a day and always covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze are ways to prevent it.

Small suggestions and precatutions such as these can make a big difference when everyone is doing it together.

As a student here, I would like to see Cabrini take these precautions or ones that the school believes suits the student body best in order to stop the virus from getting out of hand at this school.

Other than Cabrini the swine flu is already taking over campuses around the country.

Hopefully Cabrini can be the first school to take all the precautions necessary and not let this epidemic bring down the semester. With the help of the students and staff I believe it can be done.

checked, the VMA winners were determined by America. Which means that MTV isn’t cheating your girl B out of anything.

If you have a problem with who was chosen, take it up with your beloved blog.

And as a little subheading for my second point, let me just say to Beyonce--I feel bad for you, too.

You are FIERCE. I’m pretty sure you don’t need a Moon Man to validate your existence. I saw you mouthing ‘Oh Kanye’ and you were just as shocked as me. Props to giving Tay her moment when you won.

Last but certainly not least, how could you possibly go after any performer like that, especially my girl Tay?

She had the best selling album of the year in 2008, and is probably one of the best role models out there for girls her age.

What right do you have to run up onstage and ruin a moment this girl earned? I can only imagine the wrath that someone would come under for ruining your spotlight.

To be fair, Kanye did “apologize.” The next day he took to his soapbox and issued an apology, in all caps, to Taylor and to, essentially, America.

Unfortunately for him, it was the most half-assed apology in the world, saying he was sorry BUT Beyonce had a great video, blah, blah, blah.

Honestly, why even apologize? Honestly.

I realize that half of you are rolling your eyes and just waiting for this entertainment news story to pass so the next insignificant chapter can begin.

While you’re perfectly entitled to your opinion, I can’t help but get so angry about what this jerk did to Taylor. And now that I’ve had my outlet to vent about it, I’ll be done. Well, just in case, don’t check my status for a few days.

Recession forces students to work while attending school

IN MY OPINION

keara corbin staff writer

kmc733@cabrini.edu

The effects of the recession are taking a toll on students and will soon affect their work ethic.

This current problem that our economy is facing has changed the lives of many people, especially students who are now forced to take on a job along with their daily education.

Working throughout the school year is no longer a choice but a commitment to finish school.

Some students were unable to return to their college due to the increase of tuition and fees.

The price of gas and living has increased tremendously and many citizens aren’t able to pay for important things such as an

education anymore.

I personally work a full-time job while attending school full-time.

This will be a transition for many students this year that may become overwhelmed as the semester progresses.

I think working during this economic recession is necessary for right now.

It will take students time to adjust, but more responsibility and appreciation for saving money will eventually be gained.

Even though it is necessary to save money during this crucial time we are experiencing.

I think that with students working more to keep up with education expenses will cause a problem with grades.

Most students live on campus and have to travel to get to work, while still having homework, sports and extracurricular activities.

Students will have to learn to become more organized and realize what is more important to them as far as working, partying and getting to class.

I feel as though if

you want something bad enough you can make it happen.

We are all adults now and we can’t expect things to be thrown at us; money doesn’t fall in your hands, you have to make it. Everything is not going to be easy in life, so while we are still here, work while you can.

Most students in college are dependent on their parents and now it’s time for them to work.

If you can’t handle working and taking a couple classes when you have been given a syllabus that prepares you for all the upcoming class requirements then how do you expect to survive in the real world?

Life is full of changes.

As students we experience a drastic change from living with our parents to being on our own.

As this recession stays active we have to want to go the extra mile.

Working and going to school is necessary to better ourselves, especially in this recession that our economy is facing.

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Jaiquann Beckham: ‘I.Am.’ my dream justin sillner staff writer

jjs333@cabrini.edu

Oprah. Yes, Oprah. The all powerful Oprah. People often joke about her one day ruling the world or starting her own country, but no one can deny that the woman seems to have an almost magical way of changing someone’s life for the better.

Not sold on the idea? Well, ask Jaiquann Beckham. He’s living proof of Oprah’s magic touch.

Beckham, freshman special education major, was one of four recipients of the “I.am. scholarship” presented by Grammy award-winning artist, Will.I.Am on the Oprah Winfrey show.

“After receiving the scholarship, I honestly wanted to

cry,” Beckham said.

Beckham originally reached out to Oprah, Dr. Phil and Tyra Banks by writing a letter. The letter described how hard he and his friends had worked in high school.

Beckham, Barien White, Darien White and Elijah Williams were fortunate enough to hear back from Oprah.

“We were told that Will.I.Am. was looking for a kid in a single parent household to present his scholarship to,” Beckham said.

The “I.am.scholarship” was created by Will.I.Am. in 2009 to aid children who don’t have the resources for a proper college education. Will.I.am. has created a scholarship to take students who dream of going to college but financially can’t, and make it a reality.

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Beckham is grateful to be a recipient of the “I.am scholarship.”

Beckham, Williams and the Whites were the firstever recipients of the “I.am. scholarship.”

“Everyone knows Oprah gives out so many amazing gifts but going onto the show I didn’t want to expect anything from her so I just remained calm and humble,” Beckham said. “If you watch the show I pretty much kept a smile on my face because I was completely shocked.”

Like many Cabrini students, Beckham was attracted to Cabrini due to its proximity to his home and its excellent academic reputation.

Beckham was highly involved in the track department during his high school years at Christiana High School in Delaware. He has taken his passion of athletic competition to Cabrini by joining

the College’s track team.

“It just takes some hard work , patience and a great attitude. He has the ability to do it,” Thomas O’Hora, cross-country coach, said.

Beckham hasn’t let the star treatment from Oprah and Will.I.Am. go to his head.

“Jaiquann didn’t even tell me he was on Oprah,” Tyler Rooke, freshman education major and roommate of Beckham, said.

“I was very excited to meet Jaiquann. He seemed like a cool guy and someone I would get along with.”

Beckham seems primed to act on Cabrini’s motto, “Do Something Extraordinary.”

“Possibilities are endless and anything is possible if you are willing to work hard and achieve a goal,” Beckham said.

Intense tryouts result in Work hard, play hard new dance team members on thirsty Thursdays danielle mclaughlin staff writer

dem59@cabrini.edu

Nerves were high and competition was fierce as many freshmen and other first timers filled the Dixon Center on Monday, Aug. 31 to begin the audition process for Cabrini College’s dance team.

Dance team auditions are a two-week procedure, which consist of six workshops. Those auditioning had to attend at least four of the workshops to be eligible to audition for a spot on the team.

Audition workshops were put into effect to better the team.

“This is a whole new process.

We’re trying to ‘up’ our structure and standards and hope to one day be able to compete nationally,” Mallory Beach, sophomore elementary special education major and vice president, said.

