2010-11 issue 06 Loquitur

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News Editorial

Muslim community still feels effects of ground zero debate

Recent suicides wake-up call for communities

By Felicia Melvin Online Editor

Suicide was the decision Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi made when he leapt off of the George Washington Bridge last Wednesday, Sept. 22 after his roommate and the roommate’s friend broadcasted videos of Clementi engaging in homosexual encounters.

The Loquitur sees this recent loss of Clementi as offering an opportunity to colleges to address students in crisis and to educate students to respect the privacy of others, especially their sexual identity.

At Cabrini, we offer resources and support for all students dealing with an identity issue, in conjunction with celebrating diversity on campus. The office of Student Diversity focuses on “programming, training and events that promote an inclusive campus community and strives to empower students of all backgrounds and walks of life.”

This month, Student Diversity is celebrating GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender) history month.

By recognizing diversities on campus, we address the possibility that a student of a certain race, faith or sexual orientation, feels isolated. We have freedoms on campus for students to begin a club or organization where they can gather with people who are interested in discussing differences.

Initiating in these types of organizations, in the Loquitur’s opinion, has made Cabrini a comfortable environment for all to learn in.

The Loquitur cannot speak on behalf of other colleges and universities, but we feel that more undivided attention to student diversity with an emphasis on respect is necessary for all colleges and universities.

Moreover, support and services should be offered to those who feel unwelcome in a student environment that discriminates against someone who is different.

The tragic suicide of Clementi is an event that could potentially happen at any school. Although Cabrini is a Catholic college, we affirm that we are open to all creeds and all walks of life. We see this tragedy as a way for people of all faiths and especially sexual orientations to respect our neighbor, classmate and friend with the same dignity that was owed to Clementi.

Controversy over the building of a Muslim community center near ground zero is also a concern for a local Muslim community in Philadelphia.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, fast-growing international revival movement within Islam. The Ahmadiyya Muslim community center is located in the Logan section of Philadelphia.

“The understanding we have is America is a free country and the First Amendment gives everyone the single right to worship,” Mujeeb Chaudhary, president of Ahmadiyya Muslim community, said. “All those people who are making it hard are going against the constitution of America.”

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, founder of the

American Society for Muslim Advancement, has proposed the building of a Muslim community center that will hold a mosque blocks away from ground zero.

This proposal has caused uproar in the media and among politicians.

Sarah Palin was one of the politicians who

believe that it is inappropriate to build a mosque near ground zero, while 22 percent believe it is appropriate.

“Republicans are taking a hard stand against the building of the mosque. They want to show that they are taking a stand for the people that vanished on 9/11,”

“We are not aggressive people. We want to obey Allah first and that means obeying the law of the lands.” opposed the building of the center.

“Will Obama express U.S. lingering pain and ask Muslims for tolerance by discouraging the 9/11 mosque while he celebrates Islamic holy month tonight?” Palin said via Twitter.

“The news media is getting a kick out of the situation and they will keep it going until election,” Chaudhary said.

Polls have shown that 71 percent of Americans

Chaudhary said.

“Islam is a religion of peace; Rauf should show courtesy and build it somewhere else. It is against the Islam religion to hurt that many people,” Chaudhary said.

Many Americans are still mourning over their loved ones who were murdered due to the event of 9/11.

Terry Jones, a pastor from Florida, has gained media attention from his

repeated threat to burn the Quran, which is the Islamic holy book.

“In the Bible it says to love your enemies.

How dare he believe he is a Christian and make a statement like that about another holy book,” Chaudhary said. “As a Muslim, we honor all the holy books.”

Although the controversy over the building of an Islamic community near ground zero is far from over, the hate and terror of 9/11 will never be forgotten.

“We are not aggressive people. We want to obey Allah first and that means obeying the law of the lands,” Chaduhary said. “In the east they train the children to hate the west. They kill innocent people over there.

When they bombed the west they were doing injustice. It is sad because that is carried onto the beautiful faith of Islam.” fdm29@cabrini.edu

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

FEATURES EDITOR Justin Sillner FEATURES EDITOR Alyssa Mentzer PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Jamie Santoro SPORTS EDITOR Nick Guldin SPORTS EDITOR Holly Prendergast 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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News

George emphasizes global solidarity

By Diana Campeggio Staff Writer President Dr. Marie Angelella George enlightened families and students on how the revised mission statement encapsulates Cabrini’s globally aware curriculum.

George spoke to students, families, faculty and staff in the Grace Hall Atrium on Sept. 25 during the family weekend event.

She describes how the faculty is fulfilling Cabrini’s identity and according to George, how the changes in the mission better describe the kind of education the students of Cabrini will obtain in their four years of attendance.

“To really provide the type of education that will prepare our students, we have to be an inclusive, diverse community,” George said during her recent address. “Not only in the members here, but in what we are reading and studying and the perspectives that are brought to fore as we look at complex issues.”

The revised mission statement, which continues to be titled “Education of the Heart,” describes Cabrini’s desire to create an educational experience that develops students into global citizens.

“How do we open the doors and windows to the classroom so that students become engaged and begin to know what it means to be an engaged citizens?” George said.

Cabrini has always prided itself in creating an education in which students can become worldwide citizens, no matter what background or religious faith they come from, and the mission statement now encompasses that idea. “We want our students to be active and engaged citizens of the world. The world is their stage,” George said.

“It really hit home,” Maria Rucci, a freshman parent who attended the event, said. “It’s not only what she wants for her stu-

dents but what I, as a parent, want for my child.”

She also continued to stress the importance the faculty and staff’s various roles in fostering the mission through dialogue, learning, teaching and action. According to George, the 70 full-time faculties and over 100 adjunct faculties are the force behind Cabrini’s mission.

“They are scholars in their own right,” George said.

Cabrini faculty spend time outside of their scheduled classes to learn and improve their own knowledge of the mission statement.

“We’re doing stuff in terms of our own faculty development, so a lot of what we do behind the scenes that students don’t see is educating ourselves about the Cabrinian mission,” English professor Michelle Filling said in a recent telephone interview.

Faculties at Cabrini focus on bringing their knowledge of the mission into their teachings both in and outside the classroom; they are the living the mission through their teachings everyday. According to Filling, many faculties are involved with LLC (Living and Learning Communities) and co-curricular and departmental projects that connect with the meaning of the mission. These involvements better their understanding as well as those they are teaching.

During the summer, George announced her two-year initiative to better integrate the mission campus wide. In this initiative, George hopes to springboard from the mission and give attention to how the faculty and staff will use their roles to promote and discover the “Catholic Cabrinian Identity.”

“The emphasis was less on statists and more on what is emotionally, mentally and psychologically going on around campus,” Stephanie Iaccarino, senior English and secondary education major, said. “Statistics can be

accessed online or in a PDF but what is really happening can only be encapsulated in talking and conversing.”

Though this will eventually include students, currently the initiative is more focused on the faculty and staff driving the mission.

The ‘justice matters’ curriculum as well as partnerships with both the city of Norristown and worldwide organizations, such as Catholic Relief Services, helps build a student that is worldly beyond just their particular major.

The mission statement also works hand-in-hand with the core curriculum that was updated in recent years. The curriculum helps to promote globally thinking students within the classroom that are responding to social justice issues.

“We want to graduate students here that are not just great mathematicians or not just great criminalists,” Dr. Jeff Gingerich, Dean for Academic Affairs, said during his speech. “But people who are really well rounded and who could become leaders in society.”

According to Gingerich, this curriculum hopes to develop students into critic thinkers, lifelong learners, global citizens, affective communicators and develop excellence in both discipline and social justice issues.

“It’s a great program and people don’t know enough about it,” Iaccarino said, “and therefore, it needs to be represented well because if it’s not, people may be turned off by it.”

According to George, one of Cabrini’s goals is to go to organizations and individuals that may need aid and offer their services to help them voluntarily.

“We are not the kind of college that stays within the classroom and remains inside the ivory tower,” George said.

Within the education department, a new focus is being placed on educating educators in how to deal and recognize children that are experiencing domestic vio-

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President Dr. Marie Angelella George spoke to families on how the recently updated mission statement embodies Cabrini. lence in their homes. According to George, statistics say that one in four families are experiencing domestic violence in their household.

The ‘Child as Witness’ program puts Cabrini in the forefront of this worldwide issue and are the first college to put this issue on the radar. They have been active in traveling to neighboring schools to teach how to address this serious social issue.

The campus ministry department also promotes several events and retreats that integrate students into the world around them. According to Sister Chris-

tine Baltas from the campus ministry, the department offers many opportunities that are always offered for students to travel offcampus and even across the world to complete service projects, but encourage anyone’s ideas.

“A student may come on campus with a particular interest or passion,” Baltas said, “and if it’s something that could fit appropriately into what campus minister offers, then it’s not like the package is sealed and closed. We are open to new ideas, suggestions, and new adventures.” dcc59@cabrini.edu

Water contamination possible with underground hydraulic fracturing WATER, Page 1 Policy Act of 2005.

Environmental groups are currently pitted against big energy corporations over the ecological impacts of drilling.

Exxon Mobil, the largest oil company in the world, is attempting to expand its influence in the Marcellus Shale. Cynthia White, media relations adviser for the company, confirmed in an e-mail interview that hydraulic fracturing is used by the corporation across Pennsylvania.

This past January Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, testified before Congress.

“We can now find and produce unconventional natural gas supplies miles below the surface in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner,” Tillerson said at the t e s t i m o n y, according to ExxonMobil. com.

