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Mansion recognized in national register amanda carson news editor

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MEGAN KUTULIS/ DEPUTY EDITOR

The Cabrini College Mansion has been a historic centerpiece for the campus. Throughout the years its distinct architecture has made it an iconic representation of the College.

The Cabrini College Mansion has served as the iconic representation of the College for 50 years.

Its distinct architectural design has been recognized not only for the College itself, but also for the nation.

Recently, the Woodcrest Estate Mansion was named to the National Register of Historic Places, which includes the nation’s most famous buildings.

“It’s the nation’s places that are worthy of recognition,” Paloma Bolasny, historian with the National Register of Historic Places, said.

The Mansion was one of approximately 1,200 buildings to be added each year to the register. To date there are 85,000 buildings total, comprising the register.

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Board for Historical Preservation recommended the Mansion for inclusion. The College sent a nomination to the board, which was later

reviewed and accepted.

“It’s a very good execution of a Tudorrevival style in Delaware County,” Keith Heinrich, Pennslyvania Historical Preservation specialist, said.

“Basically it had integrity.”

The Mansion was not only recognized for its architectural style, “but also because of its infl uence on the surrounding community and Cabrini College’s respectful stewardship of that heritage,” Howard Holden, director of facilities, said.

It was also chosen since it was home to two great regional families, the Pauls and Dorrances.

Built between 1901 and 1903, it was one of the fi rst country houses to be built in the Philadelphia area by famed architect Horace Trumbauer. It was designed with the intent to give the impression that it had survived many generations.

Trumabuer also designed the worldrenowned Philadelphia Museum of Art. “At fi rst sight the building strikes the eye as a

signifi cant work of superb architecture,” Holden said.

Two years ago the building underwent signifi cant reservations in an effort to restore its interior. “The building’s fi replaces, fl oors and panels were refi nished and new carpets, furnishings and window dressings were installed,” Holden said.

While it used to serve as a primary residential building, it is now home to several administrative offi ces which include the Offi ce of the President, Institutional Advancement, Alumni Affairs, the Business Offi ce and Marketing and Communications. It has also hosted many ceremonial events.

To its students, however, past and present, it individually represents something different.

“The second thing I remember about The Mansion was the induction ceremony held there for Alpha Sigma Lambda, which recognizes the special achievements

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this week’s edition

Scariest attractions Haunted attractions that get students scared for the Halloween holiday.

SEE A&E, Page 10

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Cabrini students John Solewin and Charlene Guzman eat with former congressman Rep. Jim Lloyd as part of the Congress to Campus event.

Congress to Campus discusses civic engagement brian loschiaVo editor in chief

bl726@cabrini.edu megan kutulis deputy editor

Editors’ freakiest costumes See pictures of the editors’ childhood costumes.

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Schools should incorporate civic engagement into the curriculum so that students become more involved in their communities and in government.

This was the message of two former members of Congress who visited Cabrini this week as a part of the Congress to Campus program.

Former Rep. Lou Frey, R-Fla., and fomer Rep. Jim Lloyd, D-Calif., engaged students in various classes, town meetings, and informal chats over their three-day visit from Sunday, Oct. 25 to Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Congress to Campus is a

program dedicated to attracting young people to public service and leadership. Among the issues that the program deals with are concerns about lack of civic literacy among America’s young people and declining participation in politics and voting.

The program usually requires booking speakers awhile in advance, but Frey and Lloyd’s visit was an exception. During

a Cabrini alumni event in Orlando, Fla., an alumna contacted Frey after talking to Dr. Marie George, the college president, about Cabrini’s new core curriculum, Justice Matters.

“I was intrigued by Cabrini’s curriculum because it has such an emphasis on working in

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EDITORIAL

College students at high risk for contracting H1N1 All of you have heard about swine flu also known as the H1N1 virus. Most of you are probably tired of hearing about it every time you open a newspaper, turn on the television, or go on the computer. Yes, the constant attention may be annoying, but it is nothing to take lightly, especially by college students.

If you’ve been living under a rock for the past week or you just don’t pay attention to current events at all, which all college students should be doing, you should know that President Obama declared the United States in a state of emergency pertaining to the H1N1 virus.

As of October, 46 states have seen widespread traces of the virus. At least 20,000 people in the United States have been hospitalized and more than 1,000 have died.

The number of H1N1 cases has been much higher than projected for this time of year. Obama talked about the fact that the rapid rise of the virus in many regions across the nation has the potential to overburden health care resources. The declaration, signed by the president on Friday, Oct. 23, was mainly a proactive measure and something that will give the government more power to help individual states in need.

We need to understand that living in such close communities, especially like the community here at Cabrini, puts us at a very high risk of contracting the virus. It can’t be taken as a joke. It is a serious health risk that we all need to be aware of and take precautions against.

Sometimes college students seem to have a superman complex. Most of us have the attitude that nothing will affect us, that we are invincible to anything and that is especially true with the swine flu. Everyone needs to assess his or her health and risk of getting the virus.

As of late September, more that 27,000 cases of flu-like illness have been reported in college students from 274 different colleges and universities. Though few have died, it is very easy to have the virus and pass it on to others. As young adults most of us have strong immune systems, but those who we could pass it to like grandparents and younger siblings are at higher risk for death.

Dorm rooms are common places for the virus to be contracted. We live in close quarters with other students, use the same bathrooms, attend the same classrooms and sit next to each other in the dining facilities. You don’t realize how many people you come into contact with every day.

Many schools have made it clear that parties are the cause of widespread outbreaks on campuses across the country. When you’re at a party packed into a small place with a lot of other people it’s very easy to contract illnesses.

At most parties students are sharing cups and cans with friends and strangers. Beer pong and other drinking games are not the best idea. When cups are shared amongst 50, people I would say either don’t play or make sure you win all night.

Hooking up with random people at parties often seems to be the favorite pasttime of many college students. This is a clear way to pick up the virus that should be avoided.

We need to start treating swine flu like it is a real serious threat to all of us. If we keep ignoring it and not taking precautions this pandemic could snowball into something much more and affect many more lives.

Cabrini had a set response plan in place in case of a major outbreak of the virus on campus. If you want to check out the plan or learn more about swine flu and Cabrini’s tips to stay healthy, go to cabrini.edu and click student resources and then health services.

We don’t have to avoid fun and stay locked away in a room until the virus tapers off, but be aware and make intelligent decisions. For now, wash your hands, don’t play drinking games at parties and no kissing strangers.

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‘Not for Sale’ to focus on human trafficking issues danielle alio staff writer

dla37@cabrini.edu

Human trafficking is a major social justice issue recently used as a summer reading topic for first year students to learn about before entering Cabrini. The college is inviting the author of “Not for Sale,” to host his Backyard Abolitionist Tour at the college on Monday, Nov. 2.

The event will include an afternoon workshop hosted by author David Batstone and then a formal presentation in the evening with award-winning singer and song-writer Brant Christopher.

Batstone and Christopher will collaborate to make the presentation a multimedia event that brings together lecture, music and video to expose human trafficking to those who may have never thought twice about the issue.

“I think any student who cares about social justice issues, or any student who takes our justice matters curriculum seriously should attend this and get something out of it,” Dr. Paul Wright, assistant professor of English and chair of the summer reading committee, said.

The afternoon workshop will be held in Jazzmans Café at 4 p.m.

The workshop will be hands-on in that Batstone will provide maps of

local areas in order to show where human trafficking is taking place “in our own backyard.” Students will be given practical ideas on how to combat this issue, as well as how to educate others about it.

“We are holding the workshop in Jazzmans because we hope to attract people who are walking in or passing through,” Wright said. “The evening event in the Grace Hall Atrium is more of a formal show than a workshop.”

The winner of the first student essay award will be announced during the evening event and the winner will have the opportunity to introduce Batstone to the Cabrini community.

The presentation in the evening will coincide with the first year summer reading assignment, “Not for Sale.”

The book contains non-fictional narratives of victims, as well as those working on the abolitionist side. According to Wright, the book has a global perspective that is refreshing. It does not treat human trafficking as a local issue in only one area of the world with a certain culture held responsible, but rather emphasizes that the world is intertwined and the issue is worldwide.

Batstone is the professor of ethics at the University of San Francisco and was the founder of the social venture firm, Right Reality. He writes

regularly in USA Weekend edition as America’s Ethics Guru.

Batstone has brought his crusade to many colleges and universities, as well as to government officials.

“I know that former President Clinton has had some events where Batstone was featured as a speaker and people from different administrations in our government agreed that this is a kind of pressing human rights matter that most people don’t know about,” Wright said.

Wright explained that human trafficking is an extremely important issue.

“We live with a notion that slavery is something that is over and a part of our past,” Wright said.

“We have a historical awareness of the issue, but we don’t realize that it’s going on all the time.”

Both events are open to the entire Cabrini community. “Even if students have not read this book or heard about this issue I think it is an opportunity for them to get educated in a very user-friendly way,” Wright said. “I think it would be silly to miss that kind of opportunity on our campus.”

More information on Batstone’s campaign can be found at http://www. notforsalecampaign.org, as well as on Twitter under DaveBatstone or Not_For_Sale.

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Contacting Political Figures -Advice from former Congressmen Lou Frey and Jim LloydYOU GET ONE SHOT: Make sure to take advantage of any given opportunity to make sure your voice is heard by writing a letter, checking your facts and making it personal.

Congressmen visit Cabrini CONGRESS, Page 1

AMANDA CARSON/NEWS EDITOR

The Mansion was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was recognized for its historic value.

Mansion added to national register MANSION, Page 1 of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. It was a very special evening and I was proud to receive my ASL pin there,” Gayle Eselby, 1996 alumna, said.

No matter what it represents,

it will continue to act as a campus and community symbol.

“The College’s campus itself is a microcosm of the history of the upper Main Line where great properties passed from farm to estate to institution, and there only a few houses of this stature and significance that have found such appropriate contemporary usage,” Holden said.

the community,” Frey said.

Although Frey and Lloyd discussed a variety of political topics, the focus of the discussions was primarily the integration of civics into classroom learning.