Each workshop featured a guest choreographer who led each class. Guest choreographers included a former Eagles cheerleader and a retired Radio City Rockette.

Each guest choreographer introduced the auditioning group to different styles of dance. The former Eagles cheerleader had the group dancing to a style she called “jazz fusion,” while the former Rockette brought a totally different flavor of dance.

Auditions were intense, yet the group seemed very enthusiastic and eager to learn. The coach of the dance team, Dr. Michelle Filling, started auditions by introducing the dance team president, Jacquelyn Marciano and vice president, Beach.

Filling also touched on events the team participates in, such as Cabrini Night at the Phillies, off-campus performances and basketball games.

She then emphasized that the team is based

upon fundraising and community service.

Everyone auditioning seemed to be having a good time trying out. By the time the second song was playing, most of the dancers were breaking a sweat. It was clear this team required not only a strong competitive edge but also a passion for dance.

“I’ve danced a lot in the past but this is more of a workout than I thought. It’s so much fun though,” Katie Jones, freshman undeclared major, said.

On Friday, Sept. 11, auditions took place.

First the girls auditioning were graded on their skills for splits, double pirouettes and leaps. They were also graded on their routine for their technique, memorization, personality and musicality.

There was no set number for the amount of girls the team was willing to take. Whoever had the skills and personality would be sure to get a spot. It was surprising to those who tried out when they learned only three girls that auditioned had made it.

Theresa Agro, Rachael Semone and Kim Perry, all freshmen, are the new members joining the

‘09-‘10 dance team.

Every member on the dance team hopes the new members will become a part of their close- knit dance “family.” The relationship the girls have and the relationship between them and Filling is one of the most important aspects of being a part of the team.

Filling volunteers her time to help coach the team and the members have become a very important part of her life. “Before every performance, the team says the Hail Mary in our huddle; it is always a moment when I reflect on how thankful I am to be a mentor to this sisterhood of dancers,” Filling said.

The dance team is looking forward to building a relationship with the new dancers who were chosen to be on the team.

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Mallory Beach, sophomore education major and vice president of the dance team, practices a dance routine with aspiring dancers for the tryouts. Only three freshmen have made the cut for the ‘09-‘10 year.

michelle costa staff writer

mmc728@cabrini.edu

Not only have Thirsty Thursdays become a hit trend; they have certainly become a custom at Cabrini and other colleges and universities across the country.

Thursdays have become the unofficial start to the weekend in the college world, but why?

Recent studies have shown that binge-drinking rates are increasing at the college level and affecting students’ overall academic performance and GPA. Do students avoid scheduling classes on Fridays, in order to live their Thirsty Thursdays to the fullest?

The answer? Well there are many; some say it is to simply get an early start to the weekend, while others say it’s a recovery period from the night before.

In the eyes of Cabrini students, not having classes on Fridays is really not the end of the world.

If classes throughout the week fill requirements and time is used wisely to catch up and relax on Fridays then what is the problem? Some colleges and universities have implemented mandatory alcohol-based education programs, to put a stop to drinking on Thursdays.

However, after a long and strenuous week of classes, a one-day break will do students good to both enjoy socializing and focus on their studies.

Laura Lombardi, senior English and communication major and weekly bar hopper,

agrees that Thursdays have marked the end of the school week.

“Fridays have become more of a resting and catch up day. That’s why we never schedule Friday classes! A four day weekend is better then two days,” Lombardi said.

Laura Beck, recent Cabrini alum, thinks that college should not be an “all work and no fun environment.”

“I believe that students should be aware of why they are in college and taking classes, which is to gain knowledge that will prepare them for a professional career,” Beck said.

“Students should engage in the social activities that are associated with college life; otherwise, they will not be able to focus on their studies because they feel too stressed and overworked,”Beck said.

Many students agree that it is better to not schedule any Friday classes, rather than not waking up in time and skipping early classes.

“I designate two days of partying, one being Thirsty Thursday and the other one being my self-titled day of ‘Sankey’ Saturday,” Ryan Sankey, sophomore communication major, said.

“It is a smart choice on my part to find a class on another day, rather than give a poor effort and therefore be given a low grade because of my lazy effort,” Sankey said.

There will continue to be mixed emotions as to what is the right way to go about studies and “play time.” It is all about establishing a sense of balance, finding the right way to have a little of both.

Work hard, play hard.

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Employment opportunities arise on Main Line rachael renz staff writer

rr724@cabrini.edu

During the summer, most students had jobs, but what happens while students are away at school?

Whether they’re just beginning their four years at Cabrini or they’re welcoming back another semester, many students are still in need of a salary.

Luckily, there are countless job opportunities in the Cabrini College area.

Part-time positions that are seeking employment on Lancaster Ave. are Anthony Wayne movie theatre, CVS, Aux Petits Delices, GAP, Great Harvest Bread Co., Saxby’s, Color Me Mine, Starbucks, Cosi and Blockbuster.

Some of these companies like Aux Petits Delices, Great Harvest Bread Co. and Saxby’s are all self-owned local businesses.

Aux Petits Delices is a bakery while Great Harvest Bread Co. specializes in homemade breads.

Saxby’s is a small coffee shop owned by a son and his mother who create their own coffees and yogurts.

“I would definitely try to work at the Blockbuster on the Main Line, because I like to watch movies with my girlfriend and the discounts would be good. But, I’m a full-time student athlete so the hours would have to be flexible,”

Wes Toth, junior exercise science major, said.

There are also plenty of opportunities at the King of Prussia Mall, including retail and restaurants.

If retail is what you’re looking for, then apply at American Eagle, Aerie, Express, Build-a-

Bear, Guess?, Lacoste, Macy’s, Old Navy, DSW shoes, Lord & Taylor, Lucky Brand, Wet Seal, Pandora, The Body Shop, Aldo shoes, Buckle, Cache, Charlotte Russe, New York & Company, Bebe or The Limited.

If you have a craving to work in the restaurant business, King

of Prussia Mall’s very own Cheesecake Factory is hiring as well, along with Café Nordstrom.

“I would want to work at the King of Prussia Mall. A lot of college students work there so my hours would probably be flexible,” Charlene Guzman, sophomore history and secondary

education major, said.

“If I had to pick a store it would be Aldo shoes. I would want the discounts and I would like to be able to transfer to a store near my home during winter and summer break,” Guzman said.

“Working on the Main Line was very convenient because of its location and flexibility,” Molly Enos, senior communication major, said “While working there I learned how to communicate with customers and I developed a better understanding of retail.

It was a great experience that I would recommend to others.”

If interested in applying for the following jobs in the King of Prussia Mall, call guest services at 610-265-5727 or email info@ kingofprussiamall.com. Walk-ins are acceptable for the following stores offering employment.

