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Student earns !"#$%&%'$"((%)*'+,$ Ireland comes to cabrini national award %--%.$"/%,&'$)+,$By Laura Hancq Asst. Sports Editor

ERIC GIBBLE ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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Editorial: Remember when snow felt magical? When witnessing snowfall was like witnessing a miracle? At what age do we lose that excitement for freezing precipitation and pray to the heavens we aren’t trapped inside with nothing to do?

Perhaps it’s the fact that as drivers, it’s a nuisance to clean off your car and can be dangerous to drive in the inclement weather. Maybe it has something to do with fact that you no longer own a sled and there is not much to do when your walkways and roads are painted with powdered snow.

In spite of many people’s disdain for snow, Cabrini College faculty and staff have trudged through the past few snowy weeks and have gotten their work done effectively.

Since this spring semester started, it has been hard to imagine any kind of spring day with the frequent snowfalls over the past several weeks. We have had, to date, four delayed openings and one school closing.

Although The Loquitur knows not many students complain about those times off, we would like to thank the many workers of the Cabrini community who have displayed their dedication to our Cabrini experience by working during this weather.

Cabrini dining services, facilities and public safety are the three departments on cam-

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

Faculty, staff dedicated during inclement weather on campus

pus that remain open under any circumstance. Many staff belonging to these departments pay close attention to weather forecasts, ensuring they make appropriate travel arrangements to be on campus for work. This even means sleeping in a dorm on campus.

Public safety operates roundthe-clock normally, but their 24-hour office plays a major role in making sure the campus still runs during snowstorms.

Offering shovels to students needing to dig out their cars and picking staff and students up from the train station are two small duties that make a large difference in inconvenient weather.

Dining services operates on a slightly moderated schedule during school closings.

Nevertheless, the staff makes sure they are there to feed students. During the big snowstorm last year on campus, 99 percent of students who had a meal plan were fed during the school closing. Many of the student employees of dining services help make this possible.

Facilities seem to make the most obvious difference during storms. With round-the-clock plowing, the staff of facilities try their best to make the campus as safe as possible in the shortest amount of time.

During the recent school closing on Jan. 27, the Dixon Center, Holy Spirit Library

Some of the top mental illnesses in America that have seven million women and one million men struggling with are eating disorders. Approximately only one in every 10 people with a disorder receive treatment.

Colleges and universities all over the nation are reaching out to those students who want to help stop this illness. Cabrini College is one of those schools that addresses this issue.

“I want to educate the community about the potential negative effects of the fashion industry. I want to give students the confidence to appreciate their own personal beauty,” Andrea Sussel, BIC advisor and founder, said.

On Wednesday, Feb. 23 the second annual BeYou(tiful) Fashion Show will take place.

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While many students stayed indoors during multiple snow storms, Cabrini’s faculty made campus life liveable despite the dangers. and the shuttle service also remained open.

The Loquitur would like to recognize not just these departments, but also all departments

on campus that ensure the inclement weather is safe for students and help make it possible to resume our usual schedules as soon as possible.

BIC takes on eating disorders with events

By Natalie Crawford Asst. Copy Editor

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“The fashion show is about being yourself and loving yourself. It’s not about how you walk or what you wear. We want them to wear their favorite clothes and what they feel most comfortable in,” Kate Manning, BIC member and senior biology major, said.

The first show was such a huge success that when students heard that the BIC was hosting a second fashion show, they wanted to participate.

“I wanted to sign up for the fashion show because I love dressing up and I think it’s a good message that we can wear whatever we want no matter what kind of body type,” Tara Millamena, freshman communication major, said.

Last year approximately 100 people attended and 20 models walked down the runway. This year the goal is to advertise more than last year for a higher turnout.

“It was very successful for the first show.

I thought it was amazing. This year we are definitely trying to expand it. Each year it’s

going to get better and better,” Rachel Wenzel, senior marketing major co-president of BIC, said.

This free admission fashion show will take place at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. in the Grace Hall Atrium at Cabrini College. One can expect a student hosting the show, free donated food, music videos, educational film clips, talking points, educational material and t-shirts with the BIC logo on it. There is even the possibility of a henna tattoo artist making an appearance.

Students are encouraged to bring their old jeans that don’t fit anymore and donate them to a shelter in Norristown, Pa. “A lot of people struggle with body image and eating disorders,” Wenzel said.

“People are embarrassed to address this problem to even talk about it, but the whole purpose of this club is to try and reach out and show people that there is nothing to be ashamed about.” ngc24@cabrini.edu

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

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Spanish ECG class offers high school students new program after school in Norristown PROGRAM, page 1 background. This fact also holds true on the high school level, which is where the Spanish ECG class is trying to make a difference.

“We would like somehow to contribute to that and help in ways that we think we can to improve the futures of many Latino students by community organizing, advocating for them, working closely with them, believing in them and by ultimately helping them to secure funding sources for grants and scholarships,” Dr. Cynthia Halpern, chair of the romance languages and literatures department and the ECG 200 professor, said.

The Cabrini students’ ultimate goal with the high school students is to see them graduate and receive scholarship money for college.

In the fall of 2009, the students began with an ECG 100 class taught by Dr. Nicholas Uliano, associate professor of the romance languages, who introduced the students to many of the challenges faced by Latino immigrants. After ECG 100, the students continue with the program for four years, concluding with a senior-level course.

Cabrini students who are participating in this program travel to the Norristown Area High School certain days during the week af-

danielle alio / managing editor

Cabrini students interact with the parents of students in the Norristown Area School District at the Christmas party. This celebration was held at the Norristown Public Library in December to recognize the success of the new program. ter school to meet with Spanishspeaking high school students.

“Our ECG 200 class talks about Mexican immigration and their struggle when they come over to the United States,” Jess Merone, sophomore psychology and social work major and student mentor, said. Merone, along with her parents and siblings, are immigrants from Italy.

According to Merone, the main issues facing immigrants are language barriers, feeling accepted in school and discrimination. These factors most likely contribute to the low graduation rates.

“We’re helping them with schoolwork and providing opportunities for them to continue on with their schoolwork,” Merone said.

Dr. Raquel Green, assistant professor of romance languages and the ECG 300 professor, explained that some Hispanic students start falling behind academically during the third or fourth grade because of the language barrier. As the students move to the higher grades that gap widens.

“That’s when they begin to feel ‘I am never going to catch up’ and that is when behavioral issues may emerge,” Green said. “They feel more isolated.”

“I at least want to see one student graduate,” Lisa Gomez, junior exercise science major and ECG class student leader, said.

Gomez was chosen to serve as the intern of the mentorship program because of her Puerto Rican family background. Gomez stated that her family is her biggest in-

spiration.

“Where I live there’s not a lot of graduates. There are a lot of drop-outs and I know people personally that dropped out,” Gomez said.

This program is new for the Norristown Area High School in that it is the first one geared toward working specifically with Spanish-speaking students.

“As a district we are charged with ensuring that students are successful and when there are students who are speakers of other languages, I think we are responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students feel supported and know they are supported,” Dr. Janet Samuels, superintendent of Norristown Area School District, said.

Halpern explained that the

program also benefits each Cabrini student enrolled in the ECG 200 class at an intermediate level in their Spanish language studies and they get to practice their language skills with the high school students.

Halpern explained how she felt the parents of the high school children were nothing but grateful for the time, care and dedication of the Cabrini students.

“There are no words. There are just no words to tell you how emotional I felt,” Halpern said.

“To me, it was a precious moment in time. That will personally give me the energy to keep going because this is the beginning of something that’s going to be extraordinary.” dla37@cabrini.edu

Volunteers needed to repeat success of Relay for Life

By Natalie Crawford Asst. Copy Editor Relay For Life was started in 1985 by a man named Dr. Gordy Klatt. Klatt decided to walk around a track for 24-hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Just by this one man’s action, over 3.5 million people participate in this event all over the country.

