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Editorial: Broke, hungry and help are the words you see on the handmade cardboard signs held by the almost 4,000 homeless people in Philadelphia. Of those 4,000 people, how many have you spoken to or asked “why are you homeless?”

Does our neglect come from a belief that every person should take care of him or herself or is it because we believe they are homeless due to an unexpected situation that has put them in that position? When we drive through center City, how many of us are compelled to lock our doors because we fear the homeless?

One Cabrini class, Engagements with the Common Good 200, provides us students with the opportunity to actually meet some of the homeless and hear their stories through organizations such as Project H.O.M.E. and Bethesda Project. See our featured article on page 8 to hear one man’s story of going from middle class success to nothing. Loquitur hopes that through classes like the ECG course, people can become more exposed to the reality of this horrible situation.

Project H.O.M.E. and Bethesda Project are organizations that welcome both homeless people and inner-city youth to move towards a brighter future involving employment, education and security.

H.O.M.E. focuses on rebuilding and renovating the rundown homes of Philadelphia and finding the less fortunate people that meet the criteria to

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010

Homeless deserve more than just a casual glance

be granted the new housing.

Cabrini students specifically work in a branch of H.O.M.E. called Honickman Learning Center, located in North Philadelphia, which provides many programs including after-school care for students from kindergarten to sixth grade with comprehensive literacy instruction along with art, music, photography and technology classes offered.

Bethesda Project has a branch called Our Brothers Place, which is the organization for men only that Cabrini students are involved with. Their duties include preparing meals for the homeless and more importantly, getting to know their stories.

The handful of students helping out say they feel they are taking away from the course even more than what they put into it.

OPB teaches those living there the benefits of doing work. They are rewarded with simple things like priority of sleeping arrangements and guaranteed meals by volunteering at the home.

Most of us as students have not been exposed to witnessing such poverty. At Cabrini we are fortunate to have courses that help us learn about reallife problems because most of us have little comprehension of the poverty that exists minutes away.

Loquitur sees the lack of attention to our brothers and sisters without a home as a dire problem that must be addressed.

We need to move beyond the stigma that homeless people are bad and dangerous. As many

students in the ECG course have learned, the simple act of learning someone’s name has made the world of difference.

According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, the Department of Welfare was cut nearly $58 million in the 2010-2011 budget. These funds provide essential services to the most vulnerable people in urban Pennsylvania. This department helps those suffering from mental illnesses, behavioral health problems, domestic violence, rape crises and provide homeless assistance.

To truly address the problems of poverty and homeless-

ness takes more than donations.

If the Pennsylvania budget has been cut so drastically, we need to speak up and try to get these essential services restored. We must educate ourselves about the lives of these individuals.

Many stories the students have learned helped them understand that the homeless may have ended up in their place because of an accident or a fate of bad luck.

The insight of a world we’re unfamiliar with may lead to something special. Loquitur asks you think differently the next time you walk past a homeless person asking for help.

worked to raise over $50,000 through the “Light The Night” walk and earned her Masters in Education from Cabrini College.

Maureen lost her life to cancer at 28 years old.

Her passion to find a cure lives on through her family and friends who have gone on to raise $120,000.

Peter Reid gave an inspirational speech about his recovery from AML. He discussed how he endured eight months of failed chemotherapy treatments, radiation and postponed bone-marrow-

transplants. Reid was given two options; hospice-care or to proceed with a bone-marrowtransplant, which had a twenty percent success rate due to the

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Nationwide nearly one-third of the homeless are educated beyond the high school level.

plant was my only chance of survival then that’s a chance I would take. On June 26th I left the hospital with my wife, much to the amazement of the medical

“I only saw one option. I was 30 years old. If the transplant was my only chance of survival then that’s a chance I would take. On June 26th I left the hospital with my wife, much to the amazement of the medical staff.” aggressive nature of the cancer.

“I only saw one option. I was 30 years old. If the trans-

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staff,” Peter Reid said.

At dusk, the “Light The Night” walk lasted two miles.

Thousands of walkers carried lit balloons that illuminated West River Drive. Blood cancer survivors carried white balloons, supporters of individuals currently battling blood cancers carried red balloons and gold balloons were carried in memory of those whose lives have been lost to a blood cancer.

The next local “Light The Night” walk will take place at Bucks County Community College on Saturday, Nov. 6.

To sign-up for a walk or to learn more about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society visit http://www.lls.org. epa722@cabrini.edu

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2010 Election Profile Pennsylvania Gubernatorial candidates

Tom Corbett (R)

State Attorney General Tom Corbett is the Republican candidate for governor. According to the campaign website, Corbett graduated from Lebanon Valley College before receiving his J.D. from St. Mary’s University Law School in San Antonio, Texas. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard 28th Infantry division and rose to the rank of captain.

In 1988, former President George H.W. Bush appointed Corbett U.S. Attorney, a position he held until 1993. After a brief stint as attorney general following Tom Ridge and serving in the private sector, Corbett ran for state attorney general in 2004. He was re-elected in 2008.

Dan Onorato is the Democratic nominee for the 2010 Pennsylvania gubernatorial race. According to the official campaign website, Onorato, a native of Pittsburgh, attended Pennsylvania State University where he graduated with a degree in accounting.

Onorato then went on to become a certified public accountant, working primarily in the private sector.

Onorato first entered politics in 1991, when he was elected to the Pittsburgh City Council.

He was successfully re-elected in 1995 and was elected the Allegheny County Executive, a position he has served since 2003.

Dan Onorato (D)

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates

Pat Toomey (R)

Pat Toomey is the Republican candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania. According to the campaign website, Toomey was born in Providence, R.I. and attended Harvard University.

After graduating with a degree in political science, Toomey was hired by Chemical Bank before later moving to Morgan, Grenfell & Co. Toomey was elected to the Allentown Government Study Commission in 1994. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania’s 15th district in 1999 until 2005.

From 2005 till 2009, Toomey was president of the Club for Growth.

Joe Sestak is the incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Sestak, a native of Secane, Pa. and graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School, attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Politics.

According to Sestak’s website, he attained a masters degree in public administration and a doctorate in political economy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

He is now a member of the United States House of Representatives where he is the highest-ranking former military officer in office.

Joe Sestak (D)

U.S. House of Representatives 7th District candidates

Pat Meehan (R)

Pat Meehan, the Republican candidate, was born in Cheltenham, Pa. and attended Bowdoin College, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts.

After graduating from Bowdoin and spending several years as a National Hockey League official, Meehan attended Temple University’s Law School, where he received his J.D. After spending several years working campaigns for Pennsylvania officials, Meehan was appointed special counsel to Senator Arlen Spector before managing the campaigns for Rick Santorum and Ronald D. Castille. In 1995, Meehan was elected district attorney of Delaware County.

Democratic candidate Bryan Lentz attended Valley Forge Military College in Radnor, Pa. His campaign profile notes that after earning a degree in philosophy from Georgetown University, he was assigned to the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment’s Second Battalion as a Second Lieutenent. The regiment assisted civilian stabilization and governance in Mosul, Iraq.

Lentz worked with NATO forces on a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and has earned a bronze star in addition to the War on Terror Expiditionary Medal. Before his election to the State House of Representatives, he worked for years in private law practice.

Bryan Lentz (D)

Find a complete listing of candidates in your area at http://guide.seventy.org.

The Loquitur urges all eligible voters to partake in their civic duty and vote this Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Written by Joe Cahill / jwc722@cabrini.edu

photos submitted by their respective campaign websites.

Banana splits, Wallyball compliment Fair Trade month

By Jimmy Crowell Staff Writer Fair Trade month has been in full swing recently at Cabrini College.

Catholic Relief Services Ambassadors and other college organizations such as the Finance Club have been promoting, advocating and educating students on campus about the importance of Fair Trade by holding events to raise awareness throughout October.

Fair Trade is a worldwide movement in which the financial relationship between producers,

sellers and consumers is based on the principle of equity within the exchange of Fair Trade goods.

Hannah Wheat, sophomore social work and psychology major, said that along with the Fair Trade coffee in Jazzman’s and in the Marketplace, the CRS Ambassadors are trying to get Fair Trade sugar in Jazzman’s.

“Fair Trade is beneficial to everyone,” Wheat said. “CRS has a saying, ‘We all go shopping, but Fair Trade is shopping with respect.’”

The Fair Trade banana splits event was held in the marketplace during lunch on Monday, Oct.18.

Wheat said that last year’s Fair

Trade banana splits event in the Marketplace was a huge success, with 3,000 Fair Trade banana’s flown in from Ecuador.

Wheat said that the big event for October would be the Fair Trade Wallyball Tournament, held on Oct. 18 and 19, with the championship playoff tournament on Monday, Oct. 25 in the Dixon center.

Allison Udris, senior psychology major, said there were some new changes that were implemented this year, which included the involvement of ECG students in the planning of the wallyball tournament.

Udris said that in the past the

annual Fair Trade Wallyball Tournament was the best and biggest event to raise awareness of the Fair Trade issue on campus.

“The shirts and the volleyball itself are Fair Trade,” Udris said.

“They helped us make signs and wrote a ‘Fair Trade pledge’ which all of the participants in the tournament recited before the games,” Udris said.