Civic engagement is an idea based on the fact that citizens can contribute to their community through ideas and actions, as well as propose change.

“We need to require civics to be taught in second or third grade all the way through high school. You can have an impact because you have to start people young,” Frey said.

Frey and Lloyd talked about how civic engagement needs to be taught consistently across the country. Because of “No Child Left Behind” legislation, they believe many schools are teaching for tests and not teaching for the good of their students.

Schools should be teaching more about the foundation of our country and how it functions.

The former members of Congress believe schools should be teaching students how to be

involved in their communities making them better as a whole.

“We want to create an online civics academy with civic lesson with input from teachers on different programs so kids in Podunk, Idaho will have the same chance as that kid from the Main Line in Philadelphia,” Frey said.

According to Frey, 73 percent of fourth graders, on a multiplechoice test, could not pick the Constitution out as our leading legal document. For both Frey and Lloyd, this number is alarming and calls for attention from educators nationwide.

“I want people to understand how our government operates.

Our government is unique. I want everyone to know the Constitution,” Lloyd said.

Julie Bonomo, junior marketing major, appreciated the congressmen’s visit, and praised Cabrini for already developing standards of engaged learning.

“It’s a great thing to know that the college you go to is already so engaged in the community for the common good and that a lot of students are taking part in some of the things that the congressmen

talked about,” Bonomo said.

Among its other efforts to develop engaged learning initiatives, the education department offers a class based solely upon the topic. The class, titled Schools in America, educates future teachers on how to incorporate civics lessons into their curriculum.

“I have taken classes in education where we have talked about these types of things before.

It’s all about teaching social studies and civics to younger kids so they know what they’re doing when it comes to government,” Vanessa Castellani, sophomore elementary education major, said.

Besides educating students on the topic, Frey recommends that citizens get involved in community and on-campus clubs and organizations. He recommends “putting life back into” organizations like the Kiwanis and civics clubs, as well as giving back to the community through volunteer work.

“We need leadership, we need people who care about country. I’ll never be able give back to my country what my country gave to me,” Frey said.

Speaker in Diversity Task Force series lectures on forgotten baseball league patrick gallagher staff writer

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A forgotten league was the subject of choice for Courtney Smith, assistant professor of history and political science, in her speech for the Diversity Task Force lecture series. Smith spoke on the forgotten Negro Baseball League and the Philadelphia Stars.

This Diversity Task Force lecture series are ways to showcase what Smith, as well as other professors, are interested in.

“We really enjoy talking about what our passions are, whether it’s in various aspects of history, or for other peoples it’s various aspects of culture,” Smith said.

This was also the subject matter of part of her master’s thesis.

The thought of adding in sports was well engrained into Smith after taking the Baseball and the American Tradition class with Dr. James Hedtke and Dr. Joseph Romano at Cabrini College.

“I knew I wanted to do something in history and that it should be something that I loved.

Well, I love sports,” Smith said.

The Diversity Task Force lectures are also a way of spreading

different subjects through the campus and allowing the students to take in other cultures that they may not have been exposed to.

“They present a great opportunity for diversity to furthering the cause of spreading knowledge through the campus,” Smith said.

The Negro Baseball League and how it was able to slip away is an astounding story that should be told at every level. It was a league with pride and undeniable talent.

There were countless teams and players that matched every level of Major League Baseball, but were not allowed to play due to a “gentlemen’s agreement.”

This agreement was an unspoken bond between the owners of the ball clubs. It was said that they had agreed not to sign any African American players.

This agreement would go on to be broken when Jackie Robinson broke the color boundary by signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

During Smith’s research, she came across a startling pattern.

Starting in “The Inquirer” and “The Bulletin,” she could not find anything about the Philadelphia Stars. Then she began her

search through the “Philadelphia Tribune,” which was at the time the largest black newspaper, and found it was covered with Stars articles, as well as other various Negro League baseball teams.

With this find came another anomaly.

There were no articles about the Major League Baseball teams anywhere; even when Philadelphia had two separate baseball teams, the Phillies and the Athletics.

In attendance at the lecture was Dr. Romano, philosophy professor, who recollected on his experiences growing up during this era.

“We had no idea that it existed. We never even knew,” Romano said.

He was referring to the Negro Baseball League. It was a forgotten league after its existence and an avoided league one during its life.

The league would be highly covered in on major newspaper and entirely not mentioned in another. It was as if it did not even exist.

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Courtney Smith, assistant professor of history and political science, spoke about the forgotten Negro Baseball League and Philadelphia Stars.

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Members from the “Parents of Murdered Children” came to talk about their views on the death penalty as part of a lecture series.Among those pictured is Cabrini Public Safety officer Tom McPhee, who lost his daughter in early 2001 and turned to the group for support.

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

News Briefs CABRINI COLLEGE INFORMATION

CAP Board to host Freak Week events meghan murphy staff writer

mkm727@cabrini.edu

Today, Oct. 29, CAP Board will be hosting the “CAP-ture the Clue” dinner. The event will be held in the Mansion dining room at 6:30 p.m.

CAP Board will also be screening the new horror film, “The Orphan,” in Widener Lecture Hall on Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. If you squirm during scary movies, still come out to decorate a pumpkin in the mansion.

Prior to the dinner, CAP Board hosted hypnotist Sailesh on Monday, Oct. 26 and Lolla-NOBooza on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Lolla-NO-Booza was a festival with mocktails, costumes and pumpkin decorating contests.

It was a night of fun without having to include alcohol.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to get in the Halloween mood and get spooked.

For more information on Freak Week activities, contact Amber LaJeunesse at 610-902-8755.

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Every Monday through Dec. 7, the Healthy Monday organization will be holding a Monday Mile meeting in the marketplace at 11:30 a.m.

Those who join the walk

will have the opportunity to be placed in a prize drawing. This is an opportunity for students and faculty to take a half hour out of their day to enjoy the fresh air on a mile walk.

For more information on the Monday Miles contact Jess Huda at jh723@cabrini.edu.

Andrea’s Voice Foundation representative to promote education for eating disorders meghan murphy staff writer

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On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Andrea’s Voice Foundation will be coming to Cabrini College to speak to the students about promoting education in eating disorders.

Doris and Tom Smeltzer will talk about the death of

New VP of Institutional Advancement appointed before coming to Cabrini College was vice president hmp35@cabrini.edu for Development and Alumni

Affairs at St. Francis College Cabrini College named in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y. Loman also worked at Sharon Kerrigan Loman the new vice president of other colleges and universities Institutional Advancement. before coming to Cabrini, some Loman began her new of which include Columbia position at Cabrini on Aug. 31. University School of Business The goal of the Institutional and Sarah Lawrence College.

In addition to her work at Advancement office at Cabrini College is to build relationships various collegiate institutes, and raise money for the college. Loman also volunteered with “This means knowing what the Maryknoll Missionaries for faculty and students are doing, several years. She joined the understanding the needs of Maryknoll Missionaries in 2000, Cabrini, communicating this and she still remains closely to donors and asking for their connected with them. While financial support,” Loman said. with the Maryknoll Missionaries, The office also works with Loman spent about two years alumni to keep them involved working and volunteering in and updated as to what is going Peru, while going through on around Cabrini’s campus. intensive language training for Loman received her about five months prior in Bolivia.

The main thing that attracted undergraduate degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. Loman to Cabrini was the She majored in psychology and college’s mission statement minored in criminal justice. and core cirriculum Justice Following her undergraduate Matters. After her work with studies, Loman received her the Maryknoll Missionaries, it master’s degree in business was only natural for Loman to from Columbia University be attracted to Cabrini. Loman in New York City, N.Y. is one who is in high favor for Loman has been involved the new core curriculum and with this line of work for over 20 she thinks it is very important years. Her most recent position for others to understand what holly prendergast staff writer

Healthy Monday activities to continue until Dec. 7 meghan murphy

HOLLY PRENDERGAST/STAFF WRITER

Sharon Kerrigan Loman was recently appointed to the position of vice president of Institutional Advancement. Loman will work to build relationships and raise money for Cabrini.

their daughter Andrea, who was a victim of bulimia.

They will also be presenting diagnosis and treatments of the disorder.

The location of the event will be held in the Widener Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. For more information on “Andrea’s Voice - Silenced by Bulimia,” contact Andrea Sussel at 610-902-8561.

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is going on around the world.

“In order for us to move forward we need to look at ourselves,” Loman said.

Loman plans to do as much as she can for Cabrini and has several different goals for the college. Mainly she hopes to increase the Cabrini Fund.

“The Cabrini Fund has always been directed to the greatest needs of the college,” Loman said.

Loman also hopes to see the Endowed Scholarship Program grow and she hopes to build a stronger fundraising campaign.

One message that Loman hopes to get across to all students, alumni and donors is that “every gift counts.”

Loman wants people to realize that any gift that they can contribute to Cabrini is a great and generous gift to the college.

Loman has been very impressed with Cabrini so far.

Not only has she been impressed with her office, but with the campus community as a whole.

“I find it to be a very welcoming community,” Loman said. “The students and faculty have all been very welcoming.”

“I can’t talk about failures, because all I have seen at Cabrini is success,” Loman said.

Safe Zone promotes safe environment michelle costa staff writer

mmc78@cabrini.edu

To promote a safe environment for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and questioning students, the Office of Diversity Initiatives held another Safe Zone workshop to train faculty and staff to promote an environment that is safe for all.

Melissa Waters, director of student diversity initiatives, conducted this training on Friday, Oct. 23 in Grace Hall.

The participants of the Safe Zone gathered to learn how to accept and to become better allies of LBGTQ students.

The members that joined the training are those who are supporters of the LBGTQ. As a result of the training, staff becomes a qualified and certified member to the Safe Zone, where people can freely come

express feelings or problems.

“Safe Zone training is designed to reduce prejudice and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression and create a safe and affirming campus,” Waters said.

Training is held once per semester.

“After the training, participants receive a Cabrini Safe Zone sticker that is identifiable to students who may be looking for someone to talk to or trying to figure which people on campus are ‘safe’ to be open with,” Waters said.

