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“My oldest son Dominic was !$##%&'()*+', diagnosed with sensory processing disorder in February of 2005,” Mengini explained.

“This was after years of my wife when they learned about the and I running around, trying to children of Uganda affected by figure out why our son was preKony and the LRA, they realized senting some of the behaviors it was more than just a simple and some of the changes he project. It meant something to was. We started to approach it them. As a result of the complefrom a disciplinary standpoint. tion on the film, a non-profit We developed a list of ground organization, Invisible Children rules - no hitting, kicking, stuff Inc. was born. like that.”

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

D.C. trip aims to strengthen bonds, campus diversity

BY BRANDON DESIDERIO Asst. News Editor

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Editorial:

Trayvon Martin: making sure the world is watching

If you have been scrolling through your Twitter feed where the story seems to be blowing up, or even just paying attention to the media in any format recently, you have been seeing the name Trayvon Martin. He was a 17-year-old African-American male who was walking to a local store in Sanford, Fla. to buy a pack of Skittles for his younger brother.

The keyword being “was.”

Martin was fatally shot on Feb. 26 by George Zimmerman, 28, who was the Neighborhood Watch captain in the gated subdivision in which his father and stepmother lived. Through the release of the 911 calls, we, the public, know that Zimmerman reported a “suspicious” person and fatally shot the boy in the chest before the police could respond on scene.

While an incredibly tragic story, there are so many questions and concerns stemming from it including hate crimes and race in our society as well as the role and influence of the media. As an editorial staff, we are especially interested in the effect of the media in this case.

The fact that we even know about this case is a miracle. You wouldn’t think that would be the truth but it took several weeks for the country to find out. What or whom do we have to thank for that?

Mainly, Martin’s family and social media, especially Twitter and Facebook.

Unfortunately, we have gotten to the point in this society where most national news outlets do not consider a shooting of an African-American teenager to be newsworthy because of the sheer volume of occurrences. While this is tragic for our world, it also makes us as journalists reflect on the fact that it is the media that chooses what gets public attention and what does not. However, with the advent of social media, now the public can have more of a say in what they believe needs attention. We can all be information gatherers as well as information spreaders, as Martin’s family so courageously shows

us, which can be the difference between dying unnoticed or making a difference for the future.

If it wasn’t for Martin’s family being so passionate about spreading the story as well as seeking justice, we may not know about this horrible occurrence. They have displayed the utmost courage and respect for their son by swallowing their sadness in order to give interviews to major media outlets including CBS News, CNN, NBC News and the Huffington Post. Keeping in line with Cabrini’s passion for social justice, Martin’s family has proved that justice can be sought. So much so in fact that the Justice Department and President Obama have addressed it directly and there is a real possibility that the case of Trayvon Martin will now inspire social change. But if they, their lawyer, and those on social media outlets weren’t paying attention, the world would never know about this tragedy.

Zimmerman acted on a racially hateful impulse and murdered an innocent young man in cold blood, under direct orders not to, as the 911 tapes have revealed.

The dispatcher told Zimmerman there was no need to follow the young man, let alone give notion to shoot, but somehow no arrest has been made – yet. But now that the world is paying attention, there is hope that this type of crime will decrease.

Although no one will ever be able to bring this young man back to life, he does not have to die in vain. We have learned the power of media, our role in the selection process of news and unfortunately, that hate crimes and racial stereotypes can take innocent lives. However, they do not have to and that is where we come in; it can be as simple as paying attention.

Through social media, and people willing to be courageous like Martin’s family, we can participate in the media greater than ever before, seek justice and prevent tragedies. Our attention and participation can be the difference between life and death.

The Office of Student Diversity will be hosting a trip to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 31. All students, faculty and staff are open to attend.

Stephanie Reed, director of Student Diversity, is in charge of planning and executing the free trip, excluding meals.

“My goal for this trip is to give students two sorts of varying things to do,“ Reed said. “Last semester, we celebrated and recognized that our national capital now has a memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King. The day it opened was move-in day of last semester.”

Reed said that there was a ceremony held honoring the statue’s inception and that, because of Hurricane Irene, the Office of Student Diversity wasn’t able to sponsor a trip down to see the proceedings. Instead, during one of the bi-monthly meetings of Donuts and Diversity, Reed showed the students a video of the ceremony, which sparked in them an interest to see it later this school year.

After doing more research about Washington, D.C., Reed decided that an additional trip to the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution would make the trip to the

area even more fulfilling. Reed said that the museum offers everything from pop culture to the more traditional American history, with “something there for everyone.”

“I think it’ll be a really fun opportunity for us to go somewhere away from campus,” Reed said. “Students and staff will be able to get to know each other in a laid-back environment, but still get a little bit of learning in.”

Reed also said that the newness of her role as director of student diversity means that much more is in the works for the Office of Student Diversity. As for the rest of the semester, however, the remaining student diversity events will take place over the next few weeks.

“This trip to D.C. is a way to end our semester, because when we come back, it’ll already be Easter break,” Reed said.

“The largest goal for my office as far as next year goes is to create a sort of mentoring program for minority students,” Reed said. “And I would like to create something called a diversity leader’s program, which would mirror the student ambassador program on campus. I would like to have a group of students who are trained to give diversity lessons and in facilitating the right language to be more inclusive as a campus.”

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David Culberson, visiting from Irvine, California, jogs past the Martin Luther King memorial in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, after Hurricane Irene passed through the area.

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zation, headquartered in San Diego, Ca. is successful in its mission from the help of staff, volunteers and activists around the country. Invisible Children now has offices in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Not only does this organization spread awareness, they also work oversees by providing programs to the children of Uganda that aim to give the children successful and independent futures. The programs provide children with education and mentorship. The organization also redevelops schools and provides financial stability.

Invisible Children also travels the country, visiting schools to educate the next generation of the United States’ leaders and people with a voice of the conflict happening in Uganda. Even if you are young, you have the opportunity to have the loudest voice.

Invisible Children Inc. started the 2012 campaign. Although Invisible Children has existed for nine years, the recent urgency is due to the fact that U.S. troops are in Africa on a “time-limited” mission. This means that the armed forces deployed in central Africa must capture Kony and disarm the LRA within a specific time frame. If the U.S. forces do not capture Kony within the allotted time frame, Kony will continue what he is doing. This means Kony needs to be captured before the year is over.

The 2012 official website includes vast amounts of information and ways you can spread the word about the campaign.

As you scroll down the page, you will see

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Photograph of Joseph Kony, head of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a Ugandan guerrilla group. The LRA operates in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and South Sudan.

icons for “The Culture Makers” and “The Policymakers.” If you click one of the icons, it provides you with a message you can tweet to the public figure of your choice including Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton, John Kerry, Tim Tebow, Ryan Seacrest and many more. The point of this is to make public figures aware of the 2012 movement so in turn they can use their public image to give the movement a bigger, louder voice.

“I support the movement because he’s been doing this for over 26 years and since no one in Africa or in other countries are

helping, it’s best we do anything we can here to help stop the abductions and try and end Kony as best as we can,” Brooke Famous, freshman communication major, said.

“When we look at the broad scheme of things, we are beyond Americans and broader than North Americans,” Brandon Mazepa, sophomore history major, said.

“We are all humans. Having that one thing in common makes me willing to support the cause. I don’t think I should be more privileged just because I was blessed that I was born in America. It’s not the children

in Uganda’s fault they were placed in a rough situation.”

“Although I am not yet a parent, I share the same fears of the parents of this generation: What type of world are my children going to be born into?” David Maples, freshman political science major, said. “Why, in 2012, have we not ended such horrible atrocities? I support the movement because I wouldn’t be able to sleep soundly with my family knowing that somewhere in Uganda a child was just abducted and is now being forced to kill.

That is just sickening and indicative of the worst kind of crime; it’s like hell on Earth.

The problem then becomes not if we can do something about it because we surely can, but will we do something about it?

I for one pledge complete alliance to the cause and urge everyone else to as well.”

“I was very touched by Jacob’s story of how he watched them slit his brother’s throat and how he lives in fear of being kidnapped while he sleeps,” Muse Massaley, freshman biology major, said.

“He said at one point that he would rather die and be with his brother once more than to live in a world where he could be kidnapped at any moment and forced to kill and hurt others. I couldn’t imagine the despair he felt or the pain. I want those children to live freely as I did at that age.

Being a child soldier should be the least of a child’s worries.”

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Upcoming blood drive aims to save lives

BY SEAN COLLINS Asst. News Editor Cabrini will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, April 2. The event will be held in Grace Hall Atrium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The average blood donor can save up to three lives alone,” Joanne Mattioni, secretary for Cabrini’s Health Services, said.

“That is what some people do not know but it is really important.”

Mattioni is in charge of registration for the blood drive.