“This event is important to Cabrini because I think it really unites the campus.

Everybody knows someone who survived cancer or passed away from cancer. Fighting to find a cure for cancer is something everyone can relate to,” Melissa Phillips, last years Relay For Life participant and organizer, said.

Last year was Cabrini College’s first time joining in Relay For Life. With over 300 participants raising $27,000 and passing their goal of $23,000, the college wanted to advocate more by having another Relay For Life event.

“The first year event won an award from ACS rookie of the year for how successful it was. The goal for this year is $30,000,” Allie Potter, Relay For Life co-chair and senior special education major, said.

Several communities and colleges all over the United States participate in this event to raise money for the ACS. “The goal is to get teens to sign up and walk the whole night,” Potter said.

This event is a walk that will begin at 3 p.m. on March 26 and will go until 7 a.m. on March 27. It will be held in the Dixon

Center.

Individuals can either walk as a team, walk alone or donate money. However, someone from a team must be walking at all times.

The point of that is to show that the walk has to last the whole night without stopping, because this disease doesn’t stop.

“I stayed up all night last year and it was worth every minute,” Mary Stevens, junior elementary education major and Relay For Life member, said. “Every time I thought I wouldn’t make it without falling asleep.”

If students do not wish to participate in walking, they have the opportunity to donate money for this cause.

While the participants are on their break from walking, there are activities to participate in. This event is going to be a Hollywood theme. There will be food, fun, tug-of-war, bingo at 8 p.m., a ceremony at 9 p.m., zumba, a band and a t-shirt contest.

“Through this event we take the time to celebrate those who fight it and for those who lost their lives. It’s a night of events and activities to raise money for a great cause,” Beth Gillespie, Relay For Life cochair, junior math major and secondary education major, said.

“Cancer effects everyone and every student can take part of this great cause. It’s not a sports team where you have to try out to be a part of. This event is very unique,” Gillespie said.

Relay For Life at Cabrini College is spreading the word more this year to encourage students to participate.

“I hope this year we can get even more

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Junior political science major Nikki Mosco and 2010 alumni Joe Kimpflen hang a banner in the Dixon Center for last years Relay for Life event on March 20, 2010. students involved and raise even more money. I hope more people realize how great this event is and how much it can help people,” Stevens said.

“Everyone has a story. It has been crazy trying to plan the event. Our motto is ‘anything for relay.’ Were not raising money for ourselves, it’s all for other people. There are not many things like this at Cabrini.

It’s for a really good cause,” Gillespie said.

She also noted the emotional impact.

“I love the feeling of when we raise money and have advocacy events. It’s all

so worth it. After the event we all cried and we were so excited we met our goal. It’s so rewarding. We love it,” Gillespie said.

It is recommended to pre-register online to make a team. As of now there are already 21 teams signed up. Just go to www.

Relayforlife.org/pacabrini. You also have the option of registering and making your payment the day of. It is $10 per person.

You can pay online as well. ngc24@cabrini.edu

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Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

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GLOBAL & NATIONAL Protests shake Egypt, region

Hill claims shots fired in self-defense

The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, along with a non-religious group, called for the fall of President Hosni Mubarak, whose 30 years of rule is nearing its end.

Mubarak’s government has received much protest and criticism over the past six days in hopes of throwing out the entire party.

During a hearing for Marqus Hill, who fatally shot an 18-year-old he found breaking into his car, Hill claimed that the 13 shots he fired at the victim was in self-defense.

Hill also had charges expunged in 2005 for attempted murder, aggravated assault and other related offenses. He lost his carry-permit only and his appeal was denied in 2008, where he then attacked a police officer at the hearing.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Jan. 30, 2011

As Egypt saw its army sent to their streets for the first time in decades, Pentagon officials and the Obama administration have tried to find a peaceful outcome with their close allies.

Because the Egyptian Army was sent to the streets, it was unclear whether the army would remain loyal to President Hosni Mubarak and fire on protesting citizens.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Jan. 29, 2011

Judge rules health care law unconstitutional Regarding the healthcare law requiring all American citizens to have some form of health insurance, a second federal judge ruled that the law is unconstitutional.

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Protests have continued to intensify in Cairo, Egypt. Many protesters are frustrated with the lack of support from the Obama administration in their attempt to force the resignation of President Hosni Mubara.

Judge Roger Vinson of the Federal District Court in Pensacola, Fla. said the requirements violated the Constitution.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Jan. 31, 2011

served in President Obama’s Chief of Staff until October. Illinois state code requires candidates to be a resident of Chicago for at least a year, with the election occurring on Feb. 22.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Jan. 27, 2011

Court rules Emanuel can run for mayor

Students’ stress levels increase

The controversy surrounding Chicago’s candidate for mayor, Rahm Emanuel, ended Thursday as the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that since Emanuel owned a house and was an Illinois taxpayer, he was eligible.

Emanuel had previously

Record stress levels among college freshmen have been found.

When the survey began 25 years ago among 200,000 incoming students to four-year colleges, 64 percent said their emotional health was above average.

Today, it has fallen to 52 percent.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Jan. 26, 2011

Obama outlines plans in address President Obama outlined his plans in the recent State of the Union address, including spending in important areas such as education, high-speed rail and technology.

Read the original story on NYTimes.com | Jan. 26, 2011 Trevor Wallace News Editor tbw723@cabrini.edu

THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, Feb. 3 Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 8:15 a.m.9:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 4 $2 SEPTA Fast Track to Philly SEaL provides $2 SEPTA tickets for a round trip train ride into Philadelphia.

Saturday, Feb. 5 See sports, page 14, for a list of all Cavalier games and times

Orientation Coordinator applications Applications are due to SEaL by 5 p.m. to be an orientation coordinator.

Sentencing starts against faithful parents Herbert and Catherine Schaible are due for court for sentencing regarding the death of their 2-year-old son that died of bacterial pneumonia.

The Schaibles refused to give their son medical care; rather instead they relied on their faith and prayer to heal their son.

Read the original story on Philly.com | Feb. 1, 2011

Police officer hit by motorist Officer Jennifer Rauschner was treated for a minor leg injury after being hit by a car while assisting in an investigation of a car crash. The driver of the car lost control on a snow-covered road.

Read the original story on Philly.com | Jan. 26, 2011

Free art exhibit, reception

Sunday, Feb. 6

Monday, Feb. 7

Tuesday, Feb. 8

Pre-Super Bowl party Head to the RAC and enjoy wings, pizza, chips, veggies and more and watch the pre-game show.

Live and Learn series Dr. Ana Negron will lead a “Live and Learn” session with a “Heart Healthy Food Prep” workshop from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. in the Grace Hall Boardroom.

Graduate open house (make-up date) Post-poned from Feb. 1, the open house will include various presentations on the different programs offered as well as a question-and-answer session from 6 p.m.7 p.m. in the Grace Hall Boardroom.

Mass Celebrate mass in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m.

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A free art exhibit of 17 oil paintings will be on Cabrini College’s campus from Feb. 15 to March 31. There will also be a reception with the artist on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is entitled “Bouquet Skyships.”

Read the original story on Cabrini.edu | Feb. 1, 2011 Trevor Wallace News Editor tbw723@cabrini.edu

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Student immerses himself in America

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Junior business major Matt McColgan has been able to travel to various cities across the east coast and share his culture with fellow Cabrini students during his stay in America.

STUDENT, page 1 sister and Dalmatian dog.

“I love where I live,” McColgan said. “I’m not too far away from anything.”