However, the Delaware River Basin Commission disagrees. They recently issued a determination that energy companies must go through extra regulatory procedures to receive a drilling lease in Special Protection Waters in

Pennsylvania.

According to the document, “natural gas extraction projects… may individually or cumulatively affect the water quality of Spe-

salt out of the water also poses a serious problem to the region.

Dr. Caroline Nielsen, assistant professor of biology, said that as the rocks dissolve in the fracking process, salt is added to the already contaminated water. None of the treatment methods used right now filter salt.

“It’s very hard for plants and animals trying to live in the Delaware River to adapt to that salinity,” Nielsen said.

The environmental concerns go beyond the possible contami-

“It’s very hard for plants and animals trying to live in the Delaware River to adapt to that [salt] salinity.” cial Protection Waters by altering their physical, biological, chemical or hydrological characteristics.”

Besides the hazardous chemicals, the inability to take away the

nation of our drinking water.

According to Nielsen the entire ecosystem can be affected as infrastructure is built to build these drilling wells “It also can contribute to a lot of deforestation because they have to build roads, drilling platforms in areas that are forests and it can potentially cause groundwater contamination,” Nielsen said.

Dr. Dunbar

will be holding a

hydrofracking

discussion

on

Wednesday, Oct. 13 in Grace Hall Board Room. erg722@cabrini.edu

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News

THURSDAYBRIEFING [GLOBAL - NATIONAL - REGIONAL - CAMPUS]

NATIONAL & GLOBAL

REGION & CAMPUS

By Kelly Hannan Staff Writer

By Kelly Hannan Staff Writer

N.J. father kills children, later shot by police

Military pushes for renewable energy sources The U.S. military is calling for decreased dependence on foreign fossil fuels due to insurgent attacks on fuel supply convoys in and around Afghanistan.

Portable solar panels, energy efficient lights, solar powered electronics and communications equipment are now being implemented into the military via a company out of California.

The equipment is designed to take the place of diesel and kerosene-based fuels within Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Friday, Oct. 4, 2010

U.N. efforts futile in Congo At least 200 women were gang-raped by armed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, unveiling reality of the United Nations lack of authority.

The brutality that occurred in late July demonstrated that although the United Nations have poured billions of dollars and a decade of time into peacekeeping

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Solar panels like those pictured above are being implemented into the U.S. military. The equipment is replacing fossil fuel-run equipment because insurgence are attacking fuel convoys. efforts, they have still continued to fail at protecting the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Friday, Oct. 4, 2010

Las Vegas feels effects of recession The gambling capital of the world is being sent into an economic rut. Unemployment in Las Vegas, Nev. is the highest in the nation reaching 14.4 percent.

The Plaza Hotel and Casino is the latest high-profile hotel to

take a hit to the city after it was announced they were laying off over 400 workers.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Friday, Oct. 1, 2010

Chinese holiday causes confusion A week-long mandated holiday in Beijing caused confusion and jam-packed public transportation as an estimated 200 million people tried to begin their forced holiday on Friday.

Workers are confused in China by their holiday schedules so

much so there are cheat sheets surfacing the internet.

The government has increased the number of official holidays from 10 to 11. These government holidays are causing much confusion and causing many problems.

These enforced holidays are unpaid leaving many workers and citizens stuck in their offices doing work on their given days off. The government is now looking to put an end to National Day Holiday.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 kh733@cabrini.edu

THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, Oct. 7 National Depression Screening Day Take a FREE Mental Health Screening in the Founder’s Hall lobby from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10 Watersports, Lessons and Rentals Class III rapids can be enjoyed by paddlers of all skill levels. Sailing and windsurfing lessons will be given and rentals of kayaks and paddleboats are available from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Mass Celebrate mass from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8 Dean’s Fall Holiday College offices will be closed and there are no classes for the day.

Monday, Oct. 11 $2 SEPTA Fast Track to Philly SEaL provides $2 SEPTA tickets for a round trip train ride into Philadelphia.

Healthy Monday: Breast Cancer Prevention Visit the Mansion Dining Room for healthy desserts and the Live And Learn Series from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 9 See sports p. 14 for a list of all Cavalier games and times

Tuesday, Oct. 12 Graduate Open House Learn about Cabrini’s master programs from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Grace Hall Board Room.

In Pennsauken, N.J. a father of three went on a rampage late last Thursday, Sept.

28, fatally shooting two of his sons and critically injuring the other.

After shooting the members of his family the father, Alfred Moton, then lit his house on fire. Police arrived to find Moton with a handgun, lighter and gasoline container nearby. He did not surrender to police and was shot multiple times until dead.

Read the original story on PHILLY.com | saturday, Oct. 2, 2010

Jury selection begins in highprofile case Rasheed Scrugs, 35, a West Philadelphia parolee, shot and killed Philadelphia Police Officer John Pawlowski, 25 years of age on Feb. 13, 2009. Jury selection is under way this week. By next week 12 jurors will be selected to hear the death penalty trial of Scrugs.

Pawlowski was responding to a 911 call outside the SEPTA transit station on Broad and Olney Avenue. The call was made by a cabdriver claiming Scrugs was threatening him.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Monday, Oct. 4, 2010

Public safety report released The Public Safety Department at Cabrini College released their annual campus public safety and fire safety report last week. The report contains information regarding campus crime, emergency protocols and issues dealing with student and faculty safety.

Public Safety’s mission is to provide the campus with a safe atmosphere.

For the complete report from Public Safety, visit www. cabrini.edu/annualsecurityreport. kh733@cabrini.edu

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Radnor aims for environmental changes

By Ariel Crawford Staff Writer Radnor Township is taking drastic steps towards becoming more environmentally friendly.

The Environmental Advisory Committee and Shade Tree Commission are just two examples of residents banding together for change. Cabrini College is not far behind.

“Educating the community by spreading the word through our schools is most important,” Sloan Walker, council member, said.

“I’m talking starting in our preschools all the way up through the local colleges.”

The agenda last Thursday, Sept. 23 called for a number of different briefings on projects and reports on interworking with other boards within the district.

Projects that took precedent were WaterSense, Sustainability, Community Environmental Awareness and the collaboration with the Shade Tree Commission.

Community Environmental awareness is, according to council member Anne Poullin, always a big deal.

She also said that she sees passing ordinances for geothermal, wind and solar energy as of the utmost importance.

Cabrini is following in Radnor’s always shrinking carbon footprints. Cabrini College is home to an Environmental Awareness and Responsibility Themed Hall or E.A.R.T.H.

as part of the college’s program of Living and Learning Communities or L.L.Cs. Professor Caroline Nielsen explained why E.A.R.T.H. is exclusively for freshman non-science majors.

“The science is done,” Poullin said. “We need people who can bring about action. Communicators get the word out, artists to inspire people, business majors to put pressure on companies to be more environmentally friendly.”

Nielsen thinks environmental education is important especially when it comes to social justice.

She says that environmental justice is one of the most important and simplest ways social justice is practiced.

“Every time you leave a light on, that effects someone in an impoverished country who doesn’t have any means or political power,” Nielsen said.

The Radnor Township Environmental Advisory Council was first established in 1997 as a subdivision of the board of health.

According to their website their mission is to handle any environmental issues that may arise.

This includes but is not limited to helping establish, update and enforce local laws and ordinances, planning and holding events and projects and educating the community.

Anyone who is a part of the Cabrini College community is most likely familiar with the environmentally friendly initiatives on campus, which are kind of like school-wide ordinances.

Meatless Mondays in the Marketplace, more efficient machinery and improvements to the Iadorala Science building including a solar panel roof, solar hot water and motion censor lighting are just a few.

Series.” They are a set of projects whose aim is to educate and offer pragmatic solutions to common dilemmas. Issues like how to build more green homes and how to keep track of one’s carbon footprint are just a couple.

Radnor Township’s Shade Tree Commission is currently working closely with the Environmental Advisory Council but are not the same organization or subdivisions of each other.

According to Howard Holden, who is both head commissioner of the Shade Tree Commission and director of facilities at Cabrini College, the mission of the Shade Tree Commission is to promote and monitor the planting and maintenance of trees within Radnor Township.

The seven-member council meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6 p.m., September through June. Meetings are held in the Radnorshire room of the Radnor Township Building in Wayne. All meetings are open to the public.

Sometimes this entails making residents, developers and tree care companies abide by the Shade Tree Ordinance in order to plant, preserve and maintain the large tree canopy of the area.

There was a lot of talk about the large tree canopy. Later,

“We need people who can bring about action. Communicators to get the word out, artists to inspire people, business majors to put pressure on companies to be more environmentally friendly.”

The EAC WaterSense is concerned with all things water. Currently the EAC is focusing on water preservation. Close tabs are being kept on how much water is used and for what purposes. The community is also being educated on how to conserve water and the water cleaning process.

Nielsen gave an example of how WaterSense could play out on Cabrini’s campus. “Other colleges have done things like hold competitions between dorms to see who can use the least water.”

Sustainability pertains specifically to a set of new initiatives called “The Sustainability

Holden explained why it was so important. “The large tree canopy cleans our air, cools our summers and aides in storm water management,” Holden said.

The four-member Shade Tree Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, September through June at 7:30 p.m., in the Radnorshire room of the Radnor Township building as well. Their meetings, as well as EAC meetings, are broadcast live on television.

However there is still more that can be done.

“The community as a whole needs to be more aware of recycling, we need to consider the flow of recyclables in and out of the entire organization,” Holden said.

Brenda Gotanda, chairperson of the EAC gave advice at the EAC meeting.