Waters said that it is a great advantage for some students to know that there are people affiliated with the school that are willing to listen and help with specific needs.

Waters finds the turnout for the past semesters to be certainly uplifting and successful. More

staff is finding it important to become involved and serve as an outlet for those who are in need of guidance and direction.

“Students tell me that they are noticing the stickers more and more,” Waters said.

Waters hopes to make this an ongoing process that will become a permanent tradition on campus. More people need to become aware of the services that are provided and should share the benefits and opportunities.

“This has given me a place where I can be myself, believe in myself and ultimately respect the outmost advice and support of a professional,” a student who did not want her name to be mentioned, said.

For any questions or concerns, be sure to visit Waters in her office in the Widener Building or email her at melissa.waters@cabrini.edu.

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POMC shares opinion of death penalty rachael renz staff writer

rr724@cabrini.edu

Five people stood behind a podium in Cabrini’s Mansion on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and shared their stories. Each of their experiences was different, but each was the same. These five people were parents of murdered children.

“Parents of Murdered Children” is an organization that helps families and friends of those who have died by violence.

Barbara DiMario founded the Delaware County Chapter in 1993 after her daughter, Hope DiMario Popoleo, was murdered.

The group of parents was asked to speak in the third seminar of a four-part lecture series focusing on the death penalty.

“I think the justice system is unfair and manipulative of its power. But, I believe that every person has a worth and that the death penalty is an issue of humanity,” Megan Wickenheiser, senior criminology and sociology major, said.

The series presented prosecutors and parents of murdered children, and on Nov. 4, a man who was on death row will be speaking.

Tom McPhee, Cabrini Public Safety Officer and member of the POMC, spoke alongside his wife, Jane

McPhee and four other parents about his experience and loss.

“My daughter, Stephanie, was murdered on Sept. 10, 2001.

It took five years for her case to go to trial and the murderer received two 15-year sentences.

I believe that if you can take my daughter’s life then you deserve the death penalty and, to be frank, the justice system concerning my daughter sucked,” McPhee said.

Sharon Conroy, member of POMC, fought back tears as she told her story. Ever since Sharon turned on the news and learned that her son, Sean, was murdered she has been dealing with an ongoing battle with the justice system. On March 28, 2008, Sean was on his way back to Starbucks, where he worked, when he was attacked.

“The justice system for my son’s case was unsettling. People in the courtroom were laughing and the judge was rolling around in his chair, poppin’ peanuts in the air and catching them in his mouth. I guess he had somewhere to be,” Conroy said.

“My daughter, Chrissy, was 22 years old when she was stabbed 22 times. She was brutally murdered, but I didn’t want the death penalty for her attacker. I didn’t want another death associated with my daughter’s name,” Kay Meng, member of POMC, said.

The POMC owns the 40 Living Memorial Gardens, where each family can own

a garden in memory of their loved one. Barbara DiMario was given 3.5 acres of land to commemorate people who have had their lives taken from them.

“Tom picked his garden and it helped immediately. He was very angry. In my book we did him good,” DiMario said.

Dr. William Geary, criminology professor and adviser to Alpha Psi Sigma, attended the seminar and was deeply moved by the parents.

“It impacted me as a parent and I think about something like this happening a lot since I worked for a police agency. My experience forces me to think. I think this was a phenomenal experience, and I appreciate that each parent was very open and honest with us. I feel as though it helps both of them to tell their stories and us to be educated,” Geary said.

Each of the five parents had their own story to tell and their own heartbreak to share. Grieving is a process that includes shock, sadness and anger, but for no one includes closure.

“The press throws around the word ‘closure,’ but there is no such thing. My daughter’s birthday still comes every year and so does Christmas and Easter and there is still the empty seat at the table,” Meng said.

CEO discusses valuable leadership skills paul skow staff writer

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One of the most necessary tools for running a business is leadership.

Deb Takes, the president and CEO of Harleysville Bank and member of the Board of Trustees at Cabrini, spoke about leadership skills that she learned as a successful businesswoman as part of the “Leading Organizations Through Difficult Economic Times” lecture held on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Takes said that the most important part of running a successful company is “getting the right people in the right jobs.” She also said that it is important to “know the difference between your gut and the cold hard facts of reality.”

The lecture was offered as one of the four free lectures in the Master of Science in Organization Leadership program that Cabrini hosts every year.

The majority of those thatgathered in the Grace Hall Boardroom for the lecture were graduate students, such as Denise McElwain, who attended as part of her class for Leaders, Tools and

Technology, a graduate course for organization and leadership.

Others included members of the community, such as Jim Wynne, a small business owner in the area.

“I have always found Cabrini’s lectures to be interesting.

I always take something away from them,” Wynne said.

Takes oversees the $4 billion Harleysville Bank’s 500 employees and 55 locations, making her a reputable speaker on leadership and business advice.

Takes condensed the majority of her points into 12 steps of ways to get ahead in business, while running an organization in a people-friendly environment.

According to Takes, when running a company, it is important to prioritize: first the owners, second the customers, third the employees and fourth the community.

Some of the vital insights she gave were to “grab hold of situations, make employees feel smart and important and think like the customer.”

Another proposal she revealed was to attach urgency to situations and don’t waste resources on changing strategies midstream.

“Get it right the first time,” Takes said.“Move nonperforming employees out.

Know when to fold ‘em.”

Takes emphasized not depending on technology for everything, something that a great deal of the population does all too often.

“Don’t expect technology to save you. It is a tool, not a replacement for creative thinking,” Takes said.

It is also important to be a responsible leader. Takes said to praise workers and to take blame for mistakes, instead of putting blame on others.

“The blame game won’t be successful.

Accountability is how you get things done,” Takes said.

President Marie George was also in attendance at the lecture.

George liked the “continued emphasis on knowing the customers whom you are serving” and described Takes as a “servant leader.” She also appreciated the fact that Takes was able to synthesize leadership skills into 12 steps.

Takes is “grounded in a lot of good leadership experience and understands the current economic times,” George said.

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H1N1 virus declared national emergency ross salese staff writer

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President Obama has declared the H1N1 virus a national emergency, allowing for alternate sites to be set up to treat and vaccinate as many people as possible.

Swine flu has reached 46 states, the same amount that the winter flu season reaches. Officials say the H1N1 virus has killed up to 1,000 Americans and hospitalized 20,000 more. 85 million doses of the vaccine have been shipped, but local shortages are the main problem as people are coming quicker than the vaccines can get there. 200 million doses were predicted to be ready by the end of the year, but problems with production have slowed down distribution. The vaccine is grown in fertilized chicken eggs, but the growth time has taken longer than expected.

Drug cartel raid nets in hundreds of arrests The justice department arrested 303 people on Thursday in 19 states as they targeted the Mexican drug cartel group called the La Familia Michoacana. The justice department hopes these arrests will disrupt the supply chain that has been trafficking cocaine into American cities and cash and weapons in to Mexico. The latest arrests have been part of a four year investigation netting almost 900 arrests. $32 million dollars of American currency was seized in the raids, 2,700 pounds of methamphetamine, 4,400 pounds of cocaine, 16,000 pounds of marijuana and 29 pounds of heroin. La Familia Michoacana began 25 years ago as a group aimed at driving drug dealers out of Michoacán, but they turned into a drug cartel themselves.

Arizona could turn to private prison ownership Arizona officials will begin the search for bidders to buy nine of the 10 state prisons in Arizona, giving private control to over 40,000 inmates, but the 127 on death row will be executed by the state. Officials hope the privatizing of state prisons will put a $100 million dollar dent in the states $2 billion dollar budget deflect. A vendor will pay $100 million to run one or more facilities, running them more efficiently and cheaper than the state, then the savings would be divided between the state and the private company.

With the economic struggle the country is in now, many states will pay close attention to Arizona in the coming months.

Cancer screening may not be effective Cancer screening’s may not be as effective as previouslythought. The early detection of cancer was once thought to be a lifesaver, but the American Cancer Society is now saying screenings and early detection has been overhyped. For breast cancer and prostate cancer screenings the problem lies in what tumor to treat, overtreatment of small cancers and the mistreatment of deadly ones is the main concern. Researchers say they don’t want people to turn away from scans altgether, just to understand the risks involved and that early detection isn’t necessarily a lifesaver. The fact is some cancers are deadly and some are harmless and go away on their own, researchers say that could be the hardest news to swallow.

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Are news stations biased?

IN MY OPINION

maryellen anastasio staff writer

mka722@cabrini.edu MCT

Harvey Milk, the first openly gay American politician, is widely recognized for his work towards equal rights for homosexuals. A recent California law now declares May 22 as “Harvey Milk Day.”

CA celebrates Harvey Milk, institutes ‘Gay Day’ IN MY OPINION

liz scopelliti staff writer

ems83@cabrini.edu

To be gay, or not to be gay-that is the question.

Actually, it isn’t a question.

It’s an obvious reality, one that has been doubted and argued by individuals since the birth of man.

Some speculate that those who claim to be gay have chosen this controversial lifestyle. I do not believe that to be true whatsoever. Harvey Milk, the first openly gay American politician, once said, “All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.” Now that is a statement that I believe to be true.

Harvey Milk, originally a reserved homosexual turned openly gay activist, took office in 1977 after his ceremonious campaigns were praised amongst voters and followers throughout California.

Unfortunately, another city supervisor assassinated Milk 10 months after his election into office.

Since his death and the death of of Matthew Shepard, whom Cabrini

College’s performance of “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” was based on, there have been talks amongst congress about rejoicing in the undeniable influence that Milk stamped and engraved throughout the nation.

Recently, Calif. governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill into law, declaring that May 22 will be celebrated as “Harvey Milk Day,” which would be encouraging public schools to celebrate Milk and the gay community for an entire school day.

Personally, I do not find it necessary to have a “Harvey Milk Day” or a “Gay day.” I support all gay rights and see all gays as equal to everyone else. Seriously, people, who cares if you’re gay or straight? We are all human beings, and regardless of our personal lives, we all deserve to be treated fairly. Just because there are people who happen to like those of the same sex doesn’t mean that they aren’t worthy of respect.