“This pledge was a great addition to the tournament because it helped promote awareness about Fair Trade and encouraged the participants to buy Fair Trade products. Additionally, the ECG students helped serve Fair Trade banana splits in the Marketplace

last week and this is the first year that we are having a Global Gifts sale before the championship game to sell fair trade products,” Udris said.

Wheat said that Cabrini and Villanova are only a few steps away from being one of the FairTrade certified schools in the nation.

During the last full week of October, there will be Fair Trade chocolate brownies and pretzels in Jazzman’s cafe, according to one of the many calendars that are hanging around campus. jfc46@cabrini.edu

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Bipartisan agreement to be determined An 18-member commission, 12 including six members from each party, will debate whether or not a bipartisan agreement is evident.

The agreement must deal with programs like Social Security and Medicare, which are entitlement programs that are rapidly increasing and also inadequate tax revenues.

The White House and Congress must also decide to continue the Bush-era tax rates and spending bills that are long overdue, which keep the government running.

Read the original story on NYtimes.com. Wednesday Oct. 26, 2010

Runyan, Alder in tight race The Democrats currently control of all three branches of government. If either the Senate or House of Representatives were to shift towards Republican control, many changes would occur. television advertisements, mail and phone calls regarding five Senate races.

Many liberal groups and unions are doing all they can to keep up with these larger conservatives by taking in last-minute donations but say they still remain overshadowed by the powerful Republican candidates.

Read the original story on NYtimes.com. Wednesday Oct. 25, 2010

Conservatives push for control Foreclosures lifted for some in Congress mortgages

Conservative groups that are anonymously financed are shifting their campaign money around about 80 House races they run in order to push Congress’ control to the Republican side.

Millions of dollars are left to spend by some of the largest outside conservative groups for

During the years between 2005 and 2007, mortgages were handed out to homeowners like meals at a soup kitchen. After the market collapsed in 2009, many documents were misplaced.

Now big lenders are being pitted

against homeowners in a legal battle over their forelosures.

Big lenders once foreclosed homes but are now lifting them claiming the worst is behind them.

The argument being discussed in court deals with whether or not banks should be able to repossess homes based on misplaced and ill-documented paperwork.

A full investigation by federal officials who met in Washington said it would not be completed until the end of the year.

Read the original story on NYtimes.com. Wednesday Oct. 21, 2010

NATO holds peace talks with Afghans Recently there has been talk about ending the war in Afghanistan.

Meetings have taken place in Pakistan and Kabul with Taliban leaders and local Afghan officials in hopes of reaching a mutual peace agreement.

To make sure that there will be no attack or arrests made by the NATO forces, the Taliban leaders will only meet in one place in Pakistan.

The Haqqani network, an independent insurgent group based in Afghanistan and Pakistan, has also participated in these faceto-face meetings. The group is known to be one of the most intimidating networks in Afghanistan.

Tensions are still high between the leaders and their governments because of the level of corruption, which has existed since the U.S. invasion.

Read the original story on NYtimes.com. Wednesday Oct. 20, 2010

tbw723@cabrini.edu

NOPE vigil Cabrini’s first Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) vigil is hosted by the Dance Team in the Commons from 9 p.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 31 Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joesph from 7 p.m.-8 p.m

Friday, Oct. 29 Blood drive The American Red Cross and Cabrini Health Services will host a blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Grace Hall. You can register online at www.membersforlife.org

Monday, Nov. 1 $2 SEPTA fast track to Philly SEaL provides $2 SEPTA tickets for a round trip train ride into Philadelphia.

Graduate-student registration Graduate students may register for the spring semester beginning at 9 a.m.

Read the original story on Philly.com. Sunday, oct. 24, 2010

Inmate sneaks out of jail Twenty-two year old Kevin Turned, was in jail with 13 arrests and three open gun cases, escaped from jail on Friday, Oct. 20. Turner’s jail-free life was short-lived because the next day a friend and Turner got into a shootout with jewler William Glatz.

Turner planned on robbing the jewelry store clean when shots were fired and he and Glatz were pronounced dead.

Police had no idea that Turner was even considered a missing inmate until 11 a.m on Friday morning.

Read the original story on Philly.com. Saturday, oct. 23, 2010

THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, Oct. 28

Jon Runyan, candidate for the Republicans and John Adler, candidate for the Democrats, are now tied in the polls.

At Richard Stockton College, the two were in a heated debate. When it was all over, Runyan was up 40 percent to Adlers’ 37 percent. November 2nd will be the deciding factor for the two.

Saturday, Oct. 30 Freak week: Scary Movie A screening of A Haunting in Connecticut from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. in the Widener Lecture Hall.

Tuesday, Nov. 2 The amazing race: surviving finals Visit the second floor lounge in East Residence Hall from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. on methods to make finals week a breeze.

Bookstore BINGO Great prizes for the family can be won at Bingo from 9 p.m.-10 p.m. in Jazzman’s Cafe.

Author to speak during Cabrini Week Wes Moore, Rhodes Scholar, combat veteran and White House Fellow will be speaking at Cabrini College during Spirit Week.

Moore will talk about his book, “The Other Wes Moore: One Name and Two Fates,” which all first-year Cabrini students were required to read.

It tells the story of two people growing up in Baltimore that lead different lives as adults.

Read the original story on Cabrini.edu. Monday, oct. 25, 2010 oat722@cabrini.edu

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News

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010

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Renovations transform dorm Center provides students with new social activities AWARD, Page 1 “We’re hoping the RAC will bring a sense of community and an opportunity for students to have a place of their own. We hope that it’s a place where people can come together and share a common interest whether it be video games or movies,” Laura Shapella, assistant director of residence life, said.

The RAC contains several rooms like a video game room, a room with a pool table, several rooms with televisions, a SGA office and a meeting room for clubs and organizations.

The walls in RAC were knocked down in two rooms and every wall was freshly painted before the opening.

John Solewin, student body president, was directly involved with the birth of the RAC. Solewin, along with the association, created a name contest for the student center and also helped decorate the rooms with Cabrini pennants and framed tshirts.

“I think freshmen this year and years to come will benefit the most. I think it will be successful because the first-year students will have a place to go and have fun besides their dorm room or lounge,” Solewin, senior political science and history major, said.

Catie McNab began her college career at Cabrini in 2007.

After completing one semester, she transferred.

McNab believes that if there were a student center when she attended Cabrini she might not have transferred.

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Rooymans Hall has stood vacant since June. On Monday, Oct. 25 the former residence hall was opened as a student center with video game systems, pool table and more.

She feels that the student center would have given her a better opportunity to socialize and make friends.

“As a freshman, I felt disconnected from the other students in my class, especially in the sense of having a place to interact outside of dorm rooms and dining halls,” McNab, senior communication major, said. “I currently attend The College of New Jersey and the student center here is where most people interact and meet others.”

Some students went to the RAC’s opening day to see what the student center offered.

“I think the RAC is a nice alternative for people to come hang out, talk and spend time with their friends,” Dean Ber-

gey, junior management information systems major, said.

“I think it will be popular for underclassmen. It gives them something to do since they can’t get off campus.”

The RAC is currently hiring work-study students to work in the office. Those hired would be responsible for renting out gaming equipment and assisting students.

The student center will be open from noon to midnight, Sunday through Thursday.

“We are hoping to draw everybody to the activity center, including commuter students between classes to hang out.

We want students to come and relax, order pizza with their friends and watch movies,” Su-

san Kramer, assistant director of community standards, said.

There will also be a design contest for a RAC logo. Students will have to create a logo for t-shirts, the building and advertisements.

“I like the video-game room the best because I don’t have any video games and it would be fun to come to the RAC and play,” Nick Casey, junior accounting major, said.

“Most schools do have a student center and Cabrini was lacking in that department.

Now we can say that we have one too. I think it will definitely help with retention and prospective students.” rr724@cabrini.edu

Funds aimed to prevent drunk driving

By Liz Scopelliti Copy Editor Drinking and driving is an overwhelmingly significant issue that has plagued this country for decades.

Although there are many statistics, facts and accessible tools that are offered to the public to read and learn from, the unbelievable amount of arrests, accidents and deaths continuously affect our nation on a daily basis.

Recently, Cabrini received a $15,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

This funding will be used to help prevent underage drinking by creating campus advertisements, assessment surveys and equipment and supplies.

Cabrini has been receiving grants from PLCB since 2005. This money has providing funding to programs such as P.A.R.T.Y (Promoting Alcohol Responsibility Through You.) P.A.R.T.Y hosts free activities in different dorms every Thurs-

day night that are open to all Cabrini students.

Three out of 10 people have been in an accident caused by a drunk driver at least once in their lives. In addition, an accident relating to drunk driving occurs every 45 minutes in the U.S. as stated in a Buzzle.com article. According to Edgarsnyder.com, the 2008 United States Drunk Driving Car Accident Statistics were as follows: •

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Thiry-two percent of the total car accident deaths in the U.S were the result of drunk driving.

Nearly 75 percent of drunk drivers killed in an accident were not wearing seat belts.

Texas, California and Pennsylvania had the highest drunk driving fatalities in 2008.

