2010-11 Issue 01 Loquitur

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Ministry Faculty forges Africa ties, !"#$%&%'$"((%)*'+,$ hires opportunities for ed. majors %--%.$"/%,&'$)+,$new director

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Cabrini’s president, three faculty and a trustee traveled to Swaziland, Africa, to establish a partnership with a Cabrini mission that serves children orphaned by AIDS. “This partnership will benefit students and faculty members by providing them another global opportunity, enabling them to apply the skills learned in their majors to a real-world setting and developing within the curriculum Orphan Vulnerable Children (OVC) issues from a global perspective,” George said.

In parallel to Cabrini’s core curriculum, Justice Matters, the school’s plan to implement an additional service trip is not out of the ordinary.

“We want a Cabrini education to promote an understanding of societal issues at both the local and global levels,” George said.

“Global service opportunities offer students the chance to live in solidarity with members of different cultures, as well as investigate what is needed to effectively facilitate change.

As Catholic Social Teaching mandates, in order to affect change, one must learn from the culture and people in that area.”

Former Cabrini students have visited Cabrini Ministries in

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Hundreds of thousands of people rallied at the National Mall in By: Kelsey Kastrava Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 21 in support of comprehensive Editor in Chief immigration reform. !"#$%&'()'$(&*$+*),,*%)'-$%),-'-"&*()-&".*'/"*0*)1&*$+*'/"-(*2$3%'(-"&*$+* 4-('/*),$%1&-."*'/"*5#"(-2)%*0*)1*-%*)*2($6.*'/)'*&'("'2/".*+$(*4,$27&8*9/"* A new director of campus :;)(2/*<$(*5#"(-2)=*(),,>*6)&*'/"*,)(1"&'*&-%2"*?@@A*)+'"(*-##-1()'-$%* ("+$(#*,"1-&,)'-$%*6)&*&/$'*.$6%*-%*?@@B8ministry has been appointed by#"#4"(&* Cardinal6"("* Justin Rigali to <$3('""%* C)4(-%-* &'3."%'&* )%.* +)23,'>* )#$%1* '/$&"* serve theG)&'"(%* community of Cabrini '/$3&)%.&8* D'3."%'&* +($#* E(>%* ;)6(* C$,,"1"F* H%-I"(&-'>* )%.* College.

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Editorial Service trip to Swaziland promotes mutually beneficial experience Hope is the sentiment that resonated in Cabrini faculty after their experience in Swaziland, Africa Cabrini’s mission statement, along with its values, is highlighted predominantly in the plan to offer students of appropriate majors the opportunity to get real field experience in a place that is desperate for education and child-care.

Swaziland is a tiny country entirely landlocked within South Africa.

When we watched the World Cup this summer, we saw how much progress was made there. But in tiny Swaziland, progress lags. An astounding 40 percent of people in Swaziland have HIV/AIDS, the highest percentage in the world.

Many children there are completely orphaned. They are called OVCs or orphans and vulnerable children.

It is with these children that Cabrini sisters work, and these Cabrini sisters called on Cabrini College for assistance.

The orphan and vulnerable children (OVCs) of AIDS will be directly affected by the college’s program.

The partnership between the college and Cabrini Ministries in Africa will raise awareness on the AIDS pandemic in Swaziland as well as set the college and its students apart from bigger name schools.

This mutually beneficial experience is one that coincides with Catholic Social Teaching that calls for the preservation of a person’s dignity and human life, as well as solidarity.

Cabrini has offered service trip opportunities in the past to places like Ecuador in Central America and Appalachia, W.V. The experience in those circumstances have been one sided in its value to students. The Loquitur staff feels this is a unique service trip that allows students to not only give them unique education and child-care opportunities but in turn find the education in what it is the orphaned children teach them.

By having a semester of preparing for the field experience and learning what the root problem the country is facing will make the trip more of a job. This will not be a tourist destination to witness poverty but rather to spend the time there working on the central problems the Cabrini sisters face daily with the orphaned children.

The Loquitur is certain that the college’s partnership with Swaziland will grasp the attention of many college students who are seeking to promote change and make a difference in the world outside of their college community. We, the Loquitur staff, are proud to say that Cabrini College and its ministries are the advocates of this groundbreaking program.

Cabrini welcomes new director of campus ministry administrative responsibilities within the Student Development area and reporting to Dr. Christine Lysionek, vice president for student development,” George said. “The Director of Campus Ministry position does not require the incumbent to be a priest.”

George also added that

director of Campus Ministry.

Along with Cabrini’s ministry service, its ground-breaking He also received a Bachelor curriculum titled Justice Matters of Arts and a certificate in has accordingly been in sync with youth ministry at Saint Charles the catholic values of the college.

Borromeo Seminary. In addition George is sure Janicki will to his spiritual degrees, Janicki continue with highlighting social has earned a master of science justice as a core value of Cabrini. in training and organizational “Cabrini’s Campus development at Saint Ministry has a long Joseph’s University. tradition of engaging Currently, Janicki is students in social completing his study justice programs and for a doctorate in projects that provide educational leadership opportunities for from Neumann self-reflection and University. discernment of personal “My experiences have and spiritual values,” furthered my passion for George said. “Father education,” Janicki said.

Janicki comes to Cabrini “I have learned how having organized and important community supported many similar and teamwork are experiences for the through these various students that he has experiences.

I am worked with. I’m sure excited about learning that faith and justice from and with the will continue to be part community here at of Campus Ministry’s Cabrini.” jerry zurek /Ssubmitted Pphoto outreach programming Since former for students.” college chaplain Fr. Father Janicki received his doctorate from Janicki can be Michael Bielecki’s Neumann University in educational leadership. found on campus in departure last spring, Founders Hall in room administrators were in search of someone to fill the although Janicki is not titled the 300 and welcomes students, role. However, President Marie resident chaplain of Cabrini, he faculty and staff to comments, and suggestions.

George emphasized how different has agreed to “offer liturgies and questions other sacraments.”

Janicki’s role will be.

Once a new college chaplain is “Father Janicki’s position as director of Campus Ministry appointed, Janicki will continue kmk94@cabrini.edu is a new one that will include to maintain his intended role of

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The Loquitur

2010-2011 Editorial Staff EDITOR IN CHIEF Kelsey Kastrava DEPUTY EDITOR Danielle Alio MANAGING EDITOR Michelle Costa NEWS EDITOR Eric Gibble NEWS EDITOR Trevor Wallace A & E EDITOR Elizabeth Krupka A & E EDITOR Danielle McLaughlin

FEATURES EDITOR Justin Sillner FEATURES EDITOR Alyssa Mentzer PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Jamie Santoro SPORTS EDITOR Holly Prendergast SPORTS EDITOR Nick Guldin COPY EDITOR Rachael Renz COPY EDITOR Meghan McSloy

COPY EDITOR Liz Scopelliti ONLINE MEDIA EDITOR Lauren Sliva ONLINE MEDIA EDITOR Pat Gallagher ONLINE MEDIA EDITOR Felicia Melvin ADVISER Jerome Zurek

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New partnership brings service trip opportunity SERVICE, Page 1

Students must pay for public school in Swaziland, which is a heavy burden on the population of extremely poor people.

The Ministry is located in a droughtstricken region of the country, where over 20 acres are owned by the Catholic Church.