“As we begin to more critically evaluate the triple bottom line, the environmental, social and economic, aspects of our activities, we can improve the choices that we make,” Gotanda said.

Gotanda and Holden stressed the importance of leadership in interviews.

“It’s all about stewardship,” Holden said.

Gotanda said that in order to take small steps to improve the environment the public can start by taking personal responsibility.

“Be a leader and reach out,” Gotanda said. aac55@cabrini.edu

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Diversity talk stirs controversy Bullying:

Pride, prejudice and the flyer seen round campus By Felicia Melvin Online Editor T h e black student union (BSU) is a student group that is dedicated to learning and expressing black and African heritage on campus. Anyone is welcomed to join, but for the most part the majority of the group is black students, and seldom do white students join.

I can’t speak for other students but as a minority student, I believe it is more than necessary to have a student group dedicated to the heritage of Africans and blacks.

This is the topic matter for an event on campus called Donuts and Diversity. Donuts and Diversity is an event ran by the Student Diversity Department here on campus, where students, staff and faculty come together to discuss topics important to students.

Recently there has been some controversy stirred on campus about the Donuts and Diversity pride and prejudice flyer.

The flyer has two graphics.

One shows Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and Dr. King; the other shows a sign that says “colored only, no whites allowed.”

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The Office of Student Diversity Initiatives began to highlight ‘Open to all’ after the signs were already put up, but for some students, the message was already twisted.

The flyer is not meant to be offensive by having the statements “colored only, no whites allowed.” It is there to gain interest and cause people to want to come to the event and give feedback. The main purpose of this event is to have discussions and share different perspectives on the idea of having a black student union.

Is having a BSU a representation of pride for African Americans or a way to exclude others? This is the question at hand and the flyer represents that idea.

I believe that if I, a black student, saw a flyer that said “whites only, no coloreds allowed” I would become alert because of the racial statement and then I would read

the flyer thoroughly and hopefully understand the concept.

“Colored” in terms of people, means many things beyond black.

I believe that the flyer is a great way to amplify interest from students and faculty so that they want to attend the event and share their opinions.

It is not meant to offend anyone.

Another topic matter for the discussion is to decide does the title “black student union” prohibit students who are not black from joining the group.

I don’t believe that the BSU should change their name to make other student students feel comfortable. If someone decides not to join a group be-

cause of a name then they honestly do not have an interest in the mission of the group. I do believe that it up to the BSU to always make students feel welcome regardless of their race or ethnicity.

I also believe that they should carry themselves in a manner where people would be interested in joining because of the work done by BSU. In my time here at Cabrini I have never felt excluded from any student group or activity.

I hope that if anyone is interested in BSU they take advantage of the opportunity to meet great students and to learn and have experiences that are unique and fun. fdm29@cabrini.edu

New name, same product When you hear the words, “high fructose corn syrup” what comes to mind? Sugary drinks? Junk food?

High fructose corn syrup has gotten a bad reputation over the past couple of

By Danielle McLaughlin years and A&E Editor rightfully so. This bad reputation is catching up with the refined sweetener and The Corn Refiners Association is petitioning to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to “corn sugar.”

Please tell me what makes the name “corn sugar” sound any more appealing or healthy for that matter?

Corn syrup, corn sugar… it all sounds the same to me. I think it’s a good thing that people are becoming more conscious of what they’re eating. However, The Corn Refiners Association is changing the name of high fructose corn syrup because they are losing money.

I don’t think changing the name is a smart solution. I understand that The Corn Refiners Association needs to increase their revenue but this seems like a way of tricking people into buying a product.

The Corn Refiners Association believes that by changing the name of high fructose corn syrup, they will generate higher revenues along with a better repu-

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Pictured above is part of an ad campaign created by the Corn Refiners Association. They are the main group pushing toward high fructose corn syryps name change. tation. This has proved to be a successful method of marketing in the past, with products like prunes whose name has been changed to dried plums to attract more consumers and rapeseed oil whose name has been changed to canola oil.

I think these name changes are understandable because they make the product seem more appealing and products like dried plums and canola oil do not pose health risks to the same degree as high fructose corn syrup does.

America is a country where two thirds of the population is overweight and out of those two thirds, one third is obese. This seems to be a growing problem and high fat, high-sugar foods seem to play a key part in contributing to these outstanding statistics. Why, in a country that New

York Times recently named “the fattest country in the world,” (not that it wasn’t already obvious) would people be trying to make a refined sugar product appear more desirable?

According to multiple dieticians, high fructose corn syrup has a greater impact on blood glucose levels than ordinary sugar so it does pose a higher health risk than ordinary sugar.

Either way, an extreme amount of money is being used for advertisers to market junk food, fast food and soda while fruits and vegetables seem to be ignored. We should be promoting healthy products, not changing the names of unhealthy ones to gain more consumers. dem59@cabrini.edu

beyond the schoolyard

A man in Florida was recently arrested for threatening bullies who had assaulted and teased his daughter.

As I’m sure anyone would agree, a parent has every right to protect his or

By Joe Cahill her child from harm. The Staff Writer danger comes when one takes that obligation too far.

According to the news report, the man climbed aboard a school bus after his daughter was injured and screamed expletives at the offenders, threatening to kill those responsible.

In all likelihood, the man in question said the aforementioned threats out of anger and had the best intentions of protecting his daughter at heart. That, however, doesn’t change the fact that he lost his temper and threatened the lives of other children.

Bullying is wrong. That is unquestionable. It is unjust for anyone to harm someone else, let alone for sport. I recall the case of Megan Meier, a 16 year old Missouri girl who committed suicide after being rejected by a boy on whom she had a crush on through an internet romance.

The “boy” turned out to be Meier’s neighbor, Lori Drew. Drew, 49, had orchestrated the faux romance which led to Megan’s tragic demise. Drew was initially indicted and convicted but later acquitted of all charges in 2009.

How individuals directly and indirectly involved handle cases of bullying is oftentimes equally if not more important than the act itself.

The man from Florida has every right to defend his daughter but no right to take anger and physical action against the children who bullied her.

Put yourself in the situation of the child bully. You might have been mean to the other kid, but now a physically intimidating giant man is screaming in your face threatening to physically harm you and kill you.

If anyone thinks that situation is alright or justifiable, they need a serious reality check.

The only thing that man accomplished by boarding the school bus is potentially giving the offending child more trauma and psychological issues to deal with for the remainder of his or her life.

The man should’ve realized that just as the girl who was injured was his own daughter, the kids he was screaming at belong to someone else.

He is, in many ways, no better than the bullies he was defending his daughter from. He’s someone who thinks he’s big and tough as nails but just likes to pick on those smaller and weaker than him because they make easy targets.

In situations like these, and in particular the news story from Florida, talking things out is what solves problems. It feels cliché to say that “communication is key,” but part of the reason clichés exist is because they resonate accepted truths.

The father should have gotten the names of the offending students, found their parents, and talked it out with them instead of directing his anger towards the children themselves. In all likelihood, the bullies would have been punished and not had to deal with a large man threatening their lives. jwc722@cabrini.edu

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Organ donation; a personal choice The decision to declare on a driver's license an organ donor status is one of personal choice. However, According to The New American, the people of New York may become organ donors by default of government choice. In the event that such a change comes to Pennsylvanians, there are some pros and cons to think about.

By Carol Dwyer One obvious pro would be the Staff Writer way in which donated organs save the lives of those on long waiting lists. Having a family member who had to be on dialysis for diabetes, it was found out to be a painful process. For such a situation, receiving a new kidney would mean relief for a patient and his or her family.

Also, people who suffer from some health problems may doubt whether or not their organs can be donated upon death. The California Transplant Donor Network provides answers for those with a history of cancer, lupus, diabetes and hepatitis. If a state government makes people organ donors by default, patients would need to know about these changes.

That leads right into the first of two cons regarding what may seem to be government-decided organ donor status for citizens. The public in general needs to know if and when a state government decides that its citizens will suddenly be organ donors. If someone started out not being an organ donor and did not change that, how does that person know their status changed?

Although not exactly government decided, people may see it in those terms as a result of not being aware of changes in laws. The person who is suddenly marked as an organ donor may not appreciate how the law changes, seemingly on the sly. After all, what is wrong with how the system is now that at least one state government may change it?

Mary Jo Rose, RN, thinks that if this was to be made a law, people should be made aware. As a nurse at Cabrini's Health Services, Rose added that there should be an awareness campaign.

That would definitely be helpful for this particular issue, in which something could change without people realizing it.

One way to tell people about changes in a medical law seems to be through the hospital systems. Such as the case when someone gets a prescription refilled and finds out a law changed about that drug.

“If it's going to be implemented,” Rose said, “I think that hospitals are going to have to remind people what the law is when admitted.”

Hospitals could also offer seminars to people in the surrounding areas, similar to health-related seminars advertised on local television. The seminars could be held at various times so that multiple groups of people could learn

about medical laws that affect them. There could even be video made available for those who can and wish to hear the information online.

The information could also go out by way of public service announcements and social networking sites that see ever-growing use. However the information spreads, the most important thing is to make the general public know about such a change taking place. That way, if someone does not wish to be an organ donor, he or she will know to unmark it.

Another con regarding this issue may be in the form of a person's own rights as a citizen. Something heard often in the news is centered on the rights that people have and concerns of losing them.

“There's no way I can see that going through,” McGeehan said. “You can't make people sign up for it.”

A peri-operative nurse from Bethel Township, McGeehan said that her driver's license is marked with the organ donor sticker. McGeehan also discussed the organ donor issue in terms of medical conditions that people may have.