These disappointing statistics only show how irresponsible and reckless our society is. Because of such high probabilities that someone, regardless if they are drinking or not,

will be involved in a drinking and driving related car accident, Cabrini College strives to keep students safe by displaying preventative posters and statistics all throughout the campus.

Unfortunately, there are still a large number of students who insist on driving intoxicated, therefore disregarding laws set

by both the college and the state of Pennsylvania.

Because of this, Cabrini will continue to ensure that all of their students are educated and aware of all of the negative consequences that can come from driving under the influence. ems83@cabrini.edu

Award raises the bar for Magazine AWARD, Page 5 well. Winning the award was both a surprise and an honor for the Woodcrest Magazine team.

“I was really happy and honored to find out I came in second for my piece ‘I feel differently about my neighbor,’” Shannon Fandler, senior English major, said in a recent telephone interview. “Humor is very subjective and not everyone finds certain things to be funny so to be acknowledged for it meant a great deal to me.”

“This is a highly coveted award and it’s a great boost of confidence knowing that our hard work payed off,” Brittany Ryan, junior English and Spanish major, said.

“I was beyond thrilled when Woodcrest was awarded the Gold Medalist Award from Columbia,” Mary Gunheim, alumna ’10, said in a recent telephone interview. “Shannon and I spent our entire Spring Break in the computer lab putting the magazine together and being recognized on a national level for our efforts is a great honor.”

Student literary magazines are evaluated in the areas of organization, its content and design for the circle award. Some of the categories included in the magazine are prose fiction and narrative, prose nonfiction, poetry.

“The magazine was completely redesigned in preparation for the CSPA award submission and this is the first year that Woodcrest Magazine was entered,” Frechie said.

“The issue that we submitted represents a culmination of a complete revision not only of the magazine, its content, theme and design but also a revision and refinement of the creative writing program in the English department,” Frechie said.

The content of the magazine was from students of all departments of the magazine including English, math and science among others.

“I became a part of the magazine because I love reading, writing and editing” Ryan said. “I want to be a book editor someday and felt this is a great opportunity for me and took advantage of that chance.”

“It’s a huge honor to be a part of this magazine,” Katie Parks, junior English and Spanish major, said.

“Being recognized by the CSPA is very prestigious and I’m very proud of what everyone who contributed has done.”

Dr. Seth Frechie, along with Parks and Ryan, will be traveling on Nov. 1 to the annual CSPA conference in New York City.

“This year we will launch a new Woodcrest website to compliment the department of English publications program and the website will be unveiled this coming spring,” Frechie said.

“Cabrini College is now a founding member of the Council of Student Literary Magazine Conference and has participated in three conferences thus far. I hope that Cabrini will be in a position to host the National Student Literary Magazine conference in the 2011-2012 academic year with the help of the Academic Administration,” Frechie said. jav83@cabrini.edu

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Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010

Warped body image an issue on campuses More predominantly than most in We s t e r n culture, body image plays a huge roll in many p e o p l e ’s lives. With the cultural perspectives being shoved down our throats as a society it is hard to view our own selves as acceptable. Many people struggle to find what makes them feel accepted or comfortable and the perception of skinny versus fat has waged an all out war on the men and particularly the women of our generation.

Instead of feeling united with each other in a particular gender many turn their heads to people they believe to be physically inadequate to themselves. Being fat used to be a sign of wealth and power. However, now being overweight is a sign of laziness, sloppiness and even incompetence. On the other hand if you are skinny one might make comments about being anorexic, selfcentered or mean, not in shape or happy.

The stereotypes of both of these body shapes are completely ridiculous however it is interesting to see where these labels come from and why they have become part of our culutre. I believe these comments, critiques and judgments come from a culture that is insinuating the fact that individuals are not good enough. Not

By Kelsey Alvino Staff Writer

good enough to look like people displayed in magazines or on television and as a generation we strive to be in this image of perfection. This is where the defensive side comes into play when we feel our physical appearance is under attack.

Due to the defense some people have about their personal image, it takes pressure off of one’s own self to criticize another person. I have heard many critiques in my life from fat individuals to thin and vice versa, ranging all over the board from “eat a sandwich” to “six packs of rolls” to “tub of lard” and “body like a 12year- old boy." These insults are ones that are common and bring out a side of each individual who is struggling with their own body perception.

Understanding both sides of the spectrum is easier said than done especially when it comes to the fashion world. Thinner people fit into any clothes they want to wear. This is a common misconception. Many thin people struggle with the self confidence that comes along with not having curves and are often frustrated when items do not fit in certain areas, bringing their self confidence down.

Self confidence is also drained from larger people when they do not fit into the clothing at the same stores thinner people shop at. Having to go to special stores and not fit in with the “norm” can be hard on an individual who is only trying to seek acceptance.

Many believe that there is nothing more annoying than a skinny girl referring to herself as

fat, as well as there being nothing more confusing than a bigger person squeezing into sizes that are clearly not the best fit.

In my opinion skinny girls who constantly talk about themselves as being overweight have a serious self esteem problem and they are trying to fish for compliments from whoever is listening.

This is a major problem and a sad issue that women never feel happy with themselves regardless of their weight.

Large people trying to fit into clothing that clearly does not fit is frustrating to me. I believe that doing this injustice to yourself is only going to cause negative attention your way. Who cares if you wear a larger size and look good? But squeezing into jeans that are three sizes too small will not fool anyone into thinking you are actually that size.

Regardless of what store one shops at, it is extremely important to know your body, and how to make it look its best. Knowing what size you are is crucial. Spandex is not acceptable for every body type and if nothing is holding your halter top up, you will just look ridiculous. Just because something is in style does not mean it is your style. Dressing the best way for you and your body will increase your self esteem. It is easy to see why some would put others down to feel happy or adequate with how they are viewed by the outside world.

Certainly I believe that people put others down because they feel unhappy with themselves as a person. Regardless of body image, people may find themselves

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This is an example of a common exercise that identifies warped body image. Participants draw what they think they look like and after are traced on top to compare. constantly trying to be like someone else. Judging someone or being judged is something that everyone has gone through in their lives, it never feels good and making fun of someone makes you feel in power for an entire 10 seconds. The negativity fac-

ing our society needs to stop. We need to come together and accept each other for who we are and we need to put ourselves in a position to look our absolute best, inside and out. kma69@cabrini.edu

Still surprised by inequality in America Growing

By Melissa Szymborski up I was alStaff Writer ways taught that everyone was equal. It doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female, black or white, Jewish or Catholic, everyone is the same and deserves the same rights.

By this I mean they deserve to be married, have jobs and kids. Just as long as it agreed with their religion, race or if they are heterosexual.

In reality, if you marry outside of your race or have a same sex marriage you will not be accepted by everyone. So really being taught that everyone is equal was a lie.

In elementary school we all learned about slavery and the Holocaust, and how the world grew from inequalities like that.

I was led to believe that since then there was not much of a problem with race, faith or sexuality, and that none of that mattered if you were happy. After almost 15 years of Catholic education I can say that I was led to believe something completely false.

In today’s world people do judge you on religion, race, sexuality, everything. There is no such thing as equality in any parts of the world.

It’s hard to believe in the Catholic religion because it is so back and forth. The Bible says that God will love you no matter

Without the legal right to marriage, same sex couples lose their right to health care coverage, family leave, child custody protections and tax protections. what; however, the church will not allow same sex marriage. While I do appreciate the fact that I was sent to Catholic school because my parents thought it would be a better education, I can’t help but wonder how I was so naïve to the world.

Gay marriage is one of the most controversial topics right now. Only five out of the 50 states in America allow gay marriage. So what about the other 45? What is so wrong about gay marriage? These are questions that I constantly ask myself.

While today’s generation is more accepting of gay marriage, interracial marriage and all types of religion, we still have those from previous generations who are set in their ways. People of older generation believe that we should marry within

our religion and race, and also marry the opposite sex.

It’s sad to think how many people could have been happy, if they could have broken away from the norm. An article from MSNBC says that just in the past 40 years how different things have become. As of 2005 more than 7 percent of Americans are in a interracial relationship compared to 1970 where it was only 2 percent.

Many times I often wonder if this change will help same sex marriage become legal. I believe that anyone, no matter who they are, should have the right to get married. After all isn’t it our right to be happy? What people need to start realizing is that this is 2010, things are ever changing, and same sex marriage is really not a

big deal.

Being gay does not make you any less of a person. In my opinion it makes you an even stronger individual. One of my good friends struggled for years with coming out. Because being gay is such a controversial subject, a lot of gays are so frightened to come out due to what may happen to them. I believe that the prejudice against gays needs to come to a stop.

With the recent suicides because of sexuality, it makes me wonder how long until we are done this battle? We have overcome, for the most part, interracial marriage, so why can’t we accept same sex marriage?

Last month a 13 year old hung himself from a tree and a 18 year old jumped off a bridge because of their sexuality. Add three more boys under the age of 19 and that’s how many lost their lives just in the last month.

Are we going to sit and let this happen?

These innocent children are killing themselves because they are constantly made fun of or have a fear of rejection because of their sexuality. Every suicide is a loss to the world, who knows that person could have made a big difference.