As a result of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in this particular part of Swaziland, the sisters have worked in “direct response to the devastation of an entire generation being wiped-out.”

For George and Bryde, along with Joseph Clark, assistant professor of science education, Dr. Erin McLaughlin, assistant professor of business administration and Trustee Dr. George We a t h e r s b y , w h o experienced a country suffering from such extreme poverty, a hopeful future seems

Swaziland in the past.

Terry Aberici, 1976 Cabrini graduate and more recently, Chris Sweeney, 2008 Cabrini graduate, have taken advantage of Cabrini’s partnership with its ministries in Africa to do volunteer work.

According to George, the college has plans to open the opportunity to visit Swaziland on a more regular basis.

“These opportunities have yet to be developed but will be in response to the needs of our partner [Cabrini Ministries] and linked to all appropriate majors, the Wolfington Center and the Justice Matters curriculum.”

The trip that faculty members were a part of was in response to an inquiry of Sister Barbara Staley to have college students who have beverly bryde /Ssubmitted Pphoto Cabrini values to take part Faculty members from Cabrini College plan on visiting these children from the in a life-changing trip.

“Sr. Diane Dalle orphanage in Swaziland on a regular basis to strengthen the partnership.

Molle, MSC and Sr. the Home Based Care program professor of education, said.

Barbara Staley, MSC hosted that cares for the sick and dying “For the 10 percent that do pass realistic. our visit, introducing us to their from common illnesses, such and move onto high school, the According to George, the health and child care programs,” as HIV and Tuberculosis and government then pays for the students of Cabrini College will George said. granting education for children student to go to a university.” never be able to grasp the reality The two sisters are interested in past seventh grade.

Education majors would of the problem at the ministry having social work and education Public schools in Swaziland participate in the program in Swaziland unless they visit majors to help put into operation use a British education system in by establishing after-school the culture themselves. a few different programs that which they are taught in English. programs that better accommodate “In an area with little offers the OVCs in Swaziland a As a result, a standardized test the OVCs in an environment that hope, the work of the Cabrini chance to thrive in a poor nation. that seventh graders are required they are comfortable in. Social Ministries and the Church at St. The Missionary Sisters of to take in English has a 90 percent work majors would perform Philip’s Mission is giving hope the Sacred Heart of Jesus have fail rate. If a student fails the test, case studies on the orphans as a and restoring lives,” George served at the St. Philip’s Mission they cannot continue to the high mutually valuable experience. said. “You must witness this in Swaziland since 1971. The school level.

“The sisters currently pay directly to truly understand.” plan, which is not yet in effect, “The teachers in the rural area for the 120 or so students at the is meant to aid the mission in schools are not very qualified,” ministry to attend the public their efforts to provide services kmk94@cabrini.edu Dr. Beverly Bryde, associate school,” Bryde said. such as housing for the OVCs,

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President Marie Angelella George and Dr. Joesph Clark, assistant professor of education, were able to experience the harsh conditions faced by the people of Swaziland first-hand. The trip was arranged after an inquiry from Sister Barbara Staley.

Oil spill affects still felt By: Jamie Santoro Perspectives Editor In December of 1998, Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea began production on the Deepwater Horizon, a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU.) Completed in February of 2001, it was valued at more than $560 million. 12 years after construction began, the Deepwater Horizon would become infamous around the world.

On April 20, 2010, while stationed in the Gulf of Mexico near the Mississippi River delta, an explosion and subsequent fire on the rig led to the disappearance and presumed death of 11 men and injuries of 17 more onboard. The fire burned for approximately 36 hours until, on April 22, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon sank.

The nation mourned the loss of 11 men and prayed for the recooperation of 17 more.

Formerly known as British Petroleum, BP, the operator and proprietor of the rig, sent out a press release.

“On behalf of all of us at BP, my deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends who have suffered such a terrible loss. Our thoughts also go out to their colleagues, especially those who are recovering from their injuries,” Tony Hayward, BP’s Group Chief Executive, said.

The explosion then triggered a blowout preventer (BOP), an emergency system that kept the crude oil from leaking, but it failed.

When BP executives were called in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for a hearing a few months after the explosion, the BOP was discovered to have a dead battery, leaks in its hydraulic system and over 250 other failures that would require BP to replace the part.

While there was no way to accurately check how much oil was spilling into the Atlantic, a BP executive estimated in a closed-door hearing, the number could be as much as 60,000 barrels a day. At the time of the meeting the estimate was at around 6,000 barrels a day.

On July 15, BP stopped the oil for the first time. A new cap was placed on the fractured wellhead and all the valves were shut off.

Workers are checking pressure readings every six hours. Two relief wells have been dug and are being fit with well caps.

It seems the worst is over as the Coast Guard is beginning to open up previously closed areas for fishing. ajs343@cabrini.edu

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THURSDAYBRIEFING [GLOBAL - NATIONAL - REGIONAL - CAMPUS]

NATIONAL & GLOBAL

REGION & CAMPUS

By: Liz Scopelliti Copy Editor

By: Trevor Wallace News Editor

Top Taliban leader captured

PHA director under review after charges

The arrest of the Taliban’s operation commander, Abdul Ghani Baradar, came as a surprise to officials in Pakistan.

What originally started as the detainment of 23 Taliban leaders soon resulted in the capture of a man who Pakistani officials had been on the lookout for after gaining knowledge that he was withholding secret peace talks with the Afghan government.

Money pulled from stock market The Investment Company Institute has confirmed that small investors withdrew $33.12 billion from the domestic stock market’s mutual funds since the beginning of 2010.

Individual investors have become more and more worried about the risk and are seeking safer types of investments.

It is expected that even more money will be pulled out if shareholders continue to seek more stability. Many investors have decided to focus on bonds, mainly because it is a more secure

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In Kokaran, Afghanistan U.S. Army Captian Michael Thurman meets with local Afghans.

These meetings are vital for gaining information on local Taliban leaders. option and will continue to be until the market turns around.

Enemies agree to meet Israelis and Palestinians agreed on Aug. 21 to accept the American invitation to begin peace talks between one another.

Although this is a positive step in the right direction, there is little confidence held by analysts that the Obama administration will be able to reach an inclusive

agreement within one year.

The pessimistic response to the U.S. invitation comes from many realists’ points of view, with many saying that world peace cannot be achieved in only a couple of years.

New military strategy in Iraq The Obama administration has implemented plans that involve private military contractors to take over tasks now carried out by military, such as to defuse

potential confrontations between the Iraqi Army and Kurdish forces.

The estimated number of U.S. contractors range from 2,400 to 10,000, although some say more will be needed. With the anticipated discharge of the U.S. military from Iraq in 2011, the government plans for them to operate independently and provide some stability to those still stationed in Iraq.

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THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, August 26

Friday, August 27

Saturday, August 28

Wiffle Ball with P.A.R.T.Y.

Glow in the Dark Dance

Waterskiing, Wakeboarding

From 7 p.m.-9 p.m., join P.A.R.T.Y. in the commons for Wiffle Ball.

Glowing lights and dance videos are the perfect making for a night of dancing in the dark.

Come to Blue Marsh Lake and spend the day with friends.

Grace Hall 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, August 29

Monday, August 30

$10 Students-Register at Dixon Center by Friday

Tuesday, August 31

Mass

Healthy Monday Kickoff

Wiffle Ball with P.A.R.T.Y.