“I have Lasik's in my eyes and an implant in my left eye, so they [my family] couldn't take it,” McGeehan said.

McGeehan added that if everybody did donate organs, it would help people in accidents or needing transplants.

However, McGeehan's main opinion about donating organs seemed to be in regards to an individual's rights.

In other words, if everybody donated organs, that would be great as long as it is by choice and not the government.

Some students on campus also gave their opinions about changes regarding whether or not people should be organ donors by default.

“The government is intruding too much basically,” Maryellen Anastasio, senior communication major, said.

“There is no point in changing how it is being done now.”

Anastasio feels that the government was trying to find a loophole to find more donors.

“I think people should have an option,” Anne Brokenborough, senior education major, said. “It's all politics.”

Greg Zabel, junior history and secondary education major, said he thought it would good thing in changing the organ donor status.

The students' responses led to a discussion about the government's overall handling of the health care issue.

The idea of universal health care was brought up and this seemed to parallel the idea of enrolling everyone as organ donors. It comes down to whether or not universal healthcare would work for every individual's situation. Similarly, would everyone really want to be an organ donor once they realized their status changed?

Whether or not becoming an organ donor remains a personal choice in Pennsylvania, people who need organs to stay alive will benefit. Maybe the idea of making citizens organ donors by default is a way to address a shortage of available organs. However, if a great number of people do not wish to stay on as organ donors, how does that address a shortage?

People want to have their choices and feel that they can decide things for themselves in the end. It is the same situation with many other personal decisions that people face as they go through life.

It is the choice of the citizen whether not he or she registers to vote and which party to vote for. Therefore, it does not seem to make sense that the government could decide on organ donor status for the citizens. It is one of those personal things that the government does not need to get involved with.

There does not seem to be anything wrong with the current system for signing up to be an organ donor. However, if changed, people's organ donor status could change without their knowledge and that is why it seems an unnecessary idea.

Finally, the change in default organ donor status could be another item that comes at the tax payer's expense. If that is the case, it would definitely not be a good thing, just to switch the default of everyone's organ donor status. cdwyerpj@gmail.com

Fat Talk Free Week

The Body Image Coalition challenges you to go one week without Fat Talking. Commit by signing the banner on Monday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lobby of Founder’s Hall as we kick-off Fat Talk Free Week, October 18–22.

Fat Talk describes all of the statements made in everyday conversation that reinforce the thin ideal and contribute to women’s dissatisfaction with their bodies. Examples of fat talk may include: “I’m so fat,” “Do I look fat in this?” “I need to lose 10 pounds” and “She’s too fat to be wearing that swimsuit.”

Statements that are considered fat talk don’t necessarily have to be negative; they can seem positive yet also reinforce the need to be thin – “You look great! Have you lost weight?”

For more information about The Body Image Coalition at Cabrini College, visit www.cabrini.edu/counseling and click on ‘Body Image Coalition.’ Should you have any questions, contact Andrea J. Sussel, LCSW, at 610-902-8561 or ajs726@cabrini.edu.

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iPhone vs. droid: which will come out on top?

what smart phones are students using?

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By Jeny Varughese Staff Writer Smart phones have become a must-have item for many college students. The iPhone and the Droid have become popular among many college students on campus.

Smart phones attract its customers with the different features that are available for the individual person to use.

“I have the iPhone and what I really like about the phone is all the features,” Aaron Dandridge, junior graphic design major, said. “With apps such as Facebook and Twitter on the phone I can just log on any time I want rather than waiting to turn my laptop on.”

“When my dad got the Droid I tested it out and knew I wanted the phone,” Mathew Doyle, sophomore pre-med major said. “I really liked the phone because it has everything a person needs all in one phone.”

Consumers look at such things as features, usability, talk time and the convenience of the phone they want to buy.

“I love gadgets and when the iPhone launched it was the hottest thing out,” Sapphira Griffin, junior psychology and criminology major, said. “I really liked the phone being a touch screen rather than having built-in keys to press. Since the keypads are inside the phone I don’t have to worry about breaking them.”

Features include music, video and audio all in one as

well as apps to choose and download many games.

“What I like most about the iPhone is that I can have all my favorite music and video all in one place and not have to download it onto my laptop,” King Saah, junior graphic design major, said.

While some favor text messaging, others use the phones for internet accessibility. The accessibility to Wi-Fi is also a plus when it comes to using the phones since internet can be accessed almost anywhere at any given time.

“Sales have risen for the Droid making it our best seller,” Souhila Noor, sales manager of Verizon wireless at King of Prussia mall, said. “The Droid offers over 7,000 free applications, free GPS and other great features which attracts customers.”

“We get customers of all different age groups looking for phone with speed, good camera quality and music player,” Noor said.

“My favorite features on the Droid is the push to talk, so it’s a very easy way to talk to someone on the go,” Brandon Dunn, sophomore undeclared major, said. “Also, there is an app for 93.3 WMMR which is great because there’s a program I listen to every morning on that station and I can listen to it on my phone.”

“I chose the Droid mainly because it has a keyboard and since I mainly use the phone to text a lot, having a keyboard was a must,” Doyle said. “If I need to look up something while in class I can use the internet on my Droid and

get the information I need in less than 30 seconds.”

“The iPhone has become very popular and accounts for 50 percent of our total sales,” Julio Ollarvia, sales representative of AT&T at King of Prussia mall, said. “The iPhone costs $200 which is a $400 discount from its original price.”

“I like being able to access the internet as well as social networking sites and weather on the go,” Saah said.

“Having a GPS available to access any time is definitely a plus,” Griffin said. “If I ever get lost I can immediately find out where I am and where I need to go using the GPS application on my iPhone.”

Smart phones have a barcode-scanner feature available as an application on the phone which allows its users to be better consumers and shop wisely.

“Having the barcode app on the phone is great because it helps me shop around with the touch of a button rather than going to different stores to find the best price,” Doyle said.

“With the Droid I can read up on current events, send and receive e-mail and access my bank account information all on my phone,” Dunn said.

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The revolution will now be Twitter-vised

By Ransom Cozzillio Staff Writer Twitter is conquering the world of online instant networking. The social networking site, initially thought of as a mere forum for social networking and 140 character daily minutia, has officially arrived as a viable professional and self-promotional tool.

“My first job at Diccicco Battiast Communications entailed very traditional public relations - then, it was a huge deal if you landed in the WSJ. Now it’s huge if @WSJ re-tweets you,” senior account executive at Brownstein Group, Laura Van De Pette, said via email.

Clearly, for those in the communication industry, Twitter has become a true game-changer in terms of connecting people to companies and people to people.

An online editor at Montgomery Media and a Cabrini alumnus, Andrew Stettler, affirms this rapid growth.

“When I joined Montgomery Media last year, the company didn’t use social networking and hardly knew what Twitter was,” Stettler said in an email interview. “Today we have over 1,200 followers [on Twitter] and Twitter is the fifth most referred domain to our site. In other words, Twitter pulls readers to our website.”

But for all its explosive growth in the communication sector, what is Twitter really being used for other than a publicity stunt? For professional applications, it provides an instant link between a company and the public.

“Twitter is one way our readers can tell us what they want to know,” Stettler said via email. “Last week, a reader tweeted us complaining about a local school district’s late buses. We immediately called the school district to find out what was going on. Twitter is a way for our customers to interact with our company. They can literally ask us to cover something.”

For individuals, Twitter is most useful in a self-promotional or information-gathering capacity. With it, one can easily network with others in your field.

“It’s a way to talk to those already in your industry and to get your name out there in an unobtrusive way,” Suzanne Yada, copy editor for California Watch, said in a phone interview.

Yada, who received an internship with the Silicon Valley Business Journal through her use of Twitter, is a testament to the opportunities that this social networking site can provide.

“I got into Twitter fairly early while I was in college.

People from the Silicon Valley Business Journal saw that I was very active as a journalist on Twitter and got in con-

tact with me,” Yada said.

As confirmation of Twitter’s capacity to quickly facilitate networking, in less than three days of using Twitter, an interview was set up with Yada, a professional journalist living across the country in California.

Twitter also offers a unique tool to young and aspiring journalists and news seekers. Due to the brief, quick nature of 140 character tweets and the omnipresence of Twitter cell phone applications, Twitter offers breaking news almost instantly.

“Twitter provides quick, localized news filtering in from anywhere something is happening. It’s very useful as a starting point in finding news,” Yada said.

For those realizing how useful Twitter could be for them, but reticent or unsure how to start, Stettler offers advice.

“One, follow the big wigs of the industry you want to get into and learn from their work. Learn to tweet like them and interact with them when you can without getting annoying,” Stettler said. “Two, start a blog and post your work to that blog. Then share the links to that blog on Twitter. Start building a massive portfolio of whatever you create and show the Twitter world that you can handle yourself in the professional world.”

Whatever one chooses to use or not use Twitter for, it’s emerging relevance and power in the professional world cannot be overstated.

“Now when we look at possible new employees, we immediately want to know their social media experience and their favorite social campaign,” Van De Pette said in an email interview. “It’s more valuable than anything else right now.” rjc72cabrini.edu

A taste of ‘American comfort’ at Christopher’s

By Joe Cahill Staff Writer If you’re looking for a respectable lunch al fresco or dinner on the town while escaping everyday chain restaurants, Christopher’s A Neighborhood Place is a welcoming restaurant worth a visit.

Established in 2001 by Christopher and Molly Todd, Christopher’s boasts a menu that truly has something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking for nachos or sesame-crusted tuna steak, Christopher’s comfortable atmosphere, reasonable prices and friendly staff make an otherwise everyday restaurant one of the shining gems of the Radnor Valley.