But, with that said, I still do not see a point in glorifying any one individual because of his or her sexuality. I understand that the gay community has dealt with a lot of challenging obstacles over the years, but it appears as though the anti-gay flag that was once held high is inching its way down the pole, and a majority of people are becoming more open-minded and accepting to different ways of life.

I get it. Trust me, I do. I have gay relatives and gay friends, and I am

aware of how difficult it can be to face people who are not tolerant of your lifestyle choices. But is it necessary to have a day solely dedicated to basking in the glory of your sexuality? It’s almost like you are alienating yourselves purposefully to show to other people how “different” you really are, when I believe a majority of you all believe yourselves to be “the same,” therefore possibly contradicting the celebratory event all together.

And can you even imagine the uproar that some parents and guardians may have over this day?

The equality factor still stands and freedom of speech is very relevant in this case. I don’t quite understand this sentence.

Any person could openly object to this law at any given moment, which could have horrible implications to not only Congress, but more importantly to the gay community.

If gays want to be treated fairly and equally, then it is crucial to start acting like they are. Having pride and courage are two great qualities that a human being can possess, but using those characteristics in an obnoxious manner will only jeopardize one’s existence.

As Theodor Seuss Geisel once said, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Just do it with some class please.

Rather than acting on General McChrystal’s request for more troops in Afghanistan, President Obama declared war on Fox news and chose to send “his” troops to battle.

Fox has been frequently attacked in the past year about its claim to be “fair and balanced” their news coverage really is. Many members of the Obama administration including Anita Dunn, White House communications director, believe that “Fox news almost always operates as the research arm or communications arm of the Republican Party.”

Well, excuse me, Mrs. Dunn, but I would question your credibility on any subject.

Especially after you made the comment that Mau Tse- Tung is one of your favorite political philosophers.

At a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Jake Tapper of ABC news asked, the Obama administration about the recent war that the White House declared against Fox. Robert Gibbs, Obama’s press secretary, had this to say, “We render opinion based on some of their coverage and the fairness of that coverage.”

Tapper then proceeds to ask how Fox is different from ABC, MSNBC and Univision.

Gibbs said this in response, “You and I should watch sometime around nine o’clock tonight or five this afternoon.”

At 9 p.m. on weekdays Sean Hannity, a commentator, is on Fox. At 5 p.m. on weekdays Glenn Beck, another Fox commentator, has his show. They are not

reporters nor do they call themselves that.

They call themselves commentators.

They make no attempt to disguise that fact. As commentators, they can say whatever they want.

There is a difference between a reporter and a commentator. A reporter strictly reports the news without interjecting any personal opinion or bias. A commentator is a person who responds to events of the day using his or her own beliefs and personal perspective.

Commentary is the expression of opinions or explanations about an event or situation.

It’s interesting how everyone loves to criticize Fox as being a highly biased station when in fact every station includes some sort of commentary.

Look at MSNBC. They have some of the most liberal commentators around who on air are also very biased.

If someone can show me that Keith Olberman, Rachel Maddow, Chris Matthews and Lou Dobbs are perfectly nonbiased reporters, I would be very impressed.

Fox news has excellent reporters, who report the news with no bias, what so ever.

Shepard Smith, Bret Baier and Greta Van Susteren are just a few members of Fox’s lineup.

If you watched Fox and were unfamiliar with their reporters and the logo was removed from the corner of the screen, you probably wouldn’t be able to identify you were watching Fox news.

Those who criticize Fox for it being bias aren’t listening to the reporters. They see the Fox logo and they automatically tune it out.

Just like those who turn on MSNBC and turn it off because they feel it leans more to the liberal side.

If Fox news is so biased, consider the remarks made by Hilary Clinton to Fox news correspondent Gretchen Carlson, after her unsuccessful run for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

“I think you went on record saying that Fox

was the most fair and balanced place during the time when you were running,” Carlson said.

“There were a lot of times when I appreciated the commentators and reporters on Fox who did step up and make that clear,” Clinton responded.

Fox news is the only news channel that is asking the tough questions that Obama’s administration continually dodges.

Fox is keeping the government in check right now. They are holding our elected officials accountable for what they say and do.

Fox performs a valuable service to this country, a service that other major networks have dropped.

Fox is a station that frequently breaks stories other stations miss or intentionally ignore.

Fox is researching the backgrounds of the czars Obama has appointed.

They are the station that fairly reported on the town halls that took place.

I’m a registered Independent, and disgusted by both the Democratic and Republican parties. I watch Fox regularly but I also get my news from MSNBC, CNN, ABC and CBS. It is important that people watch all the news networks and understand issues from various viewpoints.

Michael Clemente, the vice president of Fox, fired back at the Obama administration with this, which can sum up and end the war on Fox news.

“An increasing number of viewers are relying on Fox News for both news and opinion, and the average news consumer can certainly distinguish between the A-section of the newspaper and the editorial page, which is what our programming represents. So, with all due respect to anyone who might still be confused about the difference between news reporting and vibrant opinion, my suggestion would be to talk about the stories and the facts, rather than attack the messenger…which over time, has never worked.”

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Revealing costumes stir up controversy IN MY OPINION

alyssa davies staff writer

aad724@cabrini.edu

It’s no longer about how much candy you can get, but how risqué you can go.

Halloween costumes have only one purpose when you’re in college and that is to look the hottest while revealing as much skin as you possibly can. Every girl wants to be the one at the party that makes the girls envy and the boys go crazy.

Halloween is the one night of the year where even the most respectable girl can let loose and feel a little comfortable in her own skin. Many will argue that girls can go a little too extreme with their costumes, but in my opinion, if you got it, flaunt it.

Everyone tells you that you’re only young once,

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Characters from the movie “Mean Girls” discuss costume choices at a Halloween party. Halloween costumes have been a controversial topic, as some students tend to push the envelope with their revealing outfit choices. so why not for once listen to them and take advantage of what you’ve got? You won’t always have a nice tight body, so actually appreciate it for one night.

Whether you want to be an innocent French maid or a sexy police officer, the possibilities are endless. The whole point of Halloween is to pretend you’re something that you’re not so

why not be a little provocative? It’s college and in all honesty, I’ve probably seen girls wearing even less at a Saturday night party.

For those of you who disagree, you need to relax and stop being so uptight.

Just because it’s something that you might not want to wear doesn’t mean no one else can. There’s nothing worse than a corner-dweller

Target’s illegal alien costume shocks, offends customers IN MY OPINION

michelle costa staff writer

mmc78@cabrini.edu

Halloween is the one time during the year where one can express personality, fear and complete craziness.

Or as the oh-somemorable character from “Mean Girls” once said, “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girl can say anything.”

That may be fine for some individuals, but has Halloween become the one night a year where we can all dress up like illegal immigrants and no one can say anything? I think not, Cady Heron.

This one is so not going

to fly with me.

After first hearing about Target’s so-called clever costume I was nothing but disgusted by the thought of someone actually purchasing this item and essentially wearing it in public with no worries in the world.

The costume includes a hideous alien mask, an orange inmate jumpsuit with the imprinted words “ILLEGAL ALIEN” and oh, how could I forget, the handy Green Card that comes free with purchase.

I find it completely amazing that a company so globally recognized would subject themselves to such stupidity. We have found ourselves living in a world where there is such ignorance and demeaning behavior.

Every time the news flashes a picture of the disgusting costume I want to cringe, because these so-called “illegal immigrants” are just longing for a better life, longing to give their children food and not hear them say they are hungry as they desperately try to fall asleep.

We as Americans cannot be so blind and see these people with such hatred and disrespect.

We need to treat these individuals with appreciation and respect.

These individuals are willing to do our dirty work just to be able to provide for their families, and to provide the possibility of a bright and successful future that they were never given and will ultimately never have.

The fact that this item was in stores was a complete disgrace and should be nothing but an embarrassment for all those involved with Target.

My question is what ridiculous parent would find this appropriate for their child? What happened to when kids wanted to only be pumpkins or ghosts?

I do not know when or how our country became so fixated on making fun of other nationalities, but call me when it stops because I certainly want no part in it.

who looks to ruin everyone else’s good time by sending jealous stares. It only fuels the confidence, so stop wasting your time and actually join in on the fun.

Who knows, you might actually have a great time.

I knew a girl last year who dressed up as a playboy bunny wearing nothing but lingerie, bunny ears and a tiny little cotton ball. I

watched countless girls try and spread the negativity, but it didn’t even faze this girl. She strutted her stuff and knew she looked good wearing this costume that other girls wouldn’t even dare try on in the store. I think that’s pretty ballsy and I wish I could only be half as confident as she.

She probably had the most fun out of everyone at the

party that night, because, instead of judging others, she focused on the whole point of Halloween and that is to have a little fun.

Your costume is supposed to be an alter ego and it doesn’t directly reflect the person wearing it. It’s just something they wanted to play around and have a little fun with. Is that not the point when you’re dressing up? Just because a girl chooses to wear a short, sexy little witch costume does not mean that in reality she’s posted up on the streets.

She’s just a girl trying to feel sexy in her own skin.

I believe that everyone should wear what they want and stop the jealousy for once. We deal with it on a daily basis, so put it on the backburner and allow yourself to forget about what others think. So much attention is directed to the clothes you wear, so why not for once get back at those who bring you down and dress to the extreme.

It’s Halloween, so have fun and wear whatever your little heart desires.

Colleges should be sensitive to students’ cultural, racial history IN MY OPINION

felicia melvin staff writer

fdm29@cabrini.edu

As a student here at Cabrini, I can honestly say I haven’t experienced any racism on campus.

Although some of my friends claim to have experienced situations where they feel they were treated differently because of their race, I always differ.

Sometimes as a student, topics about race in a classroom discussion can cause some feelings of awkwardness especially when your race or culture’s short comings are the predominant topic of discussion.

I have encountered some of the nicest people at Cabrini, but is it okay to single out a particular race in the classroom?

There are different histories for all cultures, but in most of my classes the topics are about blacks and whites. Knowing the history of African Americans, it can be unsettling to constantly hear the horrors between the two races. I have been in classes where professors will talk about African Americans, Jews, Hispanics, etc. and discuss the history of these cultures and never speak about the contributions they have made, just the vile parts of their history. I believe that all cultures and races should get recognition in the classroom and professors should be sensitive when teaching.