Think about the parents of these victims, having to live with the fact that their child killed themselves because they were gay. These parents will never be able to forgive themselves for letting this happen.

How is society okay with this? mas439@cabrini.edu

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Cabrini can only gain from more international students Despite being a small school, diversity at Cabrini College has never been much of an issue. According to the college’s website, there are 1,600 undergraduate students oncampus, many of whom come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. These students represent different genders, races, religions and some are even international students.

Wait, international students? At Cabrini?

If you haven’t encountered any international students at Cabrini then you are probably not alone. On its website, the International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center lists the number of international students at Cabrini College at 23.

If you combine undergraduate and graduate students, those 23 international students make up fewer than 1 percent of the student population.

Another way to look at this is through class size. While Cabrini’s average class size is 17 students, it is not out of the ordinary to see classes with up to 25 students in them. Imagine walking past a full classroom in Founder’s Hall, knowing that inside was the entire international student population – what would you think?

The bigger question to ponder is quite simple: how would the addition of international students enrich the campus of Cabrini College?

In my opinion, there is no one solid answer to this question, but there are certainly a number of possibilities to ponder.

Cabrini College may not have the name recognition that other colleges boast, but they still put a lot of effort into bringing international students to the city of Radnor.

In addition to the detailed applica-

By Nick LaRosa Staff Writer

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Windmills: an ugly way to get clean energy

Whenever you plug your hairdryer in or turn on that light you’re using energy. It doesn’t matter where that energy comes from, there’s some sort of consequence. In recent years, there’s been a push for green energy but it’s important to understand that while some energy sources may be cleaner than others, someone is still feeling the effects of it.

I personally am a witness to the drama unfolding behind looking for new resources. My family’s cabin is in a rural part of Pennsylvania where gas companies are searching for energy sources. In fact, our 17 1/4-acre plot is being surveyed right now. The company comes in, leases the land, pays a nominal fee and then observes to see if there is potentially anything there and then if there is they will drill. So far nothing has been found on our land but miles in the distance is an energy goldmine.

Right across from my cabin’s deck is a scenic view of upstate Pennsylvania where the green trees enliven the hills for miles on end. There’s nothing except green, not even a single cell phone tower or utility pole. It’s stunning to see a piece of nature unscathed by human development.

According to the grassroots environmental justice organization, ActionPA’s website, in 2005, Japanese developer Marubeni and Cincinatti, Ohiobased Duke Energy Generation Services came and proposed windmills be built along this thrilling stretch of scenery in Lycoming County. Naturally, the neighbors around my cabin started to protest the destruction of the scenery they’ve grown up with or moved to the area specifically for and have done so ever since.

Some might tell me that such a proposal would bring in good jobs and help America’s sustainability.

I see that side of the argument and honestly if this hadn’t happened so close to what I call my second home, I probably wouldn’t have batted an eyelash but it’s here in my backyard. Everything is a threat when it’s in your backyard.

Those who push for wind power may also point out that windmills impact the community less negatively than say a nuclear power plant or coal power plant but asthetically, windmills are equally as displeasing as a nuclear power plant's monstrosity of a cooling tower or a coal plant's smoke stack. While a wind-powered turbine may not have as many negative effects as a nuclear power plant or coal plant, the point is that it is not a miracle power source. A wind-powered turbine may not be as much of a risk to a meltdown or terrorist attack or releasing dangerous toxins but it has effects on the local communities that it is placed in, no matter how big or small. Everything has a consequence, it's just a matter of what we personally consider a consequence.

For example, I may not fear nuclear meltdowns so I may fight for nuclear power but it's only because I don't live near one so I don't necessarily think the consequences impact me. Ultimately, those consequences affect me in some form or another and clearly affect someone else.

It is very easy for me to say that energy from windmills is good and that the windmills be built somewhere else, but after arguing against them in my backyard, do I have a say in them going in someone else’s backyard? I do believe this country needs to use less fossil fuels and wind and solar power are the way to go but how do we combat aesthetic and light pollution in the process? As we go green, we need to think these things over but most importantly, we need to think of consequences that everything, no matter how seemingly innocent, has on all of us.

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One option for traveling abroad is to exchange families with a student in another country so an American student can experience another country while an international student is attending their school. tion process for international students, information about the college’s International Club, run through the Student Diversity Initiatives office, can be found on Cabrini’s website. The International Club allows the international community to gather as a whole and discuss their interests and backgrounds.

I think that the enrollment for international students could potentially increase if changes were made to the current study abroad program. Once a student begins the second semester of their freshman year, the opportunity to study abroad is available, regardless of major. Time for studying abroad can range from eight to 10 days all the way up to a year.

Now, imagine if the word “exchange” was added to the study abroad program. If 10 Cabrini students opt to study abroad for one semester, then there are 10 less students living oncampus. While those students learn about the lifestyles and cultures of other countries in a foreign setting, there are no new international students learning in our classrooms or studying in our library during that time period.

Students who study overseas in

countries like England, Greece and Italy are learning about the cultures of those countries and relaying what they learned to their peers upon their return back to America. What if an international exchange student was doing that all along during one’s trip overseas?

The benefits of having a larger international student population at Cabrini would be tremendous, regardless of whether that student is here short-term or to receive a four-year degree. Meeting someone who lives a different life, has different hobbies and speaks a different language can go far in terms of better understanding life outside of our country.

More international students would also mean an increase in diversity.

People from different ethnic backgrounds adapting to a new lifestyle in a new country. College students could be roommates with an international student rather than simply meeting them during a trip abroad.

As much as we learn in the classroom at Cabrini, we could learn so much more just by having a larger presence of international students on campus. nal42@cabrini.edu

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Features

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Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010

Homeless man shares story with ECG class

By Sarah Luckert Photo Editor ECG 200, Solidarity in Action, had the opportunity to meet Robert Sherwin, a previous resident of Our Brothers Place. Sherwin told the emotional story of how he became homeless and what he is willing to do to go back to the life he lived before.

Sherwin entered the room filled with nervous but anxious feelings about telling his uncensored story to a class of college students.

Robert Sherwin, 34, was living the life of a successful hairstylist working in Las Vegas for about $65 a haircut.

Sherwin worked in high-end salons and also created his own business by cutting hair in his free time. Sherwin was making adequate money when he decided to move back to Philadelphia where he was originally from.

In 2008, Sherwin owned his own apartment and lived on the money he made doing what he loved, cutting hair.

On Monday, July 14, 2008, Sherwin was riding his mountain bike through Fishtown when he was approached by four men. Two of the men had baseball bats.

“They literally beat me from my head to my toes,” Sherwin said.

In those few seconds it took to knock Sherwin off of his bike, his whole life was turned upside down.

The accident took everything from Sherwin. He lost his job, apartment and money. It made him leave his independent life and forced him to live with his mother.

Things took a turn for the worse when one morning Sherwin’s mother woke him up.

“My mother’s husband and I never really got along,” Sherwin said. “She woke me up and told me I had 10 minutes to leave.”

Sherwin and his mother never spoke again.

“Everyone I thought was going to help didn’t,” Sherwin said.

Leaving him with nothing to hold onto, Sherwin was forced to spend the next six weeks living underneath the Vine Street Bridge. Sherwin didn’t know how to be home-

less so he did the only thing he could think of.

“I followed other homeless people around,” Sherwin said. “I had to learn to be homeless because I had no other choice.”

From making friends and learning the ropes, Sherwin found out about the Bethesda Project. From there, he entered himself into 10 months of staying at Our Brothers Place, a branch of the Bethesda Project.

The damage from the accident left Sherwin with some physical and mental damage such as brain trauma and severe concussions, as well as Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and a phobia of going outside at night.

“I think the worst part was when I put myself on suicide watch,” Sherwin said. “I knew I was in a position where I had hit rock bottom.”

Speaking to the class was hard for Sherwin to do, but his struggle made the class understand the lessons that could be learned about judging the homeless without first knowing their story. Even though it was normal to be nervous, when Sherwin arrived in the class everyone was told how excited he was to allow people into his life.

“I know I have an amazing story and if it can help others then I don’t mind telling it,” Sherwin said. “I really am a success story.”

Since the accident, Sherwin has never missed a doctor’s appointment. He takes all of the medication that is prescribed to him. Sherwin is currently enrolled in transitional housing through the Bethesda Project, which allows him to live on his own and still be able to ask for help when he needs it.

Going from a top hairstylist to living under the Vine Street Bridge is not a story you hear about every day. It’s not a story that anyone would want to be theirs but it is the story of Sherwin. Some people take for granted everyday the life they have but that is not the case for Sherwin.

“Believe me when I say this, my story is not over,” Sherwin said. “There will be a happy ending.”

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One of Bethesda Project’s housing options is the Connelly house located on Ludlow Street in Philadelphia. This housing is offered to 24 single men in recovery who can live in a supportive environment as they maintain their sobriety

History of Cabrini continues to haunt campus community

By Melanie Greenberg Staff Writer Come first snowfall, many Cabrini students will begin to retell the legend of the girl in the blue dress searching for her lost baby. The stories may vary depending on who tells it but they all have a similar point, to scare freshmen and carry on a tradition.