7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Giveaways, door prizes and information in the Market Place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Cabrini’s famous BINGO night starts at 9 p.m. in Jazzman’s Cafe.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is reportedly planning on making an “aggressive” decision regarding the executive director, Carl Greene, according to Philly.com.

The board, who usually stands on the sidelines regarding decisions, will be releasing further details about Greene’s four previous sexual harassment cases, three of which have been settled. The fourth was settled Friday, Aug. 20, for $250,000.

Chairman of the board and former Mayor John F. Street commented on whether or not Greene should remain as PHA executive director.

“I think the sexual harassment cases really change everything,” Street said.

Street went on to say that had it been one or two cases, the issue might not have been as big as it is now. However, considering there were four claims over recent years, it “is a huge, huge issue.”

Cabrini fund reaches new heights Cabrini’s office for Institutional Advancement over the past few years has developed a program aimed at raising money for financial aid through donations from alumni, faculty, parents, students, staff, trustees and friends of the college.

During the past year, the Cabrini Fund raised more than $358,000, which is 48 percent greater than the year’s prior of $242,000.

With 98 percent of the students at Cabrini receiving financial aid, “The greatest need is providing Cabrini Students with as much financial aid as possible,” Sharon Loman, Vice President for the office of Institutional Advancement, said.

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Congo war fueled by conflict minerals, CRS speakers say By: Felicia Melvin Online Media Editor

Americans can help put a stop to the raping and killing of women in the Congo if they join Catholic Relief Services and other organizations that are pushing to find out where the minerals that produce their cell phones and computers are made.

Two representatives from CRS stationed in the Congo told a group of students and faculty that “conflict minerals” are fueling the long, bloody war there. Groups are fighting over minerals such as tin, gas, diamonds, copper and many more.

“Women are assaulted, discriminated against, deprived of their rights and deprived of education because of this conflict,” Mathilde Muhindo Mwamini, director of Centre Olame, a Catholic social assistance agency in the Congo, said on Wednesday, July 28.

The mining of natural resources is a core ingredient to the economy. Many industries use the raw materials from the Congo to produce products, such as cellular devices, computers, jewelry and much more.

Although these are products we rely on in our everyday life they also cause pain, war and suffering in other countries, such as the Congo.

“The violence there is worse than anywhere else in the world.

It is the deadliest conflict in the world since World War ll and has the highest rate of sexual violence in the world. It is the most dangerous place to be a woman or a girl,” John Prendergast, Enough project founder, said on the organization’s website.

“CRS works with farmers and

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Mathilde Muhindo Mwamini, director of Centre Olame, a Catholic social assistance agency in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Olun Kamitatu, CRS Central Africa technical advisor speaks to the Cabrini College community. community members to help them deal with conflict issues at a local level. We also work to reduce tension between the members of the community,” Olun Kamitatu, regional technical adviser on extractive industries and governance of CRS in the Central Africa Regional Office, said.

“Conflicts started in 1994.

Warriors from Rwanda fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] and has been unstable ever since,”Kamitatu said.

“Industries are required to know what goes into their products, for quality control and health and safety reasons.

Standards exist to eliminate

lead paint, prison labor and carcinogens in manufacturing.

This is no different,” Enough project.com said.

CRS is one of a number of groups that worked with members of Congress to pass legislation that now requires companies to publish what they pay to governments in countries where they extract oil, gas and other minerals. With this legislation, companies that use minerals will report on where their ingredients are coming from.

This will allow backtracking to product sources and help companies to avoid funding armed groups in the Congo.

Armed groups make millions of dollars off these minerals and use the profit to purchase guns and other arsenals to preserve control in the Congo.

“During this decade of war women and children have paid their dues. Rape has been used as a weapon,” Mwamini said.

“People are displaced and a whole generation will have no education. Their futures are ruined,” Mwamini said.

The effect of this war extends throughout the social order.

Along with the loss of education and sexual assaults done to women, most women lose their place in society.

“We need to create a consumer demand for conflict-free products. We need to get in touch with our cell phone manufactures and our computer companies and tell them we want conflict free products,” Prendergast said.

Although the end to this war is far from at hand, CRS and others will continue their work to end the abuse of women in the Congo.

“Justice must be done, it has to be carried out,” Mwamini said.

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Immigrant hopes to find refuge in DREAM Act SERVICE, Page 3 scraped and beaten.”

After the incident happened to her, Sophia’s aunt took the case to court and was able to obtain her citizenship.

“I had no idea what was going on. All I knew was that she wasn’t there,” Sophia said. “I remember going to school and I just felt so sad. I wanted to cry right there.”

Without any contact from Sophia’s mother for months, her father slipped into a deep depression and began drinking daily. Members of her extended family began to take care of his children. With finances now tightened, Sophia and her sister would often do odd jobs like cleaning houses for just $20 a day.

Yet within a few weeks, her

mother re-entered the United States undocumented.

“When she came back we were all sleeping. She walked in through the door and my sister ran down and started crying,” Sophia said. “My mother said ‘I’m back, but you have to get up and get ready for school. You have to go.’

My sister then said, ‘But if I go to school you won’t come back again.’”

Her mother decided not to return to work due to the threat of deportation. Soon afterwards, Sophia and her siblings were able to obtain a sponsorship from her uncle for legal residency. Sophia went on to graduate high school with honors.

She applied to become a citizen, but for years her application was unaddressed. When she turned 21,

it expired.

“I’m out of that application and there’s nothing I can do. The only hope that I would have is the DREAM Act,” Sophia said.

Under the DREAM Act, students who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years and have demonstrated good moral behavior would be able to apply for six years of conditional status.

During this six year period, a person must complete two years of a four-year degree or serve in the military for two years. Then, depending on the moral conduct of the applicant, legal residency would be granted.

Without conditional status, Sophia cannot pursue postsecondary education.

“Something that I think would really help people is if I would

be able to do communications with Spanish and be an official translator,” Sophia said. “But it feels horrible, it’s like I’m lying here to my teachers telling them I don’t want to go to college. But I do, I still do.”

Sophia is not the only one.

65,000 students who graduate high school and have been in the U.S. more than five years face limited prospects for completing their education or working legally in the United States due to lack of documentation, according to the National Immigration Law Center.

While 118 representatives and 36 senators have co-sponsored the bill it still has not been brought to the floor for debate.

“Not everyone is here as a criminal or, you know, to steal

anyone’s job. People just want to come here for a better future for themselves, for their families, for their kids,” Sophia said. “I think that a lot of students and people here are proving to this country that they are an asset and that they want to belong here; they learn English wanting to belong here.”

Despite her hardships, Sophia does not regret her family’s decision to come here undocumented.

“I said to my mom, ‘I’m glad you guys made the decision to be here, otherwise we wouldn’t have had the future we have now,” Sophia said. “I feel very lucky. I feel so blessed. Obviously someone wants me here.

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Stone-age Sex Education By: Jamie Santoro Perspectives Editor I went to an all-boys high school so I never had the joy of really awkward co-ed sexual education classes that some of my current classmates did, but I’m going to assume that “Mean Girls” has a completely accurate portrayal of sex education in America. I’m kidding. A little bit, at least.