I am aware that this may help the professor make a point about the subject, but it would be tolerable to show that almost every culture has suffered at some point in history but has also overcome obstacles to have the society we have today.

I have heard the words “you don’t have a future if you don’t know your past.” As an African American I have learned a lot about my ancestry through elementary school, high school and within

my family. In college it’s a completely different degree of learning about history. Professors will tell it like it is, and don’t get me wrong that’s the best way to learn, but it can also be told about all different types of societies and cultures with respect to all students. What do I mean about respect to students?

Not singling out one race.

For example, when talking about America as a whole, don’t just reference the black and white races.

As a student who is considered a minority at Cabrini, I have had great experiences with my peers and faculty for the most part.

I don’t have any complaints except that when talking about my black history, understand that it is difficult to repeatedly hear the degrading history that my ancestors have faced.

Sensitivity to topics about race from professors would make it easier for students to participate in discussions about racial history. Helping students to realize that there are people of all races who have done some good and some bad things would make all students feel more comfortable.

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Philadelphia hosts walk for AIDS awareness eric gibble staff writer

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Every nine and a half minutes, someone is infected with HIV in the United States. In Philadelphia, the rate of infection is five times higher than the national average.

In the face of Mother Nature’s cloudy skies and constant drizzle, thousands across the greater Philadelphia region came out for the annual Philly AIDS Walk Sunday, Oct. 18. Despite the disheartening weather, the positive outlook of participants was evident throughout the 8.4 mile walk.

The event raises money for regional AIDS service providers.

This is the 23rd year for the walk and several Cabrini organizations were involved in the 2009 event.

Members of the sociology and psychology club and Catholic Relief Services were just a few of the participants in the walk.

“We get involved with events that benefit society. We try to practice what we preach,” Masha Kozlovskay, senior psychology, sociology and history major, said.

Kozlovskay is also the president of the psychology club.

“Marriage and the construction of a family plays such a huge role in what society considers to be an ideal life. When one is diagnosed with HIV, that automatically drastically reduces someone’s chances of forming an intimate relationship and living up to society’s standards,” Kozlovskay said.

Originally from Russia, Kozlovskay personally knows two people who are HIV positive.

Both were infected during their time in the Russian army.

“This is an important issue in general, but college is supposed

to be the time of our lives and it’s important for people to be aware of the diseases that are out there in order for them to make constructive decisions,” Kozlovskay said.

The walk informed and cemented the importance of this cause for Cabrini students.

“It was certainly helpful to walk around and see people coming to support others they knew,” Nick Kaminski, junior psychology and sociology major and sociology club member, said.

“A lot of people had teams to support those who died of HIV.” Kaminski personally raised $20. He has also participated in other various events in Philadelphia that raise awareness for other illnesses.

“I usually do walks for breast cancer and other causes, so I enjoyed being a part of this one,” Kaminski said. “The sheer scope of the AIDS Walk is bigger. This one was massive.”

“It was really moving to see thousands come together for a cause, to see everyone together really reinforces what I do,” Kristie Bergin, senior social work and religious studies major, said.

Bergin is part of the Catholic Relief Services HIV/AIDS issue group, as well as the Cabrini Chapter CRS secretary. Two other members of the group also participated in the walk.

“It’s such a preventable disease and a lot of people are misinformed about it,” Bergin said. “I want to spread that knowledge to peers.”

Across the Delaware Valley, 30,000 people are infected with the virus. The impact of HIV/AIDS has also personally affected the Cabrini students who participated in the walk.

“I had a friend in high school

whose father passed away because of AIDS,” Bergin said. “During the Southeastern Conference of Catholic AIDS Ministers, I also met a woman who’s had HIV for 20 years. She got it at the beginning of the outbreak.”

Philly AIDS Walk spokesperson Cari Bender had her call to action six years ago when she was reached out to by someone on the board of the AIDS fund. Bender was a publicist and consultant to various non-profits in the past.

“They hired me to work on the transition between the old and new director. The old director and I just hit it off. I really believe in the cause,” Bender said.

Bender said that the rain may have held off the older generation of participants from coming out, but it did not stop the younger generation. However, this year the walk raised $350,000, down nearly $50,000 from last year.

“We were down in numbers overall, but it’s very possible the younger people didn’t care about the rain,” Bender said. “We still had people from all walks of life.”

The Philly AIDS Walk was a visible event for students across the region. The event utilized various social networking media to connect to college students.

“It’s interesting. I think they took a lot of time using social media this year and the younger generation is more in touch with those types of medias,” Bender said.

Empowered by the walk, Kozlovskay hopes to continue to spread awareness of HIV prevention to her peers.

“At the end of the day, this is our generation’s responsibility,” Kozlovskay said.

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Participants of all ages and races came together to march for HIV/ AIDS on a muggy, rainy day.

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Members of Cabrini’s psychology and sociology club walked to spread hope for HIV/AIDS.

Powermat charges technology with all-in-one device jason moran staff writer

jkm724@cabrini.edu

There is a lot of buzz around the new Powermat that hit electronic stores across the country this month. Many people have seen the catchy commercials on TV, advertising this new innovative device. For those of you who don’t know what the Powermat is, it’s a new invention that can charge cell phones, iPods and other household electronics without any cords. It is wireless charging.

The possibilities are endless with this new Powermat technology. The Powermat looks like a skinny rectangular plate.

This plate is referred to as the mat. Users of the Powermat plug this mat into an outlet on the wall to turn it on. After the mat is plugged in, anyone can place their electronic devices on top of it to charge them. The mat uses magnetic induction, not electricity, to charge the items.

This magnetic induction makes

it impossible for anyone to get shocked when picking up their phone up from the mat.

These items being charged on top of the mat have to have something called a receiver on the back of them to charge them.

It’s not as easy as just placing

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The new Powermat display at Best Buy in King of Prussia, Pa. stands out to consumers.

any phone on top of the mat and having it charge. Powermat makes receivers that can be put on the back of Blackberrys, iPhones and Nintendo DS. There is also a separate charger you place on the mat called a Powercube, which has a USB cord to connect to the phone.

Whatever device a person places on the mat, it will be charged by the mat at the same speed that any normal charger would charge these items. Also, the Powermat can charge multiple items at once. Powermat claims it can charge up to six items at once and all of the objects will charge as fast as if they had their own regular charger. Being able to charge multiple items at once makes this product to be considered green because it saves energy.

The No. 1 seller of the Powermat so far is the Portable Mat for travelers. This mat is as long as the Powermat, but it can fold up to the size of a wallet, which makes it easy for travelers.

It’s also convenient because

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people don’t have to travel with three different chargers for the phones, iPods and laptops.

There was also a display at a convention where there was a Powermat kitchen table, where all of the household electronics on top of a kitchen table were powered. These items included a blender, mixer and microwave.

This display shows that there are endless possibilities to this new technology.

However, the downside to the Powermat is that it costs $100.

Buyers also need to buy receivers to put on the back of their phones and iPods, which cost roughly $30

each. So, if students are looking into buying a Powermat, be ready to spend the cash. To experience the full tilt of the Powermat by being able to charge at least three things at once, a person will have to spend around $200.

The Powermat is new and very interesting, but will people be willing to spend over $100 for a new, cool way to charge their phones?

Although some Powermats are selling, it seems as though people will wait until the price decreases to buy one.

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The Powermat shown above can charge numerous objects at once.

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Inside the Great Harvest Bread Co. noelle westfall

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The Great Harvest Bread Company tantalizes customers with the sights, smells and atmosphere of an old world bakery. Owned by husband and wife Jim and Kim Blumenstock, Great Harvest has been keeping customers coming back for a variety of scrumptious snacks since 2002.

“The coolest part about Great Harvest is that you walk in and all your senses are aroused in one way or the other,” Jim Blumenstock said. “There’s music for the ears and there’s food to eat and touch. There’s the smells that are incredible, so every sense is driven once you come in and visit.”

The atmosphere of Great Harvest is warm and cozy with not just breads being sold, but biscotti, cookies, muffins, sandwiches and more. Each day a different variety of bread is available for purchasing and each one, from Pumpkin Swirl to a cheese-filled focaccia roll, is delicious. Gift baskets of treats can also be purchased and shipped anywhere in the U.S. All of the breads are made from scratch at the store with no preservatives or shortening added. Wheat is also milled onsite daily, so the freshest and most nutritious bread is always on the shelves. The honey whole wheat bread, for example, contains only flour, water, yeast, honey and salt.

Great Harvest’s bread also lasts up to 10 days after baking.

“I tasted and bought their apple cinnamon bread and I really like it,” Danielle Alio, sophomore communication major, said.

“Coming from a family that has been around the baking business for years, I know and appreciate the hard work that goes into baking stuff like this. It takes a lot of hard work and passion to really make the taste.”

In an era of corporate takeovers and conglomerations, places like the Great Harvest Bread Company are hard to come by. Not only is it satisfying to find a place to buy comfort food without the guilt of

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Located on 128 E. Lancaster Ave., the Great Harvest Bread Co. is a winner of The Best of the Main Line for the category of Best Bread. hydrogenated oils, but customers can also be satisfied with the store’s community outreach.

“It’s a really cool business because on one hand you get to make bread from scratch and bakery products every morning that the community can enjoy. On the other hand we’re also really connected to the community,” Blumenstock said.

The Blumenstocks own both the Great Harvest Bread Company at 128 E. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne, as well as a location in the Ardmore Farmer’s Market. Every year they host tours for school children to show them the baking business and donate money to non-profit organizations.

They also strongly believe in keeping their business close to the community, as well as giving back wholesome, locally produced items.

“Whether you’re a young adult starting out or you’re a senior citizen, this is the kind of product people should be eating because you know where it came from and what it’s about,” Blumenstock said.

“How many shops do you go to where they say, ‘Hi, how are you?

Would you like a piece of bread?’

Not many,” Kim Blumenstock said. This is indeed their mission: to keep the community smiling through reliable service and baked goods that are good for you.