Mixed reviews have been the overall take of the food at Christopher’s. While some enjoy its classic interpretations of everyday cuisine, others say that the restaurant has nothing special, and instead is merely an overpriced pub.

Despite the mixed reviews, the restaurant seemed packed with regulars and customers even filled the outside seating.

Christopher’s goal, it seems, isn’t to be an upscale restaurant serving familiar comfort foods.

Rather, it welcomes its patrons with wide spaces and a giant bowl of Dum-Dum lollipops, a friendly, personal touch for a restaurant located on North Wayne Avenue in the heart of the Main Line.

Chef Christopher Todd excels in taking a refined approach to American comfort foods. A serving of the restaurant’s nachos, piled high with cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapenos and sour cream, is a great snack to

split with your friends.

For those 21 and older, Christopher’s is a metro-like place to grab a drink with friends or someone special. The restaurant’s full bar features some great house cocktails. One of the standout drinks on the menu is the “Dark and Stormy,” a combination of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Regatta Ginger Beer and lime. If you’re a beer fan, the menu also offers a wide variety of domestics, imports, and microbrews such as Magic Hat, Victory, Anchor Steam and Troegs.

One of the advantages Christopher’s has over their competition is their outspoken support of locally-grown ingredients.

As the restaurant’s website points out, Christopher’s uses produce from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, a non-profit organization established by organic farmers in Lancaster County, Pa. Other ingredients, such as beans, cherry tomatoes and chili peppers are homegrown in Chef Todd’s personal garden.

Christopher’s makes for a great place to enjoy a casual dinner with friends, as well as a nice local hotspot to bring a date. Menu items such as spicy crab macaroni and cheese, brick oven pizza, jambalaya shrimp and chicken enchiladas promise something to enjoy, regardless of your preferred culinary style.

One particular specialty worth mentioning is the restaurant’s incredible selection of mussels. It seems shellfish fans can’t say enough about the “mussels

Christopher’s offers a wide variety of American comfort cuisine in a casual family environment. provencal” at Christopher’s. If you’re in the mood for seafood, these dishes alone are worth a trip to Christopher’s and are some of the best in the Radnor Valley.

Overall, Christopher’s earns a solid B+ in quality. It isn’t the best out there, but it’s friendly staff members go out of their way to make you feel at ease and leaving full. jwc722@cabrini.edu

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Plus-size fashion show pushes boundaries

By Melissa Szymborzki Staff Writer It goes without saying, every woman struggles with her appearance at least once in her life.

The world has come up with “the perfect body” and how a woman should look, but in reality this is a very difficult idea to accomplish.

Nevertheless there’s good news to all women out there. America is starting to appreciate a woman’s curves. New York’s Fashion Week held the first ever plus-sized fashion show in their history on Sept.

9.

“I think that promoting to women that you don’t have to be a size 0 to be beautiful is something that’s long overdue,” Kristie Montano, junior graphic design major, said.

Not only did Fashion Week showcase plus-sized models, there were some curvier celebrities in the front row, including Nikki Blonsky and Gabourey Sidibe. These celebrities are going to be the new influences to young women across the world, proving that you can be just as beautiful at a size 14.

However, finding a woman with average curves in this day and age is getting harder, since the obesity

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rate is rapidly rising.

In recent statistics it’s been reported “about 31 percent, or about 59 million people, are obese, which is defined as roughly 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight. Almost 65 percent are either obese or overweight, 10 to 30 pounds over a healthy weight, which increases their chances of developing diabetes, heart disease, some types of cancer and a host of other health problems.”

This is a big problem in the fashion world. Retail marketers have mct realized they do not want models who looks severely thin, however Nikki Blonsky, a plus-sized icon has been featured in many differthey also do not want their art dis- ent films and television shows portraying overweight characters. played on someone who weighs to “plus size.”

“They are now seeing more 500 pounds.

So what size is considered plus-sized merchandise come into Unfortunately, it’s not just young “plus-sized?” According to a New the stores and many of their clients women who have a day-to-day York Times article, the official size do research their selection before battle with their weight. Young is a dress size 14 or higher. This coming in,” a Nordstrom represenmen also fear that they aren’t in number is not considered big by tative via telephone, said. shape or aren’t as defined as they many people. Over two thirds of While people do need to mainneed to be. This problem is plagu- American women are over size 14. tain a healthy weight for health ing adolescents.

“Every girl has self esteem is- reasons, healthy is not a size 0 for One of the models in the plus- sues but weight doesn’t have to be everyone. Having plus-sized modsized fashion show, Crystal Renn, the main cause. You don’t have to els in fashion shows is a good step said last year, “women have come be a size 2 to be beautiful,” Lexus forward to showing adolescents so far in the past 100 years but Ujobai, junior criminology major, that it is healthy to have some what holds them back is lack of said. curves. confidence and self-hatred.” Renn What does having a plus-sized suffered from anorexia and was a model do for the average retail mas439@cabrini.edu size 0 and now she has transitioned market?

“The Oprah Winfrey Show” begins last season

By Carol Dwyer Staff Writer The final season of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” is at hand, after a long run that brought entertainment and serious topics to its audience.

This season continues with themes including celebrities and daily life matters, as well as shows that feature important current events stories.

In terms of everyday life segments, Winfrey said in a recent book club video announcement that this season will feature more good reads. Throughout the season, viewers can expect medical issues to be covered along with a wealth of healthy living tips and recipes.

Current events to be featured include the stories of Ingrid Betancourt’s kidnapping and hiker Sarah Shourd’s release from Iran.

According to Imdb.com, Winfrey’s show has been airing since 1986, and has had many wellknown moments along the way.

Audiences found relatable topics on Winfrey’s show, whether they were gossip-like or more serious in nature.

According to About.com, Winfrey’s focus in the 90s changed to provide tips for people to go through life in their own best ways.

Viewers in past years will probably always remember the episode starring a couch-jumping Tom Cruise. However, Winfrey herself has provided many surprises as well. Previous members of one studio audience were given keys to new wheels and more recently, Winfrey had Australia in store for another studio audience.

In recent years, Winfrey introduced fans to her debut of O Maga-

zine, giving a full-year subscription to a studio audience. This was prior to the magazine hitting stands.

The popular talk show host has also taken on the silver screen, including voiceover work credited to her name. Winfrey’s future plans look to be just as ambitious as the career that led to her A-List celebrity status that she is known for.

In her book club video announcement, Winfrey said that she will be the owner of her very own network. According to Oprah.com, the new network is called OWN TV, which stands for The Oprah Winfrey Network, and focuses on living out your dreams. The book club will continue through the new network, Winfrey said via video podcast, to assure fans of her book recommendations.

Looking to the time when The Oprah Winfrey show is over, there is the matter of who will inherit the coveted time slot. According to tvsquad.com, a few possibilities include big names in home-making tips, like Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray. Ellen DeGeneres was also named by tvsquad.com in the list of those who could nab Winfrey’s talk show hour.

Opinions throughout campus varied about Winfrey’s long-running talk show coming to an end after one more season. Some offered their favorite for taking on Winfrey’s time slot after the longrunning talk show’s final episode concludes.

“Good riddance, I’m happy to see her go because she’s obnoxious,” Peter Morrison, junior Spanish education major, said.

The Emmy-winning Oprah Winfrey Show coming to an end brought up a memory for one Cabrini staff member.

“I watched it with my mother

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Oprah Winfrey at the 5th Annual DGA Honors Gala, held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, Wednesday, September 29, 2004 when I was in high school,” Stephen Eberle, the coordinator of community partnerships, said.

“My mother was a high school teacher so we both had the same schedule.”

Eberle also discussed a link that Cabrini College has to The Oprah Winfrey Show and one of Winfrey’s celebrity guests.

According to The Examiner, Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas fame gave scholarships to four stu-

dents from Delaware, including Cabrini student Jaiquann Beckham.

“It was his dream to go to Cabrini,” Eberle said.

Eberle also recalled watching the musician’s scholarship announcement on Winfrey’s show with others in Jazzman’s Cafe. cdwyerpj@gmail.com

the week:

Flashcards Deluxe

By: Kelsey Alvino Staff Writer No one likes to study for a test. Highlighting books, making flash cards and filling out study guides are no fun. Because it is time consuming, you do not even want to look at the information after you spent so long writing it down.

But all of this is about to change. Thanks to Flashcards Deluxe, a free app, writing out study guides is a thing of the past. Save your time, energy and attentiveness reviewing for material instead of writing it down.

With two million plus flashcards and information, you are bound to get great information to study right on your phone.

Flashcards Deluxe offers popular textbooks for the subject you select.

After you pick what text book is used in your particular class, Flashcards Deluxe will make up a study guide for using key facts and points in the book.

Focusing on turning your weaknesses into strengths, Flashcards Deluxe will organize all study guides you have used throughout the year into one. This will make studying for finals and exams very helpful and convenient.

You can skip the long hours of working on study guides and just go back to the work you have previously saved on your phone.

This application can save you time, liveliness and your sanity while studying for a test. With total access to millions of test prepping features that are 100 percent free, it would be foolish to not take a look at this amazing and helpful app. kelsey.alvino@cabrini.edu

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Juniors Matt Keller and Christian Nunnan were able to enjoy the good-tasting benefits of their spicy chicken wing sauce.

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WING BOWL Students getting spicy in the Marketplace

By Sarah Luckert Staff Writer Preparing the perfect chicken wing sauce was the goal of several students at the “Chicken Wing Champions” wing bowl competition in the Market Place on Monday, Sept. 27.