Schools in this country take one of three approaches when it comes to sex ed. One, abstinence, is mostly chosen

by Catholic institutions but encourages the idea of no sex as the best sex. Second, the most utilized version, boils down to putting all the scary facts on the chalk board and then handing out condoms (à la “Mean Girls”.) Finally, the third type of education is no education at all.

Now we are in a state of panic as new reports show that handing out free condoms increases STDs amongst teens.

You know what else probably increases STDs amongst teens? Abstinence-based sex ed. Abstinence is like doing a Powerpoint on fasting and including a picture of a cheesesteak on every slide.

Now it’s time for the grim facts. Speaking as a former teenage boy, there is no way to keep teens from having sex. They might not, but I don’t think it’s ever because of anything a teacher or parent said. Left to their own devices teenagers are terrible people and I’m speaking from experience there.

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Too much information or need to know information?

The best-case scenario is a teenager with all the facts.

Teens need to know all the gruesome facts about STDs and more importantly, the lack of sex you will have after being diagnosed with one. Teens need to know that condoms and other forms of protection aren’t always completely effective. Any time you have sex there is a risk for STDs, HIV and pregnancy. These facts are the only weapons we have.

Condom distribution is one aspect of sex education that has raised a lot of eyebrows, especially now that STDs are still on the rise. I think that without these condoms, STDs would be tripled. Handing a kid a condom is not a guarantee that he or she will use it, but isn’t it better to know they have it?

Parents don’t like to hear there is nothing they can do;

I know that if I have a daughter, that soundproof locked room is going to seem awesome. While you might not be able to keep your kids from having sex, you can keep them from having sex without the knowledge. Teens know everyday in high school is a battle for a million different reasons. Before you leave for the day, you put on your armor and get your weapons ready. Proper sex education should be one of those weapons. Now I sound like a pamphlet your doctor hands you when your voice changes.

American schools need to overhaul their sexual education programs just slightly. The bigger change needs to come from American parents. I don’t think it is the school’s responsibility to teach our kids about sex. Everyone, take a minute and imagine your ninth grade gym teacher talking about genital warts and gonorrhea. That is not a thought you keep prevalent when things are getting intimate. Granted, neither is the thought of one’s parents, but I don’t think Eva Mendes is planning on teaching sex ed anytime soon.

Back to the point. A teenager is more likely to take the advice of a parent than anyone else. Maybe they say they won’t or blast whiny rock bands with really long album titles in your face, but it does get through. ajs343@cabrini.edu

You’ve got heartbreak By: Elizabeth Krupka A&E Editor “It’s not you, it’s me;” “I think that we would be better off as friends;” “ I just need some time to be my own person.” All of these tell you one thing; it’s over. After moping up the crocodile tears that just poured out of your tear ducts, you quickly log onto Facebook in order to do the dreaded deed: change your relationship status.

We live in an age where young adults spend about 20 percent of their time on social media sites.

Translation: The 500+ people who follow you now know that you are crying your eyes out over a bowl of ice cream in footie pajamas tonight.

Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Foursquare and Linkedin are just some of the social media sites that keep couples completely connected and in sync; what happens when the happy couple decides to call it quits? Social media keeps you ultimately tied to your ex-partners life.

Most social media sites began as a way to chat, message, and talk to people who you haven’t seen in years. Now, sites like Facebook have the application to post pictures documenting your weekly where-

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abouts. Don't doubt it, I love Mondays to check out all the pictures of people's crazy weekends.

However, there is a downside to all of that. Not only when you break-up with someone do you have to sever him or her from your life, but you have a daily reminder of 140 characters (or less) of what they are up to.

True, you could dejamie Ssantoro / perspectives Eeditor friend, de-follow, Breaking up is hard to do. And even harder is having your entire friends list notified. and ex-communiadult it is a no-brainer that you need one. date while keeping the personal informacate them. But you’re still connected to their friends and it also Plus, no one wants to be that black sheep tion for your journal.

Being a young adult and trying to find seems very immature to not be able to han- that says, "I don't have a Facebook," and people seem stunned. your way is hard enough without the presdle the break-up online.

But as websites become more advanced sure of wondering what your followers So instead, you find yourself weeding through photos trying to remember if you and more information is at the users finger- think of you after a break-up.

Hopefully the next big social media site met that girl who he is gawking at and try- tips, the fine line between privacy and staying to contain your anger when some gor- ing connected is vanishing. Our generation won’t involve personal pictures or depressgeous piece of man tweets about how he doesn't seem to leave anything up to the ing statuses from sappy song lyrics or else, imagination. We write statuses about how we are all stuck in break-up hell known as had an awesome time out with your ex.

Social media is looking better and better we feel, post depressing song lyrics, and Facebook. upload emo twit-pics. now isn’t it?

The only solution to the problem is for efk722@cabrini.edu There are so many positives to networking with social media sites, that as a young you to try as hard as you can to stay up-to-

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The Twilight Saga: Obsession How far is too far?

By: Holly Prendergast Sports Editor

By: Nick Guldin Sports Editor

SEX Yes, it is true; Bella does try to have sex with Edward in the third installment of the Twilight Saga, “Eclipse.” However, it simply ends up being an innocent attempt between two people in love. Yes, they are young, and yes, some of the audience may be a younger crowd but honestly, what romance movie nowadays doesn’t have a sex scene in it? Look at “The Notebook,” “Dear John” and “The Time Traveler’s Wife.” All of these movies have had sex scenes in them, and in my opinion, they have been far more detailed and I am sure that the some of the same “Twi-hards” have seen these movies. Some people may think that the sexual content shown in “Eclipse” may be inappropriate, but honestly, it is something that is going to happen between teenages whether “Eclipse” depicts sexual content or not.

ROMANCE As a former teenager and a current twenty-something, I can honestly say that I have been completely and utterly wrapped up in romance books, movies and TV shows one too many times. But what I can tell you is that I have never tried or strived to be like these characters in any way. I would never think that just because Edward and Bella become engaged at such a young age means that I have to or that I would even want to. I think that movies are movies and people realize that they are not real life. Romance is in everyday life, and sometimes it does happen that people fall in love at a young age but I do not think that watching these movies effects the way that people look at life.

BOOKS & FILM Goodreads.com claims “Twilight” is one of the best reads of the decade and I completely agree. Although I do love the movies, I do not think that they do the books justice. Yes, this is a fictional series, but Stephanie Meyer is such a creative individual and she truly does have a way with words. When it comes down to it, there is nothing more I can say about the Twilight Saga books, other than I love them. For those of you who decide to judge them before you have even read them, you need to sit down and read them because I can assure you that your opinion will quickly change once you read the magic that is “The Twilight Saga.”

SEX Bella tries to get Edward to have sex with her? Say what? It is true. In the third book and movie “Eclipse,” Bella wants to have sex for the first time before she is transformed into a vampire, so she can get the full human experience (add wink face here). According to Arts and Entertainment web site, “Twilight’s” target audience is “female tweens (10-12-year-olds), teenagers and early twenty-somethings.”

Premarital sex is not the message “Twilight” should be sending to this young and impressionable audience. Thankfully, Edward denied Bella while she was on this hormonal rampage or else our younger viewers may have been without tickets to the possible ratedR film.

ROMANCE I can’t say I know how it feels to be a young teenage woman but I’ve seen time and time again, through friends and family, how wrapped up young people can get from movies and books. Young people strive to be like the characters they see and admire.