This is not McColgan’s first time leaving his home. McColgan studied at a prep school in Albany, New York when he was 16 years old.

“When I found out that Matt had been accepted onto the BEI Program it was a big shock to begin with,” Harriet WebbCrozier, Matt’s girlfriend of five years, said. “But then you realize how exciting it is and an amazing opportunity.”

“Being away from family and friends isn’t easy,” McColgan

said. “However, the experiences and friendships I have made out here make it all worthwhile.”

Making friends was not a hard thing for McColgan to do at all despite his slight difference in culture.

“I guess a lot of Americans can relate to the Irish because a lot of Americans have Irish relatives,” McClogan said.

For those who have traveled to different places, it is known that the pronunciation of words can change from area to area.

“I know some people find it difficult to understand what I am saying at times,” McColgan said.

“Some words mean different things here than they do at home.”

A difference in the meaning

of words may be a problem when traveling but McColgan has learned a lot from his roommates and other friends at school.

“If I have learned anything from Matt it has to be the difference in the words we use to call things,” Nick Casey, junior communication major, said.

“Like when he said he needs fairy liquid, which means cleaning solution.”

Having a student from a different country around can be a great way to learn things about different cultures. McColgan has taught so many people things about his culture.

“I have learned that two places so far away are so similar,” John Solewin, senior political science

mayor, said.

“He’s a good guy and he is always there to help out,” Kristopher Ryan, senior communication major, said. “He gives great advice and he is an overall good guy.”

“He is funny,” Ryan said. “And it’s not because of his accent.”

Since he has been here, McColgan has gotten the opportunity to do so many things.

First semester he played on the basketball team, which he says was a lot of hard work but also a lot of fun.

He also had the opportunity to do some traveling including a trip to Atlantic City and New York City.

“I have been asked some

strange questions like ‘how long did it take you on the boat to get here?’” McColgan said.

“The people that asked me those questions will remain nameless.”

After spending a good amount of time away from home and in a different country, McColgan can reflect on his time.

“I wouldn’t really say there isn’t anything I haven’t enjoyed about being here, but I have missed home a lot,” McColgan said. “There have been a lot of people that have helped me out.

I feel a lot of people have really made an effort to get to know me and it has been great.” skl37@cabrini.edu

Cabrini graduate wins award for creative fiction AWARD, page 1 on the heels of her tenure as editor of Woodcrest magazine, which led to her receiving a gold circle from the Columbia Scholastic Association.

According to Filling, Fandler’s play, “The Size of a Fist,” won third place last year in Cabrini’s annual scriptwriting contest and one-act play festival.

“Certainly Shannon is a standout as a unique and talented writer,” Filling said.

“She has always stood out as one of our most talented creative writers.”

The next steps for Fandler will include traveling with Frechie in March to New York City, while also applying to graduate programs as an MFA candidate with the encouragement of the English department.

Fandler hopes that writing will be part of her future career, whether it is full-time or within part-time opportunities. She also believes that teaching at the college level could be a possibility for her. She would like to continue to be able to work with stu-

dents as well as other writers.

“In my creative writing classes at Cabrini, I always worked with other students,” Fandler said. “It’s important to read the work of fellow students because it opens your own work up. Even the fact that they can produce something that is meaningful to them is inspirational.”

Fandler’s piece “The Indian” was her senior capstone project in Filling’s class.

er/son relationship and the boy, searching for an escape, finds a book about how to live like an Indian. Even though he lives in the suburbs, he tries to imitate this way of life.

“I found a wilderness guide myself and I thought it included some funny stuff that we never really think about because we live in the suburbs,” Fandler said. “I thought it would be an interesting idea to explore

“I thought it would be an interesting idea to explore something different than what most of us know from living in suburban and modern areas.”

She did not receive the inspiration for this story from other students but actually from a desire to write about something uncommon.

The story involves a problematic moth-

something different than what most of us know from living in suburban and modern areas.”

Aside from the publication of the story in the journal, Fandler will receive a cash

prize of $250 and the ability to use this story and award as a portfolio and resume booster.

“An award like this can be crucial to the creative writing program in the long run,” Frechie said. “It provides recognition for the college and gets our name out in the larger literary publishing community. We are thankful to our students for these kinds of awards because it can help establish the longevity of our program.”

The department hopes that this award will help Fandler on her way to a lasting career in the writing field and will only be one award on a list of many.

“So many doors are open for Shannon, as well as so many of our creative writers because their work shows a sophisticated command of language,” Frechie said. “This award will be helpful to Shannon because it is a powerful and artistic indication of what she can accomplish in a professional career.” lch23@cabrini.edu

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Steve Jobs takes third medical leave

By Jimmy Crowell Asst. Sports Editor

It has happened before.

Apple Inc. CEO Steven Paul Jobs is currently on his third medical leave of absence from the multi-billion dollar company that he co-founded along with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976.

In August 2004, Jobs took his first medical leave after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his pancreas. Jobs’ second medical leave happened in January 2009 when Jobs decided he needed to focus on his health. During that time, Jobs received a liver transplant.

Jobs’ 2004 medical leave of absence only lasted one mct month and his Jobs at an Apple press second leave conference of absence lasted six months. This time, Jobs is on an indefinite, self-imposed medical leave from Apple.

Since the first iPod launch in 2001, Jobs has been the primary creative powerhouse and laser-focused driving force behind all of Apple’s product launches. Now some ask, “will Steve Jobs ever return to his dayto-day duties at Apple?”

I answer that with another question, “does it matter?”

If you think about it, Jobs has imprinted his personal approach onto every product and software title Apple sells. Apple does not sell or market anything that Jobs does not approve of personally. He has his hand in everything that goes on at Apple.

What it boils down to is Jobs’ central approach to how he runs his company, and

that approach is a simple and uncomplicated idea: Jobs says no. A lot.

What I mean is, Jobs needs to always “shave away” anything that could make his company’s products any more complicated than they absolutely need to be. This can easily be seen in how there are so few buttons on the iPad and the iPhone.

Most technology gadgets have more buttons than there are fingers on both of your hands. By keeping it simple, Jobs allows the true power and elegance of his inventions to shine.

I asked, “does it matter?” And I will answer “no.”

It does not matter if Jobs returns. Jobs’ imprinted his mind set and “less is more” mentality in the work ethic of his employees ensures that Apple will continue to maintain leadership in the mobile phone market and dominate position in the tablet computer market. Apple will be fine without Jobs in the long run, but that is not to say he will not be missed.

Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004, but it was not just any kind of cancer. The kind of tumor Jobs had removed was a slow-growing, rare cancer called a pancreatic neuroendocrine islet cell tumor. Although this type of cancer has a higher survival rate than other forms of cancer, Jobs still suffers.

Now in 2011, I believe that Jobs’ cancer has returned. Via Occam's razor, since Jobs has left before due to his health, I conclude that something has happened that Jobs needed to take an indefinite break from his company.

In a Jan. 17, 2011 New York Times article, someone close to Jobs who requested anonymity said that Jobs suffers from immune system problems common in liver transplant patients. The same source said Jobs’ health suffers from frequent “ups and downs,” and that in the weeks before his Jan. 17 medical leave he was in a “down cycle.”

Yes, Jobs may come back and continue to run the company he helped create. The cult-like following that Jobs has attracted

over the decades has by-and-large helped the sales and persona of Apple. But the company Jobs helped create will be fine when Jobs leaves.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, he is still the CEO of the company, and he will continue to “be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.” But, 50 years from now, very few current CEOs will remain as heads of their companies, and this includes Apple.

Timothy Cook, Apple’s current chief operating officer, has taken over Jobs’ dayto-day responsibilities at the company at the request of Jobs.