Five teams made up of four Cabrini College students each battled for the No. 1 spot.

The team had 15 minutes to mix any ingredients including mustard, barbeque sauce, brown sugar and honey.

The event, hosted by CAP Board, consisted of Team Throwback Wings, Team X Blade, Team Destroyer, Hello Lynn and Cuties Only.

This was the first event hosted by CAP Board members Sam Zeff and Shaina McCullough.

“All the teams had really creative sauces that made the event that much better,” Sam Zeff, junior business major, said.

“Because of the uniqueness of the event, we had a strong turn out,” Bruce Wright Jr., junior accounting major and CAP board director of onstage events, said.

Team Throwback Wings took the coveted first place spot with their spicy sauce.

Even though second place was won by Team X Blade, the race was pretty close between the other contenders.

“Team Destroyer had the best wings by far,” Ali Thompson, junior business major, said. “The sweet barbeque with a hint of parsley was absolutely fabulous.”

Team Cuties Only took a different approach to the normal idea of a wing sauce.

The team preferred to use a large amount of mustard as their base. This choice produced an unappealing highlighter-yellow sauce.

“I was scared and intrigued at the same time,” Lauren Chieffo, senior marketing major, said.

“Oh just close your eyes and enjoy,” Team Cuties Only said.

According to CAP Board members, The Wing Bowl will be making a another appearance again in the near future.

“It’s about going outside the box and doing something extraordinary,” Chieffo said. skl39@cabrini.edu

Juniors Allie Lucia and Pat Schneider plate their wings for the judges to sample.

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“Gossip Girl Here..”

Movie Review:

By Chelbi Mims Staff Writer

Stud of the Week

“Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”

Cool weather has arrived which means it’s time to put away flip flops and bring out the chic boots. Miley Cyrus brought out her boots and set a fashion trend for young adults everywhere. Boots of all lengths and distresses are considered a major fashion necessity this year. Cyrus was spotted this week in Los Angeles sporting a mid-calf boot. These boots can be extremely expensive, however big department stores carry more affordable brands.

By: Chelbi Mims Staff Writer

Dud of the Week Robert Pattinson has gone from shiny vampire to werewolf. He was spotted with a new look that he doesn’t seem to be pulling off very well. He was seen at the Los Angeles airport with a long scruffy beard. Although this look has worked for Brad Pitt and Zac Efron, Pattinson doesn’t seem to be pulling the mountain man look off.

Many are asking why he changed his nice baby face into a scruff ball. Pattinson should not get used to this werewolf look because “Breaking Dawn” begins shooting in October. mctT

Classroom

Chic

Shia LaBeouf plays Jake Moore, a convincing propriety trader in the drama “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.”

By Katie Bonanni Staff Writer “Greed is Good” seems to be the most well known line from the 1987 movie “Wall Street.” The film is about a young stockbroker, Gordon Gekko.

His eagerness to make it to the top took him straight to jail when he was involved with the trading of illegal inside information.

“It was not necessary to see the first ‘Wall Street’ to be able to enjoy the second,” Emily Yurick, senior finance and accounting major, said. “There was only

don Gekko, an infamous inside trader, who was recently released from prison.

After eight years behind bars, Gekko returns to the real world in 2008, just in time to witness the accounting scandals known as Enron and Worldcom.

Gekko’s daughter, Winnie, is dating Jake Moore, played by Shia Labeouf. Moore crosses paths with Gekko when he attends a lecture given by him on his book about the upcoming financial crisis. Gekko explains to Moore why his daughter Winnie will not speak to him and they make a deal to help each other.

“It was not necessary to see the first ‘Wall Street’ to be able to enjoy the second.”

Lauren Morano, 19, Business Tell us about your outfit: “This outfit is light and fashionable.

It’s dressy but still causal and comfortable for class.”

Favorite part of your outfit: “My favorite part of my outfit is my gladiator sandals. They are comfortable and go with everything.” cam376@cabrini.edu

one main returning character and it was a different plot, you could understand and enjoy the movie without having seen the first.”

Twenty-three years later, the sequel has finally been completed.

Oliver Stones’ latest movie, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” hit the box office Sept. 24.

The drama starring, Michael Douglas and heartthrob, Shia LaBeouf, made a whopping $19 million in its first week, enough to take first place in the box office.

It was only a matter of time before Hollywood popped out a movie about the recent chaos that our nation’s economy has fallen into.

“It was a good movie, all the actors did a great job and were perfect for their roles,” Yurick said. “Michael Douglas seemed to easily step back into his role as Gordon Gekko.”

Michael Douglas stars as Gor-

In exchange for a more recent photo of Winnie, Gekko offers to help Moore pull together secret information about the Keller Zabel collapse and to bring down an enemy of Moore’s mentor.

“I think it was a really good movie, I love Shia Labeouf, and Michael Douglas was very witty,” Megan Fasano, senior elementary education major, said.

Many movie-goers are calling “Wall Street” one of the year’s best films. According to movie critics, Stone did not surpass his first “Wall Street” movie and the acting was characterized as over the top.

The most attractive part about “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” is that everyone can relate to it. kb733@cabrini.edu

Mariah Carey, 41, took a fall on stage in Singapore on Sept.

26. Then she was seen being rolled through the Los Angeles airport in a wheel chair, after her flight boarded from Singapore. Carey was a good sport about the fall; she laughed and tweeted about it all night. “Mariah twisted her ankle in Singapore and should have packed more sensible shoes, but she doesn’t have any,” Cindi Berge, Carey’s representative, said.

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are taking on a whole new challenge. Kourtney is ditching Miami (and Khloe for that matter) and taking on New York with her younger sister Kim. The sisters will be opening a third DASH store in New York while filming a new reality show which will be a spin-off of their reality show, “Keeping up with the Kardashians.”

The show is set to air in January 2011.

Justin Bieber lovers; the teen is on a roll. He released a new single on Sept. 28. The video then premiered on “E News” with millions of viewers watching.

The 16-year-old Canadian superstar is also in the process of getting his biography, “Justin Bieber, First Step 2 Forever: My Story,” published.

There is also a Bieber doll being released around Christmas time.

Looks like the Bieber-fever continues to spread. cam376@cabrini.edu

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Weekly Sports Update

By Jesse Gaunce Staff Writer

Player Profile: Alexis DiCamillo

Braves set to enter postseason The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Sunday in Atlanta to win the National League wild card.

Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson pitched seven innings and gave up four runs on two hits and left with an 8-4 lead. The Phillies charged back in the eighth inning by scoring three runs off of Braves pitchers Jonny Venters and Billy Wagner to cut Atlanta’s lead to one. However, it was still not enough.

Wagner shut the door in the ninth, striking out Greg Dobbs for the final out to send the Atlanta crowd into a frenzy. With the win, the Braves will travel to San Francisco to face the Giants to open its first round playoff series on Oct. 7. The Phillies will go home to open their first round series against the Cincinnati Reds on Oct. 6.

Read original story from Phillies website | Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Giants win the N.L. West The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the National League West and secure the final National League playoff sport at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sunday, the final day of the regular season. Third time’s a charm, as the Giants clinched the division on their third attempt of the weekend. The Giants pitching staff had a stellar performance, giving up a combined four hits. Closer Brian Wilson retired the Padres in order in the top of the ninth inning to send the sell-out crowd into absolute pandemonium.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

McNabb receives standing ovation in Philly

Donovan McNabb’s return to Philadelphia was about as good as it gets for a visiting player, leading the Washington Redskins to a hard-fought 17-12 victory against the Eagles in his long-awaited return to Lincoln Financial Field. McNabb received a booming ovation from the Philly faithful, but was then booed on the Redskins first offensive series of the game.

The opening drive led to a touchdown by running back Ryan Torain, which put Washington up 7-0. McNabb finished the day completing eight of his 19 passes, throwing for 125 yards and a touchdown. He also threw one interception. His counterpart, Michael Vick, did not fare much better. Vick left the game in the second quarter with a rib injury. The Eagles called on Kevin Kolb to finish the game. Kolb was solid, completing 22 of his 35 passes for 201 yards, a touchdown and one interception.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Scobee’s field goal pulls Jaguars past the Colts

The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled a big upset in front of their home fans over the Indianapolis Colts, winning 31-28 on a 59-yard field goal by Josh Scobee as time expired. It was the longest field goal in franchise history. The Jaguars rebounded from two consecutive lopsided losses to even their record at 2-2. After the loss, the Colts also sport a 2-2 record. Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, booed last week and benched the week before, came through when he connected with Tiquan Underwood for a 22-yard pass that set up the game-winning field goal.

Read original story from Phillies website | Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Tiger Wood’s suffers his worst Ryder Cup loss Europe finished out Sunday with a 9 ½-6 ½ lead over the U.S. on the Ryder Cup’s third day. The tournament should have ended on Sunday but a long weekend of rain will force play to commence on Monday. Europe won five matches and halved the last one when Francesco Molinari knocked in a 3-foot birdie putt that left the lead at 9 ½-6 ½. This also marked the worst loss for Tiger Woods in his six Ryder Cup appearances. He and partner Steve Stricker suffered a 6 and 5 loss to Europe’s Luke Donald and Lee Westwood, which meant the match ended on the 13th hole.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 jtg45@cabrini.edu

cabrini college athletics

By Allie Rodolico Staff Writer At the young age of 5 years old, Alexis DiCamillo picked up her first racquet and began the journey that would eventually lead up to her becoming a successful tennis player for Cabrini College.