Did you know that just one blood donation can save the lives of up to three people? Did you know the only way to get blood is from a human donor? Did you know how constant the need for blood is?

It is a lot more than most people think.

More than 95 percent of everyone in the U.S. will need blood donated at one point in their lives. Despite this, only about five percent of people actually donate blood.

Health Services hopes that students will reach out and make the effort to give blood. The need is constant and just one donor can make such a big impact in saving lives.

“There is no way to make blood, so the only way to get it is from another person,” Mattioni said.

Mattioni also explained that there is a generic blood disorder known as sicklecell disease. Potentially life threatening, sickle-cell disease can shorten a person’s life span.

“Sickle-cell disease is more often found

Blood Donation Tips • On the day of donation, wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.

• Drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation, as it is important that you stay hydrated before donating.

• Eat a good, healthy breakfast. Avoid fatty foods, such as hamburgers, fries or ice cream before donating.

• If you are taking or are on any previous medications, keep the staff informed of what they are.

• If you are a platelet donor, remember that your system must be free of aspirin for two days prior to donation.

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A student prepares to donate blood for individuals in need during a Cabrini blood drive on Oct. 29, 2010. Every blood donation saves three lives and college students are urged to donate since they usually have the healthiest blood. within African Americans,” Mattioni said.

“When most people give blood, they have the choice to donate it to a person with sickle-cell disease. We put on a label and send it to help someone within the area who has the disease. All the blood will stay within Pennsylvania. You don’t need to worry about it going to different parts of the world.”

To find out more about the blood drive, contact Cabrini’s Health Services at 610902-8400.

To sign up for the blood drive, contact Joanne Mattioni at 610-902-8531.

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• Bring a driver’s license, school I.D. or some type of identification to let them know you are at least 17, the minimum age to donate.

• During the process, let the phlebotomist know if you have a preferred arm and show the staff any good veins that have been used successfully in the past to draw blood.

• Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for five hours after donation.

SOURCE: REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG/DONATING-BLOOD/ TIPS-SUCCESSFUL-DONATION

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Social media highlights Fla. teenager’s death

Philadelphia Archdiocese superintendent to resign

Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old, was fatally shot by George Zimmerman, 28, on Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla., yet his death did not reach the national stage until several weeks later.

Social media giants such as Facebook and Twitter spread details of the shooting in the following weeks.

The first national attention came from CBS News, on March 8, after the network’s Southeast bureau, based in Atlanta, was tipped off.

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People gather for a rally for slain teenager Trayvon Martin in Washington, D.C., Saturday, March 24. Many wore hoodie sweatshirts to show solidarity with Martin. Martin was shot by George Zimmerman on Feb. 26.

Arguments of health care law begins in Supreme Court

Obama visits demilitarized zone, warns North Korea

Can employers legally ask for Facebook passwords?

Mystery remains over identity of victim in Bales case

Three days of Supreme Court arguments, that began Monday, March 26, are discussing the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care law.

Paul D. Clement, the lawyer representing the 26 states challenging the law, said the length of the arguments the court will hear and the variety of topics to be addressed will be daunting.

During a recent visit, President Obama warned North Korea on Sunday, March 25, that its millitary provocations would deepen their international isolation and jeopardize the resumption of American food aid.

“They need to understand that bad behavior will not be rewarded,” Obama said at a news conference with Lee Myung-bak, South Korea’s President.

Democratic senators Charles E. Schumer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are asking Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate whether employers asking for Facebook passwords during job interviews violates federal law.

On Friday, March 23, Facebook warned employers not to ask job applicants for their passwords, as it violates their terms of service.

The identity of the newest Afghan victim in the murder case against Staff. Sgt. Robert Bales continues to elude officials.

Recently, an Afghan police official asserted that a pregnant woman’s fetus was also among the dead.

Bales was formally charged with murder, assault and attempted murder in Kandahar Province on March 11.

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THIS WEEK AT CABRINI Thursday, March 29 Mass

Celebrate mass in Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Friday, March 30 Cabrini College Radio Station’s 30th Anniversary Event

Celebrate mass in Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Grace Hall, join Dr. Jerry Zurek, communication department chair, Cathy Yungmann, associate professor of communication, past and present radio station crew and all alumni for a fun evening of cocktails, music, food and friends in celebration of this important milestone in the radio station’s history. RSVP for this free event online at cabriniradio.eventbrite.com

From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Grace Hall, kick off this year’s Easter holiday with Cabrini alumni and their families at the Breakfast with the Bunny event. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews for a morning of breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Don’t forget a basket for your little ones to enjoy an Easter egg hunt in the Commons area. $10 per family. Register online at www.cabrinibunny. eventbrite.com.

Monday, April 2

Tuesday, April 3

Sunday, April 1 Mass

Saturday, March 31

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Active Minds Meeting

Body Image Coalition Meeting

Celebrate mass in Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Active minds will have their monthly meeting the Iadarola Center, Room 101e from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come find out about mental health issues and help reduce the stigma that sometimes surrounds these issues.

Celebrate mass in Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The Body Image Coalition will have a meeting in the Iadarola Center, Room 101e from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and get involved. Please contact Andrea Sussel, LCSW at 610-902-8561 or ajs726@cabrini.edu.

Mary E. Rochford, the first woman to serve as superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will step down on Saturday, June 30, after nearly four years at her post.

Rochford said she was resigning to provide physical care for members of her family who could not care for themselves.

Rochford worked closely with a Blue Ribbon Commission that recommended closing several schools as part of broad restructuring plan of Catholic education in the diocese.

The Archdiocese said the Office of Catholic Education has begun a search for her successor.

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Tire slashings occur in oxford circle section On Sunday, March 25, police responded to a call around 1:35 a.m. of a woman walking near the 1200 block of McKinley Street discovering that tires had been slashed on nine vehicles near her.

Nine vehicles were vandalized on Thursday, March 22.

Since October, tires have been slashed on 70 to 80 vehicles according to police.

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Radnor Conservancy presents painting to college Radnor Conservancy representatives presented college President Dr. Marie Angelella George with a painting of the Woodcrest Mansion.

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BY JAMES CROWELL News Editor jfc46@cabrini.edu

News

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Sensory Processing Disorder awareness stressed to educators DISORDER,

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there the Menginis consulted with their son’s pediatrician and asked to get him tested for SPD. “He sent us to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who gave us the diagnosis of sensory processing disorder. [Dominic] also had some speech delays, which were being enhanced by the sensory disorder.”

As expected, their reception of the diagnosis for their son proved disappointing for the couple. Nevertheless, aside from their parental apprehensions about there being “something wrong” with their child, Mengini said that the diagnosis gave them a sense of relief about their original concerns.

“It gave us something tangible to grasp on and work towards,” Mengini said. “It took us a long time to wrap our heads around what it meant for us and what it meant for our family.”

Mengini doesn’t stop with his son’s own case of SPD. A member of multiple non-profit organizations and the founder of both a dance outreach program for special needs children and an advocacy foundation for SPD children and their families (named in his son’s honor), Mengini has incorporated much of his son’s condition into his own life and embraced the disorder as one of many of his passions.

His informed status also helps bridge the

gap between the traditional role of parent as separate from that of an expert on a given disorder; Mengini has conducted a lot of research on his own and exemplifies a wealth of knowledge beneficial to both himself and others.

“Through normal course, we develop cues that tell us, ‘if we go near fire, we’re going to get burned,’” Mengini explained about the nature of SPD. “Those various things brought in by the senses develop these cues - those cues don’t exist for these kids.”

In addition to this inherent lack of selfpreserving cues, those affected with SPD also experience a “sensory overload” - a traffic jam to the brain of too much information. This overload, Mengini says, can manifest itself into behavioral issues, leading kids to act out. As this behavior can be misconstrued with many other disorders, the challenge becomes one more about being open and understanding.

Because of this, one caution for anyone entering into the field of education, according to Mengini, is to be sympathetic and to do research on any disorders that their students may be diagnosed with.

“At the very least, educate yourself,” Mengini said. “If a child’s coming in with a diagnosis, educate yourself on it - it’s going to help you in the long run.”

BTD28@CABRINI.EDU

DAVID ALONSO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Brian Mengini and his wife pose for a photograph after a discussion about sensory processing disorder was conducted in the Grace Hall boardroom on Thursday, March 22.

Perspectives

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Behing the scenes:

BY JESSICA JOHNSON-PETTY

Asst. A&E Editor

The first model hit the runway of Moda dal Vivo’s, first annual fashion show, Beyond Basic with Kewl91’s beat opening the show.

As the first 10 models gracefully took their positions on both sides of the runway, I was able to exhale as I experienced my project – my baby, become real.

It’s rewarding, yet challenging.

When you work to “raise” your child/project, you want to see it succeed. You want to see and feel accomplishment and you want it to meet it’s fullest potential. The challenging part is putting it on the pedestal for all to see and ready to accept criticism and be applauded by praise.