True, it is likely that there will be a second generation iPad announced and launched soon, as well as a new fifth generation iPhone coming this summer, a new operation system titled Mac OS Lion and a refresh of their iPod product lines in the fall.

All of these products coming down the line means that for all intents and purposes, Apple will be running on autopilot. At least until 2012.

It seems to me that Jobs has a large amount of faith in Cook. Furthermore, Jobs has infused so much of himself and his way of thinking into everything Apple does, that I believe when Jobs finally leaves Apple, there will be a whole lot of uproar over who will lead the company.

I’m sure the stock price will fluctuate and the shareholders will worry. But at the end of the day, Apple will not falter. People who buy Apple products will not stop buying Apple products. Although Apple’s CEO succession plans are a closely guarded secret, it is safe to say that Cook is a front runner to replace Jobs.

Personally, I will not stop buying iPhones and MacBooks just because of who leads the company. Jobs is an excellent salesman and there will be nobody else in the world who could replace him.

His legacy will always live on through the products he has created and the example he has set for the 21st century businessman. jfc46@cabrini.edu

The countdown begins, 100 days until graduation

By Natalie Crawford Asst. Copy Editor

College has been an experience I will never ever forget.

I remember like it was yesterday, my first day at Cabrini.

Moving into House 2, meeting my roommate for the first time and trying to come to realization that from now on my life will never be the same, was a lot to deal with. It wasn’t easy adjusting to the college life but once I found my set group of friends the real memories were made.

Before college I used to count down the days until I would leave for Cabrini and now I’m already counting down the days until I leave for the “real world.” Knowing that there are only 100 days left until graduation stirs up a lot of emotions.

It is very exciting to think about graduating with all of my closest friends and to receive my diploma, knowing that all of my hard work in college paid off. But at the same time, it’s terrifying.

I love having the luxury to live with four of my best girl friends and still have our group of guy friends live right upstairs. Most juniors and seniors usually decide to move off campus but my group of friends, myself included decided to live in the on–campus apartments. A lot of the times we just stay in our apartment but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun, sometimes we have more fun partying here than going out. We do have some pretty amazing times when we go out to bars though.

One of the best bars that holds a lot of memories with my friends and myself was good ‘ol Kildares in King of Prussia. Most of us spent our times there celebrating each other’s 21st birthdays and other special events. You knew

your night would be a good time with the happy hour special, $12 all you can drink for two hours.

The other two bars that I think Cabrini dominates are Brownie’s 23 East and Buckhead’s. As soon as you turn 21 Brownie’s is the place to be on a Wednesday night. Going there with my girlfriends is always a great time. I’m without a doubt going to miss that so much after this semester is over. Especially the special of 50 cent beers and $2 mixed drinks from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. I certainly will also miss taking the “cheese bus” to Philly to go to Buckhead’s.

I don’t want to come across to people that some of my fondest memories at Cabrini are drinking, that’s not it at all. It’s about spending time with your favorite people that also happen to be my life-long friends. People say that you have to make your own fun on the weekends at Cabrini, which is true but at the same time you’re meeting people that will be your life-long friends.

I cannot wait for our senior trip, even though I have no idea what it is yet but as long as I’m with my friends I know it will be a blast. Within these 100 days left till graduation I plan on living it up to the fullest.

So now that I’ve mentioned all my wonderful memories and more to come in 100 days, there is also a sad side to this. Knowing that it’s only lasting for another 100 days.

Besides leaving my best friends, it’s scary to think about the “real world.”

There’s so much pressure about getting a job right after graduation. Sometimes I feel like it’s easier said than done but you have to grow up sometime, right?

My goal for this semester is to make these 100 days left the time of my life. As my friend and I always say, “They say you only live once, but when you live like us, once is enough.” ngc24@cabrini.edu

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‘Teen Mom,’ entertainment or public service Teen pregnancy glamorized on TV

By Allie Rodolico Staff Writer

So is anyone else seriously disturbed by the current season of “Teen Mom?” If last season wasn’t bad enough with Amber continuously beating up the father of her baby, Gary, MTV brings in Janelle this season who treats her mom like absolute trash.

I could barely watch the season premiere when Janelle continuously cursed her mom off and threatened to punch her in the face. I could never imagine talking to either of my parents that way, especially if they were trying to help me out if I had gotten pregnant at 16.

MTV’s thought process in putting “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” on air was to portray the difficulties that come with teenage pregnancy and hoped that teenage girls and boys would think twice before engaging in sexual encounters.

However, in my opinion, I think these two shows are causing more teen pregnancies than before they aired.

The girls on these shows are almost becoming celebrity worthy. They are constantly on covers of magazines and being talked about on shows like “E! News.” It was reported that “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” star, Amber Portwood, made an estimated $280,000 last year. $280,000 for getting pregnant as a teenager and showing your life on TV? Really?

People that have a college degree and have a decent job can’t even make that much money in one year. There have also been rumors that season one “Teen Mom,” Farrah Abraham, received a boob job with the money she was making from the show.

Young girls are very naïve and all they see out of this is a chance to have their own show on MTV and get on the cover of magazines; so why not get pregnant at

a young age.

There has been a recent pregnancy epidemic at Frayser High School in Memphis, Tennessee where 90 students are reportedly pregnant or have given birth in the past year and people are blaming the MTV show.

Yes, I do admit that the show does portray the tough times that these young moms are going through, like Leah in the new season of “Teen Mom.” She has to deal with one of her twins that isn’t developing correctly and may have nerve damage.

It does show that having a baby is a full-time job and even the strongest couples can’t manage to stay together during such a stressful period. However, on the other side some girls are just seeing an opportunity to get on the newest season of “16 and Pregnant.”

I do know moms that have gotten pregnant at a young age and I am not bashing them at all because they are doing it the right way. They aren’t looking for any perks coming out of it besides a happy and healthy baby.

I understand MTV’s purpose of having this show and I know there are many people out there that see this show and truly understand how hard it is to raise a baby at a young age.

On the other hand, I do not think that MTV and the media should make these young moms’ into celebrity status by having them on every magazine cover and on talk shows all the time.

There are plenty of young mom’s out there who I’m sure wouldn’t be opposed to getting some extra cash but their main priority is their child and that’s the way it should be. Not how famous and how much money you can earn by it. amr729@cabrini.edu

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‘Teen Mom’ has some benefits

By Jamie Santoro Perspectives Editor

Thank you Jamie-Lynn Spears. Thank you Sarah Palin’s daughter. Thank you for contributing to our society in a way I can never truly express.

Thank you for pushing teen pregnancy to the forefront of American curiosity.

Teen pregnancy has two roles in my life. First and foremost, entertainment.

Maybe it’s politically incorrect to point and laugh at pregnant teens. Well if that’s wrong, I don’t want to be right.

It is no accident that the teens on MTV’s hit show “Teen Mom,” is also what some may call trashy.

Just as the “Real World” is more likely to cast a choir girl turned stripper than a honor student. It makes better television.

Although a pregnant honor student sounds interesting.

Since “Teen Mom” has come into my life I have found myself enamoured with the lives of these trailer-park teens and their respective buns.

First we have Farrah. Most of the drama is between her and her abusive mother who she sometimes got along with but usually just called the cops on.

Maci is kind of boring. I’m a fan of how she says Bently. That’s all I remember about her.

Then there’s the gold mine that is Amber. Where to start with her. She’s honestly a national treasure. When she yells “Gary!” I can’t help but yelp in joy.

So many quotes I find slipping out of my mouth at many an inappropriate occasion.

For example when I am meeting with Amber LaJeunesse, CAP Board Advisor, I can’t help but hear Gary screaming and slamming the door making things awkward.