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Trick-or-treat: recipes that spook with delight felicia melvin staff writer

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Recipe 1: Apple Bites Ingredients: Apples, slivered almonds Instructions: Just quarter and core an apple, cut a wedge from the skin side of each quarter, then press slivered

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almonds in place for teeth.

Tip: If you’re not going to serve them right away, baste the apples with orange juice to keep them from browning.

Recipe 2: Cheese-Finger Food Ingredients: Mozzarella string cheese, green bell pepper, cream cheese Instructions: Wearing plastic gloves or sandwich bags over your hands to keep the cheese as smudge-free as possible, use a paring knife to cut each string in half and then carve a shallow area for a fingernail just below the rounded end of each half.

For the fingernails, slice a green bell pepper into 3/8-inchwide strips. Then cut the strips into ragged-topped nail shapes and stick them in place at the ends of the fingers with dabs of cream cheese.

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Recipe 3: Banana Ghost Ingredients: Banana, popsicle sticks, candy Instructions: Remove any stringy fibers from the peeled banana and then cut it in half widthwise. Push a popsicle stick into each half through the cut end, then cover each pop with plastic wrap and freeze until firm (about three hours).

Next, place a 1.5-ounce piece of white chocolate candy in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high until melted (it generally takes about one minute). With a butter knife, spread the melted

white chocolate on the frozen banana halves.

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Spooky attractions to visit during Halloween weekend ‘Night of Terror’ at Creamy Acres joe demarzio staff writer

jad38@cabrini.edu

Every year, thousands of south Jersey locals gather together to celebrate one tradition; Mullica Hill Township’s “Night of Terror” brings fear to both returning and new visitors. By day it’s a farm, corn-maze and pumpkin patch, known as Creamy Acres.

The farm was started in 1967, but it turned into a haunted attraction in 1995 and has remained a hit ever since.

The location is prominent. It is close enough for Pennsylvanians to travel to and it is the only haunted attraction in southern NJ. With all its success in 2008, it all paid off when it added a $250,000 investment to the three existing attractions and then added three more.

The best part about the whole experience is that there is only one line and each attraction leads to the next one.

You start off at the haunted hayride where you take a 15-minute ride into the depths of your childhood fears, and when it’s over that is when the real show begins. They drop you off at the dreaded cornfield maze where scarecrows roam. You have to find your way back with people jumping out all the way until you find your way out. Wear old shoes because you will be running from them up until you exit the maze.

Experience the perfect storm in the next chapter of your thrill ride in the Frozen Tundra. It is a giant iceberg at the end of the corn field, however the white out ends when you step into the Mayhem of Darkness. You step into pure darkness, while you walk into spider webs and the sounds of screams and chainsaws fill your ears. When you finish those, you put on 3D goggles and get ready for the journey. With clowns and 3D pictures popping out of the walls, the excitement is always at a maximum. Your last stop on your trip to fear is the Pirates Revenge Haunted House, the oldest and perhaps most frightening attraction of them all.

Megan Egbert, 19-year old

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resident of Logan Township N.J., said, “My experience at Creamy Acres ‘Night of Terror’ was really fun. It is a great place to come with your friends in October and practically the best haunted attraction I have ever been to. It is pretty much tradition for all the locals to come here every year around Halloween.”

A lot of people must agree, because “Night of Terror” was awarded “Best Haunted Attraction” among people’s choice.

Go to their Web site, nightofterror.com and enter your name to win exclusive VIP tickets to the attractions. Drawings are pulled at random every Thursday morning.

The place is also a favorite to parents because although they encourage you to be older than 13 years. The whole farm is protected by on-duty uniformed police officers for the safety of the patrons. Also, the parking is free, unlike most of the other haunted attractions in the area.

If it rains, the fun still isn’t over and the tickets do not expire.

For every attraction that you go to, your ticket gets punched, and as long as your ticket is not punched then you can save that attraction for another night.

All the on-site staff are professionally instructed actors, skilled to aid you in your fear.

Christian Nunan, sophomore math major, said, “I live in South Jersey and every year Creamy Acres just gets better and better and they add a new attraction every time I go.”

Every Thursday and Saturday night, the event is hosted by WMMR Philadelphia’s Top 40 radio station, Wired 96.5. For your seasonal fun, check out “Night of Terror” from Monday through Saturday and until Halloween night.

lauren miskofsky staff writer

lmm345@cabrini.edu

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The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride is voted one of America’s best haunted attractions. The hayride is 20 minutes long and travels through a dark forest at Arasapha Farms. This year it is packed with all new effects, computer controlled animations and includes more than 50 actors that come from all directions to spook the riders. The haunted hayride is great for people of all ages.

As for the haunted motel it is not recommended for children under the age of eight or people with heart conditions because it is very scary.

The “Scaremasters” of the Bates Motel have been working all year to make this haunted house one of the scariest and continue their reputation as one of the best in America. This motel takes the words ‘scare’ and ‘terror’ to an entirely new level. The acting and detail of the motel is exhilarating.

“The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride was absolutely one of the scariest haunted hayrides I have ever been on,” Rachael Mazzante, sophomore pre-nursing major, said.

Not only does this haunt include a hayride and a motel, but it also includes a haunted corn maze.

This corn maze is filled with demons and goblins around every corner. As you travel through a haunted graveyard, zombies appear from the ground and just when you think you’re safe, a lurking monster will emerge and change those thoughts. The tall corn field is terrifying as you feel like you are being watched from every angle.

These three adventures are a great way to get in the Halloween spirit. This action-packed voyage through dark trails and mazes is a challenge. Halloween is a very fun and exciting holiday; what better way to spend it than at a Halloween adventure that is really going to scare you? Most people experience haunts that are not as scary as the commercials they see promoting it, but The

Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride is definitely one of the best and most real haunts. This haunt truly lived up to the startling commercial hosted by reality show star Bam Margera.

The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride is a great attraction for families and friends. It is very recommended to give it a try and see how much fright you can endure. It is hard to believe that people could have made it possible to complete the adventure without being extremely scared.

This article is a dare for anyone who thinks they can handle the fear to give it a try!

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New John Mayer song prompts mixed reactions danielle mclaughlin staff writer

dem59@cabrini.edu

John Mayer, a man who can sum up life- changing events and an array of emotions in just a few lyrics, is releasing his highly anticipated album on Nov. 17. The album, titled “Battle Studies,” is set to have 11 new tracks.

Over the years, Mayer has grown as an artist, transforming from a mellow, acoustic songwriter to someone who has gained recognition as a blues artist. Mayer has gained respect from his fans by successfully covering songs from artists such as Jimmy Hendrix’s “Bold as Love.” Mayer has taken so many risks as a musician and his guitar skills have exceeded expectations.

Now, fans aren’t exactly sure what to expect of his new album.

“I’ve been looking forward to listening to this album since I found out about it. I’m really excited to see what he comes up with,” Alyssa Ciccone, sophomore education major, said.

Mayer’s previous albums, “Room for Squares” and “Heavier Things” focused more on his career as a songwriter. On the album, “Continuum,” focuses more on his career as a guitar player. Mayer recently released the first single off his new album on his official Web site www.johnmayer.com. The single, titled “Who Says,” is a very mell o w song, something John Mayer fans would expect.

“When I listened to his single, I was glad to hear it sounded like the

traditional John Mayer I was used to. I’m excited to hear what the rest of the album sounds like,” Mandi Smith, sophomore graphic design major, said.

As a follow-up to Mayer’s 2006 album, “Continuum,” he set out to create an album where “you could sing any of the songs in an American Idol audition.”

People have been talking about how Mayer’s new song and the sort of “activities” it promotes. Although Mayer’s new single starts out with the line, “Who says I can’t get stoned,” Mayer claims that it is totally innocent.

According to Rolling Stone magazine, Mayer says that when he sings it, he’s not thinking about marijuana. He says he’s thinking about walking around his house naked with a guitar.

There are many mixed emotions about Mayer’s new single. Some people don’t like the lyrics and feel they are weak. Mayer has previously been able to prove that he is a strong writer, but this single doesn’t seem to display his ability to its greatest.

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Pictured is John Mayer performing at Michael Jackson’s memorial service held this summer at The Staples Center.

Couples retreat to movie theaters, making movie a big hit at box office alyssa mentzer staff writer

ajm332@cabrini.edu

Couples everywhere filled theaters to see the perfect date-night movie, “Couples Retreat.”

The movie was packed with familiar faces such as Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, John Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis and Kristen Bell. Vaughn and Favreau co-wrote the script.

“I really wasn’t sure how the movie was going to be, but I really liked the cast, so I figured it was worth seeing. I was actually sur-

prised, it was a cute date-movie,” Lauren Karaszkiewicz, junior marketing major, said.

The movie premiered on Oct. 9 in over 3,000 theaters and made approximatly $35 million on the first weekend.

“Couples Retreat” focused on many of the unspoken problems couples have in their relationships, while adding a humorous twist.

However, while some thought it was humorous, others thought it was nothing special.

“I thought that it was a decent romantic comedy, but it’s not like the entire theater was hysterical. I did

laugh, but some parts were kind of slow. I think overall it was a good story,” Jackie McDermott, sophomore elementary education major, said.

Although the movie may not have been a No. 1 box office hit, men and women both found it to be a light and fun movie.

“I saw it with my boyfriend and he seemed to like it. It may not have been his favorite movie, but it was something we both agreed on. It wasn’t too romantic and it wasn’t hilarious, it was a perfect mix,” Maria Delhagen, junior psychology major, said.

The movie began with Bateman’s character, Jason, and Bell’s character, Cynthia, in a desperate effort to save their marriage. Their solution was simple. They drag their friends on a couples retreat.

While Jason and Cynthia look forward to couples therapy, the other couples look forward to sun tanning, jet skiing and sleeping in.

However, when they are thrown into mandatory couples therapy, they learn more about their relationship problems than they bargained for.

“I really liked ‘Couples Retreat.’

I thought it was a good movie. You just had to laugh because a lot of the

problems they were having are real relationship problems, but they added humor, so it made it seem not as serious,” Nicole Maiuri, sophomore elementary education major, said.