Cabrini College has been included on many of Pennsylvania’s most haunted and historical lists. Among the haunted buildings on campus are the Woodcrest Mansion, Woodcrest Residence Hall and Grace Hall.

Grace Hall and the Mansion supposedly have a tunnel connecting the two underground that was used in the Revolutionary War to hide people but collapsed, burying several people alive. The basement of Grace Hall has been sealed off but strange sounds have been heard coming from underground.

Freshmen are told the tale of the hopeless romance between a carriage boy, Xavier, and the daughter of rich Campbell’s Soup president, John Dorrance.

Xavier and Mary (or Lucy in different variations of the legend,) were friends as young children but the separation of class tore them apart as they grew older. They had already fallen in love when Mary was sworn not to see Xavier anymore but was already carrying his child.

When learning of Mary’s pregnancy, her father stormed out of the mansion to confront Xavier at the stables which is now Grace Hall. Afraid of the consequences, Xavier hung himself in the bell tower.

Since the suicide, the bell tower has been sealed off but stories say the rope from which Xavier hung himself still hangs from the rafters.

Mary, so distraught over Xavier’s sui-

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Grace Hall, showing what is now the atrium area. The bell tower is where Xavier supposedly hung himself because of denied love. cide, threw herself from the Mansion bal- exciting,” Degnan said. door would open and close by itself. cony, killing herself and her unborn child.

Degnan experienced strange things Degnan said the rumor was that someWhether or not one chooses to believe while living in Woodcrest Hall her fresh- one had died in Woodcrest in the 50s but the tale, Mary and Dorrance’s ghosts re- man year. after researching, she found the rumor to main speculation on campus. Those who Woodcrest Hall now stands where the be false. do choose to believe the tale often only ex- peach orchards used to be and where Mary “It would have been so cool and sick perience strange happenings when walking and her baby were buried. A blonde wom- but, it wasn’t true,” Degnan said. “I looked alone on campus or alone in their rooms. an in a blue dress is said to wander around up into the rafters where the boy supposOn Monday Oct. 25, students who par- the perimeter of Woodcrest searching for edly hung himself, and there was definitely ticipated in the Ghost Hunters CAP Board her baby after the first snowfall. something up there but whether it was a event were able to explore the mansion “When my roommate was gone, my bed rope or not, I couldn’t be sure.” themselves, looking for spirits. would shake uncontrollably. The room was Although Degnan is torn between be“It’s gotten to the point where you want always cold and there was just this creepy, lieving and skepticism, she is excited to to believe it’s not real but there are so many freaky feeling,” Degnan said. find out whether or not something is really stories, something has to have happened When Degnan moved into the room as a haunting Cabrini. on this campus,” Dani Degnan, junior spe- freshman, the former residents of the room “If you tell the story enough, does it cial education major and secretary of CAP came and wished her good luck because become true? It has manifested into someBoard, said. they had experienced the same types of thing huge,” Degnan said.

“This is one of the most exciting CAP hauntings.

Board events planned. Those of us on CAP The room was blessed by Cabrini’s mmg65@cabrini.edu Board love Halloween so this is definitely priest but not only would the bed shake, the

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Arts & Entertainment

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010

‘Lend me a Tenor’ a must see

By Melissa Webb Staff Writer On Broadway twice and now at Cabrini, the two-hour play “Lend Me a Tenor” opens Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Grace Hall theater starting at 8 p.m.

“Lend Me a Tenor” is a comedy full of unlikely, extravagant and improbable situations.

It takes place in 1934, with a setting in two hotel rooms and a cast of an opera singer, his wife, an impersonator, a bellhop, a diva and a few other characters.

“This play is hilarious,” Dr. Thomas Stretton, assistant professor of education and director, said.

Since late August, the cast of the play has rehearsed each week to put on a great show for this semester.

“I am excited but a bit nervous,” Colleen Biehl, freshman undecided major, said. “I hope and pray for it to go well.”

Tickets are free and can be picked up at the S.E.a.L office located in the Widener Center.

In the play, an Italian opera singer is supposed to sing at the 10th annual Cleveland Grand Opera Company, when he receives a letter from his wife.

She wants a divorce and the letter upsets him so he drinks and then overdoses on tranquillizers and then disappears.

The opera singer is played by Phillip Haggerty, senior history and philosophy.

As everyone looks for the opera singer, they came up with an idea to use an impersonator.

They felt that the impersonator

they chose to use was great because he admired the opera singer well before he went missing. The impersonator is played by Michael Krencicki.

Many chaotic things begin to happen.

The impersonator wants to marry the diva but she is in love with the opera singer.

This play is full of energy, and first went on Broadway in 1988.

Krencicki is a senior who has been in each play since he started at Cabrini as a freshman. “This is the hardest play we’ve done,” Krencicki said.

Three of the characters involved have Italian accents.

Haggerty, who took Italian freshman year, said it prepared him for the part.

“I was excited to be able to play

this part,” Haggerty said. Maddie Iacobucci who plays the part of the opera singer’s wife has an accent as well.

“It came natural to me. My family is Italian,” Iacobucci said.

This is the first time performing in a play for Cathy Matta.

She was a part of the audience of one of the plays performed last year.

“It was exciting and I knew I had to be a part of the cast this year,” Matta said.

Tickets are going rather quickly and the show performs only five times.

If interested in auditioning for the next play at Cabrini, auditions are Tuesday, Nov. 16 and Wednesday, Nov. 17. mw446@cabrini.edu

Fresh ingredients in season at Seasons 52

By Ariel Crawford Staff Writer For those searching for something different in the dining department, Seasons 52 is there to help.

The restaurant, which describes itself on its website as “casually sophisticated,” opened its King of Prussia location on March 29, and aims to set itself apart from the competition with low-calorie items and an ever-changing menu.

The Seasons 52 menu changes with both the weeks and the seasons. On a weekly basis the soups, flatbread pizzas, fish dishes and featured entrees all change. Four times a year, at the onset of the spring, summer, fall and winter, the entire menu changes.

The autumn menu is currently being featured. Dishes include butternut squash soup, grilled portobello salad, roasted squash and the pumpkin pie mini indulgence, a smaller version of the famous fall dessert layered like a parfait and put in a shot glass, complete with whipped cream.

Although the Seasons 52 menu changes every three months, it does not change at the beginning of the month, instead, the menu changes on or around the exact start of the new season. The autumn menu has been featured since Sept. 23 and the winter menu will begin Dec. 21.

Seasons 52 has made health a

priority no matter what the season.

All the dishes on the menu, even the desserts, are either 475 calories or less. Much of the food used is grown organic or locally and is prepared with as little additives as possible.

“We did not originally make being low calorie our first priority. Healthy food is our first priority but the two go hand in hand,” Brian Grossman, general manager, said.

But it’s not all about the food.

Seasons 52 also offers a large and diverse drink menu, which features over 100 wines, 60 of which are available by the glass. The restaurant takes great pride in its wine list. Some of the featured wines are made from organic grapes and Seasons 52 is the winner of Wine Spectator magazine’s 2003 Award of Excellence.

There are also a number of original mixed drinks on the menu.

Hostess Lauren Kosiorek said some of the most popular include the Mandarin Orange Cosmopolitan and the Raspberry Sweet Teanini.

Seasons 52 aims not only to be generally healthier all around but to meet the specific dietary needs of many of their customers. In doing so, they have come to offer special vegan, vegetarian, garlic free, gluten free and low-sodium menus.

Seasons 52 is a relatively new chain of restaurants based mostly out of Florida and Georgia. The

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The desserts are affordable and are appropriate to the seasons.

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Every three months Seasons 52 changes the menu to offer seasonal favorites. first one opened in Orlando in 2003. There are 19 locations nationwide and the King of Prussia location, which is on the perimeter of the mall, is the only location in Pennsylvania.

The Seasons 52 in King of Prussia is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. They are always welcoming walk-ins but do recommend making a reservation if you’re planning on coming in during the peak rush hours.

“We’ve been open less than a year but we’re just as popular as other restaurants in the mall,” Angela D’Antonio, waitress, said.

“There are always people outside willing to wait for their turn.”

Although Seasons 52 can get very busy, they still aim to provide the best customer service possible.

“We get to know our customers very well when they’re sitting at the table,” D’Antonio said.

Grossman explained that creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere is a big part of being a

successful restaurant.

“We aim to create an atmosphere that is casually sophisticated and comfortably inviting at the same time because we have all kinds of people that come in here families, students, older adults,” Grossman said.

Seasons 52 aims to make their interior stand out yet feel cozy with details like a fireplace, brick walls, a piano bar and padded cushion chairs. The restaurant also features live music every night and outdoor seating where customers can see their food being cooked when the weather is nice enough.

It’s easy to contact Seasons 52. They can be called at 610902-1152. Their Facebook page, which features things like Youtube videos on healthy eating, a “which mini-indulgence are you” quiz and reviews from yelp. com, can be found at Facebook. com/Seasons52. They can also be found at their official website Seasons52.com or on Twitter at twitter.com/Seasons52. aac55@cabrini.edu

Application of the week: Text’nDrive

By Diana Campeggio Staff Writer

As many states and cities crack down on cell phone use while driving, this application prevents these laws from obstructing your productivity while driving. The Text’nDrive app connects to your email provider and reads emails and texts to you while you’re driving.