This show is approaching “Real Housewives of New York” level of reverence in my book. Amber equals Kelly, and that is the highest compliment I can give.

On the other hand, this show is also incredibly educational. This show makes me want to put a condom on and not take it off until I’m 27. “Teen Mom” shows the physical, financial and emotional ramifications of pregnancy at any age.

Enter the final girl that made up the first cycle of young moms, Catelynn.

Catelynn is worth separating from the rest of the group because she made the most difficult decision anyone, especially someone aged only 16, can make. She was pregnant and decided to give up the baby for adoption.

On “16 and Pregnant,” the series from which “Teen Mom” sprouted, you saw the entire process of Catelynn’s decision.

You saw her meeting with the adoption agency and the process of choosing a family to raise her child.

I remember her actually giving birth.

The decision whether or not to even see the baby after it was born seemed to hold the weight of the world.

The raw emotion of these scenes made me realize why reality TV still has some clout.

In some ways “Teen Mom” does many things at the same time.

It is pure guilty pleasure. Something about getting your mom arrested and taking paternity tests really attracts Americans.

It is also a moral to the story. Many romanticized versions of teen pregnancy seem to leave out the part about the baby that comes with it. It’s not pretty. It’s not glamorous.

The one pitfall of this show is that these girls are becoming famous; not just well known, full blown celebrities. Amber is the Lindsay Lohan of teen mom’s and unfortunately for a lot of young girls, that’s appealing. ajs343@cabrini.edu

Starbucks not worth the wait

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer

One of the most annoying sounds in life has to be the unmistakable piercing of the alarm clock in the morning.

I always dread having to get out of bed, but at least I can look forward to my Starbucks Venti coffee with skim milk and Splenda. Unfortunately, the long lines and elaborate drink orders have me questioning whether my love for their coffee outweighs the frustration that comes with obtaining it.

Starbucks Coffee is in desperate need of an express line. An express line would allow the people that are ordering a simple cup of coffee or tea to do so without having to wait in line for 15 minutes. Currently, I have to leave my house 30 minutes earlier than I normally would in order to fight for a parking space and wait in line.

There are two Starbucks locations that I frequent, depending on the day of the week. The first location, which I go to on the days that I work, is in Bryn Mawr, Pa. This Starbucks would greatly benefit from having an express

line because there are only about eight parking spaces, which means that the wait begins in the street. If I am lucky enough to make it into the parking lot before lunch time, the chances of actually getting a parking space instead of having to park on the sidewalk are slim.

Once I clear all the necessary hurdles to successfully purchase my beverage, my car is almost always blocked in. It is then I get the added pleasure of going back in the store and finding the person who has chosen to double park. You can imagine the resistance I receive when asking someone to get out of the line they fought to be in and move their car.

On days that I have class I go to the Starbucks in King of Prussia, Pa. This location is definitely the least frustrating of the two stores. Their lack of an express line is tolerated by the fact that there is an adequate number of parking spaces. Although this particular Starbucks does not require circling the block ten times before getting in the door, there is still a significant wait prerequisite their customers must fulfill before placing an order.

In King of Prussia there are two reasons why buying a cup of coffee has the potential to make me late for class. For one thing there always seems to be some type of chronic issue like a machine being down or being short

staffed. The other major delay is caused by something I like to call a lack of customer ordering etiquette.

These customers are on their cell phones while placing their orders or are still deciding what they want even though they have been waiting in line for 15 minutes.

These are the same people that spend five minutes looking for their wallet, which is usually buried somewhere in the bottom of their purse.

The biggest faux pas of all is when people pull out their lists like they are at the grocery store. They have such large orders because they are purchasing drinks for everyone in their office. These people definitely lack ordering etiquette because they give the illusion that the wait will not be that long when the reality is that the line may as well be out the door.

An express line is not a new concept to Starbucks. In fact, there are several Starbucks locations in cities, such as New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles that have already adopted this innovation. In my hometown of Cherry Hill, N.J., the Starbucks even has a drive-thru lane. Come on Pennsylvania, I have made my peace with the fact that I have to pump my own gas, at least let me have my coffee. epa722@cabrini.edu

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Features

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

SNOWMAGEDDON HITS CAMPUS

The Tri-state area was hit by yet another winter storm. The Radnor area saw icy conditions and accumulations of approximately 14-16 inches of snow.

Cabrini cancelled classes mid day on Wednesday, Jan. 26 and remained closed through Thursday, Jan. 28. PennDot and Cabrini Facilities did their best to prepare for the snowstorm that took place this past week. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to more class delays, sledding and ice skating from building to building on campus.

all photos by jimmy crowell/ asst. news editor

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Faculty sees professor as asset to college courtney mcgann/ staff photographer

By Eleni Antipas Staff Writer Many people may find it difficult to juggle having a career and a family. Dr. Scott Testa, assistant professor of business administration, has taken on so many responsibilities and is still searching for new endeavors.

One of Testa’s biggest ventures was starting a company, Scott Testa Consulting, in the basement of his home. Testa was also chief operating officer for Mindbridge, a business process outsourcing company that was listed in the Inc. 500, a ranking of America’s fastest-growing companies, for three consecutive years.

Although it is extremely rare to be listed in this magazine repeatedly, Testa remains modest. In fact, he attributed the success of his business to luck and good timing.

“One of my biggest accomplishments would have to be having a company on the Inc. 500,” Testa said.

Testa has received other multiple distinctions in the field of business and marketing. For example, he was featured in the 40-under-40 section of the Philadelphia Business Journal, which lists 40 of the leading business executives who are under 40 years of age. He was named a Who’s

Who Entrepreneur and was on the cover of Sales & Marketing Magazine.

Finally, Testa has been interviewed by several news sources such as USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, MSNBC and the Fox Business Channel.

This semester, Testa is teaching principles of marketing, principles of manage-

formed the first evaluation of the marketing major. Finally, Dr. Testa has participated in the business team for Fair Trade walleyball every year since he started at Cabrini.”

Testa draws a connection between his two careers that allows him to fulfill his obligations and achieve his goals with an inspiring attitude.

“My classes and my company complement each other. I can bring what I have learned from working with different companies into the classroom and my students offer a unique perspective that I bring to my clients.” ment and personal finance. Testa believes that the small class sizes at Cabrini allow him to work closely with his students and assist them in finding internships and landing jobs.

“In my opinion, Dr. Scott Testa is an asset to the students at Cabrini College. As for the department, Dr. Testa has worked on the assessment plan for the marketing major, along with Ruby Remley,” Dr. Lisa Delgado, assistant professor of business administration, said. “They have also per-

“I like to expose my students to outside companies and give them real-world experience,” Testa said.

“My classes and my company complement each other. I can bring what I have learned from working with different companies into the classroom and my students offer a unique perspective that I bring to my clients,” Testa said.

When Testa is not busy working he enjoys spending time with his wife Sharon and 11-year-old twin daughters Elizabeth

and Caroline. As a devoted father, he takes pleasure in driving his daughters to school every morning and coaching their soccer team.

As a competitive marathon runner, Testa has participated in both the Philadelphia Marathon and the Harrisburg Marathon.

He can often be found exercising in the Dixon Center.

Testa also enjoys skiing and snowboarding. However, even in his free time, Testa remains business minded. In fact, as an athlete, Testa has taken an interest in Tilly’s, a retail company, specializing in action sports apparel and accessories. He believes that Tilly’s offers customers a distinct experience and it is a company that is continuing to grow.

Even with all of Testa’s success he is still eager to take on new projects. Although he is a little reluctant to discuss all of the details at this time he explained that in the next few years he plans to get involved with another company in the technology field.

“I feel very blessed and very lucky,” Testa said. epa722@cabrini.edu

Ten facts about your professor Favorite movie?