Have any thoughts regarding this article?

Feel free to send comments to Loqfeatures@ googlegroups.com RACHAEL RENZ/STAFF WRITER

Pictured above: Cosi, Gap, Starbucks Coffee, Blockbuster video and Aux Petits Delices are in the vicinity of Wayne, Pa. The following stores are located on Lancaster Ave. and are located close to one another, providing convenient possible work places for college students at Cabrini.

Criminology, sociology professor joins full-time staff danielle alio staff writer

dla37@cabrini.edu

Dr. Andrew Owen, a parttime instructor for several years, became a full-time professor for sociology and criminology this year.

Owen’s new office on the second floor of Grace Hall, currently has bare walls, empty shelves and a single desk with a computer. Owen said he could not wait to fill the space with items that reflect his personality.

Owen, who is originally from Britain, was born in Bangor, North Wales and grew up in Holyhead, an island 24 miles from Bangor.

“When I went for my B.A., I was 23 and I was initially interested in things like acting and film making,” Owen said. He attended the University of Wales in Bangor.

Owen said, “I am very interested in the history of horror films. It doesn’t matter when from.

It could be from the silent era such as ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ from when the silent films began to talk such as ‘Frankenstein,’ from the mid 20th century such as ‘The Curse of Frankenstein,’ then I could talk about the modern era such as ‘The Thing.’”

Owen explained how his

interest in horror films sparked his interest in sociology.

“In terms of sociology, I am very interested in why certain horror films have been censored or banned in certain countries, and that led me to sociology,” Owen said.

The idea of censorship is Owen’s main concentration in sociology as well as criminology.

“In connection to censorship, if you say that criminology is the study of what is deviant, then if you ban a movie in society, you are essentially labeling that movie deviant and to watch that movie is a crime,” Owen said.

Owen lives with his wife, Leanne, who is originally from Kansas. They have a pet Betta fish named Small Fry. Owen and his wife met in Bangor, and after his wife got a job in Philadelphia in 2002, they decided to make the city their permanent residence in 2003.

“We both really enjoyed the city and the people and that’s when we decided it would be nice to make a home here,” Owen said.

In the fall of 2003, Owen was hired as an adjunct professor at Cabrini. Owen said that he really enjoyed working at Cabrini because of the class sizes, students and location. This year is Owen’s first time holding a fulltime teaching position.

“I think one of the main things I am excited about is the opportunity to be full-time, to have more time to have discussions with the students, to be more actively involved with the students and what they are doing with sociology and criminology,” Owen said.

According to Owen, teaching goes two ways. He enjoys learning from the students as they learn from him. Owen went on about his favorite thing about being at Cabrini.

“My favorite thing is getting to know the students, because coming from Britain it is nice to meet Americans. Being interested in sociology and society and culture, it’s great for me to meet Americans and they can talk to me about their culture and I can talk to them about British culture and we can interact,” Owen said.

Owen said that he likes to watch a lot of movies. He said that he is known to sit down and watch a five-hour-long silent film.

Owen said that he also enjoys soccer. His favorite team is the Blackburn Rovers from Lancaster, Britain.

“I hope that as the students get to know me as I’m teaching a course, they get quite happy and comfortable enough to come talk to me and ask me any questions,” Owen said.

dr. andrew owen

DANIELLE ALIO/STAFF WRITER

Owen, pictured in his office on the second floor, will soon have his space filled with items reflecting his personality. Owen hopes that the students he teaches will feel eager to talk or ask questions.

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Video Music Awards brings surprising amount of drama for viewers felicia melvin staff writer

fdm29@cabrini.edu

MTV brought back another amazing year at the 2009 VMAs in New York City. It featured returning host Russell Brand and performances by Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Green Day, Pink and Lady Gaga, a staggering tribute to Michael Jackson and a controversial act over an award winner. The 2009 VMAs served its rights as one of the best shows to date.

With Madonna, who spoke about her personal relationship with Michael Jackson and the heroism and love that he brought to fans all over the world, to a number of dancers recapping some of Jackson’s best video dance work including “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal,” and “Bad” and his own sister Janet Jackson performing alongside a screen image of Michael Jackson made for a well deserved goose bump rising tribute to the legacy and life of pop icon Michael Jackson.

The return of Brand as host brought dismay to some students because of his lousy jokes and constant sexual references.

“They could have picked someone funnier,” Lauren Tice, senior marketing and finance major, said.

Although Brand did his usual routine of wacky jokes, his presence at the VMA’s were slim to none, which might have made some viewers very satisfied.

Brand was a minor disappointment compared to the disappointment of first VMA award winner, Taylor Swift.

Rapper Kanye West walked on

stage unannounced and cut off Swift as she gave her first acceptance speech.

“Hey Taylor I’m really happy for you, but Beyonce had one of the greatest videos of all time,” West said.

Clearly that was a completely rude act by West and fans were not afraid to express their fury towards the rapper. Every time West’s name was mentioned they didn’t neglect to boo him.

Beyonce, however, did give Swift a chance to redeem her speech after winning Video of the Year for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it).”

Although the VMAs had its feel of drama that didn’t affect the amazing, breathtaking and slightly bizarre performances that took place at the awards.

Lady Gaga performed her latest single “Paparazzi” while playing the piano and faking a bloody death as she hung from a ceiling.

Artist Pink performed her hit single “Sober” while also hanging from the ceiling and conquering some graceful aerobic technique.

Renowned rock band, Green Day, performed their new single “East Nowhere Jesus” with tons of fans on the VMA stage.

Other performers such as Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z tore down the house with high energy dancing and soulful rap lyrics that represented New York City.

All in all the VMA’s did it’s job in having the best performances, the juiciest drama, the whackiest host and satisfied viewers.

ARIELLE FRISCIA/A&E EDITOR

This year MTV’s Video Music Award logo was inspired from Oscar winning musical “West Side Story.’”

‘We Need To Talk’ brings variety of topics to WYBF listeners elizabeth krupka staff writer

efk722@cabrini.edu

The radio show, “We Need to Talk,” on Cabrini’s WYBF-FM “The Burn” will be an interesting new addition to the program this year. The new variety show is hosted by Danielle Alio, sophomore communication major; Arielle Frisica, junior communication major; Noelle Westfall, senior communication major and Robert Stoop, senior biology major. The show is broadcasted every other Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The premise of the show “We Need to Talk” came from two recent graduates, Janene Gibbons and Jack Jonas along with Alio.

They were joking about how it would be interesting to have a video talk show for students to express their opinions on current events, because it was something that Cabrini’s communication department did not have.

Many people said that they would be interested in tuning in to a show like “We Need to Talk” because it was a different from of light-hearted entertainment from the college students stressful schedules. So Jonas, Gibbons and Alio pitched their idea to associate communication professor Cathy Yungmann and, once it was

approved began production.

