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“THIS I BELIEVE”

This year, Founder’s Day keynote speakers were Cabrini faculty, staff and students. amanda carson news editor

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Thirteen students, faculty and staff gave insight into their core beliefs in front of an audience of 150. These personal statements from the community, rather than a major speaker, served as the format for this year’s Founder’s Day program, The event, which was held on Tuesday, Feb. 23, featured the

voices of Cabrini’s community.

The theme, “This I Believe,” was woven into each presentation, so as to celebrate the college’s “education of the heart” mission instilled by its founder, Sister Ursula Infante.

Some presenters said their beliefs were ordinary…

“I believe in miracles,” Jaiquann Beckham, freshman presenter, said.

“I believe in being there,” Sara Drew, Holy Spirit reference

librarian and presenter, said.

“I believe in respecting a dork,” Kwesi Djan, freshman presenter, said. …But each had stemmed from personal experiences.

Beckham believed in miracles because of the hard work and dedication that had been exemplified by seven track teammates from his high school.

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FOUNDER’S, Page 3

Brother Dominic Wetzel talked about how his religious order helped shaped his believes during the Founder’s Day presentation.

Cabrini and SJU rally for reform

INSIDE this week’s edition

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Chatroulette Hits The Web Chatroulette emerges popular new Web site.

SEE Features, page 8

Oscars Preview As the Oscars near many predict the award-winners.

SEE A&E, page 12

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

Campus assaults are the most under-reported crime, study finds gianna shikitino features editor

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Phillies 2010 Fans have high hopes for a good 2010 season.

SEE Sports, page 15

Imagine waking up, unconscious of your whereabouts from the night before, feeling pain and confusion. In the back of your mind you know something wrong has happened, and you are unsure whom to turn to and what people will say or think. You keep your distance from others, trying to forget about what happened by avoiding people or situations that remind you of the unthinkable.

These thoughts are not uncommon for victims of sexual assault. Victims of sexual assault tend not to report their assaults to campus security officers or to the police, according to a nine-month investigation by the Center for Public Integrity.

Sexual assault is present on college campuses across the nation. The Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center states that one out of six women reported being a victim of sexual assault. Roughly 30 percent of the

STATS, Page 3

Cabrini College and Saint Joseph’s University joined forces on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to rally on behalf of comprehensive immigration reform in hopes of reaching out to members of Congress.

“The Justice For Immigrants campaign is important, because we want our senators and representatives to hear our concerns,” Michelle McDermott, sophomore psychology major, said. “We want them to take into consideration our thoughts when it comes time to pass legislation.”

McDermott, along with other Catholic Relief Services ambassadors and representatives at Cabrini, have been hosting a postcard campaign in preparation for the rally.

Students involved with CRS have influenced the campus to sign off on changing the current immigration system.

Students from both schools met in Grace Hall Atrium where a podium was open to anyone willing to speak on behalf of the campaign. Dr. Mary Laver, director of international partnerships, organized the rally with St. Joseph’s. Although her efforts in bringing the event together were apparent, she credited the accomplishment in advocating change to the students.

“Basically we’ve been trying to get classmates and faculty

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Cabrini teams rise in the ranks

A TIME TO HAVE PRIDE IN CABRINI ATHLETICS

The 2009-2010 athletic teams here at Cabrini have given our community something to be proud of. The student body should become more engaged with our teams and support our men and women in blue and white out on the field and court.

We kicked off the fall season with teams atop each of their respective sports and finished the Colonial States Athletic Conference tournament with four fall teams bringing home titles and automatic bids to the NCAA tournament and cross-country runners advancing to regionals.

Our winter athletic teams have kept the momentum going with the men’s basketball team leading the way.

They have posted a 23-2 overall record and have gone 17-1 in the CSAC, putting them in the national ranks at No. 21 for the first time since their 2001-2002 campaign.

Men’s basketball coach Marcus Kahn has been named coach of the year for the second straight season, senior Kevin Misevicius tabbed player of the year honors and freshman Cory Lemons rounded out the top honors sweep as rookie of the year.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams and indoor track and field teams look to extend their seasons deep into March with CSAC and NCAA tournament runs.

The spring athletic season is also looking bright for the Cavaliers behind the men’s lacrosse team who have earned a No. 12 preseason ranking in the national polls and boasts a 71-game win streak against postseason opponents during the regular season including 88 consecutive CSAC wins.

With our athletic teams’ success and time in the national and regional spotlight we come together as a community and give the teams the respect and honor they deserve.

Not your ordinary spring break CABRINI STUDENTS TRAVEL TO WEST VIRGINIA AND NEW YORK TO LEARN AND SERVE

During spring break when most college students will

be taking advantage of their time off lounging on a beach or relaxing in their homes some Cabrini students will be spending their free time on service trips to New York and West Virginia.

Project Appalachia, which takes place in West Virginia, is an immersion experience for students to better understand the effects of poverty while living and working in the community.

During the program the students have the opportunity to meet with local leaders, organizer and community members to experience firsthand the social economic and cultural aspects of rural poverty.

Project Appalachia is one of the more hands on service trips were students work with the residents to make repairs on homes and are really immersed in their way of live. This gives students the opportunity to see poverty first hand in the United States instead of abroad; it also helps them to learn about the root causes of poverty.

Other Cabrini students are spending their spring break in New York City to “walk in mother Cabrini’s footsteps” and visit Mother Cabrini High School, Cabrini Immigrant Services, Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehab among many other things.

Students will have the opportunity to learn more about Mother Cabrini and the mission of Cabrini College by hearing stories of ministry from Cabrini Mission Corps members and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

As we are all enjoying our downtime next week we should all think about the work that some of our peers are doing and have respect and admiration for their selfless initiative to serve others and better learn about the foundation of Cabrini.

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Graduate and Professional studies will be sponsoring the Leader Lecture Series with Father Michael Bielecki. Bielecki will talk about how spirituality is a part of the workplace and is the core of what motivates people to do what they do.

The lectures are a four-part series with previous speakers, Cynthia Francis, Deb Takes and Edward T. Hastings speaking earlier in the year. Bielecki, chaplain of Cabrini College, brings a new perspective to leadership and, being one of many leaders of the college, became a perfect candidate to talk about leadership.

“Spirituality of work is more than a desk job,” Bielecki said, summarizing what he plans to talk about during the lecture.

Bielecki defines spirituality in his own view and his view of how spirituality does not only apply to those who are religious.

“The Leader Lecture Series is a way to tie the Justice Matters

curriculum at the undergraduate level to graduates,” Dennis Dougherty, interim dean, Graduate and Professor Studies and program director, said.

The lecture series is a part of the Master of Science in Organization Leadership. The organization was started in 2000 by the Graduate and Professional Studies office.

Dougherty has organized the lectures not long after the organization started. The previous speakers included sports announcers, coaches, CEO, etc., from inside and outside the school who are “the leading edge of organization leadership.”

“It’s a co-curriculum activity to support the program [the leadership organization] and community,” Dougherty said.

The lectures are intended to give students, as well as faculty and staff, different perspectives of leadership.

Being one of the recognized and well-respected faces on campus and having close relationships with students, Bielecki gives a unique look of leadership by how people have

achieve it.

“Spirituality is not just religious,” Bielecki said.

“Spirituality is your desire; it’s what makes you get up in the morning or what makes you tick, why you are doing what you are doing.”

The lecture will be able to relate to everyone, religious or non-religious.

Bielecki said “I’m not a moral leader but I know about ethics,” speaking on ethics in the workplace and in life.

“All ministers are said to have one sermon,” Bielecki said. “It’s that they talk to themselves to convince themselves what they are saying, and hopefully the listener might get something out of it.”

The half-hour to hour- dlong lecture, “Spiritual Aspects of Leadership,” the title of Bielecki’s speech, takes place March 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grace Hall Boardroom.

“People will be interested in what he has to say,” Dougherty said.

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Cabrini community shares core beliefs FOUNDER’S, Page 1 Together they had excelled both athletically and academically, collectively earning seven scholarships.

“Seven students, seven athletes, seven scholarships, one focus, one mission, because of that I believe in miracles what do you believe in?” Beckham said.

Djan believed in respecting a dork since he has been working on accomplishing the goal of “seeing my mom live long enough to see her son grow up and be a

man she can be proud of,” Djan said. “And that involves getting a college degree.”

Some developed their presentations from commonplace experiences such as Dr. Michelle Filling snuggling with her small nieces.

Others developed their ideas from more profound experiences such as that of junior Eleni Antipas, who as an infant, survived a near-fatal disease through the research of someone who died tragically soon after finding a cure for her disease.

Others included the belief for

a desire to make a difference, snuggling, love in action, music, laughter, being there, that certain qualities are needed to be a founder, random acts of kindness, spicy chicken sandwich and that everyone has a purpose in life.

Dr. Mary Laver, director of international partnerships, gave the opening remarks for the program; Fr. Michael Bielecki, Cabrini chaplain, followed with an opening prayer.

Cabrini alumnus Heather Cardamone, ‘91, who now serves as the director of administrative services, emceed for the evening.

“I did not know Sister Ursula personally…she was not my classmate but I knew she loved Cabrini very much and loved her students,” Cardamore said. “She would be here cheering you on and this I believe.”

The presenters each read his or her previously submitted essays.

Three, however, chose to present as a narrative trio.

A musical interlude of the song “I believe” was sung by senior Michael Krencicki and accompanied by junior Rob Stoop.

“Words and essays can’t

always capture the essence of core beliefs, but singing can,” Cardamone said.

Dr. Joseph Romano, professor of philosophy, was chosen to conclude the evening’s event, as he had worked closely with Infante. Romano evaluated the artistic, physical and ideal realities associated with knowledge. “I believe in the power of human ideas,” Romano said.

Laver made closing remarks. Upon reflecting on the presentation, Laver said “There is so much vibrancy in this community.”

College rape statistics aren’t adding up STATS, Page 1 women surveyed were between the ages of 18 and 24 during the time of the assault. RTC also claims that most of these incidents occur by the victim knowing their assaulter.

Between 2005 and 2007, four reported and confirmed forcible sex offenses happened to students at Cabrini College. Statistics are low, and one of the reasons may be that students do not come forward to report sexual assault.

“It [sexual assault] is the most unreported incident that will ever happen on campus, and it’s the most unreported crime. If it is reported, we encourage the victim to go to the hospital and we’ll guide them towards services if they refuse to go to the hospital,” Diana Pohl, captain and assistant director of Public Safety, said.

Students and officials say that

sexual assault is the most underreported crime. Only if victims come forward and report the assault can action begin to be taken against the perpetrator.