In September 2010, Gregory Robinson and I decided to collaborate on an idea that we were passionate about. Following all the procedures for a club on Cabrini College’s campus, Moda dal Vivo, “Live Fashion,” fashion club was established in November 2010. As freshmen, we founded our campuses official fashion club. With the main idea of producing an annual fashion show.

The road was rocky. With few members who had the drive that we did, we were struggling to stay active. We had little support our first year and the club within ourselves.

August 2011, we went under new advising. Stephanie Reed, director of Student Diversity Initiatives, became the push that we needed. With executive board training, open office hours and strict procedures to follow, Moda began to turn around for the better. She was the nutrition that we needed to grow stronger in order to begin planning our show.

With our membership flourishing from two dedicated members to 11, Howard, Cherise, Sacorae, Kristopher, Kristina, Bianaca, Musulynn, Breona, Shakirah, Leland and Jason.

Moda had the team that it needed and it was time to go to work.

Robinson and I lead the team and utilized all of our resources and previous experiences that we had at hand, and with our new executive board, Cherise Carn and Kristina Leyro, we were ready to conquer.

With both of us having a background in fashion from our high school experiences, Robinson, a trained model, and myself, a coordinator and stylist, we knew what the job entailed.

Our outside connections were were John Petty III, who introduced me to the designers and special guest, Jade Alston, as well as Robinson, who granted us access to DJ G.i.G. and the company for the t-shirts.

In our club meetings we discussed the designers found at the Arts Beats & Eats event in Philadelphia. The club voted to have the DNTN Brand by Don Scott

and Mijourne by Stephanie C to participate in the show. In our journey, we added Swim’n Sport to a list of our designers and Glitz and Glam Accessories to style our complete looks.

It was my call of duty to handle logistics for the desired designers and any public relation requirements.

Casting calls took place in January in search of 25 models to be trained by Robinson. Out of the 27 who tried out, 14 made it, with three add on’s, one of which was off campus.

Now that we had our Cabrini models in place, the club knew that we wanted Moda to flaunt our talents in the style department by having a few of our own techniques in the show.

These talents were titled Moda Styles. Carn took her talent to cutting t’s and I displayed mine with bleaching and distressing jeans.

Meeting consistently with Reed, we were rarely thrown off schedule. When crunch time hit, it hit hard.

We were overwhelmed with ordering the t-shirts, finalizing the layout and getting programs printed. We are forever thankful for the support from BSU. They stepped in on stuffing VIP bags, labeled the seats and ran around through the havoc.

We conducted a Cabrini hair and make-up team on-site from the connections that the models and member had from around campus.

Our friends, roommates and teammates came on call when the craziness hit the fan.

The sweat, tears, and stress all paid off as Sky, produced by Ade Cruse of Kewl91, started the show.

The slow sounds of electronic keys caused a rush of adrenalin to flow through my veins. All of my work, our work, from founding the club is now being displayed as a final product.

The day of, the tears flowed as soon as the DNTN Brand hit the runway. The anxiety turned to adrenaline that could not be calmed even after the thank you’s and closing scene.

We received tons of positive feedback. The adrenaline of the final run of the show, which concluded around 10 p.m on Saturday night, had me on cloud nine until Monday evening.

The one negative piece feedback came from a non-attendee, but was not enough to blow my high off of life.

For next year, we look forward to making great progess. The designers will be in full effect, as we plan on partnering with the same lines and more to come. The models and membership will be in high numbers, as we have gained interest from the campus after meeting the expectations that they have set.

Beyond Basic was MdV’s first annual fashio show. We can only get better. Moda dal Vivo is my baby but the plan is for it to be an empire.

JRJ56@CABRINI.EDU

ALL PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MODA DAL VIVO PHOTOGRAPHY SMITH AND PAESANI

Thursday, March 29, 2011

Perspectives

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DON’T

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

BY RANSOM COZZILLIO

News Editor

They’re coming for your Facebook. And now, you may have nowhere to hide behind other than your unemployment.

By now, everyone knows that the wisest thing to do before a job interview is ensure that your digital image is presentable. For most, that entails making your Facebook profile private; hiding all the sloppy, drunk pictures and inappropriate comments you’ve certainly made over the years from prospective employers.

But what if I told you that many companies are now demanding interviewee’s Facebook login information? And they may be denying jobs in lieu of your cooperation.

That’s a pretty powerful incentive to give over those previous, privacy keeping keystrokes.

With them, companies would log in, as you, and scroll unencumbered through your entire online profile, free to peruse your past conversations and transgressions at their leisure.

Worried about your next interview yet? Angry that someone “in a position of power” is demanding, unabashedly, to intrude into your private life? If not, you certainly should be.

How would you react if they asked for a set of house keys?

You know, just to check things out before they felt comfortable hiring you? Most would say “hell no” and leave that interview posthaste.

Why should we react to this “request” any differently? Considering the intentionally personal and sensitive information most

when we first sign on. We know that much of what we elect to do online can be public, and, in most cases, we act accordingly.

There has always been a limit though, the ability to keep some things off the table. That’s why Facebook keeps updating and refining their privacy controls, because we, the users, demand it. As well we should.

may carry: your ability to get a job. In this economy, not something any of us can really take lightly.

That said, as the first members of the so-called “Facebook generation” we have to fight this injustice. I don’t take that word for granted either; I do consider the assumed right to invade my privacy by a professional superior

“Short of blatantly illegal hacking, this appears to be the most egregious breach of privacy the internet generation has really been forced to face.” of us have on Facebook (think of all the conversations you’ve had with friends or significant others…) I would almost rather have my boss digging through my sock drawer. There’s certainly less to find there.

But, the online, public, digital age has undeniably opened up a Pandora’s box of privacy concerns, and we acknowledge these

This coerced password sharing is something else entirely.

This is definitely not what we signed up for as Internet users or as prospective employees.

Short of blatantly illegal hacking, this appears to be the most egregious breach of privacy the internet generation has really been forced to face. Adding to that is the severe implications it

to be unjust.

I am not the only one either.

Andrew Napolitano, former Superior Court judge has come out against this practice. Arguing that it could easily be considered a fourth amendment violation (and a suable offense).

Facebook itself is loudly decrying this practice. They have already threatened legal action

against employers known to ask for login information. To their point, it is not only an encroachment on one’s right to privacy but also a violation of Facebook’s terms of service (when you sign up you agree not to share you password or login information with anyone else).

When Facebook, a multibillion dollar company with a history of questionable ethical decisions takes such a hardline stand, you know something is really off.

Ultimately, this battle for our continuing right to personal privacy may come down to us as current and future employees saying “no.” If Facebook itself or those in charge of protecting our privacy can’t or don’t intervene we may each one day be asked to turn over the keys to our digital house.

I will admit to being an aspiring member of the professional world. One who would not scoff at a legitimate job offer. Nonetheless I want to stick to my guns.

Private is private and I hope we can keep it that way.

RJC72@CABRINI.EDU

The Great American Game Returns:

Gearing up for baseball’s new season

BY KEVIN DURSO

Asst. Sports Editor

Opening Day. The smell of freshly cut grass, the bright sunshine making for a picture-perfect day and the sound of an umpire yelling “play ball!” April is right around the corner, and baseball is back.

It’s hard for a diehard baseball fan like me to not be excited for a new season. After all, the last time baseball was played, the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers battled in an epic World Series, and several teams saw the bitter end in a dramatic final day of the regular season.

There is plenty to be excited about in the new season.

The offseason gave way to some of the biggest moves, with Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder changing leagues, with teams like the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals headlining offseason moves, not the usual organizations like the New York Yankees or Philadelphia Phillies.

In the meantime, while teams were changing pieces, baseball was changing the rules. With a new expanded playoffs system, baseball is sure to be more exciting than ever before.

In case you didn’t know, five teams from each league will make the playoffs in 2012. This opens the door for the near-misses of 2011, the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox. Baseball is always a grinding sport. The large num-

ber of games,162, are leaving plenty to be decided in the next six months. With this new playoff system, baseball is ensuring the best of the best really are playing for the World Series.

There is an old saying that reads “baseball is a marathon, not a sprint.” It is a journey that never fails to provide its ups and downs.

As a Phillies fan, baseball has given me and other Phillies fans very disappointing endings in recent years. Yet, for me, there is an effect that keep me coming back for more every year.

I had no preference of who won last year’s World Series. I didn’t root for either team throughout the season.

But I saw my love of the game grow even more through a couple of exciting finishes that made any fan of baseball in general go crazy.

I think I realize how much joy the game brings me when I find myself yelling at the TV praying that a fly ball has just enough to carry over the fence…during a spring training game.

Spring training games have no real meaning except for preparation. And yet there is nothing more exciting than watching some of the most exciting moments of a ballgame have the same impact even when the games don’t.