In this case Bella (18-years-old) and Edward (human years, 17-years-old and vampire years, 107-years-old) plan their marriage at an extremely young age, which I’m sure does not bode well with the parents of tweens and teens who want their kids to refrain from making such a major decision so young.

BOOKS & FILM Goodreads.com claims that “Twilight” is one of the best books of the decade. Something about this just feels wrong to me. The majority of the United States sits and reads worthless literature about supernatural creatures falling in love with humans. No wonder China is so much more technologically advanced than we are. Stephenie Meyer, author of the “Twilight” series, should feel blessed that she caught the attention of the horny females in this world because her poor writing would have gotten her no where otherwise.

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Corporations should pay their fair share By: Eric Gibble News Editor There is one five-letter-word that has had a significant power for a number of years. From the transformation of the political tea-party to the determination of past, present and future elections, it continues to strike fear in the minds of millions of Americans.

That word is taxes.

Raising or lowering taxes has become a key issue in the midterm election debates. With federal stimulus funding set to end after this fiscal year, states will be forced to address massive deficits.

Pennsylvania alone is expected to face a $5 billion deficit in 2011. Balancing a budget appears to be black and white; you can either cut spending or raise revenue.

Unfortunately over the past two years, legislators in Harrisburg have made drastic cuts to essential community services that benefit working families and our most vulnerable citizens. These programs include mental health services, child care assistance and autism prevention services.

Simply cutting the budget by $5 billion is not the answer. Layoffs to the public sector will only further weaken the commonwealth. Pennsylvania is the sixth-most-populous state, but already has fewer state employees than most

states.

Many people complain about the quality of our roads, the poor quality of our public education and the terrible quality of our public transportation. Six thousand bridges in the state are considered structurally deficient and need immediate attention.

It’s like listening to a 5-year-old complain non-stop; no one seems willing to find the funding for these programs yet can find everything wrong with them.

Legislators must look at revenue enhancements.

But taxes shouldn’t be raised on the middle class. Instead we should look at updating our tax structure so that big corporations like Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Exxon Mobil pay their fair share as well.

Seventy percent of corporations in Pa. do not pay one penny in income taxes simply by creating a subsidy in a tax haven state like Del. and shifting their address there.

Twenty-three other states have closed this loophole by enacting combined reporting which has corporations file their taxes based on their income nationwide.

In Wilmington, Del. there is a non-descript one-story building that holds the address of more than 2/3’s of Fortune 500 companies. There isn’t one representative from these companies; it’s simply a mailbox for them to use to avoid paying taxes in the state.

Combined reporting hasn’t dampened the economic prosperity of these states either. Nintey-seven percent of Pa.’s largest private employers operate in other states that

have enacted combined reporting.

According to Michael Wood of the Pa. Budget and Policy Center, the state loses between $400 million and $1 billion by not closing this loophole.

These companies are using our roads, bridges and receive millions of our tax dollars in subsidiaries. It’s time to close the loopholes so that corporations are held accountable for the services they use and preserve our state programs. erg722@cabrini.edu

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ABOVE: The Philly Phanatic offers a friendly welcome to a first-year student.

BELOW: First-year students, Jessica Johnson-Perry, communication major, and Katie Dufner, business major, walk through the doors of Xavier residence hall.

ABOVE: Dr. Marie Angelella George, president of Cabrini College, is move in the first-year students.

BELOW: Orientation leader, Peter Morrison assists first-year studen college.

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ABOVE: (On right) Dr. Anne Skleder, provost and vice president of academic affairs, helps students and families carry dorm belongings inside residence halls.

BELOW: Orientation leaders meet and greet with the new students and help get them settled into their new homes.

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s greeted by the Cabrini Cavalier and the Philly Phanatic while family and friends

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RattleSnake Daddy experience By: Trevor Wallace News Editor Everyone has a dream.

As a child, some dream of becoming a firefighter, others an astronaut or quarterback of their favorite football team. Not Rattlesnake Daddy. He wanted to be a rock star.

Centered in Hollywood, Calif. Rattlesnake Daddy sets up every night at local bars and welcomes others to groove and jam with him on stage. Using his selfproclaimed “spontaneous song composition” method, Rattlesnake Daddy plays his own music while inviting others to pick up a guitar, bongos and for the musically challenged, tambourines.

“I’ve been working towards this for 15 years.

I’m the only person I know that’s even doing this sort of thing,” Daddy said.

“There’s no one I know that strings together shows like this. I just do whatever I feel like at the moment, always responding to what’s going on.”

Rattlesnake Daddy has been diligently working towards this idea of inviting the audience to play music with him after touring with U2 in the ‘80s.

“They would invite a member of the audience to play guitar while the band played “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” Every time the audience member went on stage, it was like I went onstage.”

Austin Love, a member of the audience who joined Rattlesnake Daddy on stage, considered it be a musical experience he hadn’t seen anywhere else.

“It was an interactive experience, and the overall feeling of the show was almost captivating. He had

this whole sound with the instruments people were playing that made it feel like it was the audience’s show,” Love said.

Rattlesnake Daddy had spent many years as a musician during his youth, touring with bands such as U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Willie Nelson.

“I loved being on the road and it was great fun.

But being on the road, if you don’t have enough people coming out to see your show, you’re sleepin’ on the side of the road.

Rattlesnake Daddy can tour by himself in a Prius,” Daddy said.

“I’ve played shows with 3,000 people, and to tell you the truth, I get the same type of elation with that as I do playing for maybe 30 people at a bar,” Daddy said.

“With Rattlesnake Dad-

dy, there’s no practicing or rehearsing. I come with grooves I’ve already recorded, and if an audience member comes and messes up, it doesn’t matter because the music continues on,” Daddy said.

Having a one-man show that can turn into 10 people on stage who have never played together means that each show Rattlesnake Daddy plays is unique.

The same song is never played twice, and you can only see that show once.

The next time Rattlesnake Daddy plays, it might as well be a different band altogether.

“My feeling is that music has become so separated between the star and the audience. I wanted to get rid of that separation, that wall. I love people that have never been onstage before, because they bring a freshness of spirit

that can’t be faked,” Daddy said.

The type of show Rattlesnake Daddy puts on has given him the freedom to still have the grooviest, most rockin’ band in the world, while having a relationship with the audience at the same time.

“I don’t have to pay them, and I don’t have to rehearse (with) them. It makes it a lot easier for me.

I really am just doing my thing,” Daddy said.

When asked what he would do if the venue decided to close up shop, and whether or not he would continue to play, Rattlesnake Daddy simply replied, “All I need is a wall outlet. I’ll just go to someone’s house.” tbw723@cabrini.edu

Lohan returns to rehab By: Michelle Costa Managing Editor

It certainly would not be a week in entertainment news without “Lindsanity,” as celebrity gossiper Perez Hilton calls her. With perfect bleach blonde hair, extra plumped lips and smudged eyeliner, 24-yearold Lindsay Lohan reported to court on July 6, in good old dysfunctional Los Angeles, Calif.

Loud whimpering and thick tears filled the courtroom as Superior Court Judge, Marsha Revel, sentenced Lohan to 90 days in jail. Missed alcohol counseling and violation of probation has finally left Lohan to report to the “big house.” Along with her jail time, lost Lohan also has to report to a 90-day drug and alcohol rehab program.