“The sad part is we sometimes will never know, it all depends on the victim,” Lil Burroughs, director of Public Safety, said.

With the victims feeling anxiety along with psychological trauma, most cases of sexual assault amongst college campuses are put in the dark, without being discussed or reported.

“They [victims] won’t report sexual assault for a couple of reasons,” Ransom Cozzillio, sophomore communication major, said. “One would be embarrassment and they would feel very vulnerable. Second, they may feel as though they may get in trouble.”

“It seems that when it does happen, young girls are sensitive to come forward to report sexual

assult,” Justin Ferkler, Public Safety officer, said.

For a year that Ferkler has been an officer at Cabrini, no one has come forward to him.

Ferkler says there have been a few scares, but no actual reports have gone through in the past year.

In order to go from a report to a crime, Public Safety works in cooperation with local police departments.

“When a crime is committed, we have to alert the authorities and bring enough information from the assault as possible.

However, most investigating is done by the police,” Ferkler said.

“We see these kids day in and day out. We just want the students to feel comfortable enough to talk to us,” Ferkler said.

RTC states that reporting the crime can help the victim regain a sense of personal power and control.

This can also help to ensure the safety of other victims. If not reported, the assault will step in with the victims’ ability to live up to academic responsibilities and decrease their participation in social activities.

The Counseling and Psychological Services at Cabrini created a public service announcement titled “What you can do to prevent sexual assault” that will be aired on WYBF “The Burn.”

The PSA presents tips and facts to bring awareness to sexual assault. This PSA includes eight steps to stop acts of sexual assault before it happens.

Dr. Sara Maggitti, director of counseling services, along with Public Safety, agrees that there is help and assistance provided for victims.

The victim has a choice to press charges through the local police department or through

Public Safety.

Regardless, Maggitti encourages the victim to seek support for this trauma.

“It is important for the student who has been sexually assaulted to regain a sense of safety and control in their world,” Maggitti said. “It is possible for them to resume normalcy in their lives through reliance on their support systems and/or seeking mental health treatment from a qualified provider.”

Both Public Safety and the Counseling and Psychological Services hope that if any incident of sexual assault occurs, students will come forward knowing that their information is safe and confidential.

If you or a friend have been assaulted, there is on and offcampus assistance.

Talking about the assault can help relieve some of the control it has over the victim to start the process of recovery.

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Cabrini College and Saint Joseph’s University students joined together during a rally for immigration reform. This picture, along with postcards of protest, will be sent to senators.

Students support immigration reform RALLY, Page 1 members to sign the postcards,” Michelle Costa, sophomore English and communication major, said. “It hasn’t been easy and not everyone says ‘yes.’ But, we wound up getting over 300 students to sign in a little over a week.”

St. Joseph’s students not only

support Cabrini’s efforts in the campaign, but have also been recruiting supporters on their own campus.

“I was born in Mexico so any involvement with changing the current immigration system is important to me,” Mariana Fernandez, sophomore St. Joseph’s student, said. “At St. Joe’s we have classes and clubs that offer ways to get involved

with social justice and the Justice For Immigrants campaign was one of them.”

All students at the rally were there in support of a new immigration system.

“It’s important to keep immigrant families together,” Jamie Tadrzynski, sophomore history and secondary education major, said. “I’ve seen firsthand families being displaced because

of the current system. It’s just better for the children to have a stable family.”

Cabrini’s partnership with CRS has opened doors to help campaign and advocate for social change.

Students of both Cabrini College and St. Joseph’s reached over 600 people to push their senators and representatives to take action on the broken

immigration system.

Cabrini’s ambassadors and representatives plan to continue pursuing people’s signatures for a couple more weeks.

“It’s the little things like these postcards that hopefully make all the difference,” Costa said.

For more information on the Justice For Immigrants postcard campaign visit www. justiceforimmigrants.org

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An Active Minds Meeting will be held in Counseling Office, located in Jazzman’s, across from the vending machines and ATM, from 3:15 pm. to 4 p.m. Active Minds works to bring mental health awareness to campus. All are invited to attend.

NATION & WORLD

Friday, Feb. 26

The 10 deaths, five of which were children, came two days into a new military strategy in Marja.

Top American commander Gen. Stanley A. McCrystal apologized to President Hamid Karzai.

Avoiding civilian deaths is the basis for American strategy in the Middle East.

Friday Mass for Lenten Season will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph.

Saturday, Feb. 27 Semester Break begins and Residence halls will close at 10 a.m. There will be no classes from February 28 until March 7. Residence halls will open at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 7.

The 11th annual Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held in Harrisonburg, VA from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. All education majors are invited to attend and will have the opportunity to select interviews with representatives from nine school divisions. For more information contact Brenda Moyers at 540-564-3221.

Sunday, Feb. 28

Semester Break.

Monday, March 1 Semester Break.

Last day for seniors to apply for graduation in December 2010. All students are required to apply for graduation, regardless of participation in Commencement exercises. For an application go to www.cabrini. edu/Registrar.

Tuesday, March 2 Semester Break.

“Spiritual Aspects of Leadership” will be hosted by the Master of Science in Organization Leadership program at Cabrini from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Grace Hall Boardroom. The lectures are free and are open to all community members. The series is sponsored by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.

For more information contact Dr. Dennis Dougherty at 610902-8396.

Wednesday, March 3 Semester Break.

Thursday, March 4 Semester Break.

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U.S. rocket kills 10 Afghan civilians

Secret raid captures Taliban commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a top Taliban military commander, was captured following a secret joint raid by American and Pakistani intelligence officers.

American officials call Baradar the most significant Taliban figure to be detained since the American-led war in Afghanistan started more than eight years ago.

Afghan military begins using snipers in combat

States consider cuts to Medicaid

Anthrax case officially closed

Nuclear reactors to be built in Ga.

Virtually every state is considering the possibillity of making cuts with Medicaid.

In order to try and save money, states are cutting optional coverage.

This cut happened since they are not allowed to change eligibility.

This comes at the same time as Democrats pushing for $15 million in funding for the program.

The F.B.I. has officially closed the case on the anthrax attacks from eight years ago that killed five people.

The attacks were carried out by Bruce E. Ivins.

Ivins is a military biodefense expert who commited suicide in 2008.

The 92-page report is considered the largest F.B.I. investigation in history.

The U.S. government has approved an $8.3 billion loan guarantee to build two nuclear reactors in Georgia.

These will be the first new reactors built on American soil since the 1970s.

President Obama has embraced nuclear energy as a clear energy alternative.

REGION & CAMPUS Golden to receive award at Cabrini The 2010 Ivy Young Willis Award will be given to Jane Golden, the executive director of the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program, at Cabrini on Tuesday, March 9.

The award, which is given annually, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions in the field of public affairs.

Golden has served at the Mural Arts Program’s driving force and brought it to one of the nation’s largest mural programs.

Golden will give a free lecture at 3:30 p.m. in the Grace Hall atrium. All are invited to attend. For more information contact Dan DiPrinzio at 610-902-8255.

Primiano given over $10,000 in grants Dr. Leonard Norman Primiano, chair and associate professor of religious studies and co-chair of the Honors Program, has received more than $10,000 in grants.

These grants have been funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion.

Funding will work to improve the preservation of Humanities materials in the Holy Spirit Library archives. Also the grant money provided resources for a workshop that Primiano presented at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Montreal.

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Afghan military have begun using snipers in combat in the new U.S. campaign in Marja.

There have been five Marines hit by these long-range shots, one fatally.

WRITER: Jamie Santoro/Asst. Perspectives Editor AJS343@CABRINI.EDU

College to host ‘Speed Career Networking’

Lower Merion faces federal charges

Cabrini College will host a “Speed Career Networking” event and reception on March 16 from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Mansion.

The event will give alumni and students a chance to personally interact one-onone and assist them with major/career exploration, job shadowing and internship/ externship experiences.

Students will move among stations within divided sections and spend a short amount of time within their area of interests.

A more informal networking reception will follow.

Students interested in attending the event should contact Noel Kirkner at nkirkner@ cabrini.edu no later than Friday, March 5.

Lower Merion School District is now facing federal charges of invasion-ofprivacy. It is also fighting negative publicity.

The district is accused of spying on its students at home with webcams on schoolissued laptops.

Students are now placing tape over the cameras.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a student that claimed his assistant principal disciplined him for “improper behavior in his home.” An embedded camera in his laptop captured the behavior.

The matter is currently under investigation by Montgomery County detectives and the FBI.

New exhibit to be featured in library A reception honoring the works of Lorraine Glessner will be held on Thursday, March 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in Cabrini’s Holy Spirit Library.

Glesser will begin speaking at 5 p.m.

Glessner’s exhibit “Drive By,” will feature 12 mixed media works. The works mix together fiber and hot wax paintings.

Colors have been added to beeswax and then fused with hot irons to blend them together.

Glessner is the assistant professor of fibers at the Tyler School of Art and is former Fibers Department Head at Peters Valley Craft Center in Layton, N.J. The exhibit will be open from MondayThursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SEPTA extends weekend rail times The SEPTA Regional Rail will now run trains after 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Times are extended on the R5, between Center City and Paoli/Malvern, the R6, between Manayunk/Norristown, the R7, between Trenton/NYC and the NJTransit.

For more information visit www.septa. org.

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Sophomore Liz Krupka donated clothing to the CRS clothing drive.

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The season of giving may have passed, but The Nationalities Service Center is still in desperate need for winter clothing as Haitian refugees make their way to Philadelphia.

To help meet this need, the migration group from Catholic Relief Services swung into action. Cardboard boxes have been set up in various laundry rooms across Cabrini’s campus. The drive will run until Feb. 26.

Two members of the group assisted the agency in their Engagements for the Common Good classes.

“I was contacted by Dr. Zurek about how NSC needed support. I knew there was an immediate need to help the refugees from Haiti.

The first thing we decided that could assist would be to hold a clothing drive,” Michelle Costa, sophomore English and communication major and CRS ambassador, said.

Each year, the NSC assists over 4,000 immigrants from over 90 different countries and helps them make a smooth adjustment into American society.

“As a refugee agency, they are allowed to take in a certain amount of families from troubled countries. They provide them with a home, jobs and food,” Costa said.

With the recent disaster in Haiti, the number of refugees the NSC takes care of has swelled. Since they come to this country with practically nothing, one of the ways they can aid those coming in is with clothing.

“All the Haitian refugees that are coming to NSC need this help immediately,” Kelsey Kastrava, sophomore communication major and CRS representative, said. “This drive is centered around the refugees.

They don’t know anything about the country and they need all the assistance they can get.”

The group is asking students to donate anything from jackets and pants to scarves and gloves.

“We’re looking for practical winter clothing that’s in good shape.