Every year, I find myself coming back way more often than the year before. I attend more games, I follow other teams more. I simply can’t get enough.

I’ve heard many times over many years that baseball is a dying sport and that other sports have taken its place.

For me, nothing compares to the great American game.

If last season tells us anything, it’s that baseball is alive and well. Baseball can still bring people together.

If last season tells us anything, it’s that this great American game is unpredictable. Just ask the Braves and Red Sox. If last season tells us anything, baseball can only continue to grow from here.

I have high hopes that baseball will continue to deliver for many years to come. Those few magical nights in late September and October can keep baseball fans excited for the future.

The pastime has returned. Baseball is back again. Another season is beginning set to take us on a wild roller coaster ride. Time to play ball and see where this great game takes us next.

KAD323@CABRINI.EDU

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Living life to the fullest

BY KASSIA BERNOSKY Staff Writer What do you want to do before you die? If you had one month to live, how would you live it? What’s on your bucket list? In recent years these questions have become very popular with movies, Tumblr blogs, songs and television shows being made relating to living your life to the fullest or having a bucket list.

From the 2007 movie “The Bucket List” to the 2010 MTV reality show, “The Buried Life,” that taped four men traveling across the country accomplishing their bucket list and helping a stranger accomplish something they wanted to do before they died, many people have been prompted to write a bucket list and live life to the fullest.

“I had the idea for a bucket list in my head for a while but just recently wrote it down and began to accomplish some of the items on my list,” Samantha Shea, sophomore psychology and sociology major, said.

This past summer, Shea read a book where a character was writing a bucket list. She thought it was an interesting MCT idea and it inspired her to start one.

“I think part of the point of having a bucket list is to experience life. It helps The movie “The Bucket List,” the television show “The Buried Life,” and social media have given a driving force to the question “what you do things that have nothing to do do you want to do before you die?” and prompted many people to create a bucket list. with your career goals, things that are just for you,” Shea said. ily and I see many wonders of the world,” Nickel said. “After my mom has planned what Items on Shea’s bucket list include: learn American sign language, make 1,000 paper states we are going to be staying in, I go about looking up cool things to do in the area. cranes, travel throughout Canada, learn to surf, and visit all the castles and palaces in This helps me make things on my bucket list happen.”

Bavaria, Germany.

However, Nickel is aware and excited that some items on her bucket list have to come Social media is also a building block for the bucket list phenomenon. Pinterest and naturally and need to happen on their own. For instance, she does not want to intenTumblr are flooded with bloggers sharing and discussing their bucket lists. tionally make a difference in someone’s life. She wants that goal to happen naturally.

“I think a bucket list is important because it gives a person little goals to work towards “A bucket list can remind people every day of things that make them happy,” Nickel instead of just going through life with no kind of direction,” Shea said. “Accomplishment said. is another big thing; being able to check something off of a list is one of the greatest feelTyler McNee, sophomore finance major, created his bucket list because he enjoys ings.” having goals and accomplishing them. He also thinks it is a fun project.

Items on peoples’ bucket list range from small things like reading a certain number McNee has a bucket list of 100 items. Out of the 100 items on his list, one thing he was of books or traveling to every state and experiencing life in those places. Lauren Nickel, able to accomplish was catching a fly out of the air. sophomore elementary and special education major, has also been working on writing “I have a to do list on my phone where I can check things off when they’re done and and accomplishing a bucket list to see the Northern Lights, touch all 50 states, celebrate some will have to be planned but others are random like the catch a fly out of the air,” New Year’s Eve in Time Square, make a difference in someone’s life, do something com- McNee said. pletely crazy and out of character, go to Germany to see if she still has family there and Some things he has yet to accomplish include be able to do a handstand, go skydivmake sure her brother and sister are always a part of her life. ing, pose as a substitute teacher and teach a class, drive a car 200mph and take someNickel believes bucket lists are important and an interesting concept, however, until one’s clothes at a public shower and replace them with something funny to wear. recently she did not have one. She recently wrote down her goals, dreams, wishes, and McNee combines serious life goals with ones that are for fun and entertainment puraspirations one day when she did not have any homework. poses. Bucket lists can simply involve items that will make a person laugh. They don’t “I figured I should write my ideas down so that I would never forget them. My ideas always have to be serious. then turned into my bucket list,” Nickel said. “I am a person to make lists because when “Other people should write bucket lists because it gives you a reason to set out to do I accomplish something, the greatest feeling in the world, for me, is to cross off what I something that you want to but wouldn’t have any reason to normally,” Shea said. have finished.”

So far, Nickel has touched at least 20 states in the Unites States.

“When I go about checking items off of my bucket list, I do so by letting some of them KAB463@CABRINI.EDU happen as well as I make them happen. I go on a lot of family vacations where my fam-

Express Yourself

What do you want to do before you die?

“Travel through Europe” -Becca Rambo, sophomore education major.

“Own a home and decorate it” -Dana Milio, freshmen undecided major.

“Reach all my goals” -Jordann Bichler, sophomore graphic design major.

“My songs become famous” -John Crouse, junior business administration major.

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Stepping into the stock market

BY JAIQUANN BECKHAM Guest Writer Investing in the stock market is a challenging process that many people cannot fathom. Ultimately, investing is a fast, fun and exciting way to make money and live a more financially secure life. Below will explain the basics of investing, and how to select a good company to buy shares of stock in.

There are two types of ways to value a company trading on the stock exchanges, the first being relative valuation and the second being intrinsic valuation.

For the sake of simplicity relative valuation will be explained and the important things to look for in the companies Apple and Research in Motion (the maker of BlackBerry’s).

The five important factors that one should consider are: Price-to-Earnings Multiple, Net Profit Margin, Return on Equity, Current Ratio and Long-Term Debt/Equity. All of these metrics can be found on any investment website such as Morningstar or Yahoo!

The price to earnings multiple is used to give investors an idea of the attractiveness of the stock because this number tells an investor how much they are willing to pay

for each dollar of a company’s earnings.

High multiple stocks are riskier, but investors are sometimes compensated for this risk as profit growth expectations are higher and vice-versa.

The net profit margin is a measure of how profitable a company is after all expenses and taxes are paid while return on equity is also a measure of a company’s profitability and it gives investors a sign of how much investors earned for an investment in the company.

The higher these ratios, the healthier these companies are. The current ratio gives shareholders a look at a company’s current assets compared to their current liabilities, so a higher ratio is always desired.

“Investing is a fast, fun and exciting way to make money and live a more finanically secure life.”

JAIQUANN BECKHAM

The last key metric to look for when determining an investment is the company’s long term debt-to-equity.

This metric shows investors the amount of long-term debt a company has as a percentage of the equity of the business.

The lower this metric, the healthier a company’s balance sheet. Now that you have become familiar with these

important terms, let’s put this investment vernacular to use with comparing APPLE vs. Research in Motion.

P/E for Apple is 17.2 and 3.3 for Research in Motion, NPM for Apple is 25.8 and 11.2 for Research in Motion, ROE for Apple is 45.6 and 24.4 for Research in Motion, CR for Apple is 1.61 and 2.06 for Research in Motion, LTDE for both companies is zero.

After comparing these two companies, one could easily come to the conclusion that Apple is the better investment. Its NPM is double Research in Motion’s and its ROE is significantly higher. Research in Motion’s P/E ratio is significantly lower but this is because Apple is growing rapidly and is compensating investors tremendously for owning this riskier stock. Research in Motion’s current ratio is a bit higher also but both companies LTDE are equal to zero which indicates both companies have healthy balance sheets.

There are obviously many ways to value a company and determine whether or not the company is worth investing in. As a beginner, these metrics are great indicators of the health of a company. Please remember that the price of a stock does not matter, as this does not determine if it is a good investment.

Do not worry if some of this words did not make sense right away, it takes time to become a knowledgeable investor. If you truly want to learn more about investing, pick up the book “Getting Started in Value Investing,” by Charles S. Mizrahi. This book provides the basics and most important things to know as a beginner and experienced investor.

Express Yourself

After the trip to Salem does Cabrini have more school spirit?

“Of course, we made history.”

-Colleen Stewart, sophomore, exercise science major.

JSB87@CABRINI.EDU

BY BEATRICE MCQUISTON Asst. Perspectives Editor

“It was great to see Cabrini “Cabrini showed great support come together and support the throughout their whole season. I team. Everyone is really proud.” am so proud to be a Cavalier!”

“It was great to see Cabrini come together and support the team. Everyone is really proud.”

-Tori Canelli, freshman, prepharmacy major.

Kyle O’ Connor, sophomore, exercise science major.

Alyssa Cafaro, sophomore, crimology major.

Arts & Entertainment

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LAURA HANCQ / editor in chief

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Eric Hissom (Cyrano) along with other cast members in the Arden Theatre Company production.