Favorite TV show?

PC or a Mac?

Zoolander

The Office

PC

Favorite dessert?

Favorite music?

Favorite comedian?

Ben & Jerry’s Chubby Hubby

The Killers, Brandon Flowers, Oasis and REM

Larry Sanders

Favorite Phillies player?

Best vacation?

Jimmy Rollins

Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Favorite sport?

Favorite drink?

I don’t like to drink alcohol.

Long-distance running, swimming, snowboarding and skiing

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Thursday, Feb.3, 2011

Chic

Looking stylish in the winter is tough when it’s freezing temperatures outside. Although it requires a bit more effort to remain stylish during the winter months, it is very possible and easy to achieve with the right wardrobe.

Application of the week: Pose

OTS bag.

Layering.

For colder days, you can stay warm under jeans by layering with leggings or long underwear. Wear tights and thermal leggings whenever you wear a skirt or dress this winter. Instead of going bare legged, this will make your outfit look more climate appropriate.

An over-the-shoulder bag is an essential must have for the winter. This is to make sure your hands are free to push into your pockets for extra warmth. A leather hipster bag can never go out of style so buying an expensive one is a good investment.

Coat.

Your winter coat provides two purposes: it must keep you warm and give you a stylish look at the same time. Wear coats that compli

Neutrals.

A neutral color is best since neutrals are always in style and will keep you looking classy. Colors like black, gray and shades of brown are a go-to color scheme. This goes for all winter styles, accessories and clothing. These winter neutrals are essential for your make-up wardrobe.

Accessories.

Accessories that are a must-have in your wardrobe should be a warm hat, a comfy scarf and toasty gloves.

Neutral colors for all three are ideal, but you can also mix and match between colors of similar tones or incorporate a pop of color.

Boots.

For most people in winter climates, as soon as temperatures start to drop, its goodbye to the flip flops and hello boots. Boots are the ideal footwear during the winter. Boots allow you to look stylish and keep warm, as they cover lots of skin. If you’re not a boots person, try some trendy sneakers or moccasins.

The North Face.

The North Face is a staple in every college student’s wardrobe. This is because the North Face jacket looks stylish and clean without the bulk of a heavy winter coat. It can be worn with sweats when you don’t feel like dressing up for class or could be worn with jeans and boots for a more stylish look.

Hand wear.

Wearing mittens or thick gloves would be warmer, but thin, streamlined gloves are more chic. Find a perfect medium that suits your outfit and the weather. It is best to find gloves that are mainly a solid color and neutral as well.

kelsey alvino

/ staff writer/ kma69@cabrini.

By Ariel Crawford Staff Writer Whether you’re a shopaholic or loathe trips to the mall, you’ll still find that Pose is an application sent from heaven. This application is for any smart phone and is easily identifiable for download by its royal purple little logo and elegant cursive text. It’s also completely free.

As an application, Pose serves three main purposes.

The first is to be a kind of virtual vault. Have you ever been out shopping and suddenly spotted that musthave item but for whatever reason not been able to walk out of the store with it?

You simply open up the application and take a picture of the item. There’s no limit so you can take as many pictures as your heart desires. Then you can note important information such as the price, color and size of the item as well as the store, its location and the date you found the item.

Pose’s second role is that of social-media mogul. Pose can sync up to any e-mail address book, Facebook, Twitter and the application’s official website pose.com where a custom page is created for you when you download the application and create your profile.

Your profile page on pose.com will display your feeds. That means every time you update your profile by sending someone a message, loving an update or adding another wanted item to your virtual vault.

You can send e-mail messages to your contacts, post on friend’s Facebook walls, update your Facebook status and Tweet to the world all as a way of dropping hints as to what you would like as a gift for that upcoming special occasion.

Pose’s third and final job is to provide inspiration. In addition to being able to see your own feeds and the feeds of your friend, everyone can see the universal feeds called popular, which showcases the most loved feeds and items and POSErs, a feed that features the fashion finds of some secret, but highly regarded shoppers. aac55@cabrini.edu

Arts & Entertainment

Thursday, Feb.3, 2011

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jeny varughese/ staff writer

Pizzeria

kristine semptimphelter/ staff photographer

serves up the ‘Real’ deal

By Jeny Varguhese Asst. News Editor Real Pizza, a warm and welcoming restaurant shop, has been in business for over 45 years and is family owned and operated.

Theo Kiziroglou, owner of the pizza shop for the past 12 years, treats customers like family.

Real Pizza is expected to move to a new location which is across the street and down the corner from the present shop in Wayne.

“The new building is more spacious and we wanted to give something back to the customers for their dedication,” Kiziroglou said.

Real Pizza won the Best of Philly award in 1992 and was also voted Best Cheesesteak throughout community papers.

Real Pizza is welcoming to students from Cabrini, Eastern and Valley Forge Military Academy. Special discount prices are offered to all college students.

A big reason that Real Pizza is popular with college students is

because of the affordable prices.

Compared to some of the other pizza shops in the area, Real Pizza has very cheap prices.

However, the food does not give you the feeling that some particularly cheap places do, making Real Pizza a go-to resta-

“I go there to eat between two to three times a week,” Saleem Brown, assistant director of admissions, said. “My favorite foods from there are their cheesteaks and grilled chicken pasta.”

According to Brown, for every away game, the basketball team

the door.

The quick service doesn’t just end at the door, it also extends to the deliveries that are made to the campus.

Real Pizza gets their deliveries in on time and even during snow storms.

“This is a smoke-free environment and the relationships we have with our customers are very important to us.” raunt for college kids on a low budget.

Cabrini College especially has a place in the store with posters and pictures from the college hung on the wall.

They are big supporters of the boys and girls basketball team.

This may have something to do with the amount of business that the basketball teams gives Real Pizza on a regular basis.

Eco-friendly tip of the week:

orders hoagies from Real Pizza.

Also, he has been going to Real Pizza for the past four years because of their friendly nature.

When considering ordering pizza, Brown thinks of Real Pizza, and then doesn’t feel a need to think any further than that.

The menu has an endless option of foods to choose from.

Quick service is provided to every customer who walks through

“I really like their food and Real Pizza is a very inviting place,” Alyssa Berger, sophomore special education major, said.

Kiziroglou is very involved in the community and donates food to local churches, organizations as well as several charities.

“This is a smoke-free environment and the relationships we have with our customers are very important to us,” Kiziroglou said.

The friendly atmosphere and kindness of Kiziroglou and other customers makes a person want to come back to eat there.

There has never been a complaint from customers about the food.

Real Pizza has also been voted one of the top pizza places in Wayne, Pa. by Main Lines Best.

“We have had the same customers come in for over 30 years,” Kiziroglou said. “Several of the alumni bring their children with them. This is a very safe and reputable township.”

Real Pizza is always open to new ideas and comments from its customers on how to make the place better.

Real Pizza 18 West Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 610-687-2222 Address to new location: 1 West Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 jmv72@cabrini.edu

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Reality Check: The Ex Factor

By Elizabeth Krupka A&E Editor Cheaters are on the lowest on your list of people to forgive, correct?

If not, they should be.

Cheating in a relationship is something that completely shatters a level of trust.

So if this is the case, that your significant other pretty much ripped your heart out of your chest and walked all over it right in front of you, why would anyone ever want to get back together with them? You find yourself wondering why are you even considering it?

This is considered the “ex factor.”

There is that undeniable feeling that you just can’t shake right?

That feeling of wanting them back even though you spent hours watching sappy movies in pajamas and moping around your house.

Stop and think for a moment. Is it really possible to date an ex who cheated?

There are instances that couples get back together after someone has cheated. However, the main issue lies in the fact that you can never fully put all of your trust back into the relationship.