This app requires no typing while driving to work and reads your emails out loud without even picking up the phone. This creates a safer environment for those who need to multitask while driving.

This easy-to-use app works by connecting to the email provider and reading the content of the email or text while driving.

Before driving just turn the app on and you are ready to go. This will continually check your email and text message service and once you receive a message it will open it and read it aloud.

The app uses textto-speech technology to read the messages to you in a clear and easy-to-understand voice. The lite version of this app allows the user to hear 45 words of the email.

This application is a free app, but the pro version can be downloaded for $9.99 a year for Blackberry and $9.99 for a lifetime for the iPhone.

The pro version has several upgraded features that the lite version does not.

Any speaker device that you currently have for your phone is all you need to run this application effectively.

It can be run on any hands-free device including speakerphones, bluetooth headsets or built-in car systems. It also does not affect the speed of your phone, like some other applications.

This app is compatible with most email and text message providers but people should check to make sure that this app would work with their particular email service before they download the application. dcc59@cabrini.edu

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Fill your cup with

Music Cafe at the

Gryphon

By Jesse Gaunce Staff Writer Every Monday night, the Gryphon Café plays host to Chris Wall’s “Open-Mic Night,” from 8-10 p.m.

The café is located in Wayne, Pa. next to the Anthony Wayne movie theater. Since the cafe only holds approximately 75 people, it fills up pretty quickly.

Performances are not the only thing that the Gryphon Café hosts.

Along all of the walls are artwork that are available for purchase through the artists.

Usually the artists come to the cafe to listen to the open-mic night as well.

Wall was not available for the obscure yet highly entertaining performances that occurred on Monday, Oct. 17.

His friend Bill O’Meara, who is the lead singer of his own band, the “Bill O’Meara Band,” was the replacement host and was surprised at the large turn out.

O’Meara started off the show playing some songs of his own. His performances along with a good majority of the others throughout the night were well received.

“A lot of times this place is dead,” O’Meara said. “Tonight was a good night. It seemed like everyone really enjoyed themselves and we had some really strong performances.”

While every performance brought a unique sense of style to the audience, one performance in particular really stole the show.

Pianist Steven Singer had the crowd pumped up from start to finish. He started off with one of his own songs which he did not give a title for. His next song, or songs, had everyone clapping and singing along.

“Usually somewhere in my performances I ask people for some requests,” the singer said to the packed house. “What does everyone want to hear?”

Everyone started shouting songs at him

left and right and he played every single song that was thrown his way.

Most notably, he played parts of “Helter Skelter” by the Beatles, “Fat-Bottomed Girls,” by Queen, “Sweet Home Alabama,”

by Lynyrd Skynyrd and “Seven Nation Army,” by the White Stripes.

He even threw everyone a curve ball by playing the Super Mario Brothers theme song.

His covers of all these songs and more even had people like Doug Karson, who performed earlier in the night, square dancing.

How’s that for a night out in a small café?

“This place is so inviting and relaxing,” Karson said. “I play here all the time because the people are so nice and actually know a lot about music so it’s much more appreciated.”

Karson, who also works as a pastry chef, shared his views on music and art of the modern day.

“Music is not where the money is right now because of the economic depression,” Karson said. “Artists of any kind, not just musicians, aren’t making as much money, if any at all these days because of illegal downloading and lack of CD sales. Most people today make their money by selling out concerts and advertising in other ways. Art takes time and persistence and I feel like that’s being brought down because of what we’re going through.”

One Cabrini student in particular actually shares some of the same opinion.

“This whole night was so cool,” John Crouse, sophomore business administration major, said. “I wish Cabrini did more things for music like this. There would be more for people to do and guys who want to display their talents can get up there and do what these guys did tonight.”

Anyone can come down and perform.

O’Meara says the best time to come sign up is around 4 p.m. as slots fill up quite quick. jtg45@cabrini.edu

Upcoming Events at The Gryphon Cafe Nov. 1- Open-mic night Nov. 5- Alec Gross and John Smchmidtt.

Nov. 8- Open-mic night Nov. 22- Open-mic night Nov. 29 - Open-mic night

For more information on how to get involved to play or sell artwork at the Gryphon Cafe, please visit www. gryphoncafe.com Located on 105 Lancaster Ave., Wayne Pa, 19087 610.688.1988 Aall photos by taylor mcgarvey /staff photorapher

The Gryphon Cafe offers a variety of coffee drinks and pastries as well as weekly open-mic nights and other various performances.

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‘Illuminaudio’ full of passion

By Nick LaRosa Staff Writer Post-hardcore band Chiodos released their third album “Illuminaudio” on Tuesday, Oct. 5.

The album, which was the band’s first release since 2007, debuted at the number 37 spot on the Billboard 200 top-albums chart.

While “Illuminaudio” maintains the band’s signature sound, it does feature one major change, a new lead vocalist.

Brandon Bolmer, who previously provided vocals for the band Yesterdays Rising, was named the new vocalist of Chiodos on Feb. 11, 2010.

He replaced former vocalist Craig Owens, who was let go from the band in late 2009.

The departure of Owens was met with scrutiny by many fans of the band and questions swirled about how the band would fare without Owens.

“With ‘Illuminaudio,’ their third release on Equal Vision Records, it’s clear that they’ve moved on and are setting their sights on bigger things than ever,” Thomas Nassiff, who reviewed the album for AbsolutePunk, said.

Nassiff is right on with his review for the album.

The band’s creative sound flows much better with Bolmer as vocalist, and every track on the album is equally strong, yet contrasting enough to have its own identity.

The album begins with the selftitled track “Illuminaudio,” a slow yet powerful introduction to an album that will give listeners an unforgettable experience.

The second track “Caves” can be looked at as one of the strongest

songs on the album, along with “Modern Wolf Hair” and “Scaremonger.” For new fans of the band, do not be alarmed by some of the track titles on this album.

Chiodos have certainly been known to feature creative and sometimes wacky song titles on their albums.

“Caves” starts off with heavy drumming and progressively gives way to Bolmer’s passionate screams and vocals, much to the delight of past fans of the band.

The track “Modern Wolf Hair” is both attention grabbing and unique in the way its lyrics tell a story about being hunted down by wolves and seeking a place to hide.

“Scaremonger” features a quicker pace than other tracks on the album and Bolmer emphasizes high-pitched vocals rather than screaming throughout most of the song.

The ending of “Scaremonger” is essentially a preview of the next track, “His Story Repeats Itself,” which repeats the ending sequence of “Scaremonger” several times over the course of the first few minutes of the song.

The twelfth and final track on the album “Closed Eyes Still Look Forward” is lyrically identical to the opener “Illuminaudio.”

The only difference is a quicker pace and more instrumentals, plus a powerful piano ending that can be viewed as the closing curtain to the act known as “Illuminaudio.”

Nassiff gave the album a fivestar rating and praised the band’s decision to release several tracks prior to the album’s release, saying “they have slowly won listeners over by releasing a few songs off the new album.”

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By Kelly Hannan Staff Writer

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“Illumininado” is the third album released by the band Chiodos.

Released on Oct. 5, “Illuminiado” is already topping the charts among fans and new comers.

Two of those pre-released They are still as capable as tracks were “Love is a Cat From they were before to produce a Hell” and “Those Who Slay To- quality album with jaw-dropping gether, Stay Together.” vocals and lyrics.

“Illuminaudio” is an album full Chiodos is on the rise and of energy and passion. looking to reemerge at the top of The sound is unusaual from the the post-hardcore scene. other albums released by Chiodos.

With the introduction of new “Illuminaudio” seems as if it is vocalist Brandon Bolmer and the out of character compared to all of release of the 12-track masterthe other albums this band has pro- piece known as “Illuminaudio,” duced. that goal shouldn’t be too out of Fans of Chiodos and post-hard- reach. core music in general will certainly be impressed by the sound that the nal42@cabrini.edu band put forth in this album.

For those who became disheartTo keep track of Chiodos and ened when Owens was let go last their new releases check out year, give this band another chance.

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Another housewife calls it quits on her marriage. Vicki Gunvalson, from the “Real Housewives of Orange County,” called it quits after 16 years of marriage.

Gunvalson has filed for divorce from her longtime husband Donn.

The reasons for the divorce are currently unclear. Neither party are speaking out about the underlying issues.

Viewers have watched how Gunvalson has treated Donn for five seasons. This news does not come as a surprise to fans.

Workaholic Gunvalson, owns her own insurance company, Coto Insurance, and has always been known to be independent. She goes on many girls’ weekends and does most of her traveling without her husband.

It was rare to see them together. The couple renewed their vows back in July of 2009 but apparently that wasn’t enough to save their marriage.

David Arquette and Courtney Cox recently announced they have separated.

Arquette wasted no time after the announcement by revealing too much information about his relationship with Cox to Howard Stern in an interview. After 11 years of marriage, Arquette revealed to Stern that he and Cox have not had sexual relations for four months.

Arquette also revealed that he had a sexual relationship with Jasmine Waltz, a waitress, although it is over.

Together they have one daughter named Coco.