Whether out for a girl’s night or on a date, “Couples Retreat” was a great choice for a relaxing and upbeat movie.

“It was one of those movies where it was funny and cute, but you knew what was going to happen. Of course everyone had a happy ending,” Kara Hinkelmon, sophomore exercise science major, said.

The cast of the hit movie “Couples Retreat” gather together for a picture. Some of the hit stars in the movie include Vince Vaughn, Kristin Bell, John Favreau and Jason Bateman.

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‘This is It:’ Michael Jackson takes last bow on stage justin sillner staff writer

jjs333@cabrini.edu

“Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Something.”

We all have our favorite Michael Jackson song. Unfortunately, many of us were not able to see him live in concert. Fans will get to experience the glory of the thriller in his new movie “This is It,” released Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The new movie documents Jackson’s rehearsals of the cancelled concert series of the same name both on stage and behind the scenes.

The film will contain Jackson preparing his crew for the 50 shows and creating, developing and staging the high-tech performances.

“I’m definitely going to see the movie. I’m going with my aunt. We used to watch old Michael Jackson videos at her apartment. She’s the reason I love Michael so much. I think it’s going to be the movie of the year,” Mary Stevens, sophomore education major, said.

Most of Jackson’s footage was shot at The Forum and The Staples Center in Los Angeles. The tour was set to begin July 8, 2009 and end in March 2010. This would be Jackson’s biggest tour since his HIStory World Tour in 1996.

Jackson died June 25 after suffering from cardiac arrest, a month before the concert was set to start.

“I know people who already have their tickets. They got them the day that they came out,” Becca Rothemich, sophomore education major, said.

A song entitled “This is It” has also been released to help promote the new movie. It was one of Jackson’s thousands of previously unreleased songs. It was recorded in 1983 and was found in a box of tapes. The song is just only Jackson’s voice and piano.

It was originally promoted as a new single, but then it was decided that the song would only be sent to radio stations and was unavailable for download.

“This sort of thing should be

Michael Jackson is painted in a picture while performing on stage during one of his memorable performances. released later, maybe in five to 10 years for a new generation of music fans where it is more historically relevant,” Eion O’Neill, sophomore communication major, said.

Regal Entertainment Group said

that the movie is very popular in ticket sales around the country and plan on adding it in the IMAX experience in 25 locations.

“I would definitely go see it because the life he lived was very

interesting and I’d like to see how Hollywood portrays it,” Bit Hess, sophomore social work major, said.

Overall, people seem excited to see what Jackson had in store for us with the tour he planned. fans might

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not have gotten to see him live and onstage, but now the world will get to see the singer, dancer and the great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show.

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Will the Phillies repeat a World Series victory?

Mighty Macs fall to Cavaliers; mark 10th consecutive volleyball victory elizabeth krupka staff writer

efk722@cabrini.edu

ryan sankey

brett zeback

sophomore

sophomore

communication major

business major

“You can never count the Phillies out because they have that Philly phighting spirit.”

“The Phillies should keep winning in the postseason because they have veteran players with playoff experience.”

vince mirarchi

sam webb

sophomore

sophomore

secondary education major

business major

“We are the best city. We are the best fans. We are the best team.”

“I think they have really good odds against the Yankees. Go Phils!”

anthony girolamo

amanda recker

sophomore

sophomore

undecided major

marketing major

“I have faith in the Phillies.

They have always been my favorite team in baseball and I’m never going to forget the past two seasons.”

“I hope the Phillies win the World Series so I can go to the parade again this year! I think we’re gonna go all the way.”

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The women’s volleyball team defeated Immaculata University 3-0 on Saturday, Oct 24. This marked 10 consecutive matches that the team has been undefeated.

The Mighty Macs had problems edging the Cavaliers out with scores of 25-13, 25-8 and 25-19. Lindsey Silvestro led the Mighty Macs with five kills.

Kathleen Haefner topped Immaculata’s team high with 10 digs.

Stephanie Recklau of the Cavaliers had a standout game with the team’s best 11 kills and 17 attempts, with only one error. This makes Recklau the fifth best in the National Collegiate Athletic Association for her hitting percentage.

Other standout Cabrini players included Lizzie Williams with a match best 35 assists, eight digs and five kills out of 13 attempts.

Courtney Abel topped the Mighty Macs defensively with 22 digs.

“This win was crucial to our season; it keeps us going strong

and brings us to one more game to play in our regular season. Since we won, we will be undefeated in the regular season,” Courtney Abel, sophomore libero, said.

Along with celebrating a win, the Cavaliers honored their seniors at this game. Traci Beltz, Lizzie Williams and Kate Conahan are the three seniors that were looking for a major win on the senior day.

The 10-0 record is a program best for the women’s volleyball program. The 2009 team is one win short of matching the program all-time single record for single-season wins.

“Our team has developed tremendously over this season; our serving has improved greatly. At the beginning of the season we had a lot of missed serves, but with practice and learning different techniques, we have gotten a lot better. Our hitting and passing has improved as well,” Megan Creed, sophomore outside hitter, said.

The successful winning season has pushed the Cavaliers to further their goals as a team and to raise the bar for the program.

This game helped in preparing the Cavaliers for the Colonial States Athletic Conference playoffs coming up on the schedule in two weeks. The goal was to be successful in this game in order to help the team better prepare for the tough games in the following weeks.

“This win helped us prepare for conference playoffs and the championship by ensuring our confidence in each other as a team. This game was a perfect example that when we have fun and play together we are successful,” Creed said.

The Cavaliers have one more conference game on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. This will end the winning season for the Cavaliers team, pushing them into the playoffs.

“This was a great win that helps us prepare for Neumann and Philly Bible, both of which are great teams that we hope to defeat to continue to our season goal; to be champions,” Creed said.

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The women’s volleyball team celebrate after an exciting win against Immaculata University.

Donahue returns to turf with shutout kelsey kastrava staff writer

kmk94@cabrini.edu

High school field hockey was not an outlet for Caitlin Donahue, junior criminology major, to showcase her talent on the field. Seventh grade marked the beginning of Donahue’s field hockey career, but she does not consider her performance in middle school and high school as outstanding.

“I didn’t start until my senior year,” Donahue said. “I felt like I didn’t really get a chance to prove myself in high school.”

Donahue has been a positive asset to the lady Cavaliers field hockey team for three years as their dependable goalie.

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However, Donahue was unexpectedly injured in the first game of the season against Rowan University.

With a torn medial collateral ligament, Donahue was forced to sit out the next four games.

Victoria King, freshman graphic design major, was the person who filled in wearing Donahue’s goalie gear.

“Victoria did not miss a beat,” Jackie Neary, the head field hockey coach, said.

“I called my family right away when I heard I was filling in for Cait,” King said. “I was freaking out because I was hoping I could be improving over the next two years while playing with Cait. But, she really was encouraging and helped me out a lot.”

Neary spoke similarly of Donahue.

“From day one, Caitlin has had a positive impact on this team,” Neary said. “She leads the team not by mouth, but she

plays big and loud with her style.”

Donahue’s first experience with Neary was in high school at a rival game that scouts attended.

According to Donahue, she felt her performance was awful. Her nerves got the best of her, or so she thought.

Neary felt differently. She said Donahue played very well, considering the team they were playing against.

Donahue decided to become a Cavalier because she felt the team was the right fit. Her experience of playing hockey for Cabrini has been a great way to meet friends and a nice escape.

“The game keeps my mind off of all my worries, except the

game itself,” Donahue said. “It feels good to be back.”

Donahue, healed and blocking shots again, had a shutout her first game back against Immaculata. Donahue feels she is no luminary for her accomplishments this season.

“I wouldn’t say I proved myself,” Donahue said. “I think the team knew what I could do and everyone has had my back through all of this.”

Donahue continues to act as Cabrini’s barricade on the hockey turf. She plans to carry on her performance on the field.

“Caitlin is one of the best goalies in Cabrini’s history since I’ve been here,” Neary said. “She is highly respected by her team.”

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Gordon tallies 3rd hat trick of field hockey season nicholas guldin staff writer

ngg27@cabrini.edu

Maura Gordon achieved her third hat trick of the season as the women’s field hockey team pulled off a dynamic 3-1 win against Gwynedd-Mercy on Saturday, Oct. 24.

“The team’s morale was so high coming off of that huge win at The College of New Jersey on Oct. 22,” Lauren Alessi, sophomore forward and political science major, said.

Alessi had an impressive outing during the game, scoring the winning goal against TCNJ, who is ranked 12th in Division III field hockey in the country.

If anyone was riding high on morale, it was Gordon, sophomore midfielder, who began her quest for the hat trick within the first minute of the game. She was met by a perfect pass from Lynda Kaufman that she put in the back of the net.

After this first goal, both defenses tightened up. It was a

stalemate until the 27th minute where Gwynedd-Mercy’s Dottie O’Neil assisted Kayla Farrow with a pass, which she converted into a goal.

O’Neil is recognized as one of the best players on GwyneddMercy’s team so the Cavaliers decided to faceguard her. This silenced O’Neil for the rest of the matchup as the Cavs came out hungry at halftime.

Gordon came up on her second goal at the 42-minute mark of the game. Junior midfielder Shannon Mulhern was accredited with the assist. Her third goal, to complete the hat trick, came within the 59th minute. Gordon leads the Cavaliers with 15 goals this season.

“Gwynedd could be a team that we play in the first round of the playoffs so it was good to get a glimpse of the possible competition we might be facing later on in the season,” Amanda Smith, sophomore forward and graphic design major, said.

The referees had their hands full as the game turned out to

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Junior Shannon Mulhern moves the ball up the field, fighting to keep possession against the opposing defenders.

be a little more physical than planned. A yellow card was issued to a Cabrini player and a team green card was issued to Gwynedd-Mercy.

“It is rare to even see one card in a game, let alone two.

These girls weren’t giving up easy and neither were we,” Liz Krupka, sophomore forward and communication major, said.

With the win, Cabrini now has a record of 8-9 overall while Gwynedd-Mercy has a record of

11-6 overall. Both teams are 6-2 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference.