We’re hoping that students use good judgment and place things that are of good use,” Costa said.

“I’m hoping people are gracious,” Kastrava added.

While the group hopes to raise a large amount of clothing for NSC, Costa showed concern over where they would be able to place the items as they are being collected.

“My fear is once the clothes are collected, NSC won’t have the proper space to put what has been collected,” Costa said.

The reality that many college students do not bring their unwanted clothes back to school with them after winter break also arose as a concern for Kastrava.

“I’m worried that because we’re in the middle of a season that people aren’t going to have clothing they don’t want. Not everyone has extra clothing at school,” Kastrava said.

When sophomore communication major Liz Krupka first heard that the NSC was looking for winter clothing, she instantly wanted to donate her clothing.

“I heard that the CRS migration group was going to start a clothing drive so I asked people in the group when it was starting. I also asked people from home to bring their own clothes too,” Krupka said.

Krupka was also a part of the ECG class and has seen how desperately the agency needs these clothes in past winters. The class taught immigrants and refugees how to speak English.

“I worked at NSC for a semester and I personally know in the winter these clothes are definitely needed,” Krupka said.

While other organizations hold clothing drives throughout the winter months, this drive is specific to one agency.

“Many times you don’t know where the items are going. With this drive, you do. These people are in immediate need,” Costa said.

To keep up with social networking trends, Gmail, which is powered by Google, debuted its newest tool called Buzz.

Buzz gives Gmail users the option to be social with fellow users while encouraging positive productivity and networking at the same time.

While there have been claims that Buzz is the newest competitor for Facebook and Twitter, the masterminds behind Buzz beg to differ.

According to Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, Gmail’s newest edition is different from Facebook and Twitter for the simple fact that it is more of a tool and less for entertainment purposes.

“I think a lot of the past services have focused simply on friends and entertainment, things like that. I think the bridging of those worlds is very powerful,” Brin said in an interview with The Seattle Times.

Buzz combines social networking with a constructive edge. It offers several advantages that Facebook does not.

For one, it is linked right into the user’s e-mail homepage, allowing easy access to contacts.

There are some visible similarities between Buzz and Twitter. For example, people who are frequently contacted by a given users are automatically converted into “followers” on the Buzz tab of the homepage.

In addition, Buzz gives users the option to share frequent updates, similar to tweets, as well as the capability to upload photos.

As far as privacy features go, Buzz allows its Gmail users to mark a post as either private or public.

If the public option is selected, that post will be searchable through Google, a feature that is lacked by many other social networking sites.

Buzz is accessed from the user’s Gmail homepage by clicking on the buzz tab on the left-hand side of the page. Once this is clicked, users are able to start using Buzz.

The setup is most easily compared to Twitter, as there is a speech bubble where the user can type their update, or begin to share whatever information they choose.

There is also a drop-down list of followers, which includes all recent updates.

Lastly, on all public posts, there is the option to comment, “like” or e-mail.

While it’s hard to say if Buzz will eventually take over sites such as Facebook and Twitter, it is safe to say that some of its features give it a competitive advantage over other sites of its kind.

Students have mixed feelings about Gmail’s newest addition.

“I think that is it pretty cool that Gmail decided to incorporate a social networking tool in with their e-mail service. I think that it will attract more people to the Gmail service and if anything give them an advantage on the internet,” Megan Krouch, sophomore undecided major and Gmail user, said.

To others, Buzz is just another unneeded feature on the already social networking-clogged internet.

“I think that it is a waste of time. There are already so many other sites out there which serve the same purpose so why add another one,” Nick Casey, sophomore accounting major, said.

Since its debut, Buzz has received some negative feedback as some users feel that it is a privacy concern since “followers” are preselected for every user.

Amidst the outcry, Buzz still remains on the homepage of Gmail.

Piloted format for Founder’s Day focuses on Cabrini community elizabeth krupka asst. a&e editor

efk722@cabrini.edu

Each year in February Cabrini College designates a celebration that commemorates birthday of the college’s founder, Sister Ursula Infante.

Founder’s Day was instituted during Dr. Iadarola’s time as president at Cabrini. The celebration used to be a large birthday party, but over the years it has grown into much more.

“Every year a different social justice topic is chosen for Founder’s Day. This year, as opposed to choosing a social justice issue, we decided to actively incorporate the faculty and students. We consulted with the ECG teachers and they thought it was a positive way to enforce what the students are now learning in their ECG classes,” Dr. Mary Laver, director of international partnerships, said.

The new format of Founder’s Day also plays into the curriculum through the “education of the heart.”

Instead of telling the students to go and listen to a speaker, the faculty decided that it would be better if Founder’s Day would

be more interactive. This is why the professors decided on the “This I Believe” essay.

“The idea to use the ‘This I Believe’ format for Founder’s Day seemed to be a fitting tribute to the founder of our college, whose beliefs led her to educate students in issues of social justice. It was decided by a group of faculty in an ECG meeting who thought that this would encourage students to more actively participate in Founder’s Day,” Amy Persichetti, instructor of English, said.

The main way that Founder’s Day is different this year is that the faculty cut the idea of having a keynote speaker come.

This way, as opposed to having only one topic be discussed, students will be able to hear about various different topics through the “This I Believe” essays.

“We felt this way we could highlight ourselves as the keynote speakers of the night.

Various students and faculty can then feel as though they helped make Founder’s Day unique,” Dr. Laver said.

The “This I Believe” essay branched off from an idea instituted by a 1950’s American

journalist named Edward R. Murrow.

He interviewed average Americans about their core values and their beliefs.

Then National Public Radio instituted a popular nationwide radio series called “Story Corps.”

Cabrini faculty took this idea and morphed it into a project that the campus community would be excited to be a part of.

Students and faculty who wanted to participate in the Founder’s Day program could write an essay about what they believe most.

The catch is for students to delve deeper and not only write about what they believe, but to challenge why they believe it.

“The faculty and staff are looking forward to celebrating the amazing teachers and learners. If people miss the event I hope that they at least come then to read the essays that the participants worked so hard on.

The faculty is not sure if this is a format will continue for future Founder’s Day celebrations. Dr. George is currently trying to decide what she hopes to see for the Founder’s Day celebration in the coming years,” Dr. Laver said.

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Jazzman’s $5 plan an unfair ‘exchange’ IN MY OPINION

jason moran staff writer

jkm724@cabrini.edu

Many students have been running out of their flex-dollars halfway through the semester and wondering why this has been happening to them.

You don’t have to look too far to find the answer to why this problem is occurring.

Simply look at the pricing on Jazzman's and Sandella's menu and how they don’t match up with the allotted money for meal exchange.

As part of the meal plan here at Cabrini, students are given the option of eating at Jazzman's and Sandella's along with the caf-

eteria. When students eat at Jazzman's and Sandella's they are given $3 for breakfast and $5 for both lunch and dinner; this is called meal exchange. This seems like a good idea for students because they're able to go to the cafeteria as well as have a second option in Jazzman's and Sandella's.

However, when you start to look at the numbers, this system doesn’t make any sense at all.

Students are given $5 for meal exchange, but the problem is you can’t get an actual meal at Jazzman's or Sandella's for $5. Almost all the food items at these two locations are priced over $5 to begin with.

To most students, a meal consists of a sandwich or a quesadilla and a drink. If you want these items for a meal in Jazzman's or Sandella's you’re probably looking to spend somewhere around $7-$9.

This means that you’ll use your $5 that you’re allotted for meal-exchange and then continue to waste $3 flex of your own.

So, if you have a meal plan with $50 flex on it and

you get a meal that costs around $8 once a day, your flex dollars will be completely wiped out in approximately three weeks.

“I find it convenient that meal exchange does not even cover a whole meal in Jazzman's and Sandella's.

It should be meal exchange and waste your flex,” Andy Golden, senior history and political science major, said.

The straw that broke the camel's back for me was when I got a to-go hoagie last week. The price of the hoagie was $4.99. When I took it back to my room I measured it and it was 6 inches long and this enraged me. You can go to Subway and Quizznos and get a footlong hoagie, which is twice the size for the same price of $5.

Another thing that students are concerned about are the drink prices at these on-campus eating locations.

After some research of going to Wawa, Campus Corner and a grocery store it was found that Jazzman's and Sandella's have the most expensive drinks. For example, an Arizona Iced Tea here is $2.45, at Wawa it is

$1.65 and $1.00 at a grocery store. To most people, $2.45 for an Arizona Iced Tea doesn’t make any sense and, to put things in perspective, you can get two Arizona Iced Teas at Jazzman's and only have .10 cents left over for meal-exchange.

Most students find the food at Jazzman's and Sandella's really good. Also, their customer service is great and their workers connect with the students at both places.

However, something needs to be done to help students out. Either these two restaurants need to lower their prices or students need to be given more money for meal exchange or maybe a combination of both.

To eat in the cafeteria for breakfast it is $3.95, lunch is $5.95 and dinner is $6.95.

These seem like the prices we should be getting for meal-exchange to be using in Jazzmans and Sandellas.

“Love the Jazzman's workers, hate Jazzman's prices,” Jake Neary, sophomore education major, said.

JAZZMAN’S DRINK PRICE COMPARISON VITAMIN WATER Jazzman’s: $2.39 Campus Corner: $1.89 Wawa: $1.69 Grocery Store: $1.38 GATORADE Jazzman’s: $2.29 Campus Corner: $1.50 Wawa: $1.49 Grocery Store: $6.98 for an eight pack

Manning: ‘man up’ to Super Bowl loss IN MY OPINION

liz krupka asst. a&e editor

efk722@cabrini.edu

Sportsmanship is one of the most important qualities in an athlete. On Feb. 8, 2010 the Colts played the Saints in the Super Bowl.

Peyton Manning threw his last pass of the game and left the field with his helmet on and time still running on the clock. He did not shake hands with the quarterback who just won the Super Bowl or any other team member for that matter.

Some critics are saying that Manning was just “upset with his performance” or another cop-out was “he wanted the Saints to enjoy their time, because it was

their moment to take over the field.” By leaving early Manning just called more attention to himself. He tainted the win, by making it more about his loss.

I personally think the reason was because Manning couldn’t believe the fact that the underdogs had just beat him in the biggest game of the year.

In my eyes this is unbecoming of a professional athlete. How many times have the Colts crushed an opponent and the loser still had the courtesy to shake Manning’s hand? Would Manning have had such an issue shaking hands if they had won the game? It is insulting to the Saints team to make such an accomplishment and their opponents’ leader couldn’t swallow his pride enough to give a congratulations.

Not only that but afterwards Manning kept referring to the game as disappointing. In an 11-minute interview it was tallied he used the word 18 times.