On May 24, Lohan was given an electronic bracelet to measure and detect her alcohol level. Coincidently, a content level of 0.03 percent was recorded after a wild night on June 7. This account was recognized as a bond violation, not directly effecting Lohan’s probation record.

The director of the counseling program also testified at the hearing, explaining that Lohan would often call ahead when she planned on missing a session. Prosecutors made it clear that they certainly have had enough with the constant creative excuses and want a stronger plan of action put into place.

This whole mess of al-

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Lindsay Lohan arrives at the Beverly Hills Courthouse to begin her sentence for a probation violation. legations first started when Lohan got caught under the influence of drugs and alcohol in a motor vehicle back in 2007.

Since then, it has been continuous drama throughout the Lohan family.

Blame is being aimed at her father, Michael Lohan.

There is so much negative publicity surrounding Mr. Lohan that it is almost obvious why Lohan is slowly sinking.

In recent reports, the new song that Lohan was in process of creating has been leaked onto the Internet. The song touches on serious levels of her life and how she is watching herself die. Well, isn’t this

song five years too late?

Like everything else, the diva has swiftly avoided her instructed sentence in both prison and rehab. With a short 15 day lock up and barely a dent in psychological evaluations, press has disclosed the possibilities of the starlet to be released from rehab. Doctors supposedly believe that Lohan’s addiction and mental stability are not nearly as severe as expected.

Lohan’s mother, Dina Lohan, is grateful for her supportive fans and wants to continue to build a connection with the public to help pull her through.

University of California Los Angeles Medical

Center has also reported Lohan to befriending other patients in the program, acting as a mediator to the younger girls.

Allowing Lohan to be discharged from treatment is unlikely to benefit her mental stability in order to turn herself around.

Lohan has allegedley been receiving special treatment because of her celebrity status. It has been rumored that medical professionals have given her special attention in their treatment center.

As of Aug. 20, Lohan was conclusively diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Each day, treatment of-

ficials have weened Lohan off of her recreational drugs that seem to be the cause of her downward spiral.

What would have saved this movie star’s life that once stole the hearts of millions of fans?

So, with a bold attitude and tie-died nails with the maturely imprinted words “F*ck You” painted on, Lohan will continue to sit pretty in a cell and mental hospital until her future is determined by the distric attorney and medical officials. mmc78@cabrini.edu

Application of the week: Hotlist By: Elizabeth Krupka A & E Editor

It’s the weekend at Cabrini College and it seems that there is nothing to do. Check out the new application, The Hotlist.

Hotlist tells you where all of your friends (even enemies) are going out for the night.

Essentially, Hotlist generates a list of the friends and followers that a user on Facebook has. Then when Willy-P says he is going to Kildare’s for the night, Hotlist tags Willy out. Other users of the application can also “checkin” at a said hotspot.

The idea behind Hotlist is to show social media users where their friends are on Hotlist. It then compiles a list of where is “hot” to go for the night. Those are the places where a lot of the user’s friends have “checked-in.”

For a few years, Hotlist was just a social media site that you could access from your home computer. Now that it is an application, Hotlist has practically doubled its user ratings. The Hotlist has anywhere between 130,000-140,000 users.

The Hotlist also pulls information from the Google search engine. So if a user’s friends are being tagged at a place in any way, shape or form, Hotlist will find them.

The weekend isn’t looking so boring after all, is it? Now with the “college kid’s dream application,” there is always something “hot” to do. efk722@cabrini.edu

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Cabrini College musthaves for back-to-school By: Danielle McLaughlin A&E Editor

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Smart phone

Jeggings (jean leggings)

Rain boots

There are no words to describe how convenient it is to have a smart phone. If you don’t have one, it is highly recommended you get one because it is an extremely worthwhile investment. You can quickly respond to emails, find out if any classes are cancelled and update your facebook status from anywhere on campus.

With the perfect combination of comfort and style, it is no wonder that jeggings are becoming a huge trend. The best part? Most designer jeggings cost less than a pair of designer jeans.

On a rainy day at Cabrini there are countless puddles and piles of mud. Don’t let the two rivers that form in front of Founders Hall ruin a good pair of shoes. (Note: An umbrella is a good idea too).

The Loquitur staff recommends Jolt Jean's jeggings. These jeggings can be purchased at Nordstrom for $40.

Where can you find rainboots?

Target always has fun prints that are very affordable.

For those looking for a designer brand, Burberry and Hunter Wellington are two that have a higher price tag, but do an exceptional job at keeping your feet dry.

Agenda book

Wrinkle remover spray

Gummy vitamins

In college, it is not unusual for assignments to pile up. Make sure you remember every assignment and the date it is due by writing it down in an agenda book or planner. Conveniently, planners are available in the bookstore for as little as $5.49.

What could be more annoying than having a wrinkled shirt and no time or patience to iron it? Wrinkle remover spray is the perfect solution. Simply spray on to any wrinkled article of clothing, tug on the wrinkled area and (if you have time) allow the area to dry for a few minutes. It doesn’t get any easier than that.

Surprisingly, most of us don’t get all the essential vitamins we need from the food in the cafeteria.

Make your mom proud and make it a habit to take your vitamins everyday.

Some recommended products include Grandma’s Secret Wrinkle Remover, which can be found at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Downy Wrinkle Release, which can be found at Walmart or Target.

Flash drive A flash drive is a great source of backup. It can come in handy when working on a computer that is not your own and also for saving work for classes such as Information, Science and Technology 125, where everything is done on a computer. It is also a good way to make sure you don’t lose your work if your computer crashes.

Most flash drives are small and can clip right on to your key ring so you always have it with you.

Vitafusion’s Multi Vites are the best tasting gummy vitamins you can find and they only cost about $6. They can be found at Target, Genuardi’s and Costco.

Slippers

Digital camera

Dorms can be dirty, especially if you are walking from room to room to see your friends. Instead of wearing shoes or dirtying a pair of socks, slippers are a comfortable alternative.

Four years of college and what do you have to show for it? A degree and a pile of loans. Make the most of your college years and take plenty of pictures to make sure you capture every memorable moment. A camera can also be useful for class projects.

Don’t spend too much money on a pair of slippers because they will get very dirty. You can find affordable, comfortable slippers for under $10 at Target and Walmart.

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Arts & Entertainment By: Elizabeth Krupka A & E Editor

Stud of the Week

CD Review: “Thank Me Later”

“Gossip Girl Here..”

“Pretty Little Liars” season finale premiered on Tuesday, Aug. 10 and shocked audiences. Even though the show is based very closely on the books by Sara Shephard, the finale had many twists. It had a cliffhanger ending that is blowing up blogs on the Internet. Fans can’t seem to get enough, as they are already counting down the days until the second season starts up in January. The mystery and romance of the show is what keeps audiences captivated. This is why the “Pretty Little Liars” finale is the Loquitur's stud of the week.

By: Danielle McLaughlin A&E Editor

Dud of the Week “Bones” season finale. “Bones” is a show that started out as interesting and cutting edge with a hint of romance. Now, “Bones” has simply become cheesy. The characters haven’t had any new advancements or accomplishments. Not to mention the writers can’t possibly keep stretching out the sexual tension between the main characters.