Originally it was broadcasted as a video show, but because of some issues with organization and adjusting to a different cast it was moved to radio for its second season.

Since the current cast had all summer to think of clever topics to discuss on the show and make scripts, the new season has been

more organized. The categories that will be discussed in the half hour segment will include what is happening on Cabrini’s campus, what is going on nationally, fun things to do in Philadelphia and what is happening in Hollywood.

“These are the topics that the listeners want to hear. Keep it at a local standpoint, on Cabrini’s campus, Philadelphia, national

facts and Hollywood. It’s what the listeners love to hear,” Friscia said.

With more of a format to follow for the show it makes being onair much easier than before. The consistency makes for a better concept.

Along with staying organized, the four hosts hope to gather listeners as well. If listeners begin

ELIZABETH KRUPKA/STAFF WRITER

Robert Stoop, Danielle Alio, Noelle Westfall and Arielle Friscia record the show “We Need To Talk.”

togive their feedback and opinions, the show will blossom into a true talk show.

“We Need to Talk” is well on its way to being a true talk show.

During the first recording session each of the hosts discussed their topics with ease. It is truly a conversational show with jokes pitched off hand and interesting facts for every listener, to keep the audience listening.

All of the hosts have high hopes for the talk show this year. Each accomplishment will lead into another goal.

“You need the drive to follow through. We have determination and drive and passion for the show because it is different,” Alio said.

Some of their goals for the show include a live radio broadcast because right now the show is prerecorded. After moving to live radio the cast hopes to move the show back to a video and radio podcast.

“Now that we have ourselves sort of established we hope that we can engage a larger audience.

Listen and look out for ‘We Need to Talk,’” Stoop said.

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TV stars set to shine at 61st Emmys on Sept. 20th jamie santoro staff writer

ajs343@cabrini.edu

On Sunday, Sept. 20, L.A. will be full of the biggest names in TV. The 61st annual Emmy Awards will take place that night, awarding the best and brightest of the silver screen.

Everybody from Justin Timberlake to Elaine Stritch are nominated and best supporting actor in a comedy nominee, Neil Patrick Harris, w i l l be the host that evening.

Leading the nominations is NBC comedy “30 Rock” with an astounding 22 nominations. HBO’s TV movie “Grey Gardens” follows with 17 nominations, including nominations for stars Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. Also AMC’s “Mad Men” picks up 16 nominations, the most for a drama program.

“Family Guy,” a very popular show on any college campus, made history by being the first animated program since “The Flintstones” in 1961 to be nominated for best comedy.

Also, there are seven nominations in the category compared to the usual five or six. In the drama category, basic cable shows continue to make history. Last year, “Mad Men” and FX’s “Damages” were the first basic cable shows to be nominated for best drama (an award “Mad Men” went on to win, making further history.)

This year, not only were those shows also nominated again, but AMC’s “Breaking Bad” was too, making almost half of the nominees basic cable shows.

In all the major categories this year, the competition is tight. For example, in the category of best supporting actress in a comedy, any of the following funny ladies could walk away with the trophy.

Amy Poehler became the first individual performer from NBC staple “Saturday Night Live” to be nominated last year. She was again nominated and is joined by castmate Kristen Wiig, both of whom have a good shot of hearing their name called.

Also, close in the running is Broadway diva and former star of the gone-too-soon “Pushing Daisies”, Kristin Chenoweth, with her second nomination in the category.

Rounding out the category are Jane Krakowski of “30 Rock,” Elisabeth Perkins of “Weeds” and Van-

essa Williams of “Ugly Betty.”

The past few years in Emmy history has been all about the newbies.

“Mad Men” made a splash last year and “30 Rock” the year before with their surprise win for best comedy.

Tina Fey, creator and star, thanked her “dozens and dozens of viewers.”

This year the trend may not continue because these shows are not that young anymore and also because some old favorites have had standout seasons. “House M.D.” can always depend on getting at least one nomination, but this past season has been one of the show’s strongest.

In the same boat (not literally) is “Lost” which bounced back after a weak couple of seasons to one of the best yet. This comes just in time, seeing as the show’s last season begins this January.

On the home front, Cabrini students may not eagerly await the Emmys themselves, but TV is a great escape.

Kimberly Carlson, sophomore political science major, watches TV as a fun way to hang out and relax with her friends.

“I usually watch TV at night when I’m not going out or when something’s on that my friends and I planned on watching as a group,” Carlson said.

As for the awards themselves, Carlson picked a clear winner.

“The Office! It uses a dry sense of humor which I like and the story lines are hilarious.”

On Sept. 20, you can guarantee to see your favorite stars out in droves hoping to hear their names called.

Viewers can expect to see a long, but entertaining telecast. What they cannot guarantee? Any of the winners. Tune in to CBS on Sept. 20, to find out firsthand who gets behind that podium.

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“Family Guy,” “Monk” and “Mad Men,” are some of the television shows nominated at the Emmys this year.

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Top 5 Web sites for entertainment news noelle westfall staff writer

nw66@cabrini.edu

1. If you want a variety of non-gossip news on movies, TV, celebrities and the arts, visit the LA Times: www. latimes.com/entertainment/ news/

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Campus shows contemporary works of Tom Baker lauren sliva staff writer

lbs42@cabrini.edu

Tom Baker, assistant professor of printmaking at Monmouth University, shows off his work in his exhibit “Print and Process,” located in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Art Gallery.

The exhibit features 20 different works compiled together with warm colors and unusual symbol pairings.

“The art work is very dynamic, the colors just pop and the lines are interesting. The art in general catches my eye,” Kathrina Kamroop, sophomore political science and history major, said.

The works are very contemporary, and brings different colors and patterns together to make an unusual contrast.

Baker’s artist statement said, “The prints are layered with various photos, drawings and even fabrics com-

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Tom Baker’s art exhibit is located in the Holy Spirit Library with 20 pieces on display.

piled together in a simple format.”

Baker also said, “The images that are in my prints are random objects that I have found and just put all the stuff that I have and try to make something visually interesting,” Baker said.

“Baker’s art is composed with quality. The contrast between the groups of images are unrelated yet couple together in an unconventional way,” Nicholas Jacques, assistant professor of studio arts, said Looking at Baker’s art, one is able to distinguish what the objects are; household objects and weapons are two of the main themes that he uses.

“I create things that are recognizable and visually entertaining; I’m not an illustrator, I’m a visual person, not an artist,” Baker said.

“I like the whisk, the household things, it’s different,” Stephanie Juris, freshman early education major, said.

“It’s different, awkward even,” Rebecca Conti, freshman business major, said.