Yes, Peyton, your performance may have been disappointing, but that is a fact

you need to get over and move on to acknowledge the other team and their accomplishments. Give the Saints their due. Their team was on fire in a way the Colts weren’t and Manning had a rough time admitting that.

Later Manning also said he would call the quarterback and the coach and congratulate them. Well of course you can congratulate them after you have gotten over your loss. The true athlete would have sucked up their pride for 10 minutes to shake hands and admit the loss right away.

In this circumstance Manning put himself before everyone else, including his team.

Which brings me to another point, Manning is the Colts leader. It speaks volumes about the team itself when its leader cannot muster up a heartfelt congratulation. Manning was quoted saying that there isn’t much consolation for the losers. Obviously there isn’t a consolation for the losers. There shouldn’t be because it wasn’t your mo-

ment so don’t mull over it.

In my eyes to be an athlete you need to accept the losses better than the wins.

It stings the moments that it happens, and yes, you loathe the team that put a black mark on your record.

However that does not mean it is socially acceptable to blow off a congratulation that is due for the other team. Shaking hands

after a game is a rite of passage. It is expected especially from professionals it comes with the territory after every loss or win, no matter the circumstance.

Let’s be serious right now, Peyton. Along with that lovely $14 million salary there will be losses and wins. All of which you are expected to carry yourself as a professional and ei-

ther lose graciously or win graciously. Manning is usually a class act and the only thing that I found truly disappointing about his performance in the game was the fact that he couldn’t manage to be a gracious loser.

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Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) celebrates as Colts quarterback Peyton Manning leaves the field as the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17, Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Joe Rimkus Jr/Miami Herald/ MCT)

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Chatroulette takes Dwelling on cheaters dorm rooms by storm not worth the time IN MY OPINION

meghan murphy

asst. perspectives editor mkm727@cabrini.edu

Skype, ooVoo and iChat have become a phenomenon for those who like to video chat with their families and friends while away at school or across seas studying abroad. These video chat programs are also used in talk shows for the watchers to call in and speak directly to the hosts of the show.

The newest addition to these programs is a video chat Web site called Chatroulette. For those of you who are not acquainted with this Web site yet, I’ll give you a quick background on it. Chatroulette. com allows those who have video cameras to chat with anyone, and I mean anyone, around the whole world.

You don’t have to have an account with the Web site; it is open for all and free. If you don’t have a webcam you can still access the Web site but those who you are chatting with will not be able to see you or hear, you can only see and hear them.

When entering the Chat-

roulette Web site, there are terms of service instructions on the right hand side. The first instructions read, “You have to be at least 16 years old to use our service.”

The second set of instructions state, “Chatroulette does not tolerate broadcasting obscene, offending pornographic material and we will have to block users who violate these rules from using our service.”

They also state that when something is reported they will take necessary steps to stop those making inappropriate videos. Once you click the “start” button, you webcam automatically turns on and there you are staring at some stranger, and they are looking right back at you. You can either stay on with that person or keep clicking next. You have a possbility of endless choices of who to talk to.

When I was first introduced to this Web site I thought the concept of it was pretty interesting, but I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. My roommates and I were getting a good laugh at some of the people we ended up talking to. When I heard that there are some strange people out in the world, no one was kidding when they said that. I could not believe some of the things we came across while being on Chatroulette. Some of the people you come across can actually be fun to talk to and others are just straight up creepy. I could

go on for hours and talk about some of the things we came across but this Web site is just so surreal.

I understand that this Web site is fairly new to the internet, but something must be done with controlling who can access the chat room and what can be displayed over the camera. The first rule specifically states that you must be 16 or older, but how do the owners of the Web site know this? They don’t.

There is no way of telling if a couple of 13-year-old boys and girls are oing on Chatroulette, unless someone reports it. I couldn’t even tell you how many little kids we saw over video camera. It is scary to know that anyone who has access to a web cam also has access to Chatroulette. Majority of computers these days come with video cameras especially Apple computers. Chatroulette is just another web fad that will eventually die overtime.

When Facebook first came out, everyone was addicted, but over time it has begun to become very old.

We are going to hear about Chatroulette for quite a while, until a higher authority comes along and makes many changes to the Web site. If you decide to take part in Chatroulette, brace yourselves for what you will come across; just have an open mind!

IN MY OPINION

noelle westfall staff writer

nw66@cabrini.edu

Cheaters, beaters and bottom feeders are people most little girls have been told to stay away from for their whole lives. Unfortunately, when girls grow up they are often put through kissing the princes who turn into frogs. As a girl who has been cheated on, I’m very passionate about letting others know that even if they’re put in the terrible situation they can still come out on top.

The thing I’ve seen happen most often when a person is cheated on by their beloved is they take it personally. This is the first mistake. Your lover is the one being inconsiderate and disrespectful by cheating; so don’t let it bring you down.

If there were something wrong with you it should be handled in a healthy way with a discussion. If the discussion about relationship problems doesn’t happen then you’re not in the know and, therefore, not at fault.

It’s a shame Elin Nordegren, Jennifer Aniston and Kate Gosselin have to see their men on the front page of People Magazine next to other women. Students have their own version of the People front page too. We’ve certainly all gotten that sick feeling when we see our ex smiling next to someone else in their profile picture. When this happens you’ve got to remember that it's just an opportunity for you to make a hot picture, whether by yourself, with friends or with someone new.

I once heard judge Lynn Toler say on “Divorce Court,” “The best revenge is moving on and being happy.”

To me this quote means you’re not letting someone’s insensitivity to your feelings get to you.

While they have their reputation as a cheater you’re building your reputation as someone who is strong enough to not let challenges break them. Be a “survivor,” not a “victim.”

Betrayal is what I define as the worst part of being cheated on. Here you are, sharing your life with someone and you discover they had a whole separate life on the side they never told you about.

It’s a feeling like no other when you find out, like being knocked down a flight of stairs and then pushed down again when you try to stand up.

I’ve never believed the

world is full of either bad or good people. To me there are people who make bad choices and they are divided into two groups: those who own up to the choices and those who do not. The majority of cheaters I’ve known don’t own up to their cheating until they get caught. This is not “telling the truth,” this getting caught with your (fill in the blank) in the cookie jar.

I’m very thankful to say that my self-esteem was never affected even though I had a particularly unpleasant cheating experience. I know this isn’t true for most people however and that needs to stop immediately. When a person cheats they’re not going for someone of a higher moral character and standards. If they were then there wouldn’t be any cheating involved, the relationship would have ended honestly.

The most important thing to realize is that there is nothing you can do to stop someone who is a cheater. No amount of makeup, working out, changing your interests or spending more or less time together is going to change the fact that there unfortunately are people who will betray your trust.

Don’t let it get to you. Just keep moving on with your life and reaching for the stars in everything you do. They are the ones who have to live with being a backstabber, not you.

‘Family Guy’ takes stab at Palin IN MY OPINION

jamie santoro

asst. perspectives editor ajs343@cabrini.edu

In a recent episode of Fox comedy hit “Family Guy,” a passing joke has led to a heap of trouble.

The character of Chris, voiced by Seth Green, went on a date with his crush Ellen. Ellen happened to have Down Syndrome.

In this small scene, the

character of Ellen states that her mother is the former governor of Alaska.

No name was mentioned, but every conscious human on the planet knows that the former governor of Alaska and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin gave birth to a son, Trig, a few months before the 2008 election began who was prenatally diagnosed with Down Syndrome.

Palin is not afraid of a war of words and this time was no exception. The next day, she responded on her Facebook (side note; way to go Sarah, nice social networking skills) to the episode calling the comment, “another kick in the gut.”

She goes on to quote her eldest daughter Bristol, who said, “When you’re the son or daughter of a public fig-

ure, you have to develop thick skin. My siblings and I all have that, but insults directed at our youngest brother hurt too much for us to remain silent.”

When dealing with the portrayal of special needs people on film and television, you walk a fine line.

It can come across as empowering or defacing. The best route is to have honest roles. Characters like Carla Tate from “The Other Sister” played by Juliette Lewis and Claire Danes as autistic “Temple Grandin” show that the real story, the good and bad, is the best story.

Another issue in this kind of plot is actors. When casting the question arises as to whether to cast an actor to play a disabled character or a disabled person

to play a character. “Glee” producers got slack from Performers with Disabilities, a part of the Screen Actors Guild, for casting an able-bodied actor in the part of a paraplegic. In the case of “Family Guy,” the actress voicing Ellen is Andrea Fay Friedman, a woman living with Down Syndrome.

In a statement released

by Friedman after Palin “posted” her response, she said, “In my family we think laughing is good.

My parents raised me to have a sense of humor and to live a normal life. My mother did not carry me around under her arm like a loaf of French bread the way former Governor Palin carries her son Trig around looking for sympathy and votes.” Point Friedman? I

think so.

What this comes down to is, this is about Sarah Palin, not Trig Palin. This joke, which is literally eight words long, is pointed at Sarah. It’s a pop culture reference more than anything. Also, Friedman and Bristol Palin make a great point. Bristol talks about having thick skin and Andrea speaks of the importance of a sense of humor.

The combination of these traits make anyone, not only those with special needs, but everyone a better functioning member of society at least mentally.

Whichever side you agree with, hopefully everyone can agree this is a small thing blown way out of proportion to get everyone talking about Sarah Palin. And we fell for it...

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New spin on chat rooms Play2 redefines

CHATROULETTE

joe demarzio staff writer

jad38@cabrini.edu

The upgrade in technology has taken its next victim: chat rooms.

With the popularity of social networking expanding, so are the capabilities. Chatroulette is the next big site to try and become No. 1 in the social networking world. It’s a chat room with a twist. When you go to Chatroulette.com and click “play,” a live-streaming stranger will appear on this screen. If you wish to talk to this stranger, then you can chat in the text window to the right, and if you do not want to chat with that stranger, you can click “next” and move onto the next one. The Web site is known internationally so it doesn’t come as a surprise to have people from different countries pop up speaking in a different language.

“The concept of video chatting with strangers and not knowing who they are or what they are going to do is really intense. I had no idea what to expect when my friends showed me Chatroulette,” Gillian Davis, senior communication major, said. “I thought it would be just some friendly folk just saying hello, but sadly, it wasn’t. It wasn’t

at all.”

The founder, Andrey Ternovskiy, a 17-year-old high school student who lives in Moscow, said in an interview to the New York Times that “I only did it for fun,” and he never expected to have any “business goals” for it.

“Chatroulette is the best to go on when you have a group of people that can make fun of all the idiots on there with you. It’s hilarious.

I’m addicted,” Christian Nunan, sophomore math major, said.