The show is losing viewers steadily, so either the writers need to take the hint and get fresh ideas, or cancel the show completely. There is no use beating a dead horse. That is why “Bones” is the Loquitur’s dud of the week.

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Drake’s “Thank Me Later” album has topped the charts.

It Up and Hip-Hop Wired.

“Drake is in total command of a style that would have been hard to imagine dominating hip-hop New hip-hop music sensation a few years ago,” Jody Rosen, Drake released his first highly Rolling Stone writer, said. anticipated studio album, “Thank If you’re a fan of Drake’s “So Me Later,” on June 15, 2010. The Far Gone” mix tape and Kanye album features various collabora- West’s “808 and Heartbreaks” tions, which included artists such you will enjoy this sultry hip-hop as Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, T.I., album.

Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.

His uprising from a TV sitWhile using a mixture of mu- com star to rap’s newest hip-hop sical styles and sounds, Drake sensation is evident in his single opens up about his personal rela- “Fireworks” featuring R&B singtionships and rise to fame. Songs er Alicia Keys. such as “Show me a Good Time” “Hate is so familiar to me, I’m and “Fancy” are muslowly embracsical anthems that ing (it), doesn’t will keep any listener come natural With the on his or her feet. bear wit’ me hypnotizing Drake has been it could take a collaborating for the bit,” Drake said beats and past two years with about his lyrics. original raps various rappers. Just Other songs Drake’s “Thank recently, Drake has that share a side Me Later,” become increasingly of Drake’s peralbum is fresh.” popular on his own. sonal relationThe people that ships and strugDrake did collabogles are “The rate consisted of artResistance” and ists such as Lil Wayne, Kanye “9 a.m. in Dallas.”

West and Eminem.

This year has been a big year This team produced a chart- for rappers. Eminem just released shattering song called “Forever.” a new CD and “Thank Me Later” The album has been selling at has been holding strong next to record speed and fans can’t seem the new release. to get enough of it.

The most popular song from With the hypnotizing beats the album would have to be and original raps, Drake’s “Thank “Over.”

Me Later” album is fresh.

Radios are eating up the new Slow jams such as “Karaoke” beats and listeners can’t seem to and Drakes’ No. 1 hit “Find your be getting enough.

Love” showcase his singing talMusic lovers everywhere, ents and a softer side of his rap if you are fond of soulful, upskills. beat rhymes and real issues told The album will give listen- through music, be sure to grab ers a diverse side of hip-hop and Drake’s “Thank Me Later.”

R&B told from a former “Degrassi” stars perspective. The al- feliciadeshea@gmail.com bum generally received positive reviews from Rolling Stone, Turn By: Felicia Melvin Web Editor

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Name: Mallory Beach Age: 20 Major: Education Tell us about your outfit: “ I choose to dress up for class because I feel more put together.

Then I am up and ready for the rest of the day.”

Favorite part about your outfit: “ I think that the skirt is my favorite part. It is fun and cute, but I still look presentable.”

After shocking fans with her risqué music video, “Can’t Be Tamed,” many are left wondering, “What’s next for Miley Cyrus?”

After much deliberation, Miley has come to the conclusion that the next step in her career should be to invest in a worthwhile enhancement to her chest. Yes, breast implants may be in the future for Miley Cyrus and at the rate she is going, it looks like they are a great possibility.

Don’t worry, Chelsea can handle it.

Exciting news! The one and only Chelsea Handler is set to host MTV’s video music awards that will air on Sept. 12. Besides the fact that Chelsea is absolutely hilarious, she will also be the first female to host the award show since 1994, back when Roseanne Barr was the host. How the times have changed.

Chelsea’s response to receiving such an incredible honor? “If there’s one awards show that I should be hosting, it’s probably this one. My personality probably wouldn’t jell with the Emmys or the Golden Globes.”

New Office boss?

Steve Carrell has signed for only one more season of “The Office.” The new manager of Dunder Mifflin could be anyone in the office.

Although the producers are considering bringing in some fresh meat, what will happen to the Scranton branch? We will soon find out! dem59@cabrini.edu

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Sports

Weekly Sports Rookies proving their worth at training camp Update By: Nick Guldin Sports Editor

By: Nick Guldin Sports Editor

Favre, not done yet Brett Favre has once again decided he is not quite done with football yet. He returned to the Vikings last week and played an uneventful four plays in Sunday's preseason loss to the San Francisco 49er's. Without Favre, the Vikings drop in the NFC standings significantly but with Favre, they become an instant NFC powerhouse. This will be Favre's 20th season in the league. He also holds the record for most consecutive games played but at 40, his age might slowly begin to creep up on him. Favre had an ankle surgery over the summer, but clearly feels good enough to play and possibly lead the Vikings to the NFC Championship once more.

Piniella retires Lou Piniella officially retired from the game of baseball Sunday, Aug. 22. His lavish career extended over a period of 48 years. Pinella is the 14th-winningest manager in baseball history. In 1969, Piniella received the Rookie of the Year and in 1972 was named an All-Star with the Kansas City Royals.

He then was traded to the Yankees where he won two World Series rings as a skilled outfielder. In 1990, Piniella's Cincinnati Reds won the World Series due to an extremely skilled bullpen. "As a player, he wasn't a Hall of Famer, with 1,705 hits, and if he were judged solely as a manager, he probably wouldn't be good enough. But the body of work absolutely is enough," claims ESPN baseball analyst Buster Olney.

Piniella will be missed.

Eagles rookies have impressed the crowd, the coaches and most importantly, head coach Andy Reid this year at training camp.

In the 2010 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles obtained a total of 13 players and according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, “It seems Philadelphia hit paydirt,” which he said while expressing his feelings about their draft choices.

According to philadelphiaeagles.com, the Eagles have had an ample amount of success in recent drafts due to the skill and aggressiveness of head coach, Andy Reid. The 2010 Draft seemed to be no different starting off with their first pick, Brandon Graham.

Graham is a defensive end out of Michigan. He stands at 6’2 and weighs 268 lbs., which is smaller than your typical defensive end.

What Graham lacks in size he compensates with speed, handwork and technique. Predicted to have a better career than Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl defensive end, Dwight Freeney, Graham is an early favorite to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

With proper grooming, it looks like Graham may be a vital asset to this young defense.

In the second round, the Eagles selected Nate Allen, safety out of South Fla. The Birds acquired this pick through their trade with the Washington Redskins of Donovan McNabb. This may put some added pressure on the rookie because the fans may expect more from him due to the circumstances.

The defense has had a gaping hole in it since the departure of their skilled and loyal safety, Brian Dawkins. Dawkins was the quarterback of the defense and no one has yet stepped up to the fill the role. Reid drafted Allen with hopes that he will be the man to do so.

In the third round the Eagles selected Daniel Te’o-Nesheim, defensive end out of Washington.

So far in camp, Te’o-Nesheim has proved that he is relentless. With an engine that never ceases to give, Washington’s all-time sack leader may find himself off the bench and on the field early into the season.

The Eagles selected Trevard Lindley, cornerback from Kentucky, in the fourth round. Philadelphia acquired this pick after trading linebacker Chris Gocong and cornerback Sheldon Brown to

Cleveland. After showing off his skill at camp, Reid hopes he found a successor for Sheldon Brown at the cornerback position. A high ankle sprain spoiled Lindley’s senior season, but according to Schefter, he would have been drafted much earlier if he entered the draft after his junior year.