The art that Baker creates does not imply anything, it just represents his thoughts that day, whether they be awkward or not.

“The prints are impressions of my thoughts; it’s a trial and error, putting different images together,” Baker said. “But it’s a natural process creating imagery to support my thoughts.”

Baker’s works are simple, there is not much thought or meaning, but

each person will have a different interpretation of the pieces.

To see Tom Baker’s thoughts in print, visit the Holy Spirit Library second floor.

“Print and Process” will be showcased until Oct. 11 during the library hours.

If you want to meet Baker in person, he will be at the gallery Thursday, Sept. 17. To see other works, visit Baker’s homepage at http:// bluehawk.monmouth.edu/~tbaker/.

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CAP Board starts off school year with open mic night eric gibble

staff writer

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Students in a post-MTV Video Music Awards slump could find their fix at Cabrini College during the kick-off of the first open mic night this year.

Lip-synching was strictly prohibited on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. on the back lawn behind the mansion. While all kinds of talent are welcome to perform, all of those that turned out were musicians.

“Open mic night is usually one of our biggest events,” Dani Degnan, sophomore special education major and secretary of CAP Board, said.

“It’s a great opportunity to show off the talent of Cabrini College; everyone can relax as big group.”

The event was sponsored by CAP Board and proved to be a hit with students. As the sun set against the mansion, junior social work major, Lisa Somers, laid out on the grass and enjoyed the variety of talented musicians.

“I came out tonight to see the new talent Cabrini has to offer,” Somers said.

Julian Maliszewski, senior philosophy and religion major, is a veteran of open mic night. The set he performed on his electric guitar was entirely instrumental.

“I’ve been performing at open mic night since freshman year. I like to showcase my talents and have a good time,” Maliszewski said.

In addition to individual acts, the trio of junior history major Rob Martinsen and junior communication majors Josh Brown and Ryan Lane performed an original song ‘Stratosphere.”

Martinsen and Lane are part of their own group, Pigs in Flight, while Brown joins the two for fun during events like open mic night.

“I’m used to performing in front

of bigger crowds and usually I’m nervous, however this is a smaller crowd so I’m not really nervous,” Martinsen said.

Friends of the performers also came out in support.

“Our friend Neil Gogno performed a cover of ‘Lua’ by Bright Eyes and it was awesome,” Rachel Wentzel, junior marketing major, said.

However, while the night went smoothly without a hitch, there was a complaint from Wentzel.

“A few of our friends wanted to perform, but they didn’t have enough time to prepare. There was too short of notice for them,” Wentzel said.

In fact, the night almost did not happen because, prior to Monday, only one person had signed up to perform. Yet, by the time the event was set to commence there were six performers.

“I was really nervous that it would be cancelled, but the show must go on and everything set up nicely,” Corrine Grasso, junior English major and CAP Board onstage events planner, said.

In the future, CAP Board plans on promoting open mic night more efficiently by putting up posters earlier. Three more open mic nights are planned for the future.

Jenn Bollinger, senior politicalscience major and CAP Board treasurer, is hoping for a better turn out in the future.

“There was a good amount of people here but it could have been better,” Bollinger said. “The lawn could have been more lit up but everyone seems to be enjoying themselves.”

Other upcoming events sponsored

by CAP Board include Casino Night this Friday, Sept. 18 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m in the Xavier Great Room and Cabrini’s second poetry slam on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Grace Hall.

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Performer Ryan Lane prepares before performing for Cabrini students at open mic night held on Monday night.

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Women’s soccer drops 3-2 decision to rival Eastern University patrick gallagher staff writer

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It was a game of heart. Both teams battling and fighting for the win. The Cabrini College women’s soccer team played Eastern University on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in a game that pushed these two teams to their give their all on every play.

The game started strong for both teams with big runs into each end. Nothing came of those strikes, but further into the first half Eastern struck, putting the Eagles on the scoreboard first.

In true Cabrini fashion, instead of backing down, the women’s team stormed back. Off of a

corner kick Sammy Thompson, sophomore exercise science and health promotion major, redirected the ball into the back of the net with a great header to the back post. This strong Cavalier team showed that they still had the will to win.

Tragedy struck home half way through the first half when captain Sabina DeGisi, senior communication major, went out with an injury and was unable to play the rest of the game.

This forced head coach Ken Prothero to substitute some players into new unfamiliar positions. Prothero said after the game that the fewer number of substitutes later forced players to stay on the field even when in

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Junior Dana Nardello gains control of the ball in the women’s game against Eastern University.

need of a break.

Soon into the second half, the Eagles scored again with a crisp passing play that looked like the team that had made it to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament not even a year ago.

This could have stopped any team in its tracks, but the Cavaliers saw this as a wake up call.

With a little more than 20 minutes left in the game freshman midfielder Dana Drake showed what she could contribute. Drake found Annmarie Kolla, junior early childhood education major, with a cross that Kolla directed into the back of the net.

This cut the Eagles’ lead down to only a goal and strengthened

the Cavaliers desire for a victory.

The rest of the game had a feel of a professional match because of the intensity and skill of both teams.

Unfortunately, the Cavaliers were unable to find the back of the net again, though they never stopped trying with countless strike after strike.

This deeply rooted rivalry is felt in every game that Cabrini and Eastern play, and this game had no exception.

There were hard fault balls in the corners, and battles for center ground on the field.

Along with great plays, there were also plays stopped short by some questionable calls by the referees. Nonetheless, the

Cavaliers never stopped moving their feet and never gave up the fight.

After the game, Prothero said that he was very proud of the team and that he was very enthused with the effort that everyone gave. Cabrini is now looking onward to Saturday, Sept.

19, where they will face Arcadia, another very physical and skilled team, at home at 4 p.m.

This Cavalier team is very strong and will never stop moving their feet. They are now looking to focus on rebounding strongly against there next opposing team and they plan to keep their eyes on a win against Arcadia instead of dwelling on this tough loss.

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Junior Brianna Conner kicks the ball down field in the women’s game against Eastern University.

Senior volleyball star captures 2000th assist Meghan Murphy

MkM727@cabrini.edu staff writer

One of Cabrini’s finest athletes, volleyball player Lizzie Williams, is nearing the end of her last season. All of the coaches she has ever had for volleyball came hoping to see her accumulate her 2000th career assist at the match against Bryn Mawr College on Tuesday, Sept. 1. As a four-year player, Williams has recently gained her 2000th career assist against Swarthmore College on Friday, Sept. 4.

Williams started playing volleyball at the age of six.

“Lizzie first started playing on an organized team (CYO) in 4th grade but before that she

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would play on the beach while on vacation,” said her parents.

Williams knew that she wanted to play volleyball in college but she never suspected she would

be a Cavalier.