The Cavaliers will be finishing up their regular season at home against Alvernia University on Thursday, Oct. 29. Cabrini hopes the high morale continues into the final game, as well as in the playoffs, where they will continue their journey for the league title.

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christina flood staff writer

cef724@cabrini.edu

NFL game hosted in London

For the past three years, the NFL has played a regular season game in London. The most recent game took place on Sunday, Oct. 25 and tickets sold out within thirty minutes to see the New England Patriots face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There has been talk that the NFL hopes to expand internationally and eventually open a franchise in London. Alistair Kirkwood, the boss of NFL UK, has hopes to add an additional two games in London this year and double the number over the next couple of years.

Penn State defeats Michigan

For their first win in Ann Arbor since 1996, Penn State beat Michigan 35-10 on Saturday, Oct 24. The Wolverines had a season-low 250 yards and their lowest scoring total of the year. Graham Zug made three touchdown catches, a careerhigh for the Penn State receiver. Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark also played a good game, throwing four touchdown passes. In the eleven games the teams have played against each other, this is the Nittany Lions’ second victory.

U.S. men’s soccer vs. Costa Rica

The United States men’s soccer team qualified on Saturday, Oct. 24 for the 2010 World Cup. The game against Costa Rica was supposed to be a celebration of that accomplishment, however, it turned into a more inspirational and important game for the U.S. team after one of their players, Charlie Davies, was badly injured in a tragic car accident prior to the game. Although Costa Rica needed the win to establish their berth in the World Cup, the U.S. came back and tied the game for their injured teammate.

Upcoming Games Thursday, Oct. 29 Women’s Soccer - @ Centenary College @ 3 p.m.

Women’s Field Hockey - Home vs. Alvernia University @ 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30 No games Saturday, Oct. 31 Men’s Soccer- Home vs. Keystone College @ noon Women’s Field Hockey - Home vs. Marywood University @ 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 1 No games Monday, Nov. 2 Women’s Soccer vs. quarterfinals - TBA Tuesday, Nov. 3 Men’s Soccer vs. quarterfinals - TBA Women’s Volleyball vs. quarterfinals - TBA

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What Grinds My Gears: “Pink” haters was sitting in a class, the exact conversation arose between two male students.

One student said to the other, “How gay are the hot pink arm and wristbands?”

First of all, I am guilty when it comes to using the word “gay” in many sentences, but when it comes to this topic, it sounds downright rude.

This can be compared to the kasey minnick Cabrini men’s lacrosse team sports columnist selling “HEADstrong” shirts km735@cabrini.edu for lymphoma awareness. I wonder how many individuals Since it is the last days on this campus would go of October's Breast Cancer around calling these players or Awareness Month, I felt purchasers of the shirt “gay” this would be a good time for supporting a cause. I know to get in a rant before if I saw DeSean Jackson of the it would be outdated.

Philadelphia Eagles wearing As many of my readers his hot pink, the word “gay know, I am a bartender at my wouldn’t come to mind. hometown’s local firehouse.

On a more serious note, Talks of the day among the aside from non-melanoma bar-goers can vary from skin cancer, breast cancer is what the wives are making the most common form of for dinner, how much they cancer in women according to paid for their last tank of gas www.cdc.gov. or Obama’s latest policies.

The NFL, along with the On this particular afternoon, coaches, players and referees with college football on are doing a fantastic job to television, many of the men remind fans and viewers struck up the conversation on about breast self-examination, the latest clothing trend in the check-ups and the importance National Football League: the of the disease. For me, being a hot pink articles of clothing female, when I notice the laces for breast cancer awareness. and armbands every Sunday Since these “regulars” know and Monday, the thought me pretty well and understand always crosses my mind. my liking and knowledge in Not only do the games sports, they were not afraid promote awareness, but you to hold back in order to get can go to many teams’ Web my opinionated rebuttal. sites, which offer “pink” Many people that know me products to purchase, that at Cabrini like to poke fun at benefit the Breast Cancer my “boonie” town, joke about Foundation. The Eagles and my “greased pig races,” (which Phillies have even teamed up are actually ham and turkey to design a unisex t-shirt to raffles) and theme parties, support the Jefferson Breast which consist of racing small Care Center. This t-shirt lawnmowers down rural combines both logos and the district roads. So, it wouldn’t skyline of Philly turned pink. come as much of a surprise The next time anyone when these “hicks” expressed wants to criticize these men that it makes them look like for advocating for Breast pansies running around with Cancer Awareness Month, hot pink spikes and shoelaces, there is something wrong and when they perform their upstairs. This is a worthy dances in the end zones, it cause and when these stars, makes them look more like coaches and referees are on “fairies” than ever before. the main stage, this is the best This made me laugh out loud time to advocate. and respond with something Millions of people look up along the lines of, “At least to this organization and at least they are comfortable with this time around it could have their sexuality to play in positive results. If the NFL front of millions and wear hot and Professional team shops pink.” After I shot back my could do one favor, it would be answer, I shook my head in to take the baby pink articles disappointment and realized of clothing off the shelves. that if these bunch of small Be a true fan; wear the real town men were resorting to jerseys with real colors, don’t criticizing these athletes, then try to look “pretty in pink” it must be going on in other and stop grinding my gears. places as well.

Many people, even fans, were not getting the message of the NFL showing compassion for this serious health matter.

After this happened, I returned to school and as I

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The men’s soccer team gather for a pre-game huddle before their game against Gwynedd-Mercy College.

Men’s soccer rises in CSAC standings jamie santoro staff writer

ajs343@cabrini.edu

The Cavs have continued their five game winning streak with a 2-0 win over Gwynedd-Mercy College on Saturday, Oct. 24. The men snapped away Gwynedd’s four game streak. Brian Raffle and Evan Hanauer, both senior midfielders, scored both goals.

Senior midfielder, Andrew Jacobs, had two assists on each of the goals. Bryan Johnson, senior goalkeeper, had his fifth shutout of the season and fourteenth of his career.

Hanauer scored the first goal 30 minutes into the game. It was his third goal of the season.

Raffle continues to be the leader of the pack with his insurance goal toward the end of the game.

Raffle leads the league in goals per game and is ranked in the top three in the league for shots and goals. He also leads the team with nine goals this season.

“It was a great feeling because it put us on the scoreboard first.

As soon as we scored that goal it seemed that we never really looked back and we took it to them the rest of the game,” Hanauer said.

Andrew Jacobs also is making his mark on the league. He leads in assists with Troy Allen, junior defensive back, right on his tail.

Gwynedd-Mercy wasn’t making it easy for the Cavs.

Mike Leonard, the Gwynedd goalkeeper, is the conference leader for saves and is also second in the league for shots.

In the first half, Griffins went shot-for-shot with Cabrini with four goals each. In the second half, the Cavaliers out- shot the Griffins 13 to 7. While Leonard did allow two goals, he saved seven compared to Cabrini’s Johnson with six.

This is the fourth straight win against the Griffins for Cabrini.

They last lost to Gwynedd-Mercy in 2005.

Going into the game Cabrini and Gywnedd-Mercy were tied for third in the Colonial States Athletic Conference. This win led to Cabrini moving ahead.

Along with the scores from other games on the same day, Cabrini is in second in the CSAC behind Neumann University, with a record of 5-1-1.

Their only loss of the season came from Immaculata at the beginning of October.

Hanauer sees this loss as a positive thing.

“I’m happy to be moving up in the conference because we know what our expectations are and the lapse against Immaculata is something that is going to be driving us all the way through playoffs,” Hanauer said.

In the next couple of weeks, the Cavaliers prepare for the CSAC tournament, which starts the first week of November.

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

SPORTS 16

Women’s soccer strives to keep shutout streak alive meghan mcsloy staff writer

mjm374@cabrini.edu

Earning their ninth straight shutout win in the final home game of the season, the Cabrini women’s soccer team defeated their Colonial States Athletic Conference rival Cedar Crest College with a final score of 7-0.

Pouring rain and high winds set the mood for the Cavaliers last home game of the season held at The Edith Robb Dixon Field on Saturday, Oct. 24.

“The conditions were rough to play in, but we got adrenaline, picked it up and started scoring,” Brianna Conner, junior back, said.

The game, which marked the lady Cavaliers ninth straight shut out win, the longest record in Division III, brought the team’s record to 11-5-1, as they look forward to the post-season.

In addition to it being the final home game of the season, the team also honored their seniors for their time spent on the

team, complete with a reception following the game.

“Because it’s toward the end of our regular season, we need to get every win we can and for the seniors playing their last home game, it’s something they wanted to remember and we got the shutout. We need to work toward Centenary College to beat Arcadia’s record,” Conner said.

The Cavaliers dominated the first half because the ball was in Cedar Crest’s territory for the majority of play.

Junior midfielder Dana Nardello scored the first and only goal of the first half.

Heading into halftime, the score was 1-0 in Cabrini’s favor.

During the break, family and friends of graduating seniors were invited onto the field one last time.

Coming on strong in the second half, senior forward Sabina DeGisi, assisted by Conner, scored the second goal for Cabrini just under five minutes into the half.

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Junior Brianna Conner earns a free kick for her team.

DeGisi then scored another goal assisted by Sammy Thompson, sophomore midfielder.

DeGisi’s two consecutive goals energized the offense allowing senior forward Heather Thompson to score bringing the score to 4-0.

Conner then shot and made a goal from nearly half field followed by junior forward Annmarie Kolla, who banged a goal into the net.

The final goal of the game was scored in the last minute of play by sophomore midfielder Kara Hinkelmon, marking her fourth goal of the season.

The lady Cavaliers look to continue their shutout streak when they conclude their 2009 season with a match at Centenary College scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m.

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Sophomore forward Kara Hinkelmon throws the ball to her teammates.

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Senior Kristin Comly traps the ball against the defender.

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Sophomore forward Sammy Thompson fights to keep possession of the ball.

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Senior Sabini DeGisi looks to pass to her teammate Annmarie Kolla as the Gywnedd defenders surround the two players during their game on Saturday, Oct. 24.