Leading to the problem that a relationship is faulty is if there are holes in the level of trust.

A relationship needs to have complete trust. Otherwise, as soon as your significant other is out of your sight, that question of what are they doing will pick at your brain.

Not to mention your friends will never let you live it down, no matter how in love with the person you are. This isn’t because they don’t want you to be happy (although it could be and if that is the problem then you should look into new friends,) it is because they watched you wallow away and they are trying to protect your heart, if you aren’t.

If you have to pretend that you’re happy and not worrying, then the relationship may not be worth your time.

That question can’t constantly be haunting you because if it is going to, then that is going to come out in the relationship one way or another.

However, there are those couples that get back together after a cheating bout, and if you are in one of those, congratulations, you beat the odds.

But for the rest of us mere mortals who can forgive but can’t forget, stay away from the “ex factor.” You don’t need to be moping around your house. efk722@cabrini.edu

Thursday, Feb.3, 2011

Portman film has audiences attached

By Allie Rodolico Staff Writer For all of the women out there that are sick of men just using you for sex and stringing you along while they are perfectly fine with that and nothing more, then “No Strings Attached” is the movie for you.

In most movies like this, the roles are reversed. Normally, the male role is the one to make the arrangement where the two will use each other for sex and that’s it.

No dates. No falling in love. No getting attached. Of course, this never works. The female role always gets attached and winds up falling in love with the guy and wanting more than just sex. The guy usually gets freaked out and realizes this agreement won’t work out and cuts it off leaving the girl heartbroken. However, this movie gives hope for all the hopeless romantics out there that some men actually mct do want more than just sex.

Natalie Portman plays the Natalie Portman, left, as Emma and Ashton Kutcher as Adam co-star in “No Strings Attached.” role of Emma, a hard-working doctor in training that has no end up having sex and instead of man and Kutcher is very believ- the role that shows women can time for relationships and is risking their friendship and mak- able. It was like a magnet be- overpower men. Portman proves content with being alone after ing things awkward, they decide tween them and there was no to the audience that she actually is seeing her parent’s rocky mar- to make a deal to become “sex stopping the connection. The re- a very funny person which people lationship they shared onscreen aren’t used to seeing especially riage. Ashton Kutcher plays friends.”

They set their rules, “no call- is very relatable to many couples after her dramatic role in “Black the role of Adam, a corky, fun-loving production assis- ing in the middle of the day and that are out there. In the end, it Swan.” Ashton Kutcher is the tant who works on the set of a saying you were ‘just thinking proves that there are more things same fun-loving guy that he is in about me,’ no crying, no jeal- to a relationship just sex and you most of his comedies.

“Glee” like television show.

It’s the perfect date night movThe two originally meet at ousy.” The plan seems flawless need that person there to pick you the age of 12 at a summer camp and the two think nothing can up when your down and make you ie and at the same time is a perand throughout the years run go wrong. However, as in most laugh when it feel likes you’re fect movie for a girls night out. A great start to what surely will be into each other from time to cliché romantic movies, it leaves having the worst day.

Although “No Strings At- one of many great movies in 2011. time until they find themselves the audience wondering who will living in the same city at the be the first to fall in love with the tached” is a typical cliché romanamr729@cabrini.edu tic comedy, it gives a twist that same time. One morning they other.

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Sports

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

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Getting to know a Cavalier

Cory Lemons

How long have you been playing basketball?

I have been playing basketball for about 10 years.

Growing up, who inspired you to start playing basketball?

My dad. I didnt like basketball when I was younger but he thought I should try it so I did, and he always pushed me to be good at it.

Did your basketball career have an impact on your decision to come to Cabrini?

No not really, I did know coach Rick Bell and decided to come to Cabrini, and I am glad with my decision to come.

What characteristics do you have that make you so versatile on the court?

I believe my basketball IQ is high. I have great speed and good court vision. Also, great teammates help with all I bring to the team.

What is the team goal for this season?

To win the CSAC championships again, and go to the NCAA tournament.

If your teammates were to describe you in one sentence what would they say?

A very unselfish player.

What is your favorite thing to do when you are not playing basketball?

I am very close with my family so any free time I have I love to spend with them.

What is your favorite professional team? Why? Lakers because I like Phil Jackson and my favorite player, Kobe Bryant plays for them. sarah luckert/ photo editor

nick guldin / sports editor / ngg27@cabrini.edu

This week in sports

Eagles set to secure Vick

Weeks discusses contract

The Eagles will place their franchise tag on quarterback Michael Vick, preventing him from leaving Philadelphia this offseason, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Vick recently participated in his fourth Pro Bowl and led the Eagles to an 8-3 record this season in games he started and finished for the team. Vick also set career highs in yards passing, touchdowns passing and passer rating for the Eagles in 2010. This move means that backup Kevin Kolb is now expendable, and many teams are expected to be interested because of his $1.4 million cap hit. Kolb believes he can be a starter in the NFL and said he wants “to be starting somewhere” in 2011.

Read original story from ESPN.com | Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

The Milwaukee Brewers and Rickie Weeks will be discussing the possibility of an extended contract deal through the start of spring training, according to ESPN. The second baseman wants to end negotiations quickly in order to focus on his game. It is a matter of perfect timing when it comes to a final decision on a long-term contract for Weeks as a Brewer. Weeks’ high scores were provided

by ESPN, showing that he is a valuable athlete for Milwaukee and a vital ingredient to their future success next season.

Read original story from ESPN.com | Sunday, Jan. 30-, 2011

Celtics coach Doc Rivers receives fine by NBA Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been handed a fine of $15,000 by the NBA, according to ESPN. The fine was the result of arguments with a referee between plays, followed by Rivers not leaving the court. The Celtics were playing against and losing to the Phoenix Suns with fouls called against River’s team, adding to the incident. The coverage of the game caught Rivers yelling at the referee. Given what Rivers told reporters, it seemed to be an opinion issue regarding who was doing their job right for the game’s sake.

Read original story from ESPN.com | Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011

Ovechkin, Chara shine at All-Star competition

Alex Ovechkin and Zdeno Chara stole the show at the NHL Super Skills competition. Ovechkin won his third-straight break away challenge and Chara set a new record in the hardest slap shot challenge. Chara broke his own record of 105.4 MPH with a blast that registered at 105.9 MPH. Chara’s shot, along with Ovechkin’s ability to score at any angle, gave captain Eric Staal’s team the overall competition victory over team Lidstrom.

Read original story from ESPN.com | Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 Carol Dwyer /asst. perspectives editor / cdwyerpj@gmail.com

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Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

Intramurals offer competitive edge for everyone

By Chelbi Mims Staff Writer Men's basketball intramurals are expected to begin the first week of February. Intramurals sports are available in volleyball, softball and new this year, floor hockey. The season lasts for four to eight weeks beginning with the first game and ending with the championship game.

“Intramurals are student-created teams that meet to compete against each other one to two days per week. There are no official or formal practices, although some teams may meet to play during open gym, and the teams play for bragging rights and light prizes,” Orlin Jespersen, assistant director of recreation, said.

Mike Bowens, Shae McPherson, Adrian Prawl and Brett Kinney can only think of one phrase to describe the goal for their team this season. “We want to win.”

“Some people get discouraged and don’t put their all into the game because they do not look at it as competitive basketball, but my team and I are in it to win it,” Bowens, sophomore business administration major, said.

The teams are comprised of players who have the caliber and drive to play varsity basketball.

Some of the players couldn’t fit in their schedule to play varsity basketball or don’t want the competitiveness of intercollegiate sports.The teams coach themselves, put together team practices and make plays for the game.