Arden Theatre’s ‘Cyrano’

BY AMANDA TOTH Asst. A&E Editor Cyrano, a story of love, lies, poetry and war, opened at the Arden Theater Company in Old City, Philadelphia on March 8.

The theater was packed with the audience anticipating the start of the play.

The producing artistic director first took the stage to give some information about the show and its production, as well as future productions that will be coming out soon at the Arden Theater. He also introduced some of the key people that were involved in the production. After all of the important people were introduced and the announcements were made the lights were dimmed and the show began.

Cyrano takes place in Paris and Arras between the years 1640-1655. The play started out with a single actor taking the stage introducing the plot in a quick, old English, poem-type dialect.

Soon, the other characters came out and added to the poem. Each character announced their roles within the poem that described the plot of the play. Each actor played more then one character except for the actor that played the lead, Cyrano, and the actor that played the character Le Bret.

After the characters were introduced, the play was underway with the romance starting, poems and words flowing, sword fighting and enemies revealed. Right away in the first scene, there was a sword fight and a quick-witted poem recited by the main character Cyrano. From then on it was obvious to see that Cyrano would provide the story with poetry and keep it moving along. The second scene set up the romance part of the entire story, which ended up being the main plot.

There was a love box around the only woman in the show, Roxane, it seemed that all of the men admired her; however, only three were revealed.

Roxane had her eyes on the most handsome of all the men, a man by the name of Le Bret. Le Bret had the best looks of all the men, but he did not have a way with words at all and that is what Roxane admired and wanted most of all.

The main hero Cyrano, who happens to be Roxane’s second cousin, also admired her. Cyrano has a wonderful way with words and can express every feeling with incredible description and flowing sentences but is the most unattractive man around. He was unfortunately graced with an abnormally large nose. Cyrano and Le Bret decide that they will work together so that Le Bret can win the affection of Roxane by looks and intellect, intellect being Cyrano’s letters to Roxane that she thinks are actually from Le Bret. From then on the trouble starts.

The show was enjoyable and interesting to watch. The audience seemed captivated by the language and action that graced not only the stage but also the entire theater. Characters used the whole theater; at times they were in the audience or addressing the audience which made it seem as if everyone in the theater was a part of the play.

All of the actors knew their lines and stayed in character the entire time making the show even more believable. The set was beautiful; in the background there was a whole wall of mirrors that changed for the different scenes with what looked like projection pictures to make it look like different buildings.

The show provided laughter, excitement and sadness throughout its entirety. There were many twists and turns that kept the audience interested and the storyline was appealing to the audience. As a whole the show was very good, however the last scene seemed a little emotionally forced. This show is highly recommended.

FRIDAY

AMT84@CABRINI.EDU

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Application of the Week: IMDb

BY AMANDA TOTH Asst. A & E Editor The IMDb application is all about movies, TV shows, actors and actresses. This app has new and old trailers from movies as well as celebrity, movie and TV news.

When using the app, users are able to look up show times at local theaters, TV listings, recaps of shows from the previous night, upcoming movies and the newest DVD releases.

IMDb also allows users to look up cast information as well as other projects the stars have worked on.

A popular feature on this app is the “memorable quotes” section. For most movies, there will be a “Memorable Quotes” section where users can look up quotes from their favorite movies. The quotes credit the person who said it and they are mostly in order of the scenes.

Some fun features of this app are the celebrity news and information, celebrity trvia, pictures of different actors as well as pictures from different movies and TV shows and different events.

There is also a list of nominations

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and awards.

If this app is used a lot or the user just wants to go back to a previous search, there is a search history that can be accessed so that there is a way to go back to the previous searches. Users can also create a “watch list” of the movies that are coming out or are out now that they wish to watch.

When there is a movie coming out that the user wants to watch, they can put it in their watch list and they can look up show times near their location. They can watch the trailers and read the synopsis and reviews before going.

IMDb is a one-stop shop for all things movie and television.

It is a great way to find out who actresses and actors are too. All one has to do is type the movie title into the search bar then select the movie and look at the cast list.

This application is available for free in the App Store and Android market.

AMT84@CABRINI.EDU

SUNDAY

VAN GOGH UP CLOSE

HOW SWEET IT IS: PAIRING WINE WITH CHOCOLATE

Volunteer for a great cause at the Women’s Center and help domestic violence victims look at options to make changes in their daily lives.

Experience the greatest artistic works of influential artist Vincent Van Gogh.

Want something for your sweet tooth? Check out Sommelier Eric Cavatore as he presents you sweet chocolate and tasty wine.

Women’s Center of Montgomery County, (14 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr)

Philadelphia Museum of Art, (26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia), $25, 11 a.m.

Crossing Vineyards & Winery, (1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing), $ 35, 2 p.m.

VOLUNTEER: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

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Moda Dal Vivo

BY JENAY SMITH Asst. Features Editor Cabrini College’s fashion club, Moda Dal Vivo, had their first ever fashion show on Saturday, March 24. The show turned out to be the sensation that Cabrini’s entire fashion club hoped for.

With months of planning, determined co-founders Jessica Johnson Petty, sophomore communication and graphic design major and Gregory Robinson, sophomore political science and business major, pulled it off.

Moda rejected no one from the show based on model experience. There were models that couldn’t walk in heels to models that were signed to agencies.

The fashion show included the works: a scheduled performance, giveaways, dancing etc.

There were also vendors from The DNTN brand, Glitz and Glam Accessories.

Fashions were from many different venues of many sorts.

The first scene featured designs by The DNTN brand by Don Scott. The second scene featured designs by Moda styles cut T’s by freshman Cherise Carn.

The third scene presented clothing by Swim and Sport. The fourth scene included more Design’s by Moda styles distressed

Cocoperez

Fashion show success

BY LAURA GALLAGHER Asst. A & E Editor

jeans by Johnson.

The Jewelry worn by the models were provided by Glitz and Glam Accessories.

Underground singer Jade Alston performed a segment of her latest single “Missing You Lately.” Alston also gave away free CD’s to the crowd after her performance.

The show came to a closing with heart-felt thanks from Robinson and Johnson.

They thanked all the organizations that sponsored the show and hands that help make the show possible.

A huge thanks was given to Stephanie Reed, director of Student Diversity, for her help, dedication and support of their first fashion show.

Next year, Moda Dal Vivo hopes to reach out more to the school community. They also want to keep the connections they have made as well as form new ones.

Moda Dal Vivo has pressed their way and has proven their existence in the Cabrini College community.

All Cabrini has to do is wait for what Moda has next.

Calling all fashionistas. If fashion is your passion, then Cocoperez.com is a perfect place to surf the web.

Cocoperez helps keep you up to date on the latest fashion trends and let’s you see what all the big stars are wearing on and off the big screen.

Cocoperez is written by the notorious blogger Perez Hilton.

Hilton writes a lot about what celebrites are wearing on the red carpet along with their casual wear. There normally will be a picture of the celebrity with an article explaining who it is, his opinion on the outfit and sometimes a quote from the celebrity.

When you scroll your mouse over the picture, a screen will pop up explaining how to get their look for less. It’s a great way to keep up with your favorite celebrity inspirations and get the look for an affordable price.

You’re probably thinking, “who is this Perez and how is he qualified to write about fashion and voice his opinion on their clothes?” Hilton is actually one of the biggest gossip columnists on the web.

Hilton launched his blog in 2004 and it is now one of the leading sites for celebrity news.

In February 2008, eMarketer said perezhilton.com was one of the top five websites for college-aged women. He has been featured on television and numerous blogs and newspapers such as the L.A Times, The Wall Street Journal and many more. He was also a judge for the Miss USA pageant in 2009.

There is always a photo gallery to the right with different themes reguarding style. For example, this week’s feature is “Pregnant Star Style” and includes all the women in Hollywood who are pregnant and fashionable such as Beyonce and Jessica Alba.

If there is an award show or any fashion shows, cocoperez. com is a key blog to catch up with. There are interviews, pictures and videos from the events bringing you the latest scoop.

JMS587@CABRINI.EDU

LCG39@CABRINI.EDU ALL PHOTOS / JENAY SMITH / ASST. FEATURES EDITOR

MONDAY DESIGN ZONE

TUESDAY

EASTER DOUGH ROLLING

WEDNESDAY

Learn the secrets behind how video game developers, roller coaster designers and music producers use their scientific and mathematical skills.

Have fun rolling cookie dough into your favorite holiday shapes and decorate with candies and sprinkles for you to take home and ready to bake with your loved ones.

Join the Philadelphia Water Department by celebrating the newest green streets in the city. This event will include ribbon cutting, planting flowers, arts and crafts, music and snacks.

The Franklin Institute, (222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia), Free, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Flour Pot, (75 E. Butler Pike., Philadelphia), $25, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Northern Liberties, (2nd St. & Spring Garden Ave., Philadelphia), free, 4:30 p.m.