In the fourth round the Eagles selected Keenan Clayton linebacker out of Oklahoma. There are many adjectives to describe Clayton, but the first one that comes to mind for many, if not all, is “fast.”

Clayton can race from sideline to sideline with ease, something the Birds were lacking last season.

Kevin Kolb was undoubtedly handed the starting quarterback position after McNabb was traded, but that didn’t stop Andy Reid from drafting another quarterback.

In the fourth round, the Eagles drafted quarterback Mike Kafka out of Northwestern. Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator, Marty Mornhinweg, spoke very highly of Kafka claiming that he was the best rookie he’s had in 17 years.

With hard work and talented rookies, don’t count the Birds out of the NFC East race just yet. ngg27@cabrini.edu

Is Kolb ready to lead?

It can be easily seen that Kevin Kolb is more than ready and capable to take over the quarterback position for the Philadelphia Eagles. After two solid preseason games, Kolb looks to face vicious defenses in the regular season. The season opener for the Eagles is Sunday, Sept. 12 against the Green Bay Packers. Kolb will have to prove himself early and often to beat this defense, which is ranked in the top five. Todd Herremans has recently returned from an injury and will be there to boost the morale and quality of the offensive line.

Aaron Roger’s recently filled the shoes of Brett Favre in Green Bay. Can Kolb do the same with McNabb in Philadelphia?

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The offensive line gets some practice in during training camp at Lehigh University. Fans, young and old, travel to Lehigh to watch the players participate in many different workouts and drills.

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7 Cavs receive academic recognition for 2009-2010

Lady Cavs in search of 2nd CSAC title

By: Holly Prendergast Sports Editor

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The women’s volleyball team takes a break during preseason practices last week while head coach, Eric Schaefer prepared the team for the next drill.

One freshman who quite posto come out strong from the be- without them since I have played By: Holly Prendergast ginning if they want to make a with them for the past three years. sibly will be a key player for the Sports Editor play for their second consecutive The freshman will definitely have Lady Cavs is incoming outside CSAC title. to work hard to fill the skill void hitter, Sophia Sokolovich from Penncrest High School in Media, “It is so important that we all that the seniors left behind.”

The Cabrini College women’s Joining the Lady Cavs this Pa. volleyball team won its first ever stay in shape over the summer,” “My decision to go to Cabrini, conference title last season in Courtney Abel, junior chemistry season are five new players. One 2009 and has high hopes for gar- and secondary education major, setter to replace Lizzie Williams; to be honest, at first, was because a middle hitter to replace junior of [coach] Schaefer. He was my nering the same honor for this up- said.

“We weren’t given summer Beth Gillespie who will not be re- club coach for the past three years coming 2010 season.

Under fourth-year head coach workouts this summer, so it’s re- turning to the team due to an ankle and I really like his style of coachEric Schaefer and assistant head ally up to us to stay in shape so injury, and several defensive play- ing,” Sokolovich said. “Once I coach, Alissa Smith, the Lady that we can compete to the best of ers to help aid libero, Courtney visited the campus and hung out Abel, in the back line with help with the team, I knew I was going Cavs will go into the 2010 sea- our ability,” Recklau said.

After graduating three very that was not very strong in past to go there.” son with more determination than Sokolovich was named the crucial seniors in the spring of seasons. ever.

“I am really glad that we are Delaware County Daily Times “We really want to continue 2010, the Lady Cavs know that it the success that we had from last is going to be imperative that the bringing in so many strong play- All-Delco Player of the Year duryear,” Stephanie Recklau, senior incoming freshman class play hard ers,” Abel said. “Not only will ing her senior season in 2009, and it improve our defense, but as a she has high hopes that with the biology major, said. “Our goal is from their first day on the court.

“We lost some great play- whole, I think we will be a very same hard work and determination to win the CSAC (Colonial States she will be able to make an impact Athletic Conference) champion- ers last year, but we have a very solid team.”

In addition to the new play- for the Lady Cavs. ship again and hopefully make it strong freshman class coming into ers that the team will be gain“As long as we work hard, I past the first round of the NCAA this season,” Abel said.

“This year is going to be hard ing, returning for the Lady Cavs think that we will have an amaz(National Collegiate Athletic Association) tournament.” for me,” Recklau said. “I lived are Stephanie Recklau, Courtney ing season,” Sokolovich said.

To continue on their past suc- with all three seniors last year and Abel, Alexis Doss, Megan Creed cess, the Lady Cavs will have I can’t imagine playing on a team and Meg Ryan. hmp35@cabrini.edu

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During the 2009-2010 academic school year, seven of Cabrini’s student athletes were named to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s All-Area Academic team.

In the fall, three players from three separate teams received the recognition.

They were senior Sabina DeGisi from the women’s soccer team, senior Bryan Johnson from the men’s soccer team and senior Lizzie Williams from the volleyball team.

In the spring, another four student-athletes were named to the All-Area team: senior golfer Chris Lawler, senior Kate Schmid from women’s lacrosse and sophomore lacrosse players Brian Hill and John McSorely.

Lawler captured the individual title at the 2010 Colonial States Athletic Conference Championship for the third straight season.

Schmid received CSAC First Team distinction for the fourth straight season last year, while leading the women back to the NCAA tournament. Hill received CSAC Second Team honors, assisting the Cavaliers with 44 total points last season. McSorely was honored with a U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Honorable Mention.

In addition to their success on their respective playing grounds, these seven individuals have shown the dedication that they put forth not only in their sports, but also in their academic studies. hmp35@cabrini.edu

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7 p.m. Field Hockey @ Rowan University 7 p.m. Volleyball @ Eastern University

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Field Hockey prepares to defend title

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Head Coach, Jackie Neary, begins one of the practice sessions with some words of wisdom as the players enter one of their final training sessions of the preseason.

The first game of the season is at Rowan University on Sept. 1, at 7p.m.

“This is a new season with a weren’t the favorites going into season around when it came to lights of the season. We are pretty By: Elizabeth Krupka lot of talent. Everyone is starting the season because the year be- the conference games. One of the superstitious of this season. You A&E Editor like they are back on the bench fore we lost it at the end. We did outstanding accomplishments of will frequently hear at practice now and they have to push hard the unexpected and we proved to the team was beating The College ‘whatever you did last year do The Cabrini 2010 field hockey this week to earn their place,” everyone that it could happen. of New Jersey 0-1 in regulation again, because it worked,’” Cait team has been conditioning in or- Jackie Neary, head coach, said.

Now we are just working for a time.

Donahue, senior goalkeeper, said. der to defend their CSAC chamThe field hockey team lost repeat," Allie Rodolico, senior “We usually go into the TCNJ pions title. The team came back only two seniors from last year. defenseman, said. game not expecting anything efk722@cabrini.edu with a generous amount of return- The rest of the team remembers Last year the field hockey team much. Last year we just played ers and a solid freshman class of last season and want to repeat it. started off the season in a rough our game and we caught them six players.

“Last year was epic. We patch. Then the team turned their off guard. It was one of the high-

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Freshman Stephanie Toomy and sophomore Taylor McGarvey participate in stick-work drills during one of the afternoon sessions last week.

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Players stretch out before the afternoon training session during their preseason workouts last week.

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Sophomore Rita McKeown practices her stick work at an afternoon training session.