“Lizzie was not recruited for Cabrini. We contacted Cabrini after encountering some athletic scholarship issues at another school that was recruiting her,” Williams’ father, Stephen Williams, said.

“Lizzie has good leadership roles. She is very confident and communicates well with other players. Lizzie goes all out; she hustles and she falls on the court and bruises up her legs but that’s because of her passion,” assistant coach Alyssa Smith said.

Throughout Williams’ volleyball career, she has been highly recognized for her hard work. Williams was nationally ranked by NCAA in Aces Per Game, 31st her freshman year

and 21st her sophomore year at Cabrini. She was named twotime Philadelphia Academic All-Area, one of seven players from the 28 institutions in the Philadelphia metro area, twotime CSAC player of the week and 2nd team all-conference in 2008, and recently she gained her 2000th assist.

“We were happy not only for Lizzie but for the entire team.

Volleyball is very much a team sport; one person can’t do it by herself,” Mr. Williams said.

Williams has brought such joy and pleasure to her family while they have come out to see her and her team succeed on the court.

“There are so many over the years that it is hard to pick one or two. It is always a joy to watch

her doing something that she loves so much. The intensity and passion she brings to the game are a joy to watch,” Williams’ mother, Holly Williams, said.

For the last two years the team has been trying to find a replacement for Williams.

“There are going to be some giant shoes to fill,” Schaefer said.

Williams is currently applying to medical school.

“On the court she is a competitive, driven force to be reckoned with; off the court she lives her life with the same level of intensity with caring, compassion and dedication to her family, friends and studies,” Williams’ parents said.

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Dixon Center offers off-campus recreation activities jen wozniak managing editor

jlw729@cabrini.edu

Cabrini students were met with clear skies and warm, sunny weather at the beach in Belmar, N.J. on Sunday, Sept. 13 for a fun day of surfing lessons offered by the Cabrini recreation department.

The beach was alive with the hustle and bustle of surfers and spectators for the Belmar Pro Surf Competition, which happened to be taking place at the same time.

While waiting to hit the waves, the students enjoyed festivities and live music and took advantage of watching the pro surfers in competition. The group later learned that their instructor, TJ Forkin, was not only participating in the competition but had advanced to the semifinals.

Forkin, who was the instructor for the first ever Cabrini surfing trip last September, later helped the ambitious surfers, who discovered that the ocean conditions were not as ideal as the weather.

“Surfing is a unique sport because conditions are constantly changing and affect your performance, unlike most sports,” Gina Mulranen, senior math secondary education major,

said. “We saw pro surfers today but even they couldn’t perform to their best ability because of the conditions.”

Even though the surfers got a late start to the lessons and didn’t catch as many waves as they hoped, the day was in no way wasted. “Even though we didn’t get a perfect surfing day, it was really relaxing to lie out on the surf board in the ocean and the weather was perfect. It was a great beach day,” Mulranen said.

Orlin Jespersen, assistant director of recreation, said, “Last year there was more instruction and more chances to get up on the board, but it was nice to see all the action and the environment of the surfing competition.”

Surfing is just one of many opportunities that the recreation department has to offer. Jespersen encourages more students to get involved.

“All activities are discounted by 40 to 50 percent of what they would normally cost if you did the activity on your own, plus it’s a great opportunity to meet more people,” Jespersen said. “I try to make it easier for students to get involved or try something new, and if you have an interest in these activities you should try it now.”

Some activities are even free,

such as rock climbing, which is offered every Wednesday night, and hiking trips. “The hiking trip coming up is supposed to be a really nice hike and have good views of the Delaware Water Gap,” Jespersen said.

Upcoming outdoor activities through the recreation department are sailing and windsurfing on Sunday, Sept. 27, whitewater rafting on Sunday, Oct. 4, hiking the Appalachia Trial on Sunday, Nov. 1 and paintball on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Pre-registration is required for all events, so be sure to sign up at the Dixon Center.

To sign up for surfing and wind surfing, contact Orlin Jespersen at orlinj@cabrini.edu or 610225-3909 immediately.

The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 18 for whitewater rafting, and Friday, Oct. 30 for hiking the Appalachia Trail and paintball.

“Even though Cabrini is small, I think it’s great that they offer so many outdoor activities. It helps the people like me who study all during the week get outdoors and doing activities on the weekends,” Mulranen said.

“The students who came on the surfing trip today are seniors, so it’s a shame because who is going to come next year? We need to see more attendance

from underclassmen at activities” Nick Pitts, senior communication major, said.

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Senior Nick Pitts rides a wave in Belmar, N.J. during the Cabrini surfing trip Sept. 13.

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Pitts, Mulranen and Wozniak enjoy a day at the beach.

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Senior Jen Wozniak attempts to catch a wave.

Jason Moran staff writer

jkm724@cabrini.edu

Iverson signs with Memphis Grizzles Former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson will now be joining the Memphis Grizzlies. The current free agent wrote on his twitter account on Wednesday that, “God chose Memphis as the place I will Continue my career.” Iverson averaged a career low in points last year by posting 17.5 points per game. If the deal goes through Iverson will be joining a team that was only 24-58 last year.

Cassell sidelined for first game Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassell was questionable going into Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and ended up not playing. The Chiefs ended up losing their first game of the season 38-24 without their new quarterback. Cassell was injured in Kansas City’s second preseason game on Aug. 29 when he was tackled awkwardly by Seattle’s Brandon Mebane. Chiefs coach Todd Haley kept an eye on Cassell this past week to see if he would be physically able to play this weekend. Cassell was the Chiefs key off season addition and there has been a lot of anticipation for his first start. Brodie Croyle, Kansas Citys backup quarterback was 16/24 and threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort.

Merriman arrested on assault charges NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers was arrested on September 6 early in the morning after reality TV star Tila Tequila accused him of choking and throwing her while she was visiting his house. Tequilla’s real name is Tila Nguyen and she is best known for her reality TV show “A shot at love with Tila Tequila.” Tequilla filed a citizens arrest warrant against Merriman, charging him with battery and false imprisonment. Merriman’s lawyer Todd Macaluso told the Associated Press that, “There was absolutely no wrongdoing on the part of Mr. Merriman.”

Upcoming Games Thursday, September 17 Golf- Away @ Moravian College @ 12:30 p.m.

Women’s Tennis- Home vs. Bryn Mawr College @ 3:30 p.m.

Women’s Field Hockey- Home vs. Albright College @ 4 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball- Away @ Keystone College @ 7 p.m.

Friday, September 18 No games Saturday, September 19 Women’s Field Hockey- Away @ Misericordia University @ 12 p.m.

Women’s Tennis- Away @ Gwynedd-Mercy College @ 12 p.m.