“I love basketball. I played AAU basketball in high school but because I did not play during college I still want to play. It is also a great workout and playing basketball with my friends is better than running on a treadmill,” David Watson, freshman education major, said.

There are six or seven teams registered now but more are expected to sign up in the next week. Last year intramurals basketball had a great turn out of players and fans.

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“I went to every game that I could go to last year because my friends were playing and it was just a nice relaxing time watching the games,” Abiu Santos, sophomore accounting major, said.

The game is played in a round robin format.

Each team has a division and plays each team in their division at least once. Teams keep their place in the tournament by winning their division in the round robin. Teams are then seeded for the playoffs. After the playoffs, a singleelimination tournament is played to choose a winner. Games occur roughly once a week.

“I played with my team last year and we almost made it to the playoffs but weren’t successful but this year we will make it to the final tournament,” Prawl, sophomore psychology major, said. cam376@cabrini.edu

chelbi mims / staff writer

Players involved with intramural basketball gather together in the Nerney Fieldhouse to practice before league play begins later on this week. Many players in the intramural league have played for competitive teams in the past.

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“Yeah, because they have a good team this year and I think they’ll be back in it and win it.”

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“Yes, because they have the most depth out of any other team in the league.”

“I think they’ll make it because they have great players and they’re playing great right now.”

Melissa Webb /staff writer / mw446@cabrini.edu

For more information on Cabrini College athletics visit their website at www.cabriniathletics.com

Sports

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

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Upperclassmen achieve personal bests in ‘senior swim meet’

By Rachael Renz Copy Editor Cabrini’s men’s and women’s swim teams faced two hurdles during their meet on Saturday, Jan. 29. Not only did they face Widener University, but it was the last home meet of the season, giving it the name, “senior swim meet.”

Although Cabrini was undefeated, they were toppled

by Widener’s winning scores of 130-53 and 126-62. But that didn’t stop the team from placing first in several races and beating personal bests.

Many seniors finished in first for the men’s team including Kyle Teliszewski, Ben Nanna, Bill Boylan and Matthew McGuriman. The only senior to place first for the women’s team was Emily Yurick in the 100-yard breaststroke.

At the senior swim meet, the seniors were presented with gifts from their teammates. But that wasn’t the only recognition they received. Among the packed stands were supporting friends and family and decorated posters acknowledging each senior.

“I went to the meet to see my roommates and my friend

Josh compete. I knew it was the senior swim meet and that they would be recognized for swimming their last meet at Cabrini College so I felt that I should be there to cheer them on,” Valerie Saar, senior social work major, said.

Besides being presented with gifts, the seniors swam a lap with each other during one of the breaks in the meet.

Fellow teammate and friend Lauren Sliva was sad to see this season end and for the seniors to graduate.

“The senior meet is a farewell – a way of saying ‘it was great having you on the team, here’s our thanks and we hope you had fun this season.’ As for my teammates, we’re a family. We are up abnormally early together, have very long road trips together and then spent a week together over winter break. It’s sad to think that next year they will be gone,” Sliva, junior communication major, said.

For one teammate, the senior swim meet meant something different to her than to her teammates. Lisa Somers, senior social work major, hurt her shoulder during the training trip to Florida over winter break.

“Sitting out with an injury is always tough but still being a part of the team and cheering them on sort of made me forget that I was sitting out at all. I’m proud of the team and how far we’ve come in the past four years that

rachael renz / copy editor

Senior Katie Bonanni swam her last home meet, the 1,000-yard-freestyle (40 laps,) at the senior swim meet held on Jan. 29 in the Dixon Center.

I’ve been a part of it,” Somers said.

Teammate’s Josh Prown and Boylan both agree with Somers when looking back on this past season.

“I will miss all the fun and crazy times we all had as a team and I will miss at the end of each season looking at how much my times have dropped,” Boylan, senior accounting major, said.

Although this is Prown’s first and last season as a swimmer, he has taken away great memories and skills from this past season.

“The season overall has been a very good one. We’ve had great competition and have seen some great performance from our swimmers. The training we did in Florida really helped but more importantly I feel it allowed for the team to really bond,” Prown, senior communication major, said.

When the season ends in mid February, the team will lose seven seniors. Some seniors reached top-notch places and beat their own personal bests this season, but each of these graduates will never forget the memories they made while on the men’s and women’s swim team. rr724@cabrini.edu

rachael renz / copy editor

Junior Darvin MacDonald swam the 500-yard-freestyle (20 laps) in the senior swim meet on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the natatorium in the Dixon Center.

The Washington Center visits Cabrini College The Washington Center serves as a clearing house for internships with the U.S. government and other institutions such as CNN. Students spend an entire semester in Washington working in an internship, taking class and participating in a scheduled program of activities. This program is open to all majors and provides internship opportunities for the fall, spring and summer semesters.

When? Friday, Feb. 25 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Where? Iadarola Lecture Hall

For more information, contact Dr. James Hedtke at ext. 8336 or jhedtke@cabrini.edu.

You can also visit the Washington Center’s website at www.twc.edu.

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Sports

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011

Cavs dominate Battle of Eagle Road

jenay smith / staff photographer

By Nick LaRosa Asst. Sports Editor Cabrini’s men’s basketball team knocked off cross-road rival Eastern University 89-71 on Monday, Jan. 31 at the Nerney Field House. The win boosted the Cavaliers’ record to 14-4 for the season and stretched their current winning streak to eight games.

The 18-point win was Cabrini’s thirdstraight victory against the Eastern Eagles.

Senior Dom Farrello contributed 20 points in the win while sophomore Cory Lemons added 16 points and tallied nine assists. Lemons contributed the team’s success to the strong post defense they played.

“We pressed and it got us a lot of turnovers,” Lemons, sophomore business administration major, said.

The Cavaliers took a 42-36 lead into halftime before beginning the second half on a 16-4 run. By the midway point of the half, the Cavs had gone on a 27-8 run to put the game out of reach.

Having gotten into foul trouble at the end of the first half, getting the starters back on the court was key to beginning the second half off so strongly, according to Farrello.

At one point, the Cavaliers stretched their lead to 29 points over the Eagles.

Sophomore Goran Dulac recorded nine of his 16 points in the second half while also collecting three rebounds in the game’s second frame.

“We had a good start to both halves and in the second half we put it away,” head coach Marcus Kahn, in his third year with the Cavaliers, said. “We focused more on what was working in the first half and stuck with it [in the second

half].”

“The team did a really good job tonight and worked both ends of the floor,” assistant coach Saleem Brown said.

Overall, the Cavs shot nearly 48 percent from the floor and made nine of their 11 free throws. Farrello and freshman Fran Rafferty combined for five of the team’s eight three-pointers in the win.

With a capacity crowd of 1,500 in attendance, coaches and players alike recognized how much the win meant for the college and its students.

“It was huge,” Brown said of the win.

“It’s the Battle of Eagle Road and you never want to lose that game.”

Farrello, senior exercise science and health promotion major, echoed Brown’s response but stressed the importance of winning, no matter the opponent.

“It always feels good to win any game,” Farrello said. “But especially

when the stakes are higher and all of the students are at the game.”

Just this past weekend, Farrello became the 15th men’s basketball player to reach the 1,000-point plateau in a win against Philadelphia Biblical University.

Even though the game was not a Colonial States Athletic Conference matchup, so much was on the line for both programs. The win kept the Cavaliers atop the CSAC standings with Gwynedd Mercy College and Keystone College.

Chanting, screaming and holding up signs, the Cabrini faithful reacted to the energy of the players and let the Eastern fans in attendance know that they still had the edge in the Battle of Eagle Road.

“For the whole school it is big,” Kahn said. “It is about the pride of Cabrini." nal42@cabrini.edu