The actor concluded in his interview that he does still love Cox with all of his heart and wishes her nothing but happiness. kh733@cabrini.edu

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010

Weekly Sports Update

Sports

Player Profile: Golfer Mike Ryan “I was just eager to play another sport I had never played before,” Ryan said. “I immediately fell in love with golf.”

On the weekends Ryan plays for another golf league aside from Cabrini.

“The Golf Mission” takes up most of his weekend time and due to his efforts he was the club

World Series matchup set: Giants Vs. Rangers The fall classic matchup is set with the Texas Rangers pitted against the San Francisco Giants. The Rangers beat out the defending 2009 World Series champions, New York Yankees. They won the American League title for the first time in franchise history. It has been a year of firsts for the Rangers, winning their first postseason and continuing from there. The Giants will be looking for their first World Series title since 1954. They beat the defending National League Champions, Philadelphia Phillies for the National League pennant in a brutal six-game battle that sent the Phils home for good.

Read original story from ESPN | Monday, Oct. 25, 2010

Oklahoma falls, Third straight No. 1 For the third-straight week the No. 1 ranked team in college football lost. Oklahoma, who was ranked No. 1 in the first week of the BCS rankings, fell to Missouri 36-27. This is the third No. 1 ranked team that has lost this season on college football. The new BCS standings have given Auburn the No. 1 spot.

Read original story from ESPN | Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010

NBA season starts with much anticipation on big three The 2010-2011 NBA season started on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The season will open with the much-anticipated Miami Heat taking on the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. The offseason has been the talk of the sports world with huge team changes in many teams but none bigger than the trio that now resides in Miami. Everyone is looking to see if this move for dominance is going to happen or if there will just be too many cooks in the kitchen.

Read original story from ESPN | Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010

Titans control the air as they beat the Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles fell this past Sunday to the Tennessee Titans at a score of 37-19. The win was generated primarily on the 27 point in the 4th quarter. Kerry Collins, who stepped in to replace injured Vince Young, threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns. The birds held Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson to just 66 total rushing yards but unfortunately could not contain wideout Kenny Britt. Britt put up 225 yards, one for 80 yards, and scored three touchdowns to help seal the win over the Eagles. The Birds have the week off and will look to prepare for their clash with Peyton Manning and the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 7.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

Farve watch 2010: Latest Injuries could sideline It is easy to say that Brett Farve is not is his prime. He has had countless surgeries and is now faced with broken bones in the very place that he tried to fix in the offseason. After his three interception performance last Sunday, head coach Brad Childress thinks Farve may be more receptive to some of his advice. Over the past year Farve and Childress have struggled to be on the same page offensively. Childress may have contemplated sitting Farve this upcoming week but with the injury it gives him an opportunity to bench Farve without making it look like a demotion. Childress did say Farve will be the starter once he is healthy enough to return. Taking the field then will be back-up quarterback Tarvaris Jackson who will have his hands full with the skilled and well coached New England Patriots this weekend.

Read original story from ESPN | Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 Patrick Gallagher online media editor pjg725@cabrini.edu

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By Katie Bonanni Staff Writer Mike Ryan loves the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, but the rest of his spare time seems to be dominated by the sport of golf.

“I chose Cabrini for several reasons but golf was definitely a contributing factor,” Ryan, senior finance major, said.

When Ryan was 14 years old he fell in love with golf.

Muhlenberg College Invitational on Oct. 18. Ryan led his team to place fourth out of 11 teams at the Lehigh Country Club where the tournament was held.

On Oct. 13 Ryan led the Cavs to a fourth place finish in the Philadelphia University Classic. Ryan celebrated a team-best 10th place.

“We have a really young team

“I was just eager to play another sport I had never played before. I immediately fell in love with golf.” champion in 2009.

“The good thing about golf is it’s a fall and spring sport so I have time to improve for the spring,” Ryan said.

Ryan has had several other memorable performances this year. He tied for fifth place with a 9-over par round of 79 at the

this year, but we definitely have a lot of potential,” Ryan said.

“I think the highlight this year is just getting to know all the new kids on the team and the new coach, Adam Pifer.” kb733@cabrini.edu

Inside Look: Cross Country Program

By Chris Sarvadi Staff Writer After many successful seasons in the past, what happened to the cross country team? That is the question many people have been asking around campus when it comes to Cabrini athletics.

The men’s cross country team has fallen from once being a competing team to one that is pressed to find students to participate in this sport.

“Participation has completely fallen off and it seems to only get worse,” Brittany Hume, junior math major, said.

Hume is in attendance on a regular basis for all Cabrini athletics.

“No one ever goes to the meets and it just looks as if no one seems to care anymore for the team,” Hume said.

“Support is key, and without it, the meets are just some kids running.”

But this trend only seems to be occurring at Cabrini, according to

the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association participation is up at the high school level and it looks as though athletes are getting excited to run.

“Participation exceeded 7.6 million students for the first time according to the National Federation of State and High School As-

the men’s team has another opinion.

“I can't imagine the team going away. It’s a profitable sport and both of the teams have a lot of potential,” John Solewin, senior political science major, said.

“It would be a shame if the program was gone because it is an important part of the Cabrini athletics community,” Figgles said.

After track and field was defunded, coach James Williams was forced to leave to find another job.

He was one of the favorites among studentathletes both in and out of the programs.

“He was really a great guy, always fun to be around and really wanted you to do well. His top priority was for you to succeed,” Solewin said.

The biggest issue among the students is the lack of support.

Many may wonder why people run. For most runners it's not about who watches, but about what drives them to run.

“No one ever goes to the meets and it just looks as if no one seems to care anymore for the team. Support is key, and without it, the meets are just some kids running.” sociations,” USTFCCCA said in an article posted on their website.

The evidence points towards the cutting of track and field as the main cause of the underwhelming support of cross country.

“I think it is a possibility that the team could be defunded,” Diipali Figgles, senior business administration and political science major and former Cabrini cross country runner, said.

But another former member of

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For more information on Cabrini Athletics visit www.cabriniathletics.com

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Women’s volleyball dominates in tri-match

By Eion O’Neill Staff Writer It was a match of biblical proportions.

Cabrini College women’s volleyball team crushed both Valley Forge Christian College and Philadelphia Biblical University 3-0 on Saturday, Oct. 23 as part of a trimatch at Philadelphia Biblical’s Mason Activity Center.

The Lady Cavs not only swept Valley Forge Christian College but also extended their winning streak in the Colonial States Athletic Conference to a jaw-dropping 23 games.

Junior Alexis Doss who had 10 kills on 23 tries led the charge against the Philadelphia Biblical Crimson Eagles while senior middle hitter Stephanie Recklau and first-year outside hitter Sophia Sokolovich notched seven and six kills versus the opposition.

Student-athlete of the week Courtney Abel contributed with a team-high 13 digs while Sokolovich recorded nine digs. Also scoring big from the Class of 2014 was middle hitter Michele Fitz who had eight kills on 14 attempts and setter Alaina Clark who picked up 36 assists.

“We played well together and everyone on the team got playtime which was very exciting,” Abel, junior libero, said.

In addition Recklau recorded five total blocks, including two solo blocks. The Lady Cavs won 25-20 in the first set and won 25-18 in the second stanza while finishing the third game with a 25-18 win versus Philadelphia Biblical.

The two wins puts the Lady Cavs overall winnings at 20 for the third-straight year under head coach Eric Schaefer who has coached for the blue and white for four seasons.

In addition, on Philadelphia Biblical’s side of the net, Rachael Calderon had 12 kills in 25 tries as the Crimson Eagles posted four total team blocks as compared to Cabrini’s five total team blocks.

in every competition with the fight to win, the fight to remain perfect in the CSAC conference,” Sokolovich said.

“Well, I always look forward to the Cabrini game. They've been one of our top competitors in the four years that I've played volleyball here at Philadelphia Biblical. We have been very well matched every time that we've played them,” Carly Plank, Philadelphia Biblical University se-

“It's a huge deal for us to have such a large winning streak in CSAC play and I am extremely grateful and proud to be the start of what will hopefully be a legacy.”

“PBU was good competition,” Chris Abel, mother of junior libero Abel said, “So hopefully it’ll prepare them to go into the last round of sets and the playoffs.”

As for the first match versus Valley Forge Christian College, “Valley Forge was no competition.”

“For us to have won so many consecutive games in the CSAC shows we do not play down to anyone. As a team, we go out

nior and outside hitter, said.

“For me personally, I wanted to come back strong after the loss from last season and pull out a win, but Cabrini showed up ready to play and we just didn't have what we needed to win,” Plank said.

“But seeing how strong we both are and the potential that we have to be good in the next few years will be exciting, although as a senior I will now have to experience

the match up simply as a spectator,” Plank said.

“Philly Bible is getting better every year and we knew that if we won that game we would have home court advantage throughout playoffs,” Recklau, senior middle hitter, said.

“Although Valley Forge Christian Academy wasn't the best team we have played this year, it is absolutely essential for us to fight for every point throughout the remainder of the season,” Recklau said.

“It's a huge deal for us to have such a large winning streak in CSAC play and I am extremely grateful and proud to be the start of what will hopefully be a legacy.

Every year this team gets better and I don't see why the streak couldn't continue for the next 10 years,” Recklau said.