Who shows up in the screen is completely random, so it could be a really cool person or a 50-year-old pedophile and you will never know.

You could be talking to one person or a group of people. The screen is always focused on one camera at a time until you “next” the person, or until they “next” you.

“Chatroulette is the one of the most disgusting Web sites I’ve ever been on; the men on that Web site are perverted and gross. Some people are funny, but others should not even be allowed on the site,” Jacky McDermott, sophomore elementary education major, said.

The content on the Web site has no limitations whatsoever, which can definitely raise a concern for parents and their children.

“I honestly think this will probably be shut down soon or will fade quickly because of the content that is on Chatroulette.

If there were any way to monitor exactly what is shown on camera then maybe it will become a more popular trend to network or meet people, but as of right now it should be an 18-and-plus Web site,” Davis said.

Unlike other social networking sites, this one was spread entirely by word of mouth. Ternovskiy never invested in advertisements.

All the funds that were “donated” to him by his relatives went to buying seven servers that are spread across Germany. He said in his interview to the New York Times that he has “never been to the United States” but he “thinks it would be best to have Chatroulette as a United States based company.”

“The strangest thing that has happened to me on Chatroulette was meeting a student at the university I studied abroad at. It was incredibly surreal because we would both exchange facts about the campus and what we studied.

It turns out we may have seen each other in London, but met while in different countries,” Davis said.

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Q: What are your thoughts on Chatroulette?

“I have used it and it’s so perverted. My friends and I use it just to be funny. This whole Web site is a shame because it shows what this world is coming to. Anyone who has a webcam can use it which is kind of scary.” Amanda Alexandrowicz, senior exercise science major.

“I haven’t used it yet but my friend was using it one night when I was with him.

I think it is funny. It’s because you mess with people that makes it so funny.”

Pete Andersen, sophomore chemistry major.

“Yeah I’ve used it before. I love it! It is so entertaining when I’m bored and it’s fun to do with friends.” Lexus Ujobai, sophomore criminology major.

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entertainment in Philadelphia

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Fans of the annual Wing Bowl gathered at Play2 and Chickie & Pete’s for food, fun and entertainment. nicholas guldin

asst. sports editor

ngg27@cabrini.edu

Looking for a good time?

Welcome to Play2, the next generation of sports bar entertainment.

Pete Ciarrochi, creator of the famous crab fry, is at it again with his invention of the latest hotspot. However, Play2 is the farthest thing from your typical sports bar. There are big-screen TVs, alcohol, good-looking servers and greasy food, but what sets Play2 apart from other sports bars is the interactive entertainment experience.

“Play2 is different because you create your own entertainment. You get to play the video games you want to play or watch the game you want to watch.

How your night turns out is completely up to you,” Casey Brown, employee at Play2, said.

Ciarrocchi said he actually got the idea from his 6-yearold son after losing to him in a game on Nintento Wii. He realized at that moment that everybody can play the games and everybody can have a good time.

Besides the typical bar, dance floor and tables, Play2 has little nooks, known as “apecs” or “pods”. Within these pods is where the entertainment has been taken to a whole different level.

Each group of players has its own pod.

There are a variety of things that these pods entail. From jamming out to

Rockband, to kicking butt in Mariokart, or bowling a perfect game, there are many exciting and entertaining gaming options for everyone.

To top it off, you are able to compete with other people in different pods, and even battle them on a big screen for everyone to see.

“Most people don’t find their jobs fun, but I do.

Working here is crazy. It’s a rush running around here serving people. I come here all the time when I’m not working. I don’t know; none of the other bars around here even compare to this place,” Brian Stokes, employee at Play2, said.

If the employees are having a good time working, you can only imagine the amount of fun the guests are having.

“It’s more fun than a typical bar. I’m a huge video gamer, so if you give me video games, alcohol, food and good-looking girls, I am living the dream,” Tony Bloom, customer at Play2, said.

Play2 is a great place to just hang out as well. You can grab some good food and drinks and just enjoy a Phillies or Eagles game with all of your friends. Play2 is an extension of Chickie’s & Pete’s, so all of the menu items that are found there are also available at Play2.

Looking for a good time?

Pete Ciarrocchi and Play2 have the answer. Head down to south Philly for good food, good drinks, good friends and good entertainment.

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Spring 2010 fashion must-haves michelle costa

asst. news editor

mmc78@cabrini.edu

With two blizzards out of the way, it is time to say goodbye to the snow and cold, and say hello to spring. Fashion week in New York and Paris was the perfect start to packing up sweaters and scarves and purchasing sandals and light tops.

The hit trends included neutral colors that ranged anywhere from the schoolgirl look to glamorous chic. Architectural patterns and accents invaded the runway in both cities.

Another look that seems to be very popular this upcoming season is patchwork and peek-a-boo styles.

Feminine detailing can certainly be found throughout department stores with embellished lacing, dainty sequence, ruffles and bow accents.

Blazers are an absolute must for the warm weather. They can be worn perfectly throughout the change of months, accommodating the mix of warm and cool days. A black blazer is a classy look that can be pulled off as both casual and dressy. Paired with leggings and cute sandals for

the day, it can instantly be changed by adding a pump with straps that makes you ready for a night out in the city.

Ripped jeans are back and bigger than ever. This complementing look works accordingly for all body types if worn with an appropriate flowy top that offers color and interesting patterns. Ripped jeans can either be found in a skinny tight-fitting cut or a cuffed boyfriend relaxed cut. Both are completely versatile and simply depends on a shopper’s personality and choice of comfortability.

This season, white will be taking on a whole new name. Instead of basic business-looking button downs, classic oxford shirts will now be offering more ruffles, silk fabrics and styles that are more couture and dressier looking. This will bring fun into a business wardrobe, making items more wearable for more than one occasion and function.

Pink and yellow are the “it” colors to focus on during this spring season. Cotton candy pink and a mustard yellow are key to making your spring purchases up to date and livelier, avoiding the basic black and grays from the winter.

Another interesting and new trend is capturing international cultures in everyday looks. Appealing traditional outfits shows off a downto-earth and diverse approach to the basic everyday look. Bold colors, strong patterns and textures are the perfect way to nail the hip folklore craze.

As if shorts were not short enough, it appears that many designers have gone for the ultra short hot pants look. With hemlines dating back to what was worn in gym class back in the ‘70s, the catwalk had nothing more to offer than major leg and skyscraping stilettos. These shorts are completely acceptable if they are worn with modern and more conservative sweaters and blouses.

All the looks for this season are excitingly better than the big winter coats and snow boots most have been sporting. Stay imaginative and work with tones and styles that are you, and what compliments your image and motives. Have fun and think out of the box. Be daring and find a new style that can become your own.

Where can I find the trends?

Images below from left to right:

Distressed Skinny Jeans, $28, Forever 21.

Boyfriend Jeans, $69.50, Gap. Black Blazer, $34.80, Forever 21.

Angie Aztec Cinch Waist Chiffon Top, $54.00, South Moon Under.

Linen-Blend Cami Dress, $29.50, Old Navy.

Spring forward with healthy tips lauren miskofsky

lmm345@cabrini.edu staff writer

These days, summer is still out of reach and snow continues to cover the campus. The mornings are getting colder, making it even harder to get out of bed. Many people seem to be stuck in this winter slump that looks as if it is never ending. Luckily, you can cure those winter blues by eating right.

Blood flow is very important and not eating the proper foods can impair your blood flow and bring you into a lethargic mood.

Foods like vegetables, breads and cereals can increase blood flow and give you that extra push to

get your day going and start it in the right direction.

Two easy ways to improve blood flow are to include Vitamin D and protein in your daily diet.

Vitamin D is very important, because it triggers serotonin, which makes you happy and helps push winter blues aside. Sunlight is a great source of Vitamin D, so in the absence of it, drink low fat milk and orange juices. Most cereals are also a great source of Vitamin D. Depression is less likely when your diet consists of this vitamin. Many people do not eat foods with a lot of Vitamin D and do not even realize it. It is important to check some of the labels on the food you eat so that you can make sure you’re getting

proper ingredients.

Protein is good ingredient that can also add to a better mood for your day. Protein helps enhance the chemicals in your brain to make you feel more awake and bring forward the energy, which will make it easier to get out of bed in the morning. Lean meat, poultry and eggs are just a few examples of everyday foods that are a great source of protein.

Protein is a starting place to becomming more active not just in the winter, but all year round.

Jacky McDermott, sophomore elementary education major, credits protein for helping her everyday workouts. “Protein is something that gives me more energy when I’m running all over

the field at practice so I usually try to start my day off with a good breakfast like an egg, so I’m getting what I need to feel energized,” McDermott said.

For those of you who enjoy the kitchen, cooking can definitely help to boost your mood. Not only are different herbs and spices filled with ingredients that are healthy for your body, but it is a fun way to hang out with friends and be able to be inside without feeling lazy or bored. Trying new meals with friends or learning to cook with your parents can make cooking more fun rather than a chore. Rosemary is an ingredient that you can add to your food that is known to increase blood flow and add some flavor to ordinary

dishes, like roasted potatoes.

Also, mixing rosemary with some parsley and a little bit of lemon can make a wonderful seasoning for chicken or pork.

As depressing as winter can be, nothing helps make it better than adding a little spice to your diet and changing around what types of food you eat. Eating is an important part of each day and adding the proper elements to those meals can leave you with a positive feeling inside and a smile on your face.

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“Valentine’s Day,” directed by “Pretty Women” director Garry Marshall has an all-star cast such as Jessica Biel and Bradley Cooper.

Audiences feel the love with ‘Valentine’s Day’ danielle alio

asst. features editor dla37@cabrini.edu

Many may agree that one of the few holidays that define the short month of February is Valentine’s Day. When one thinks of Valentine’s Day, many things come to mind such as romance, loved ones or even heartbreak.

This year, there was a movie released just in time for the holiday. “Valentine’s Day,” released on Feb. 12, is a movie that takes place in Los Angeles and follows the lives of different love-struck individuals.

This highly anticipated movie received mixed reviews. A movie critic from the New York Times on Rottentomatoes.com said, “The dire romantic comedy, ‘Valentine’s Day,’ is neither romantic nor remotely comedic.” A different review from the Philadelphia Inquirer on Metacritic.com said, “It is a pleasant, undemanding movie that takes place over 18 hours on V-Day and considers Very Attractive People whose romantic destinies converge, diverge and cloverleaf like the interstate threading through Cali-

fornia’s Southland.”

The movie, directed by Garry Marshall, featured an all-star cast of celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Patrick Dempsey, Ashton Kutcher, George Lopez, Julia Roberts, Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift.