DiCamillo is a junior human resources major and one day wants

to experience the world for what it is in every way possible. For now, tennis is her main focus.

“I started playing because both my mom and dad played,” DiCamillo said. “I chose Cabrini because it had a very intense program compared to a lot of schools and you will only find dedicated players here.”

This year DiCamillo was chosen as co-captain along with junior Michelle Lettmann. Both of their leadership skills have contributed to the success of the season so far.

“Alexis was chosen by me to be a captain this year because she has a tremendous attitude, a hardcore work ethic and strives to improve every practice,” John Magee, head coach, said. “She wants to learn and she wants to work hard and be challenged; that is what a coach looks for in all of his players.”

Although DiCamillo has been an extremely successful player for Cabrini in the past three years, winning two silver CSAC medals, she still wishes to improve her consistency.

“Power means nothing if you can’t hit the ball,” DiCamillo said.

Tennis isn’t the only thing DiCamillo loves. She loves being

with her friends, shopping and traveling too. Not only does she have an enthusiastic attitude on the court, DiCamillo is always the goto girl to make you laugh according to fellow teammate, freshman Adriana Scotto.

“Alexis’ personality is strong and independent. She really knows how to bring our team together when it’s needed,” Lettman said.

Like most sports teams that play for Cabrini, DiCamillo and the rest of the tennis team hope to win the CSAC championship and she is positive they can do it.

When DiCamillo graduates she hopes to continue playing tennis in tournaments and leagues. For now she is just enjoying the game and playing every game like it’s her last.

“If there’s one piece of advice I can leave with the team once I graduate it’s to always remember that you play on a team, simple enough, but it’s the truth. Every match counts win or lose,” DiCamillo said. amr729@cabrini.edu

Women’s Tennis defeats Baptist Bible College 9-0

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer The Cabrini women’s tennis team beat Baptist Bible College on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Lady Cavs defeated them 9-0 overall after a three-hour match. They attributed the win to highly educational practices.

“We have been working a lot on communication, placement and moving our feet,” Michelle Lettmann, junior graphic design major, said.

The doubles matches resulted in a 3-0 win for Cabrini. Katie Kennedy and Alexis DiCamillo dominated their match 8-0. Lettmann and Victoria Nastala took their match 8-1. Gabriela Durand and Adrianna Scotto's doubles match lasted the longest amount of time and they won 8-3.

“In the beginning we were not playing that strong but we stepped it up,” Scotto, freshman undeclared major, said.

“We struggled at coming up

with a game strategy. Once we got used to their style of play it worked itself out,” Lettmann said.

The singles matches were just as successful for Cabrini's tennis team. Team captain DiCamillo played incredibly well in her match. She won both sets against her opponent Julie Herr, 6-1.

“My biggest strength as a player is that I am consistent,” DiCamillo, junior human resources major, said.

Nastala played with focus and determination against her opponent, Cassidy Labaw. Nastala won both sets 6-0. Kennedy also had a strong match against her opponent, Katie Boger. Kennedy won both sets 6-1.

Following DiCamillo's match, Lettmann played her singles match on the first court. Lettman defeated her opponent, Sarah Salzmann, 6-0, 6-2. Scotto also won against her opponent, Rebecca Wagner, 6-0, 6-1.

Durand had a strong first set against her opponent, Kellie Bernard. Durand defeated Bernard 6-0. The competition heated up in

the second set but Durand cam out on top with a 6-4 win.

Although Cabrini's women's tennis team is a young team they certainly have the skills to serveup the competition.

“I think the most difficult part about working with a young team it working with their mental understanding of the change from high school tennis to college tennis. I try to utilize my more experienced players by giving them a lot of leadership responsibilities,” John Magee, head coach, said.

All of the women on Cabrini's tennis team seemed very in-tuned with one another during their match against Baptist Bible College. They all worked well together to pull out a win.

“I try to perceive how my teammates are feeling. I do my best to keep up the intensity both on and off the court,” DiCamillo said. epa722@cabrini.edu

Visit www.cabriniathletics.com for more information on Cabrini College Athletics

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Field hockey beats rival Neumann 5-1 field, we know what we need to do for those 70 minutes.”

Smith and Neary applauded The women’s field hockey team demolDavis’ outstanding defensive ished CSAC opponent Neumann Univergame against the Knights. sity, 5-1 on Wednesday, Sept. 29. This was The field hockey team is an especially important game for the Lady also looking for a repeat CSAC Cavs and they were happy with the end rechampionship this year. sults.

“If we play like we did toThe last time the Cavaliers faced off night, there is no doubt we with the Knights was in the CSAC chamcan make a run at the CSAC pionship. Cabrini beat Neumann 2-1 to bechampionship again,” Jackie come the CSAC champions. Neumann was Neary, head coach, said. “I’m all about revenge on Wednesday. very proud of these girls, they “This game was an absolute must win,” knew what they needed to do Julie Smith, assistant coach, said. “This has and that was win.” become a CSAC rivalry since we beat them The field hockey team is anin the championship. We already lost to ticipating plenty more of tough CSAC opponent, Immaculata, so this win components in the CSAC. Aftoday really helped us keep our heads up.” ter winning the championship Junior forward Lauren Alessi scored the last year, they have a target on first goal of the game to get the Lady Cavs their backs. That’s not going started. Another goal soon followed by juto stop them from wanting to nior forward Steph Campanaro’s penalty repeat. shot to put the Lady Cavs up 2-0. A slight “The toughest team this break in the defense with 18 minutes left year is probably between in the second half to put the Lady Cavs up Gwynedd and Keystone. We only 2-1. have seen both teams in the Campanaro had a chance to put the Lady playoffs the past two years,” Cavs up a goal with another penalty shot Shannon Mulhern, business but Neumann’s goalkeeper had a nice save administration major, said. and prevented Campanaro from having an“They have a solid program, rachael renz / copy editor other goal. At the 17-minute mark, Alessi solid returners and a lot of scored her second goal of the game and The Lady Cavs defend their goal during a Neumann University penalty play Wednesday resentment. If we play amaz30th career goal to put the Lady Cavs up evening. The Cavs defense only allowed one goal in this CSAC showdown. ing like we did on Wednesday 3-1. night, I have no doubt we can Alessi also tallied her own assist to Atzert at the end of There was no stopping the Lady Cavabeat them too.” liers after Alessi’s goal. With 14 minutes left, Maura Gor- the game.

The team will face off at the Edith Robb Dixon field don scored her first goal of the game and fifth of the seaWith the Lady Cavs scoring three unanswered goals in against CSAC opponent, Keystone College on Saturday, son with a credited assist to sophomore forward Lindsay the second half, they were all very happy with the out- Oct. 9 at 12 p.m.

Atzert. Less than 7 minutes later, Atzert tallied her own come. oat722@cabrini.edu and last goal of the game to put the Lady Cavs up 5-1.

“We really don’t need any huge improvements,” CourtOther credited assists go to senior back Allie Rodolico ney Davis, senior special education major, said. “Our word on Alessi’s first goal of the game and junior midfielder for this season is focus. We all know and love to act silly Shannon Mulhern on Alessi’s second goal of the game. and goof around but when it comes time to step on that

By Olivia Torrence Staff Writer

Cavalier Calendar Thursday, Oct. 7

3:30 p.m. W Tennis @ Cedar Crest

Who will be the Philadelphia Phillies MVP in this year’s postseason?

By Jesse Gaunce Staff Writer

Friday, Oct. 8

Noon Cross Country @ Cheyney Invitational 5 p.m. Volleyball vs. Wilkes

Saturday, Oct. 9

Volleyball tri-match @ Scranton Noon W Soccer @ Gwynedd-Mercy Noon W Tennis vs. Philadelphia Biblical 2:30 p.m. vs. Keystone

Sunday, Oct. 10

9:30 a.m. M Lacrosse HEADStrong Tournament @ Ridley High School

Monday, Oct. 11

12:30 p.m. Golf @ Franklin & Marshall

Bill Uditsky sophomore accounting major

“Roy Halladay. He’s been beating people all year and making it look too easy.”

Alexandria Jeter sophomore communication major

“Chase Utley. He hasn’t had a great season by his standards, but I think now that the playoffs are here, he’ll intensify his play a bit.”

Tuesday, Oct. 12

1 p.m. Golf @ Philadelphia Fall Classic 4 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Widener

Wednesday, Oct. 13

3 p.m. W Tennis @ College of Notre Dame 4 p.m. M Tennis @ Arcadia 4 p.m. Field Hockey @ Cedar Crest 6:30 p.m. M Soccer vs.

Baptist Bible College

Jared DeBlois sophomore business major

“Carlos Ruiz. He has been one of our most clutch players in the past few years and he has to handle that entire pitching staff.”

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Collins leads men’s soccer to victory

By Melanie Greenberg Staff Writer Cabrini men’s soccer defeated Penn State Abington 3-1 on Saturday, Oct. 2. This is the third straight win for Cabrini men’s soccer with their record now being 3-7.

The game started out with a back-and-forth changing of possession. Junior back Anthony Girolamo scored an early goal off of a corner kick by junior defender Kyle Johnson. The Cavaliers settled in after the first goal but Penn State Abington’s Alix Edwards scored shortly after, tying the game 1-1.

Throughout the game, rough play continued to occur from both teams resulting in several warnings to different players from both the Cavs and Penn State Abington.

Even with the warnings, the game remained very physical. Slide tackles, pushing and shirt holding continued until Cabrini coach Glen Jaskelewicz requested the referee begin carding.