Women’s Soccer- Home vs Arcadia University @ 4 p.m.

Men’s Soccer- Home vs Eastern University @ 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 20 No games Monday, September 21 Golf- Away @ Lebanon Valley College @ 12:30 p.m.

Women’s Tennis- Away @ Marywood University @ 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22 Women’s Soccer- Away @ Immaculata University @ 4 p.m.

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Lady Cavs fall to nationally What Grinds My Gears: ranked Eastern in 3-1 loss Muffled Celebrations

kasey minnick sports columnist

km735@cabrini.edu

As I was serving drinks at the local “hosie” in Weatherly this past Sunday, I was all smiles when the score read 17-7 in favor of my Philadelphia Eagles. After a shaky first quarter, things started to look up for the Eagles, as they seemed to get their helmets on straight. After young Desean Jackson ran a punt return into the Carolina end zone for 85 yards, my first “Wahoo” escaped my mouth of the season.

If things couldn’t be going more my way, nearly one minute later, Brent Celek received a nine yard touchdown pass and with an extra point completion, the score escalated to 24-7. But what happened next got me into a fit of rage, which sent me into a rant on the bar-goers.

As Celek caught the pass over the goal line, a whistle was blown and a ruling of unsportsmanlike conduct was called on Desean Jackson for excessive celebration.

The man, just minutes before, ran for 85 yards and now another seven points was added to their score, how couldn’t an athlete be ecstatic?

What was even more annoying, since I missed this particular touchdown, was that a replay was not shown. It’s as if he committed a crime, no pun intended to Michael Vick.

My goodness, fans go to sporting events to see entertainment and that is what these athletes can provide for us. It takes a lot of talent to be in their position, so I would, once in a while, like to see if they have a trick up their jersey in dancing, acting or the humor to get down on one knee and propose to a cheerleader like Chad Johnson.

Well, because of him and a few other “entertainers,” rules were put into place by the National Football League owners in 2006 due to some “out of hand” celebrations that date back to one of the most memorable acts of Joe Horn and the famous cell phone.

According to ESPN.com, at the NFL owner’s meeting in 2006, a vote of 29-3 was cast which gave officials power to penalize a team 15 yards on the ensuing kickoff for excessive

celebrations anywhere on the field. “Moves” that were still ruled acceptable were spikes, dunks, “Lambeau Leaps,” spins, dances and simple celebrations.

What is unclear to me is what is considered to be “simple” and “not simple.”

The officials are on the field to rule on the game, not decide if a dance is unruly or not. Now, since a little bit more fun and entertainment has been stripped from the game, famous “dancers”, liked or not, can be fined whenever the official sees fit.

Fines were given to Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals as he gave CPR to a football, Steve Smith of the Panthers who performed a “Snow Angel” in the end zone and who cradled a football like a baby and wiped its bottom as if consoling it. Critics like to fight back that it is a team sport, not an individual, egotisical sport .

What I would like to shout right back to those critics is, yes, it’s a team sport, but points win a game and that INDIVIDUAL just scored for the TEAM, which in turn, brings them a step closer to a “W.” C’mon think about it.

It is such a load of crap when critics like to shout their mouths off, but then make sure they are glued to their television sets to watch the games every Sunday and Monday to find something to complain about. If you aren’t a fan, go find something to do that you are a fan of.

I AM A FAN and I would love to watch my team, live or on television, run for a 85yard touchdown, jump into his teammates’ arms and do a little jig for the camera. Don’t get me wrong, when it was Terrell Owens on the Dallas Cowboys and it was against the Eagles, I was cursing the television screen, but it is apart of the game and that’s the fun of it.

Sports, professional or not, bring out the best and worst emotions in people.

In this instance of having a celebratory dance in the end zone or anywhere else on the field, is bringing out an exciting and adolescent side in them. It lets the fans know that these million dollar athletes are just like us; they want to have fun while doing something they love.

When owners give officials yet another duty to do come game time, it is just puts more of a hindrance to what’s real about the wide world of sports. So, NFL owners, let them do their thing and stop grinding my gears.

holly prendergast staff writer

hmp35@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini College women’s volleyball team lost to longtime school rival No. 24 Eastern University on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the Nerney Field House. The Lady Cavs fought a long, hard battle against Eastern but fell short on a 3-1 loss.

Senior setter Lizzie Williams recorded 26 assists during the match and notched six kills on just 10 attempts. Before the start of the match, head coach Eric Schaefer presented Williams with a commemorative volleyball signifying her 2,000th career assist.

“I’m definitely proud of reaching such a milestone,” Williams said. Williams achieved her triumph at the Moravian College Tournament on Sept. 4 against Swarthmore College.

“It really was a team achievement because I wouldn’t have been able to play my position without the passers, and the sets wouldn’t matter without the amazing skills of the hitters.”

Along with Williams’ 26 assists, senior outside hitter

Traci Beltz recorded 15 kills for the night. Junior middle hitter Stephanie Recklau also was an impact in the front line, tallying a total of 10 kills for the match.

“Despite the loss, I think that we all came together as a team and played our best,” freshman outside hitter Megan Ryan said, who also chipped in with seven kills for the night.

It was apparent that the women played strong throughout the whole game especially while earning a win in the third set.

“We played hard and the fact that we took a game from Eastern really makes me proud,” Alexis Doss, sophomore history major, said.

Overall Doss was a big help both offensively and defensively.

Both Doss and sophomore libero, Courtney Abel, controlled the back line claiming a combined 32 digs. Abel earned a club high 17, and Doss reached 15 respectively.

Eastern made it apparent in the first two sets that they were out for a win claiming both sets.

They won the first 25-15 and the second 25-18, respectively. In the first set alone, Eastern had a .435 hitting percentage and ended the second with a .375

hitting percentage.

After losing the first two sets, Cabrini came out strong in the third with senior hitter Traci Belts earning a team high six kills. Williams chipped in with seven assists, and Doss and Abel earned seven digs each.

“I feel they [the team] competed to the best of their ability. We went after everything, and we learned that we are capable of anything, despite our loss,” head coach Eric Schaefer said.

After falling short in the third set, Eastern came out with a vengeance in the fourth set and quickly rose to an 8-0 lead.

The Cavs fought hard, but in the end the Eagles claimed a 25-14 victory over Cabrini.

“Despite the loss, I think that the team did great. All of the girls played to the best of their ability and did what they could to try and win the game. Even though we didn’t win, taking a game from Eastern just goes to show that we can compete with the best of the best,” assistant coach, Lindsay Martin, said.

Gapinski earns 4th at XC Invitational kerri dougherty staff writer

kad735@cabrini.edu

Junior Diane Gapinksi placed fourth overall at the Immaculata University Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 17 with a time of 21:09. She guided the Cabrini women’s cross country team to a fifth place finish on the wet and muddy race course against twelve other teams. Freshman Shatievah Lewis finished 17th overall with a time of 22:25.