“I thought it was a loaded cast,” Jamie Tadrzynski, sophomore history and secondary education major, said. “It was pretty neat to see how many stars came together and made it funny. “ “I thought it was a nice cast setup, but I only think Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner were in it because they are the ‘it’ item.

Other than minimal comedic relief they didn’t contribute to the plot of the movie,” Eion O’Neill, sophomore communication major, said.

The romantic comedy follows almost every type of relationship there is, with the large cast whose lives in the movie are all intertwined in some way.

The movie portrays the love of an elderly happily-married couple versus the young high school crush. Hector Elizondo and Shir-

ley MacLaine play an elderly couple who have been married for many years and are still madly in love despite a shocking secret revealed in the movie. Lautner and Swift play the high school sweethearts who are experiencing love for the first time.

The movie also portrays best friends who are always chasing after the wrong people despite the fact that they are truly meant to be together. Kutcher and Garner play best friends who are always there for one another. Kutcher proposes to Alba who is hesitant to jump into marriage while Garner is dating Dempsey, who is a supposed “divorced” doctor. Their friendship is tested throughout the movie in their quest to find their soul mates.

The movie also includes characters who are bitter when it comes to love because of past unsuccessful relationships. Biel plays a hard-working publicist who celebrates the holiday every year with an “I hate Valentine’s Day” party. Foxx plays a sports journalist who is assigned to cover Valentine’s Day, a holiday he is not fond of, on the streets of Los Angeles. Throughout the movie,

the common hatred of the holiday brings Biel and Foxx closer together in realizing that love may exist. “I am a big fan of Jamie Foxx and I thought he did a nice job,” O’Neill said.

The love between family members was also emphasized in the movie. Roberts played a woman on active duty in the military who was traveling home for one day to see her young son. On the plane ride home, she meets a character, played by Cooper, who was on his way home to see his special someone. “Julia Roberts as a member of the Armed Forces seemed to shine a light on women in the military as well as celebrating Valentine’s Day with the whole family,” O’Neill said.

These are just a few examples of the many different relationships portrayed in the movie. Throughout the movie, each character experiences something different in their quest for love. Some aspects of the movie are kept secret until the end, revealing a few surprises in the lives of some of the characters. “I thought it was funnier than I thought it was going to be,” Tadrzynski said. “I enjoyed the little twist at the end.”

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Visual art stimulates audience imagination patrick gallagher

asst. sports editor

pjg725@cabrini.edu

The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a place where freedom of expression and individuality are expressed in various ways. It is the use of these talents that truly defines the institution.

“I love it, I just feel so apart of all of the art here,” Linda Harris, a local resident of Philadelphia and ICA guard, said.

The ICA is free for all guests and has three different exhibitions on two different levels. The first floor exhibit is called, “Dance with Camera.” This is where they highlight different works of art from the past.

It was here that Harris was asked if she had a favorite. She immediately smiled and said, “I was waiting for you to ask.”

Then directed over at a wallmounted television where a piece of work entitled, “4 Lawyers,” created by Ann Carlson, was playing.

Harris was able to perform a small recreation of the masterful piece of work. She was able to mimic every action and spit out every line. It was evident that the people at the exhibit are very passionate about the art and that it all can affect a person in a very strong manner.

It is easy to see that everyone here has an extreme passion for w h a t is displayed and that it is able to take on a life of its own. It can transport you to different worlds and into a new state of mind.

The ICA is an ever-changing place. There are new films con-

stantly being rotated through a new genre every time. They rotate between documentaries, animations, absurd demonstrations and humor.

The movie being highlighted during the next few weeks is called “Break Away.” It is a five-minute long film that highlights the art of self expression and free bodily movements. The film is about one girl in a dark area. She then executes quick, almost chaotic, movements that were liberating and looked as if she was releasing from her soul, tuning out any thought and just going by instinct. In the short glimpses and shots of the girl’s eyes, one can see the loneliness, the seclusion and the shyness that are acting as the girls external voice. It was the rest of the film that showed her true voice that was screaming on the inside. She possesses an untamed soul that was fighting and striving to “break away” and through that outer shell and be set free into the outside world.

Much of the exhibits are aimed to empower the artist through the expression of art in video. Some of the most inspiring and provoking art can only be shown through movement, which can only be captured in a video instead of a single photograph.

“The art is always changing and there are always new and exciting new improvements and changes to our exhibits,” William, visitor services and educational assistant, said.

The “Video Art: Replay” exhibition on the second floor is just one of these new and exciting additions.

“It is like a snapshot of current

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Pictured is outside of the Institute of Contemporary Arts where the video art exhibi is being shown for free. video art, and a look into the minds of our newest creators and imaginers,” William said.

Within animation the artist can conjure fantasy and create a whole new life with make-believe. It doesn’t have any certain technique or boundaries. This is where many new artists are exploring with their newest and deepest tries for originality and creativity.

The general feeling and mood of the art work and creations is hard to contain into one single definition.

They are all beautiful and demand the visitor to explore their own mind. It can change how you may see one certain object, or thought in a way that could open doors.

It is almost as if it is a battle of body versus soul and all of these artists are able to just simply shut

off all thoughts. They become so in tune with their bodies that they are able to just let their soul take over and control all of their actions.

Telvision show simulated at Grace Hall; students win gift certificates christina flood staff writer

cef724@cabrini.edu

Over 50 Cabrini students were in attendance at the Deal or No Deal game night, hoping for a chance to win three money prizes. The big money winner of the night was the final contestant, Brianne Collins, sophomore education major, earning herself a gift card worth $100.

After Collins luckily eliminated almost all of the low numbers, she was finally satisfied with the deal when the banker offered Collins a whopping $240,000.

“I’m saving it for spring break so that I have money to spend,” Collins said after her big win.

Starting the night off right was

Bryan Churchey, junior history and political science major. His number had been called and he strolled down to the front of the auditorium with confidence. Upon his arrival, he asked the audience and the game show host, “What do I do?” Although he clearly had never played the game before nor seen the show, he easily added humor to the night and kept the audience laughing throughout his turn.

Keeping everyone involved, after several not-so-lucky guesses, Churchey began to ask the audience for advice. He lost a deal of $125,000 at one point, due to listening to several inputs from the audience yelling, “No deal!”

By the time the night was over, he wound up in third place with $50

in his pocket after the banker offered him a $90,000 deal.

“I felt good and just wanted to make sure that the audience and I had a great time. I think it’s safe to say that everyone did,” Churchey said.

In celebration of Mardi Gras, the models entered from the auditorium stairs decked out in green CAP Board t-shirts and glittery purple, green and gold masks.

Although only three people were given the opportunity to win money, there was an excited atmosphere throughout the evening. People seemed happy to be spending their Tuesday night at a school-sponsored event.

“CAP tried it last year and it went really well, so they did it again this

year. It’s something fun and different for students to do on campus,” John Solewin, junior history and political science major, said.

CAP Board kept people involved by raffling off many green t-shirts whenever they had to pause the game so the mystery banker to debate upon on a deal.

Joe Cahill, junior English and communication major, was one of the three contestants and was definitely a risk taker. The mystery banker, who turned out to be Professor Carol Serotta, offered Cahill plenty of good deals, which he always turned down.

At the beginning of his turn, Cahill spent a good amount of time picking the first number from one of the models. While he was debating,

he drew some laughs from the audience as he told the models that they are all beautiful before deciding on number 20 to be his own folder.

Taking his chances, Cahill continued guessing until he was down to the last model. At the last minute he decided to switch his folder with the model’s folder, winning second place with a $200,000 guess.

After all that risk taking, he still managed to walk away with a $75 gift card.

“I’d definitely go back. It was a lot of fun considering I’d never played the game before. Anytime you have a chance to win something is always worth going to,” Churchey said.

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Open Mic Night at Gryphon Cafe brings locals to perform for others holly prendergast assistant sports editor hmp35@cabrini.edu

In a small quaint café on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, PA., with yellow walls and original artwork hanging everywhere, artists of all forms gather together every Monday night to showcase their latest works. At the Gryphon Café, one can come for a night of relaxation and entertainment, to hear the original songs of singers or enjoy comedy acts of both new and established comedians.

The Gryphon Café has been holding open mic nights on and off for the past 10 years.

“We recently began to hold open mic nights starting in the fall after a hiatus over the summer,” Chris Wall, marketing and music director of the Gryphon Café, said.

On Monday, Feb. 15, there was a small gathering at the Gryphon Café for open mic night. The few performers who attended believed that the inclement weather was the reason for such a small turnout that

evening.

“Usually we have a solid group of regulars,” Wall said. “But we do get a lot of new people from time to time.”

One group that performs almost every Monday night at the Gryphon Café is the Bee Keepers. Along with the Bee Keepers, Tron, a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from Conestoga High School, just recently started to attend the Monday night gatherings.

Tron had originally started to sing in school, but has just recently began to perform at various open mic nights in the area.

“I have been coming every Monday for about a month or two,” Tron said. “Besides coming here, I like to go to the open mic nights at Milkboy in Ardmore and Burlap and Bean in Newtown Square.”

Tron is a young artist who has been singing for about two years and he has been playing the guitar since the fourth grade.

In addition to the singers who performed, comedian Sidney Gantt also performed for the audience. In his act, he talked about everything

from the 2010 Winter Olympics to the “Maury Show” and alcohol abuse to chronic toe-suckers.

Unlike some of the performers at the Gryphon Café, Gantt’s career is comedy. He travels all over the country performing in many different types of venues.

“This is what I do for a living, this is my job,” Gantt said. “It’s something that I have always wanted to do, but didn’t think that I could because it’s something you only see people on TV doing.”

“I love what I do,” Gantt said.

“My ultimate goal is to be able to make people laugh at the fact that we are all imperfect.”

Many people may think that open mic nights at the Gryphon Café are just a hobby; however, there have been many famous people to pass through the doors and perform.

Some of those performers include Sharon Little, Gregory Alan Isakov and Amos Lee. “It’s what I enjoy,” Tron said. “I plan on becoming famous. It’s always been my dream.”

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Performing at the open mic night was various local bands and artists.

Hollywood prepares for Oscar madness liz scopelliti

asst. copy editor

ems83@cabrini.edu

As award season comes to a close, there are many figures in Hollywood that are anticipating the arrival of the Academy Awards. This ceremony is the most paramount of them all, essentially because of the significant impact it can have on a person’s career.

This year, there have been many talented actors nominated for roles that have been seen by people throughout the world. Although some of these movies may not be familiar to everyone, there are a few that do stand out.

There are many actresses nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category that avid moviegoers may not be extremely familiar with.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, sister to Jake Gyllenhaal, has been nominated for her role in “Crazy Heart,” while Mo’Nique has been recognized for her depiction as the abusive mother in “Precious.”