No cards were given until the second half. Penn State’s freshman Philip Curry was given a yellow card after a slide tackle. Other Penn State players argued with the referee on the call but were shot down.

Cabrini’s mid-fielder Pat Wehring was also given a yellow card in the second half.

The first half remained a competition of possession but

no more goals were made. At half time, Cabrini had seven shots on goal while Penn State only had two.

“We came out flat in the first half. After the first goal, we settled in. We were on our heels. We needed to dictate the way the game went,” Eric Collins, junior mid-fielder, said.

Collins took charge the second half and scored two more goals for the Cavs. The first goal was assisted by Jim Mattock. Collins kicked it straight over goalkeeper Car-

“With four starters out, our bench players have been huge. They have gotten so much better.” mack’s head and it bounced straight into the goal.

Before Penn State had another opportunity to tie the game, Collins scored again. Sophomore mid-fielder Ryan Juhring assisted the goal in a crowd of players making the score 3-1.

On a beautiful day at Edith Robb Dixon Field, the crowd was all smiles and cheers after the Cavs pulled ahead with an extra goal.

The game remained physical until the end. Penn State’s once vocal coach sat on the bench, arms folded and silent.

“When a game is rough and physical, I tell our guys not to get caught up in it,” Jaskelewicz said. “Do not retaliate.

The easiest way to get hurt is to dribble so I tell them, one, two, touch. Pass the ball as quick as possible.”

The Cavaliers have faced their deal of injuries this season with four starters out early in the season. Jaskelewicz said the biggest improvement on the team so far has been the bench. “With four starters out, our bench players have been huge. They have gotten so much better.”

All injured players are expected to return healthy soon but in the meantime, the bench remains most critical for Cabrini.

Senior goalkeeper Mike Viscariello had two stopped goals for the Cavs and with 11 shots on goal, PSU Abington’s Carmack had eight.

While Collins led the Cavs to a 3-1 win, he believes he can still improve his game in the second half of the season, which includes many important conference games.

“We need to come out hard every game,” Gabriel Kuhn, freshman mid-fielder, said. “Our non-conference schedule was hard but the upcoming games are most important.” mmg65@cabrini.edu

Alumni game excites old and new players

By Jimmy Crowell Staff Writer The Cabrini men’s lacrosse team won 13-6 in their annual alumni game at Edith Robb Dixon Field on Friday, Oct. 1.

The alumni game is an annual tradition where recent graduates of the lacrosse team come back to play the current team in a fun-filled scrimmage.

Within the first two minutes of the game, the current players took an immediate lead by scoring a goal.

“It’s a great atmosphere coming out here every year with the alum coming back,” Eric Zarzecki, sophomore goalie, said. “We started out early, we put a lot of goals back in the net and finished out strong in the end. It’s a good way to see all of the freshmen play, and just get ready for the season coming up.”

Steve Hill, a 2006 graduate of Cabrini College and current alumnus of men’s lacrosse, said that having the alumni game shows all the support from the old players so the current players now know what the team meant and currently means to everybody.

With a casual yet serious atmosphere

setting the mood in the stands, the current and alumni players played a toughly fought game. Nearly early every time a goal was scored by Cabrini, the alumni team answered.

“I thought it was a nice atmosphere and everybody was having fun, but we were working on our game at the same time,” rookie Patrick Nolan said. Nolan said playing against the alumni really strengthened his game and that “playing in a game situation definitely helps.”

Some players explained how important an alumni game is to them.

“It’s a great way to bring all the alums back to share stories and have a great time,” Zarzecki said. “It’s a great way to get to know a whole new bunch of people.”

“When you play offense against the same defense everyday for practice, it’s nice to go against another defense,” Bobby Thorp, sophomore attack, said. “We like to give back to out alumni, to get back on the field a little bit, and it’s fun to let them play against us.”

“It’s so much fun,” Thorp said. “Those guys are great. They look after us.”

Current and alumni players alike were excited and enthused to play in the men’s

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The men’s lacrosse team joins the alumni on the field every year for a friendly matchup in the fall season.

lacrosse alumni game.

“It’s fun, it’s competitive but at the same time we want to have fun,” Hill said. “It’s good to see all the old guys you played with; a lot of guys aren’t around anymore. It was competitive but fun at the same time; a lot of talking back and fourth but just for fun. It’s fun, especially if you know a few of them. I coached a few of the guys in high school too.”

Hill later said that he coached at Ridley High school and knew some current players that he coached.

Nolan said that having an alumni game helps bring together everyone who has played and maintains a good family of lacrosse players.

“There was definitely a sense of camaraderie [in the game]. Most people knew everyone who played,” Nolan said. “And many of the freshmen were meeting alumni for the first time.

The alumni game also brought camaraderie.

Thorp said the game definitely brought the team together.

“A lot of the young guys don’t know most of the alumni. It makes everybody a little more united.”

Throughout the game, the Cavaliers’ offense relentlessly went after the alumni team. By halftime, the Cavs were winning 8-3 and at the start of the fourth quarter, the 11-5 score all but sealed the alumni’s fate.

Prior to the start to the game, there was an intense focus on both sides of the field as the warm ups began but it was plain to observe that both the current and former Cavaliers were excited to play. In the stands, the laid back atmosphere of the alumni game was obvious as children were running around and parents were cheering on their sons for the first time this season.

Hill said the team looked good on the field.

“I think they will have a good season this year and continue to win,” Hill said. jfc46@cabrini.edu

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The alumni wished the current players nothing but the best as they will soon begin preparing for the spring season.

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Jackie Neary:

Inspiring players for 15 years NEARY, Page 1 “Cabrini is a lot smaller and closeknit and I enjoy working with a Division III school rather than Divison I. Athletics are very important to this college and everyone usually has a good pulse about what’s going on,” Beacham said.

Over these past years Neary has had support from her husband Jodi and her four children; Jake, Sean, Jackie and Shae.

“My family loves Cabrini. My oldest son Jake has been going to games since he was 5 and my daughters come to the games as well,” Neary said.

Neary brings her children to most of the games and Kerry Jarema, assistant coach, brings her infant daughter, Kate, too.

“Cabrini is more than just a job for my mom. It’s what makes her who she is. She really views everyone at the school as a part of her family, especially the girls on her team,” Jake Neary, son of Neary and junior education major, said.

After working a few offices away from one another, Beacham and Neary have developed a close relationship.

“I think that’s special to Cabrini.

I’ll steal a quote from Jackie, ‘Small college, big family,’” Beacham said.

“She always wants to know how you and your family are and brings her family around all the time. We love it.”

Besides her family and co-workers supporting her, she works alongside her assistant coach and former player, Julie Smith, who graduated from Cabrini in 2005.

“I always thought I would coach but I never thought I’d be back at Cabrini and I’m so glad to be back.

I’ve coached elsewhere and I always say that I don’t love coaching; I love coaching with Jackie at Cabrini.

Coaching with her is a totally different experience,” Smith said. “I feel like I’m still learning from her every day and I continue to be inspired by her.”

Neary is reaching her 150th win and has been in the playoffs and semi-finals every season. Although the Lady Cavs record is 5-4, Neary still has hopes for another CSAC title this season.

“I don’t think it’s out of our reach to win another CSAC title this year as long as the team stays focused. With our seniors, anything is possible,” Neary said. “They brought us to a higher level and changed the tone of our team.”

“We’ve always made the playoffs but have only won one championship. That’s what so unique about this team. They accomplished two great things: they won the first conference title in my career and beat The College of New Jersey, one of the top teams in the nation,” Neary said.

Beacham watches every field hockey game and runs the live online

program from the press box available on the Cabrini athletics website.

“When I began my career at Cabrini, they were a young team but now they’re veterans. They’re such a tough team, mentally and physically,” Beacham said. “I think they’ll put it all together and make another run at the championship.”

Beacham believes that it is a safe assessment that a lot of the field hockey players think of Neary as their second mother.

“What makes Jackie a great coach is the fact that she’s a great person and she can teach so many things in just a sport. I think that she’ll be a long-standing friend in my life once I graduate in May. I want to give back to the athletic program what she gave me so other students have the same opportunities and experiences as I did,” Shannon Mulhern, senior center midfielder said.

Caitlin Donahue, senior goalkeeper, also agrees with Beacham.

“I have a friendship with my coach. I can trust Jackie with anything and she’ll help me out,” Donahue said. “I’ve learned a lot from her over these past four years.”

“Jackie was very excited when the field hockey team won the CSAC because it’s never been done before. In a sense, she was due. She had been there so many times and when Mulhern scored the game-winning goal it was finally the culmination of 15 years as a coach,” Beacham said.

Creating life-long relationships with co-workers, winning a CSAC championship and recruiting topnotch players are only some of Neary’s achievements.

“Jackie’s accomplishments on the field are above and beyond. She’s had some huge wins. I think her greatest accomplishments are seeing the girls’ faces after a win or a great practice, seeing the joy she brings to them.

You can see her accomplishments more in her players rather than on the field,” Smith said.

“I can’t put into words what Jackie means to Cabrini. She’s been at this school for over 15 years. Not only does she recruit model studentathletes, they leave and continue to stay in touch with her. Jackie does a phenomenal job at developing the students as athletes and individuals,” Beacham said.

Jackie believes that when she retires she will without a doubt have unmistakable memories.

“When I retire, the greatest memories I’ll have are the relationships I made with the student-athletes and their families. I think great kids come to Cabrini and I’ve said that across the board, not only athletes but the general student population as well,” Neary said. “The slogan, Do Something Extraordinary, it’s real.” rr724@cabrini.edu

rachael renz / copy editor