SOAK IT UP, PHILLY

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WEEKLY REVIEW

The Used makes comeback with new album

BY ALEXANDRIA JETER Asst. A&E Editor The Used have been releasing hit after hit without getting the recognition they deserve since 2002. But after a three-year absence from the music world, the band has produced their most anticipated album yet on March 27 called “Vulnerable.”

Frontman Bert McCracken, lead guitarist Quinn Allman, drummer Dan Whitesides and bassist Jeph. Howard has been creating hits since 2007 with Whitesides after former drummer, Branden Steineckert, left the band.

They were at the top of their game when they released their 2002 self-titled album.

They followed with their second called “In Love and Death” in September of 2004.

The band has achieved both Gold and Platinum statuses in more than six countries and have sold three million records worldwide.

Steineckert, Allman, and Howard were the founding members and set out to find their lead vocalist. Auditions for the vocalist position started at Howard’s home in Utah. Most of the people who auditioned were “terrible” in Allman’s point of view but even though they weren’t too good, one singer stood out to Allman and that was McCracken.

McCracken was very impressed with what the band had created and after being given the music, he wrote the lyrics to what would become the song “Maybe Memories.”

Even though it seemed like life was moving fast for the group, they suffered through some hardships along their journey. From poverty to homelessness to substance abuse, the group went through it all.

They even panhandled for change just to buy food to eat for each coming day. The members finally decided on the name The Used because they felt that they were being ‘used’ when contact was lost between them and family and friends due to them becoming more involved and focused in the band.

The band experienced great tragedy along their journey in tragedy. In 2004, McCracken’s exgirlfriend, who was preg-

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After a three year absence from the music scene, The Used released their latest album “Vulnerable” on March 27.

nant with their first child, died of an overdose. The second studio album was thus named “In Love and Death” as a reference to his late exgirlfriend. The song “Hard to Say” was dedicated to her even though it was created years prior to her death.

The Used’s most recent album, “Vulnerable” is their fifth studio album under their new label, Hopeless Records. The album was produced by John Feldman, who produced their first three albums. The first single from “Vulnerable” is called “I Come Alive.” The song is what you would expect from this band, the typical sound that made them who they are. The song has an indi-

cation of electronic feel to it and it adds a new sound and element to the song as a whole. The instrumentals hit hard, as they usually do and the vocals are spot on.

The album has great, catchy and headbanging tunes such as “Now That you’re Dead” and “This Fire.” But the album also gives you a taste of the band’s sweet side with love ballads such as “Getting Over You” and “Together Burning Bright.”

The guys have set the bar really high with this album and although it hasn’t been out for even a week, it’s been getting great reviews on iTunes. The Used has always been one of those bands that I loved but

you don’t really hear enough of their songs on the radio. They have the talent that a lot of bands would kill for, but from the looks of things, the promotion is at fault with the group. The album is a great listen and what you’ve been craving for and if you’re a huge fan of the band, this an album that you need to listen to ASAP.

ANJ34@CABRINI.EDU

Van Halen back on tour in A.C.

BY CAROL DWYER Copy Editor

Fans of hard rock band Van Halen milled about on Atlantic City’s famous boardwalk awaiting their show at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, March 24. In all directions, people could be seen donning a variety of Van Halen tshirts showing their rocker spirit. Opening for Van Halen was R&B group Kool & The Gang, playing some familiar songs.

One member of Kool & The Gang acknowledged the audience as a Van Halen crowd in good spirits, entertaining with fun songs. The R&B group played songs such as “Hollywood Swinging” as spotlights swept over the crowd in the style of those at a Hollywood premiere event. The most familiar songs they played included “Ladies Night,” “Too Hot” and “Get Down on It.” The audience of rock fans really got into the spirit as Kool & The Gang played their classic party tune, “Celebration,” with a message of celebrating life. Their performance reflected that message with high energy in their dancing as well as in playing their instruments.

As Kool & The Gang’s show came to an end, one of its members yelled out, “Are you ready for Diamond Dave?”

Pumped up to see Van Halen, the audience cheered Kool & The Gang’s performance and the countdown was on for

the classic hard rock band led by David Lee Roth to take the stage.

After the intermission, Roth emerged from backstage with bandmates including drummer Alex Van Halen and guitarist Eddie Van Halen. According to their iTunes biography, Van Halen’s hits go back to 1978. Joining them on tour was Eddie’s son Wolfgang, showing his own skills on bass. In a 2009 Rolling Stone article by Brian Hiatt, Eddie discussed just how connected his son now is to Van Halen.

With Diamond Dave and his bandmates greeting their Atlantic City audience, it was time to rock. Van Halen played some of their heavy-hitting classics, including “Runnin’ with the Devil,” “Everybody Wants Some” and “Somebody Get Me A Doctor.” The audience chanted along to the lyrics, “Hey, Hey, Hey” with fists pumping in the air to their hit, “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love.”

Along with the band playing onstage together, a few solos by Alex and Eddie wowed the rock music-loving audience. First was Alex’s drum solo, accompanied by a light show keeping pace with his awesome beats. Later, it was Eddie’s turn to impress with his legendary guitar skills. Whether or not people in nearby seats had seen Van Halen before in concert, they were nevertheless in awe at the talents of both musicians.

Roth also impressed with his signature footwork, including high kicks and jumps. The big screen behind the

band would sometimes play his moves in slow-motion as an added effect to the live show.

Throughout the show, Van Halen mixed it up with a set list that also included their 80s hits with Roth and songs from the new album, “A Different Kind of Truth.” Some favorites from Van Halen’s 80s era played during the show were “Hot for Teacher,” “Panama” and “I’ll Wait.” New songs on their set list included “Tattoo” and “China Town.”

Other songs played for the rock fans that night included “Beautiful Girls,” “Dance the Night Away,” “Ice Cream Man” and “You Really Got Me.” However, the night of rock and roll with Van Halen wasn’t over just yet.

Van Halen closed their hard-rockin’ show with their 80s hit, “Jump,” during which Roth waved an enormous black and white checkered racing flag. Confetti fell over the stage and those closest to it, adding to the party atmosphere of a night with classic rockers.

Overall, it was a great night of music, from fun R & B party hits of Kool & The Gang to the hard rock of Van Halen.

CD466@CABRINI.EDU

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Pasquariello continues family tradition of playing lacrosse

BY ROB RICHES Asst. Sports Editor Chrissy Pasquariello, junior attack/midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team, is regarded as a scrappy leader on and off the field.

The 5-foot-1 Pasquariello, from Gladwyne, Pa., picked up a lacrosse stick in first grade, following in the footsteps of many family members before her.

“My dad played at Drexel, my aunt played at Delaware, another aunt played at Penn and I’ve been playing since first grade,” Pasquariello said. “It’s just been a family sport.”

Since stepping onto the Edith Robb Dixon Field as a freshman, Pasquariello has grown into a formidable player with the team and truly holds them in high regard.

Her teammates and coaches have provided her with a great playing experience. “[Playing at Cabrini] is a great experience, this team is my family and the coaches are like role models to me,” Pasquariello said. “[My teammates] probably describe me as having a good personality and a hard worker on the field but that’s just a guess.”

Pasquariello enjoys the opportunity to play with her teammates and they enjoy the opportunity to play alongside her as well.

“She’s always keeping the team’s spirits high, always working hard and never giving up,” Samantha LaMaina, sophomore defender, said. “She’s a great person to play with. I love to have her on the team.”

In addition to teammates, Pasquariello’s coaches hold her in high regard as well. Assistant coach Julie Smith, in her eighth year coaching the Lady Cavs, has had the opportunity to coach Pasquariello for the past few seasons.

“I will never question her love of the game because it’s so obvious in her play,” Smith said. “She is doing a great job by leading her play by running the ball around on offense.”

Pasquariello also enjoys her coaching staff as well. She enjoys the opportunity to play under head coach Jackie Neary, who is now in her 16th season coaching the team.

“She’ll do anything for any of us, I just cannot say enough good things about her,” Pasquariello said. “There’s no coach like her that I’ve ever had.”

Last season, the Lady Cavs went 6-2 against Colonial States Athletic Conference opponents in the regular season. However, they fell short against the Gwynedd-Mercy College Griffins in the semifinal round of the CSAC Tournament in a 14-12 loss.

Pasquariello was a sophomore catalyst on last season’s team. In 17 games played, she accumulated 40 points,

good enough for third-most on the team. Her 29 goals were also the third-most and her 11 assists were sufficient enough for fourth-most. While mostly an offensive player, Pasquariello was not just a one-dimensional player, as she caused nine turnovers. These nine caused turnovers put her in a tie with sophomore attack Kellie Manoppello for sixth-highest on the team.