The actors nominated in the Best Supporting Actor are some individuals who have been around for many years. Christopher Plummer, famous for his role in “The Sound of Music,” has been nominated for his portrayal of Tolstoy in the movie “The Last Station.” Matt Damon has been nominated for his performance as Francois Pienaar in the film “Invictus.”

Sandra Bullock is the top contender for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy from “The Blind Side” has garnered rave reviews and recognition. Bullock’s main competition is said to be Meryl Streep, who played the famous cookbook author, Julia Child, in “Julie and Julia.”

Singling out one particular male to win Best Actor does not come as easy for fans as does for the previous category. Although George Clooney is a general favorite, performances

by Jeremy Renner, Morgan Free-

man, Colin Firth and Jeff Bridges have all been praised and become worthy of recognition.

The final and most significant group for the Academy Awards is the Best Picture category. There is an assortment of films, ranging from animated masterpieces to dramatic tearjerkers, that are up for this award. “Avatar,” “Inglorious Bastards,” “A Serious Man” and “Up” are a few of the movies included in the Best Picture nominations.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected comedic geniuses Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host the show. Cinematic movie devotees will be able to watch the ceremony on Sunday, March 7 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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Director Lee Daniels with actress Gabourey Sidibe pose for the Oscar luncheon for the 82nd annual Oscars.

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PLAYER PROFILE: Kevin Misevicius

justin sillner

asst. Features editor jjs333@cabrini.edu

Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall, Kevin Misevicius displays his advantages on the basketball court.

Hailing from Allentown, Pa., Misevicius has broken many records in his career as a basketball player. You would think that he has had years’ worth of practice.

Now as a senior business administration major, Misevicius wasn’t even participating in the sport four years ago. He picked up the sport once he started college.

After graduating from Emmaus High School in 2006, Misevicius attended Lehigh Carbon County College in Schnecksville, Pa. As a beginner, he scored a combined 972 points during his freshman and sophomore seasons.

After transferring to Cabrini College for his junior year, Misevicius started making

headlines in the school newspaper and the athletics Web site.

Misevicius was named East Coast Athletic Conference South Region Second-Team All-Star, received D3Hoops.com MidAtlantic Second Team AllRegion accolades and earned Colonial States Athletic Conference First Team Honors.

Along with these honorable mentions, Misevicius was also named CSAC Player of the Week on Dec.1 and Dec. 16, four-time member of the CSAC Honor Roll, and was named CabriniAthletics.com StudentAthlete of the week twice.

Misevicius set a program record for points scored in a single season with 580 points, established a single-game program record with 41 points, shot a teambest with 51 percent from the floor, and took the team-best with a number of 84 steals in one season.

Recently, Misevicius shot a total of 2000 points in his college career, 1000 of those points were made as a Cavalier.

For someone who picked up the sport of basketball not even four years ago, Misevicius plays like a professional.

“Kevin is a great teammate because he gives his all to the team on a daily basis. His love for the game combined with his basketball smarts is what separates him from other players,” Chris Blake, senior communication major, said.

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Men’s lacrosse looks to continue success megan bernataVitz copy editor

mmb722@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini Cavalier’s mens lacrosse team will be starting their season at the No. 12 position in the U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Top 20 preseason poll.

Being known for their hard work and highly competitive schedule, the team is hoping for their best season yet. Each player has high hopes for their team and has been working hard in the preseason to accomplish their goals.

“Our goal is to be the first men’s lacrosse team to win a national championship. We have worked so hard in our preseason, came together as a team and it will definitely show on the field how much we want to be the best,” Paul Levine, senior midfielder, said.

Head Coach Steve Colfer is beginning his 10th season in leading the Cavaliers. Colfer is ranked second among Division III coaches in winning percentage and is ready for the Cavaliers to begin their season.

“We are excited about this year.

We have a lot of new faces due to 16 players graduating, but we have a young team,” Colfer said.

Colfer hopes that the all of the team’s hard work will pay off and lead them back to the National

Collegiate Athletic Association championship. Colfer is not the only person with these hopes.

“I want to see us go all the way in the NCAA tournament and bring Cabrini home a national championship,” said senior midfielder Steve Heaps.

The team has four preseason All-Americans with offensive standouts including Casey Grugan, Paul Skulski, and defensive players Anthony Mazza and Steve Heaps.

Both Grugan and Mazza have been chosen as team captains for the 2010 season. Mazza was one of 11 players to be awarded the CSAC First Team distinction.

Grugan was named a Preseason first team All-American by Inside Lacrosse and named CSAC player of the year for the past two years.

“I am very excited about this season. Not only it being my last as a cavalier, but the talent that we possess will be dangerous for other teams to stop,” senior midfielder Casey Grugan said.

According to Colfer, the toughest games for the team on the schedule will be Roanoke, Gettysburg and Haverford, which are all top-10 teams that they will play early in the season.

The team thinks that because of all the help from the coaches and hard work in the preseason it

will definitely show on the field.

“Our offense is quick and solid and the defense is starting to come together as a strong unit. The coaches always tell us that we have the potential so that encourages us,” Heaps said.

The first game will be a showdown at Haverford, Saturday, Feb. 27. Colfer said of the game, “It’s turned into a local rivalry and it’s a game that our players look forward to every year. It’s good competition and it’s become a Philadelphia Main Line rivalry.”

The team shows a real sense of unity, as every player on the team feels like an important component of the team’s success.

“Everyone on the team will be playing a big part this year regardless of position or whether they are a starter or not. We are a team and we all need each other to be successful this season,” Bryan Churchey, junior history and political science major, said.

The Cavaliers play Haverford in an away game on Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. The first CSAC game will be against Immaculata on Saturday, March 6 at 1 p.m.

“We look forward to a successful season and having the students come out and support us. Hopefully the snow will melt, to make that happen,” Colfer said.

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United States hockey beats Canada In their first win against the Canadians since 1960, the United States upset their rivals by a score of 5-3. Sunday’s win advanced the U.S. team to the quarterfinals and helped to make them the No. 1 seed of the tournament. Brian Rafalski had two goals, Chris Drury, James Langanbrunner and Ryan Kesler each had one, but it was Ryan Miller, the team’s goalie that made the win possible by deflecting 42 of Canada’s 45 shots on goal. Although the U.S. only had 23 shots on goal, they made five of them count.

Tiger Woods holds press conference On Feb. 19, Tiger came out of the woods to publicly confess his marital sins. In a 13 minute long speech that went off at 11 a.m. on Friday morning, Woods expressed his deep regret for behavior that hurt his family, fans and business partners. He also explained that he is in and will continue therapy to deal with the behaviors that resulted in his marriage falling apart and his time away from golf.

His strongest comments were directed at speculations that his wife’s Elin had physically abused him on the night of his accident.

Wildcats fall to lower-ranked Panthers On Sunday, Feb. 21, the NCAA had another Big East showdown, the No. 3 ranked Villanova Wildcats played the 19th ranked Pittsburgh Panthers. Pittsburgh took the win over the Wildcats 70-65. The last time the two teams played each other was in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament last year, where Villanova took the win and advanced to the Final Four. ESPN.com reports that the Panthers’ guard Jermaine Dixon said, “I wanted to win that game for the players that left last year.” Nova senior guard, Scottie Reynolds, had 20 points and 3 assists. Pitt’s top scorer, Ashton Gibbs, had 21 points.

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UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, Feb. 25

Women’s basketball- Semifinals

Friday, Feb. 26

Men’s basketball- Final Men’s/Women’s track- Away @ NYU Fastrack Invitational

Saturday, Feb. 27

Men’s lacrosse- Away @ Haverford College @ 3 p.m.

Women’s basketball- Final

Sunday, Feb. 28

Softball- Away vs. Methodist University @ 1 p.m.

Monday, March 1

Softball- Away vs. Mary Baldwin @ 11:30 a.m.

Softball- Away vs. Bowie State University @ 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 2

Softball- Away vs. Mary Baldwin @ 9:30 a.m.

Softball- Away vs. Bowie State University @ 1:30 p.m.

megan conte

asst. web editor

mec734@cabrini.edu

Cabrini’s Bill Boylan, Josh Pace, Anne Konicki, Emily Yurick, Andrea Carabello and Katie Bonnani all had outstanding performances when the men and women’s swim teams traveled to St.Mary’s College in Maryland for the Seahawk Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 20.

“The meet went really well.

A lot of the swimmers put in a ton of hard work throughout the season and their times proved it. A few of the swimmers got their personal best times as well,” Anne Konicki, senior exercise science major, said.

Boylan, who swam to success in all of his events, finished first in the 50 yd freestyle with a time a 22.22, second in the 100 yd breaststroke with a time of 1:03.37, and in the 100 yd freestyle he finished with a time of 48.92.

Boylan also competed in the 200 yd freestyle time trial heat and

finished with a time of 1:50.06.

“We swam great, Bill Boylan broke 2 school records, [100 & 200 Freestyle]. Many swimmers swam career or year best times especially Anne Konicki, Andrea Carabello, Darvin McDonald, Katie Bonanni and Emily Yurick.

Bill Boylan misses his ECAC time cut by 7/10 of a second,” Coach Michael Kernicky said.

Also competing on the men’s team, junior Pace finished with a season-best time of 1:07.05 in the 100 yd backstroke.

Konicki finished her Cabrini swimming career with a splash, finishing first in the 200yd freestyle with a seasonbest time of 2:15.43. Konicki also placed second in the 500yd freestyle with a time of 5:50.80.

“Being a senior, swimming in your last meet is a bittersweet moment,” Konicki said. “You’re totally ecstatic because you’re free at last, but it’s also sad because you’re finishing a major part of your life. You’ve been swimming competitively for 16

years and then you’re just done.

This was a great final season. I hope that they all do really well next season as well and hopefully there will be plenty of talented swimmers coming in.”

Carabello, a senior, also swam in her final regular season meet, finishing with a season-best time of 26.00 seconds in the 50 yd freestyle, putting her in first.

Yurick and Bonnani, both juniors, are fierce competitors on the woman’s team. Yurick touched the wall first in the 200yd with a season-best time of 2:28.31, and Bonnani finished with a season best time of 12:55.67 in the 1000 yd freestyle.

This was the last meet as independents this season for the Cavalier men and women’s swim programs. This was the first year Cabrini swim program has been a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. The men and women will compete and train throughout the regular season for a shot at the conference championship.

Cavs dominate in overtime ross salese staFF writer

rms348@cabrini.edu

The Cabrini men’s basketball team finished off its 20092010 season in dramatic fashion.

On Saturday, Feb. 20, the Cavs beat a determined Neumann Knights team 89-87 in overtime. The win held no bearing on standings, the Cavs had already locked up the first seed of the CSAC playoff tournament.