“I prepared myself just by running lots over the summer and listening to my coach,” Gapinski said. “Coach O’Hora is the best coach ever! We [the team] have been working really hard. I always get a little nervous before races even though I have been running cross country since freshmen year of high school. It’s great to have an awesome team and we calm each other down.

I was happy with Saturday’s results, the course was really wet from the rain which made it harder to run and made the times slower.”

Gwynedd-Mercy College’s Alycia Tranchitella won the overall crown with a time of 20:13. Ursinus College placed first in the women’s standings, while Marywood University and Gwynedd-Mercy College finished second and third. Cedar Crest College placed fourth and Cabrini took fifth place.

As for the men’s team, fresh-

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Diane Gapinski shows the strength of the Cabrini cross country team by leading by example. man Tyler Rooke led the team for the second week in a row. At Immaculata, Rooke finished the 8k run 11th overall with a time of 30:21. Jaiquann Beckham, also a freshman, finished with a time of 33:59 and placed No. 48. Sophomore, Anthony Girolamo placed No. 40, clocking a time of 34:00.

As for preparing for the race on Saturday, Rooke said, “I didn’t really prepare any differently for this race compared to others. Did a hard week’s worth of practice, took Friday off before the meet, and I went to bed early to get a good night’s sleep.”

Holy Family University’s Fred Tuwei placed first overall, tallying a time of 28:46. John Watts of Gwynedd-Mercy had a time of 29:01 and R.J. Every of Gwynedd-Mercy College

clocked out with a time of 29:13.

Gwynedd-Mercy College took first place on the men’s side.

Cabrini returns to action following a one-week lay-off at the Philly Metro Meet on Belmont Plateau Saturday, Sept. 26.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

SPORTS 16

Men capture second straight festival title; Lady Cavs go 1-1 brian loschiavo

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Cabrini College men’s and women’s soccer teams hosted the annual Cabrini College Soccer Festival on Friday Sept. 4 and Saturday Sept. 5 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field. The men stayed perfect in the tournament capturing their second straight title while the women went 1-1 on weekend.

“Winning the soccer festival this year was huge for our team mentally, especially after coming of a loss in our home opener,” Brian Raffle, senior business major, said.

The men kicked off the tournament against NYU – POLY and grabbed a 5-0 win, marking their first win of the 2009 season.

The Cavs saw eight different players score at least one point.

Senior midfielder Andrew Jacobs, who led Cabrini on the day started off the scoring when he finished a kick across the box from senior midfielder Raffle.

This was followed up with a goal by freshman forward Ryan Juhring who scored off an assist

by Jacobs. Senior midfielder Brian Moran was next to knock one in for the blue and white off of Jacobs second assist to put them up 3-0.

Raffle tallied Cabrini’s fourth goal of the day when sophomore back Kyle Johnson crossed the ball for the assist.

After over 65 minutes in the cage senior goalkeeper Bryan Johnson recorded his first shutout of the season without tallying a save on the game, while junior goalkeeper Mike Viscariello recorded one save.

Justin McCall ended the scoring at 5-0 with a breakaway goal off an assist from freshman midfielder Dan Foley. The men advanced for a rematch of last year’s championship with Alvernia University.

In the second game of the day the Cabrini women’s soccer team took on William Paterson University and came out with

their first loss of the season with a 2-0 turnout.

“We deserved to win in this game but it just wasn’t in the cards for us,” senior communication major Sabina DeGisi said.

Junior goalkeeper Gianna Porretta held the William Paterson Pioneers to a scoreless first half and ended the day with nine saves.

Senior back DeGisi led the team with three shots on goal.

William Paterson’s sophomore Heidi Rogers and sophomore forward Sophie Hart-Ruderman each scored a goal in the contest.

The Pioneers out-shot the Cavs 23-5 on the day.

The women went on to win their second game of the Festival with a score of 4-2 against Delaware University. DeGisi fueled the Cavs with a hat trick giving them a 2-1 record on the season.

“We used the anger and disappointment we had from our loss to William Paterson to help get us prepared to get a win against Delaware Valley,” DeGisi said.

DeGisi started off the Cabrini scoring early in the game as she knocked one in the cage just inside the box. She had the only goal in the first half and added two more in the final period.

Freshman Maddy Edwards scored the fourth goal for Cabrini and recorded four shots on goal along with classmate Dana Drake.

“We went out as a team and played our game,” freshman undecided major Maddy Edwards said. “We played very well for just being on the field together for 3 games. This season looks promising.”

Headed into halftime the Cavs held a 1-0 advantage over Del Val. In the second half the Aggies evened out the scoring at 1-1. Cabrini gained the lead back shortly after when Edwards found the back of the net when she recovered a loss ball in front of the goal.

This was followed by DeGisi’s second goal to give the Cavs a 3-1 lead. Shortly after this Delaware

Valley cut the deficit again to just 1 with a 3-2 score. Cabrini got the winning goal of the game when Edwards assist DeGisi to complete the hat trick.

Cabrini ended the game outshooting the Aggies 24-9 lead by DeGisi’s impressive 8 shots.

Poretta totaled four saves in the cage in trek to her second win of the season.

“After playing in the festival we got to see a lot of the good and a lot of the things that need to be fixed,” DeGisi said. “We have a lot of talent on our team from the seniors all the way down to the freshman and we are working hard to put all the pieces together to achieve our long term goal of winning the CSAC.” The men’s soccer team took the field next where they won their second straight Festival title against Alvernia with a 3-0 shutout.

The Cavs scored all of their goals in the first half to capture their second win of the season improving their record to 2-1.

Senior goalkeeper Bryan Johnson recorded six saves recording his second shutout of the season.

Raffle got the first tally of the contest when he found the cage from 25-yards out. Just a short time after sophomore forwards Eric Collins assisted junior forward King Saah for his first goal of the season and gave the Cavs a two-goal advantage.

To put the Cavs up by three, sophomore back Kyle Johnson found senior midfielder Evan Hanauer’s for the 3-0 lead. The Cavs ended the weekend with two wins and a title.

“Beating Alvernia 3-0 for the festival championship definitely showed us what type of team we are, and what type of team we could be.” Raffle said.

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Senior Jason Moran gains control of the ball in the Cavs’ first game of the festival against NYU - POLY.

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Junior goalkeeper Gianna Porretta ended the first game of the festival with nine saves and the second game with four saves.

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Sophomore Jack Neary and freshman Dan Foley go for a loose ball in their first game of the festival against NYU - POLY.

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Senior Brian Moran heads the ball across the box in the first game of the festival against NYU - POLY.