It’s very difficult to consistently do the same activity since first grade but Pasquariello’s passion and dedication to the game has led her to be an exception and her experience with the sport has provided her with a lifetime of memories, most notably from her freshman year.

“My freshman year, winning the CSAC Championship,” Pasquariello said when asked about her favorite memory.

“The atmosphere of the team, fans and the school were just incredible.”

Pasquariello hopes to continue lacrosse in the future, by playing out the rest of her tenure at Cabrini and even coaching beyond that. She has a few seasons left to hopefully earn another CSAC title.

“I’d hopefully like to coach a team, not sure where or what level but I’d love to bring my knowledge to younger kids,” Pasquariello said.

RTR29@CABRINI.EDU

OFF THE FIELD WITH CHRISSY PASQUARIELLO 1. What is your favorite food?

4. What professional sports teams do you root for?

- Pizza.

- The Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

2. What kinds of music do you listen to?

5. Who is your favorite professional athlete?

- I like hip-hop and rap.

- Ryan Howard (Phillies first baseman).

3. What do you like to do in your free time?

6. In terms of personality, how would your coaches

- Go to the beach and hang out with friends.

describe you?

- Probably having a good personality, funny and I’m a hard worker on the field.

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Wierman shares nutrition tips with student-athletes

BY NICK LAROSA Sports Editor Tim Wierman’s “Eat to Compete” program, which came to Cabrini on Tuesday, March 20, provided studentathletes with tips on healthy eating, staying hydrated and post-game recovery. Wierman, president of nutritional educational services, has traveled around the country to share the program with over 250 clinics, high schools and colleges since the mid 1990s.

The “Eat to Compete” program contains 18 different sections, four of which are referred to as the “fundamentals of sports nutrition” by Wierman. The four key components of sports nutrition are seen as fuel for the athlete, pregame meals, recovery and hydration.

“Nutrition can play a big role in the outcome of your particular competition or season,” Wierman said. “It doesn’t matter at what level you train and compete. We’re all out there trying to achieve the same things: to improve our game, to improve our performance, to maintain our health and hopefully come out with a win on top.”

The idea of fuel for the athlete revolves around what foods an athlete takes in on a daily basis, as well as how much they are taking in. Depending on the sex of the athlete and the sport being played, that number can vary.

“Our needs are different relevant to gender, relevant to size, the volume of training,” Wierman said. “All of these things come into play to determine how much fuel [an athlete needs] each day.”

The three main types of fuels are carbohydrates, proteins and fats and all three are needed to maintain proper health. Out of the three, Wierman says that calories are the “gasoline for the working muscles.”

“The amount of calories that you need each day are

relevant to gender, to body size and type, to the number of times that you train and compete and the duration of that training,” Wierman said.

With calories, many athletes focus on adding more calories to their diet to gain weight and cutting out calories to slim down. However, it is not that simple.

“A lot of athletes, when trying to lose weight or gain weight, don’t have a clue as to what they’re consuming,” Wierman said. “The bathroom scale doesn’t factor in bone density, muscle mass, how hydrated or dehydrated you are, none of those things, which all come into play for us athletes.”

“Nutrition can play a big role in the outcome of your particular competition or season.”

Tim Wierman

For pregame meals, the second key topic, studentathletes should pick foods that are both healthy and enjoyable. The decision as to what food to eat may also depend on the student’s meal plan and what foods are available to them.

“There’s not any one perfect food, it’s really dependent on what you like,” Wierman said. “You have to find foods that satisfy you in terms of taste and also help you improve performance when you’re out there on the field or on the court.”

Moving on to recovery, the point that Wierman believes

is the most important, it is imperative for athletes to train and eat well not only before games but also consistently during the course of an average week. Recovery also ties into hydration and an athlete’s ability to take in at least four liters of fluid everyday.

“A lot of athletes don’t pay attention to recovery,” Wierman said. “They focus on the three, four hours before game time and try to eat that perfect meal. It’s a lot bigger than that. It’s that constant refueling after one workout, after lifting, whatever you’re doing that’s going to dictate your performance.”

With both recovery and hydration, it is important to be aware of caffeine and alcohol intake, two things that often have negative effects on an athlete’s body.

Athletes are also told to stay away from energy drinks, yet should always have sports drinks handy during a game.

According to Wierman, sports drinks, in line with proper hydration, should be consumed 30 to 60 minutes before a game and in 15-minute intervals during a game.

Wierman explained that for students with hectic schedules, snacking five to six times per day is effective and also debunked the theory that eating before bed was bad. He believes a late-night snack can actually help fuel an athlete, provided that the food is something healthy like a bowl or two of cereal, not fast food.

If you missed Wierman’s presentation in the Widener Lecture Hall, please visit www.eattocompete.com for more information.

NAL42@CABRINI.EDU

Briere leads Flyers to win over Habs, playoff berth

BY ROB RICHES Asst. Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Rob Riches obtained a press pass to the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens game on Saturday, March 24, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. This is his game recap.

The Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 4-1 at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, March 24.

The victory earned the Flyers a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season and this will also be their 16th appearance in the last 17 seasons.

They are the fourth team to clinch a playoff berth this season, behind the St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the third Atlantic Division team to earn a berth.

“It’s been a really competitive year within our division, we haven’t really talked about it much,” head coach Peter Laviolette said. “The only thing that we’ve addressed in the room is the two points that are at stake each game.”

Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen started the scoring at the 11:07 mark of the first period, off of a slap-shot from the blue line. Forward Claude Giroux was credited with the lone assist on Timonen’s fourth goal of the season, which came on a power play after Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec was penalized for slashing.

Three minutes and 44 seconds after the second period started, Plekanec got the Canadiens on the board with a breakaway goal, his 15th of the season, to tie the game at one. Forward Lars Eller and defenseman Alexei Emelin were credited with assists on the goal.

Four minutes and 13 seconds after

Plekanec’s goal, Flyers forward Danny Briere broke the tie with his 15th goal of the season, courtesy of defenseman Matt Carle and forward Matt Read. The goal came off of another power play, the second power play goal of the night, as Emelin was sent to the penalty box moments earlier for an interference penalty.

At the 17:38 minute mark of the 2nd, Briere scored yet another power play goal, courtesy of forward Jaromir Jagr and goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. It was Briere’s second of the night and 16th on the season as well as the third power play goal of the night for the Flyers after Canadiens forward Erik Cole took a high-sticking penalty. The second period then ended with a 3-1 Flyers lead.

Early on in the third period, Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges and Flyers defenseman Pavel Kubina dropped the gloves and fought. Kubina hit Gorges with a flurry of right hands before the linesmen intervened and sent both men to the penalty box with five-minute fighting majors.

At the 11:06 mark of the third, a scrum in the corner behind Canadiens goaltender Peter Budaj was heavily penalized.

Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds was assessed a two-minute hooking minor, a two-minute slashing minor (served by Briere) and a 10-minute misconduct penalty. Canadiens forward Ryan White took a two-minute roughing penalty and forward Mike Blunden took a 10-minute misconduct.

Moments later, Bryzgalov took a twominute tripping penalty, which Giroux served for him. After Laviolette called a timeout, the Canadiens were facing a 5-on-3 advantage for a minute and 21 seconds. However, they were not able to capitalize on the two-man advantage.

With just over two minutes to play,

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Flyers forward Danny Briere (No. 48) scored two goals against the Montreal Canadiens in Philadelphia’s 4-1 win on Saturday, March 24. With the win, the Flyers clinched a playoff berth for the fifth straight season.

Read scored his 21st goal of the season, driving the final nail to the Canadiens’ coffin. Fellow rookie forward Sean Couturier was credited with the assist. One minute and 53 seconds later, the horn sounded, sending the Flyers fans home happy with a critical win on Fan Appreciation Night.

Bryzgalov recorded 23 saves on 24 shots faced, while Budaj made 29 saves on 33 shots.

A big stat coming into the game was that the Flyers scored a paltry two goals on their last 20 power play attempts. However, they scored 3 goals on 5 attempts against the Canadiens.

“The power play’s gonna be up and down, every team’s gonna have some down,” Giroux said.

With the regular season getting ready to come to a close, the upcoming playoffs are the main focus for the Flyers, as they seek their first Stanley Cup since 1975.

“It’s important for us to try and come into the playoffs on an upswing,” Briere said.

RTR29@CABRINI.EDU

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OUTTA’ RIGHT FIELD LAURA HANCQ

Should we worry about the Phillies?

ABOVE: Cabrini shortstop Sammy Thompson (No. 10) makes contact with a pitch in a game against Cedar Crest.

LEFT: First baseman Angela Shookster swings at a pitch.

Shookster had one hit in each game of the doubleheader.

BELOW: Junior Lindsey Atzert (No. 4) tries to beat out the throw at first base.