“It’s big, to pull off a tight game on the road it’s big,” head coach Marcus Kahn said.

Senior forward Kevin Misevicius led both teams with 31 points and earned his second double double of the season with 14 rebounds. His 5-13 threepoint shooting for the night and six blocks capped off a dominant performance by the senior.

The freshmen duo of point guard Corey Lemons and combo guard A.J. Williams combined for 27 points giving the Cavs consistent scoring from the back court.

“Corey Lemons has exceeded our expectations as our starting point guard this year,” Kahn said.

The Cavaliers had a comfortable seven-point lead with 60 seconds left in the game, when Neumann went on a 7 and

0 run supplied by two threepoint shots by Mike Walukiewicz and Marquise Boggs that tied the game at 76 with nine seconds left. Neumann’s Sean Armstrong denied a last second shot from A.J. Williams to send the game into overtime.

The Knights took an early twopoint lead in the extra time to take a 78-76 lead. Kevin Misevicius then connected on a long ball to regain the lead. Misevicius scored the next six points from the freethrow line, to put Cabrini up by four with 32 seconds remaining.

The Cavaliers are six and one over the last two seasons, when Misevicius scored over 30 points.

Walukiewicz hit another three ball to narrow the score to one point. Lemons, on the other end, went one for two from the foul line to broaden the score to two points. With two seconds on the clock and Cabrini’s 23rd win in jeopardy, the Knights’ Na’Sheed Linton missed both free throw attempts to seal the Cavs’ victory.

The men’s basketball team has a combined record of 45-10 over the past two seasons under head coach Marcus Kahn.

The last time that Cabrini won 23 games in a season was the 1995-1996 season where they went on to win the CSAC and ad-

vance to the NCAA tournament.

They came up short last season in their quest for a championship, falling to Gwynedd-Mercy College 108-96. But coach Kahn’s team this year has a much easier path to the championship. Sporting the best record in the CSAC, the Cavs have a first round bye in the playoffs and homecourt advantage throughout.

“The extra days off are huge. We can rest. We had yesterday off, and we have two days to prepare,” Kahn said.

The championship will come through the Dixon Center this February and the players couldn’t be happier.

“We’ve had a lot of success on our court this season in conference games,” Kahn said.

Everything seems to be stacking up Cabrini’s way to bring home the championship. The only conference loss on Cabrini’s record is a one point loss to Centenary College. When asked who poses the biggest threat Kahn said, “Keystone. They’re tough. They’ve given us match up problems in the past,” but he didn’t seem too concerned.

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Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010

Phillies have high hopes for 2010 season

rachael renz

asst. news editor

rr724@cabrini.edu

This year’s 2010 Phillies season looks promising yet, has me worried. Our awardwinning players have the potential to bring many things to the plate this year, but will they?

We were inches away from victory during the World Series last year and have said goodbye to a few of our prized components, but have also welcomed some great talent to this year’s roster.

The 2009 season definitely had its ups and downs. Harry Kalas, broadcast extraordinaire passed away on April 13. We also had to say goodbye to players like Cliff Lee. With a short but sweet career with the Phillies, Lee was traded to the Seattle Mariners in December.

Lee had seven wins, a 0.68 ERA and was the first pitcher since 1903 to pitch a complete game during a World Series and have more than 10 strike-outs and no walks. Lee was an incredible asset to the Phillies and even caused fans to scream “unbeLEEvable” whenever he came to the mound.

Now that Lee has gone to Seattle we have an opening in our bullpen just in time for two of our other pitchers, Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero, to recover from

their off-season injuries; Romero injuring his elbow while Lidge injured his elbow and knee. Despite their setbacks, both pitchers are currently throwing and practicing but there is no guarantee they will be ready for Opening Day, April 5 in Washington.

I would love to see Romero’s left-hand pitch come spring, but I am not as excited to see Lidge step on the mound. In the 2009 regular season Lidge earned his careerlow record of 0-8. After losing every game he relieved, Lidge was then called out of the bullpen during Game 4 of the World Series against their opponent, New York Yankees. During this game Lidge practically handed the Yankees their 7-4 win by giving up three runs in the ninth inning.

Looking at Lidge’s statistics from last season is an utter embarrassment to the Phillies and their fans. How is it possible for our reliever who previously won the World Series in the 2008 season to earn an ERA of 27.00? I’m hoping that Lidge can come off his injury and return with the talent and mindset he once had. But, Lidge isn’t the only pitcher during the 2009 season who slacked off.

Hamels, who also led us to victory during the previous season, really surprised me last season. After signing a three-year, $20.5 million contract, Hamels began last season by leaving spring training early and publicly admitting he wasn’t prepared for the season. During the 2009 regular season, Hamels posted his worst ERA of his career to this point with a record of 10-11.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll take Hamels’ 10 wins over Lidge’s none any day, but comparing this year’s stats against Hamels’ previous years has got Phillies “phans” panicking. During the

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New pick-up Roy Halladay is expected to lead the pitching rotation.

The team is in Clearwater, Fla. for spring training. The first game is scheduled for Thursday, March 4 against the New York Yankees.

2007 season Hamels posted a record of 15 wins and five losses.

Then during the 2008 season had 14 wins and 10 losses. Although Hamels is not in the same boat as Lidge he is definitely on his way there if he doesn’t shape up.

Charlie Manuel has already reported their “everyday eight” to MLB.com. The starters include: first baseman Ryan Howard, second baseman Chase Utley, shortstop Jimmy Rollins, third baseman Placido Polanco, catcher Carlos Ruiz, left fielder Raul Ibanez, center fielder Shane Victorino and right fielder Jayson Werth. Manuel also reported that the Phillies rotation will be made up of catcher Brian Schneider,

infielder Greg Dobbs, outfielder Ben Fransisco, outfielder Ross Gload and infielder Juan Castro.

The only thing different about this years “everyday eight” is third baseman, Placido Polanco. Polanco has replaced Pedro Feliz by returning to the Phillies after signing a 3-year, $18 million dollar contract.

I believe Polanco will be extremely beneficial to our team for several reasons; one being that he played 95 games for the Phillies from 2002 to 2005. I think this will play to our advantage due to the familiarity with the team, coaches and fans. Polanco has also won two Gold Golves and had a .337 batting aver-

age while he played at Citizens Bank Park. Although I enjoyed watching Feliz play, I would say that the decision to trade him for Polanco was a no-brainer.

Another talent the Phillies are welcoming to the team is right-handed pitcher, Roy Halladay. Halladay has had fantastic records in his previous seasons including a 22-7 season in 2003, 20-11 season in 2008 and a 17-10 record during last season. While playing for Toronto, Halladay was named “Blue Jays Pitcher of the Year” for nine consecutive years and has also received the Cy Young. I can’t wait to see Halladay in 2010’s rotation. I think he is going to play beautifully with our team and help bring us back to being the World Champions.

So, with all of this being said I have to admit I still have “high hopes” for the 2010 season. I feel as though we have lost some great players but have gained some big talent and I can’t wait to see how all the players, new and old, are going to form as one team.

To watch the Phillies return to the World Series with vengeance would be an amazing experience. If they accomplish this feat they would be the first National League team to play three consecutive World Series games since the three-year Cardinals streak from 1942 to 1944.

This season officially begins with spring training on Feb. 17 in Fla. and with an away opening day on April 5 in Washington.

Whether this upcoming season leads to a victory or not, with a team like the Phillies, it will always be an exceptional experience to take the journey with them. 2010, here we come, lets go Phillies!

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Lady Cavs denied CSAC three-peat patrick gallagher

asst. sports editor

pjg725@cabrini.edu rachael renz

asst. news editor

rr724@cabrini.edu

The Centennial Cyclones defeated the Lady Cavs in the final seconds in their Colonial States Athletic Conference playoff opener on Tuesday night.

The game played at Nearny field house ended with a 67-66 final score.

Anticipating another CSAC final run, the team was ready to go for a third straight.

Unfortunately they were not ready for the strength and intensity that the Cylones had in store.

The game started with the Cyclones pushing out to a lead that the Cavs quickly answered. The Cavs looked up to the challenge, with strong plays and leadership by senior point guard Deana DiAmico..

Later in the first half the Cyclones made a strong drive on the scoreboard and looked as if they had taken control of the game.

They showed that they had the momentum behind them and the drive within them as they took a 15-point lead with five minutes left in the first half.

Much-needed help came in the form of sophomore forward Laura Caron who stepped up with 11 rebounds, and six points.

Caron was a big presence on the floor and helped give the Lady Cavs the strength they needed to keep in the game was becoming.

The Lady Cavs battled back from a large deficit at the end of the half and proved to themselves that they were not about to just roll over and accept defeat.

It was in these final minutes of the second half that Cabrini racked up 18 points. They were down by three at the half, 36-33.

It was in the second half that everything started to heat up.

Once the 10-minute mark came around, the Lady Cavs never slipped further than a two score differential.

Continually hitting shot after shot, the Lady Cavs and Cyclones were both playing at the peak of their possibilities.

As most tight basketball games often come down to, it was the plays from the free throw line that determined the outcome of the game.

With Cabrini fouling smartly and sending different Cyclones to the line it was them that allowed the Cavs back into it by promptly missing free throws on two separate occasions.

When Cabrini gained possession with 13 seconds left they quickly called a timeout and devised a plan to take the lead and the win. Head Coach Kate Pearson drew up a plan that was executed perfectly and gave the ball to junior guard Julie Bonomo who sunk a huge three pointer to put the Cavs on top with just 11 seconds left.

It looked as if Cabrini was going to take the game until Leah Murphy found Marissa DiStasio under the basket that put the layup to send the Cylones ahead by one.

As DiAmico tried to rush down the court for the game winner the game clock expired as well as the Cavs’ hopes ending the heartbreaking game.

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Senior guard Deana DiAmico pushes the ball up the court. She ended the season with a 26-point performance.

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Senior guard Alyssa Brady defends an opponent from Centenary College during the last game of the season.

Which Olympic sport is the most entertaining?

mark hamilton

ransom cozzillio

susan schmidt

senior

sophomore

junior

sophomore

education major

education major

communication major

psychology major

exercise science major

“Men’s hockey because the first goal was made by someone from Cherry Hill, where I’m from.”

“I have so many but it’s between biatholon and hockey.”

“I’d have to say curling. It just seems like it takes a lot of skill.”

“Snowboarding because Sean White is incredible and very talented.”

“Curling because I don’t understand why it’s a part of the Olympics.”

cristin joy junior

matthew keller

nicholas guldin/asst. sports editor/ ngg27@cabrini.edu