The Lady Cavs who are 20-5 overall and 10-0 in the CSAC are scheduled to face Neumann University next on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Dixon Center and finish off the season in Haverford versus Haverford College on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m.

“Every year the Neumann game is the one we have circled on our calendars. It’s a huge game and we all know that an undefeated conference season is at risk. We are going to approach it like a championship and hopefully make a statement,” Recklau said.

“The game against Neumann is going to be very exciting. It's our last regular home game of the season and if we win this game it'll be two undefeated seasons,” Abel said. ego722@cabrini.edu

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Cavalier Your thoughts: Calendar Phillies lose to the Giants in NLCS Thursday, Oct. 28

7 p.m. Field Hockey @ Alvernia

Friday, Oct. 29 No Events

Saturday, Oct. 30

11 a.m. W Cross Country Championship 12 p.m. M Cross Country Championship 1 p.m. M Soccer @ Marywood 2:30 p.m. Volleyball @ Haverford TBA Field Hock Quarterfinals

Sunday, Oct. 31

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Mark Chila

Monday, Nov. 1

TBA W Soccer Quarterfinals

Tuesday, Nov. 2

TBA M Soccer Quarterfinals TBA Volleyball Quarterfinals

Wednesday, Nov. 3

TBA W Soccer Semifinals TBA Field Hockey Semifinals

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Danny O’Rourke

senior marketing major

junior buisness admin. major

sophomore undecided

“I’m kind of disappointed in the Phillies; the Giants were the only team that I was afraid of. I’m upset about that last call, it was definitely a ball.”

“Considering that I was at the game, after the game it was heart breaking. It was dead silent. I just sat in the stadium for a good 20 minutes after the game. I had no words to say.”

“I think the Phillies had a better club but the Giants just played a lot better. I like the overall outcome of two different teams instead of the Phillies and the Yankees again.”

Patrick Gallagher / online media editor pjg725@cabrini.edu

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010

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Field hockey falls to TCNJ

By Natalie Crawford Staff Writer The Cabrini women’s field hockey team played an enthusiastic game against The College of New Jersey under the lights on Thursday, Oct. 21. The score was a 4-0 loss.

However, this was one of the most aggressive games the women have recently played.

Cabrini has had some history with TCNJ. They have played them for the past three years and every game has gotten more and more intense.

In 2008 Cabrini lost 8-0 and in 2009 Cabrini beat TCNJ 1-0 in overtime, winning the CSAC championship. During this year’s matchup, the score of the game didn’t do the team justice.

“I thought it was a learning experience. Last year they underestimated us and this year they didn’t underestimate us at all and gave us a hard fight. We lost 4-0 but we never let up,” Stephanie Campanaro, junior exercise science major, said.

The players have been anticipating this game with mixed feelings but they never doubted themselves once.

They knew playing against this team was going to be a great challenge and the teamwork that was shown proves their determination.

Freshman Erin McLaughlin, who played most of the game, was nervous coming into the game. Since this is her first year playing field hockey for Cabrini, she wasn’t sure what to expect due to the intense rivalry.

“I don’t think the score reflected how we played. We kept up with them considering they’re not in our division,” McLaughlin, freshman exercise science major, said.

“Last year Cabrini beat them so we knew that we could do it again. We definitely knew they were coming out to get us and out for blood.”

“Coming into the game I was mostly excited. They had everything to lose and we had nothing to lose. It has never

been a dull moment with TCNJ,” Campanaro said.

It hasn’t just been the players who have been anticipating this game. They had the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the whole season.

After playing Gwynedd-Mercy on Saturday, Oct. 16 Cabrini stole their No. 1 spot with a 4-1 win.

“The Cabrini girls are playing great right now. They are playing against the No. 12 team in the nation and they are holding their own,” Lori Rodolico, mother of team-captain

“Our coaches give us the best leadership and we all pick off of that including our seniors who we look up to.”

Allie Rodolico, said.

“Even though it is the second half of the game right now and they are not winning, I definitely think there is a chance for a comeback. I think they are playing just the way they should be right now,” Linda Gordon, mother of player Maura Gordon, said.

The moms have been to every single game so far this season cheering on the players. They all agree that their favorite game of the season has been when the team played Gwynedd-Mercy.

Senior goalie Caitlin Donahue saved 13 shots during the game. In 2009 Donahue won NCAA Statistical Champion in save percentages and CSAC Honorable Mention selection. She was also nominated for CSAC player of the week on Oct. 26 and student-athlete of the week on Oct. 27 of 2009.

Deanna Balerno, who is a senior at Temple University, makes sure she comes to a game at least once a season to watch Donahue, her best friend, play.

“The game is exciting so far and the fans are intense.

The goalie had some great saves and everyone looks really into the game,” Balerno said.

“TCNJ is a really fast team but Cabrini is definitely keeping up with them. I think the girls will make it to playoffs and it just gives me another reason to come back.”

The best influences who motivate the girls to do their best are the coaches. Jackie Neary is the head coach, followed by two assistant coaches, Kerry Jarema and Julie Smith.

“I am so proud of the girls’ effort tonight. TCNJ is a ranked team and we knew that they were going to come out hard on us, especially since we beat them last year. Unfortunately we did not win tonight but I am very optimistic and pleased,” Smith said.

All the parents agree that these are the best coaches for the players. They wouldn’t want anyone else coaching Cabrini women's field hockey and they have inspired them throughout everything, win or lose.

“Our coaches give us the best leadership and we all pick off of that including our seniors who we look up to,” Gordon, junior exercise science major, said. “ “We especially look up to our captain Allie Rodolico.

She is graduating in May and will definitely be missed by everyone on the team. She is not just a captain but a very good friend.” ngc24@cabrini.edu

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Mitchel Snodgrass, senior back, helps to defend against Philadelphia Biblical University in their game on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field. The Cavs tied with PBU in double overtime taking their overall season record to 6-9-1. Their next match-up is on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at Marywood University.

Men’s soccer ties in double overtime

By Laura Hancq Staff Writer Both the Cabrini College and Philadelphia Biblical University men’s soccer teams were unable to score through double overtime, resulting in a 0-0 tie on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field.

It was an epic battle of CSAC opponents as well as for the goaltenders and defense for both sides. The Cabrini offense stole the show in overtime with 10 incredible shots on net.

Not only was it an extraordinary game, but it also was a very special night for the five senior players: Troy Allen, King Saah, Steve Reynolds, Mitchel Snodgrass and Mike Viscariello.

The five seniors were honored before the game and during halftime for their last regular season home game as a Cabrini Cavalier. It was evident that the team really wanted to win for the special occassion.

“The seniors worked really hard to win this one,” head coach Glen Jaskelewicz said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t come out

on top but they all deserved to be recognized tonight.”

The Cavs had 10 overtime opportunities to score and it was heart wrenching for the crowd, the players and the coach to not be able to capitalize. The Cavs outshot the Crimson Eagles 30-13 throughout the game and had 11 penalty kick opportunities. With those kinds of chances, it turned out that luck just wasn’t on the Cavs side.

“It was a frustrating game to coach and watch,” Jaskelewicz said. “We have to improve on our goal-scoring opportunities because you can’t win without goals.”

It seemed like the Cavaliers were given a golden opportunity with 4:38 left to play in double overtime when Philadelphia Biblical was handed a red card. Unfortunately, the man advantage was not enough to beat the opposing goaltender.

However, Kyle Johnson junior back certainly tried. He was so close to breaking the tie for the Cavs in the final seconds of double overtime when his shot unfortunately hit the cross bar.

“I’m happy with how we played be-

cause we really needed a goal in overtime and we went for it,” Johnson said. “I think the team learned that we can’t take anyone lightly. We have to give 110 percent all the time and not just go through the motions.”

Both goaltenders put forth valiant effort during regulation and overtime. Viscariello, Cabrini’s senior keeper, was very happy to leave his mark on senior night by recording his first-career shutout.

“This will most likely be my last game here,” Viscariello said. “It was great to get a shutout on my last night because I’ve never had that before.”

Viscariello had the stressful job of keeping up with Philadelphia Biblical’s goalkeeper, freshman Dave Shaffer. Shaffer made incredible saves in net for the Crimson Eagles all night and robbed Cabrini of a few chances that seemed certain to result in a score.

“There are days when you get lucky and stand on your head and he did it very well,” Viscariello said. “Their goalie really kept them in and they got some really lucky bounces. It was frustrating and stress-

ful because you hope you don’t get a bad chance and you never went to end in a tie.”

Viscariello said that the Cavs will really come out hungry in their next game because of this draw.

With two games left in the regular season, the team needs to win the next two in order to finish in the top four in the CSAC. For the seniors who had been honored it was incredibly hard to leave without the win but it’s safe to say that the seniors left it all on the field.

“We got a lot of chances but it was just one of those nights,” Saah, senior midfielder, said. “We were expecting to win but the ball just didn’t bounce our way.”

Saah agreed with senior Viscariello that the team will come out ready to win after such a disappointing draw.

“This game is only going to make us work harder to win the next ones,” Saah said. “It ended up just not being our night but the seniors came out to play and we aren’t going to settle with being disappointed.” lch23@cabrini.edu