ALL PHOTOS BY CHRISTIAN LAMB / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Lady Cavs, Falcons split Saturday doubleheader

BY KEVIN DURSO Asst. Sports Editor The Lady Cavaliers softball team split a doubleheader against Cedar Crest College at Cabrini Field on Saturday, March 24.

The Lady Cavs lost the opener, 7-2, but rebounded in the second game to win, 4-3.

Senior Marcelle Crist took the loss in the opener, allowing seven runs in a completegame effort.

Crist led the team with two hits in the opener, while senior Angela Shookster and junior Taylor McGarvey contributed RBIs in the loss.

In the finale, the Lady Cavs were led by a 4-for-4 game by senior Sammy Thompson.

Overall, Thompson hit in five of her seven trips to the plate on the day. Thompson also added an RBI in the second game.

On the mound, the Lady Cavs were led by junior Missy Miller, who allowed three runs

and struck out two in a complete-game win.

Miller also picked up two hits including the game-winner.

The split brings the Lady Cavs’ record to 9-9 and 4-2 in CSAC play. Their next game is a doubleheader against Swarthmore College on Thursday, March 29.

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Cavs crush Hornets, Hill scores 100th career goal

BY MARYKATE MCCANN Staff Writer The Cavaliers men’s lacrosse team beat the Shenandoah University Hornets by a score of 24-1 at the Edith Robb Dixon Field on Saturday, March 24.

Senior attack Brian Hill scored five goals, one of which was his 100th goal as a Cavalier. Hill also notched four assists, for a total of nine points. The Cavaliers also out-shot the Hornets by a wide 53-17 margin.

“We played really well in all aspects, even though it wasn’t the best competition,” junior attack J.T. Ervin said.

Goals came from a variety of players, including freshman attack Kevin MacQuilliam, who scored three goals on five shots. Freshman attacks Enrique Montoya and Mike Leyden, as well as junior attack Bobby Thorp, scored two goals apiece. Nine other Cavaliers also appeared on the scoresheet.

The victory puts the Cavaliers at 6-2 overall on the season and improves their winning streak to five games. It was their first game of Colonial States Athletic Conference play.

After losing 10 seniors last season, head coach Steve Colfer brought in 14 freshmen. Having a lot of youth creates a big bench and depth for the Cavaliers. Freshmen attacks Leyden and Damian Sobieski have both been positive additions to the team.

“Coming in as a freshman, you really need to prove yourself, but the upperclassmen tell us there is a reason we were recruited and brought here,” Sobieski said.

The Cavaliers have been strong this season, in pursuit of their 12th consecutive CSAC title. They have enjoyed strong play from their defense, which has been shutting down opposing attackers.

“Coach has a lot of confidence in us,” Sobieski said. “He’s very positive with us and is constantly encouraging us to get better and work hard.”

Face-offs are one of the most important factors in the outcome of the game and freshman midfielder Anthony DiNenno won all 12 of the face-offs that he took. Sophomore midfielders Dave Martina and Josh Sutterfield created more possessions, as they each won all four of their face-offs. Of the 19 face-offs in the game, the Cavaliers won 24.

“Basically, the goal is to win it all,” Ervin said. “We have the talent and depth to make a serious run.”

If you are a Phillies fan, you are probably quite concerned right now about the upcoming season. Ryan Howard? Concern.

Chase Utley? Don’t get me started. The old are old, cough Jim Thome, who hasn’t played first base in five years but might be our starter for the foreseeable future. The young are practically newborns, hello Freddy Galvis.

They even injure themselves while sleeping through their disappointing play. Yes, Domonic Brown.

First, some positives: Our pitchers still make up arguably the best rotation in baseball.

Although Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee, our superstars of excellence, have not completely lit it up this spring training, no need to be majorly concerned. Our younger horse and World Series champion, Cole Hamels, needs to be locked up with a major contract and the Phillies would be insane not to keep him. However, the idea of him earning his contract may work out for us. I am also of the belief that Vance Worley will continue to become a young stud.

Pardon my gushing but I do believe Hunter Pence will be our beacon of light. He’s in his prime and he loves this city, so let’s go eat. John Mayberry Jr. will finally get a lot of looks, whether in the outfield or at first base. The guy has talent and just needs the opportunities.

Here comes the not-so-lovely analysis: it is possible that our two best players who led us to our World Series victory could be playing bumper cars in their Hover Rounds outside the dugout for the majority of the season. The rest of our infield, sans the spring chicken Galvis, could be joining them with walkers. Placido Polanco is old, prone to injury and under-producing when he is fully healthy, which is hardly ever. Side note, he has had a very nice spring training so let’s hope that continues. Jimmy Rollins, well, he could be great or most likely, he’ll be parking in a handicapped spot too.

Although I’m not completely against the notion of blowing up and starting again, we must keep in mind that teams go through phases. The Phillies are now worth an estimated $723 million according to Forbes, so I don’t think we have to worry about them becoming an irrelevant team. Even if this year is more of a struggle than recent years, the red pinstripes will not fall by the way side.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Despite loss, Lady Cavs confident moving forward

BY KEVIN DURSO Asst. Sports Editor The Lady Cavaliers lacrosse team lost to the College of New Jersey Lions by a score of 18-4 on Saturday, March 24, at Edith Robb Dixon Field.

The loss sends the Lady Cavs to a 2-4 record. The Lions came into the game with a 6-1 record and are ranked No. 4 in the nation. With the tough competition, the idea was to take positives from the game and not reflect on the final score.

“We want to play them,” 16th-year head coach Jackie Neary said. “We know it’s going to be a difficult game, we know it’s going to be challenging and it was. However, there were some very good things that came out of it.”

Just over two minutes into the game, the Lions tallied for the first time, getting a goal from junior attack Trenna Hill. Just over ten minutes later, Lions junior midfielder Alex Spark had netted a hat trick.

By the end of the half, the Lions led the Lady Cavs, 142, backed by five goals from sophomore midfielder Lauren Pigott and a hat trick from senior attack Sara Keating.

Cabrini’s two goals came courtesy of freshman attack/ midfielder Sara Carzo.

“Being a freshman, if she can score against [The College of New Jersey], I have high hopes for her as we go deeper into our conference,” Neary said.

Carzo said that this game helps to build confidence moving forward in the schedule and credits the upperclassmen on the team in providing that.

“I know this game will help us a couple weeks from now.”

Jackie Neary

“They definitely help me and cheer me on,” Carzo said.

“Everyone just works together and we all respect each other on the field.”

The scoring quieted down in the second half. With a comfortable lead, the Lions worked on running out the clock more than trying to score, but did add four secondhalf goals to their total. Carzo completed a hat trick with 20 minutes remaining in the half, and the scoring concluded with a last-second goal by freshman attack/mid-

fielder Melissa Scanzano.

Cabrini’s goalkeeper, sophomore Janel Folkomer, played in net for the entire game. In facing 31 shots, she made 10 saves, several of them being impressive ones.

“The one big thing I think for our goalkeeper is that she made some incredible saves,” Neary said. “Some of those kids are two or three-time All Americans.”

“The first save I made just got me confident,” Folkomer said. “I just rolled with it from there and had fun.”

For a non-conference game, Neary said the experience is a valuable one in moving forward during the season.

“That’s why I try to play Rowan, the College of New Jersey and Ursinus,” Neary said. “Those three teams come from different conferences so it’s different looks.”

Despite a lopsided score, the goal of this game was to take the positives out of it. As the team moves on to play more conference games in future weeks, the Lady Cavs hope this is a game that made them a better team.

“We have to take a very objective look at the game,” Neary said. “I know it makes our kids better. I know this game will help us a couple weeks from now.”

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BROOKE FAMOUS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

BROOKE FAMOUS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

ABOVE LEFT: The women’s lacrosse team huddles in unison prior to the start of their Saturday, March 24, game against the College of New Jersey. The Cavs lost the game 18-4.

ABOVE RIGHT: Freshman attack/midfielder Sara Carzo (No. 3) prepares to receive a pass from teammate Kellie Manoppello. Carzo scored three goals for Cabrini in the loss.

Cavalier Athletic Calendar Thursday, March 29

Friday, March 30

Softball @ Swarthmore College 3 p.m. (doubleheader)

Softball @ Centenary College 3 p.m. (doubleheader)

Men’s Tennis vs. Ursinus College 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 31 Men’s Tennis @ Gwynedd-Mercy College 12 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse @ Rowan Univesity 1 p.m.

Softball vs. Philadelphia Biblical University 12 p.m. (doubleheader)

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Whittier College 1 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse @ Alvernia University 7 p.m.

Club Lacrosse vs. Rider University 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 1

Monday, April 2

Tuesday, April 3

Wednesday, April 4

Club Lacrosse vs. Rowan University 5 p.m.

Golf @ Chestnut Hill College Griffin Invite 1 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse @ University of Scranton 4 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Centenary College 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Tennis vs Philadelphia University 4 p.m.

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