2012-13 issue 04 Loquitur

Libya needs ‘help of the West’

BY MELANIE GREENBERG Contributing Editor

Thursday Sept. 27, 2012 VOL . LIV, ISSUE 04

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If you ask average Americans about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in which the U.S. Ambassador in Libya was killed, they will likely say it was a terrorist attack as they believe most Middle Eastern attacks are.

Ask a Libyan, and they’ll say they lost a friend.

“You can’t imagine how it affected us because it’s our loss, we lost a friend,” Iman Bugaighis, an orthodontist-turned-spokesman for Libyan Provisional Transitional National Council in Benghazi, said. “He believed in Libya. He believed in us. So, it’s not easy for us and now we know that we are losing from your side. And we need you.”

Bugaighis spoke, via Skype, to a Cabrini class taught by Vonya Womack, a business instructor, on Monday, Sept.

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Bugaighis stated that Libyans need the help of the West to help build and restructure the nation in its transition and change.

Dictators often create enemies to distract people from demanding their rights and freedoms, and this enemy is usually created through religion, she said.

Bugaighis explained that dictators instill fear in their people that Westerners will destroy their country and customs.

The latest example of this type of “enemy” was demonstrated in a film that blasphemed the Prophet Muhammad. and supposedly led to the attacks on the U.S. Consulate. Libyan government believes the attacks were led by foreigners from neighboring countries.

In addition to the classroom Skype call, Womack held a Facebook conversation with Bugaighis to discuss the

events occurring in Libya after the killing of Ambassador Christopher Stevens.

“Oh Vonya, you cannot imagine how much I am proud of my people. We will not allow those minority to destroy what we have been building during the last year,” Bugaighis wrote.

“This is a message for the whole world. We are proud of being Muslims.

Islam is about peace and prosperity and not about killing and destroying and those criminals do not represent Islam nor us.”

Bugaighis said that Libyans feel it is shameful they could not protect the late Ambassador and the failure to do so only displays that they have no control in their country. She said it was a wake-up call that they have to protect their revolution and protect those who helped fight for their freedom.

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A man is shown protesting outside of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt in the wake of controversy following the release of American-made film “Innocence of Muslims,” which is considered to be blasphemous against Islamic prophet Muhammad.

CRS leader says protests ‘could just be the beginning’

BY BRANDON DESIDERIO Editor-in-Chief

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Recent attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions throughout the Middle East could signal the end of clashes between Arab Muslims and the western world – or herald many more conflicts to come, according to a Catholic Relief Services expert on the region.

“There’s no question about it,” Mark Schnellbaecher said in an interview, “we could be seeing the beginning of the end, or this could just be the beginning.”

Schnellbaecher served as the CRS regional director of Eastern Europe and the Middle East for CRS, covering everywhere from Iraq to Bosnia. Stationed in Beirut for the past eight years, Schnellbaecher came to Cabrini under a joint fellowship between the college and Villanova that will last through December. He’s enrolled in classes at Villanova, including one in strategic planning for nonprofit organizations, and will hold lectures and conduct research during his stay.

The string of attacks on American embassies and consulates first began in Libya and Egypt, leading only days later to demonstrations in Lebanon, Sudan, Yemen, Australia, Afghanistan, and, earlier MARK SCHNELLBAECHER

this week, Sri Lanka and Nigeria. These protests are said to be fueled by outrage at the American-made, anti-Islamist film “Innocence of Muslims,” which depicts Prophet Muhammad as a pedophile, womanizer and murderer.

According to Schnellbaecher, however, the film is only the “pot boiling over” for the Muslim demonstrators, representing just one of countless derogatory depictions of the Prophet.

“For Muslims especially in the Arab world, their religion is so core to their identity,” Schnellbaecher said. “[The film’s] gratuitously insulting. It’s camp, it’s really badly done. Perhaps the worst thing I’ve ever seen, actually, but it is highly offensive. And some of the things being explicitly or implicitly said… it’s very difficult to understand how this could lead to what we’ve been seeing.”

A “great deal of resentment” toward the United States has built up in these countries over the last 40 or 50 years, Schnellbaecher said, during a time when the United States government was a major supporter of the autocratic governments in the Middle East. U.S. administrations were “blatantly complicit” in the repression that these harsh regimes imposed upon their citizens. Now that democracies are forming, the role of the United States in their futures is largely unknown.

“Some will argue that these are cultural matters and that we’re writing the rules for a civil society sector that are appropriate to our culture,” Schnellbaecher said. “That, pretty cynically as you can see, can morph into calling all the shots – SEE EGYPT, PAGE 3

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ver the past two weeks, the assaults and protests that erupted throughout the Middle East have proven one thing: this area, in the midst of such radical transformation, should be our particular concern.

The divisions among Muslims over their evolving democracies continue to develop as they try to bring about radical changes to parts of the world that haven’t modernized to keep pace with other countries. While we should praise their advances toward a more democratic and inclusive form of government, we must also examine this area with caution.

There’s no guarantee of what democracy will look like for the Middle East – nor, more importantly, what transformative steps they’ll have to take in order to achieve it.

The U.S. is embedded in a specific form of democracy, with many Americans espousing secular, individualistic and capitalistic values above all others, their right to do so protected by a particularly strong freedom of speech. Democracy, as it evolves in the Middle East and North Africa, will take different forms, in tune with countries’ religious and cultural traditions.

The push and pull among varia-

tions of Islam, unique cultures in each country and the liberal, secular and capitalistic ideals of the western world will lead to many challenges to come.

At times we, as Americans,

Muslims,” which has led to protests and, in some cases, violent attacks on American, British and German diplomatic missions stationed in the Middle East, was both filmed and produced

“We must consciously leave our comfort zones and reconsider what we devote our free time to.”

lose sight of the differences between our society and others.

Our country stands as testament to the power of diversity and the freedoms that it affords, but it also sometimes leads to an individualism that forgets community, freedom that obscures respect, and sexual expression that overlooks the sensitivity of others. Aspects of our society that our media have led us to accept as “normal” are strange and abhorrent in other parts of the world, just as aspects of cultures in other parts of the world seem backwards or repressive to us.

The controversial antiIslamist film, “Innocence of

on U.S. soil. While it falls under our own privileges as Americans to express our opinions no matter how offensive or blasphemous they may be to other cultures and systems of belief, a certain level of sensitivity and respect should be given to those who value such respect for their beliefs.

Muslims in the Middle East take their religion very seriously.

Anything seen as blasphemous, as directly insulting the Prophet Muhammad or Islam overall, goes against the teachings of the Quran. It’s likely that the video was produced by a religious sect trying to offend other religions for its own political purposes – a

punishable crime in Islam.

As the region continues to evolve and transform, it’s most crucial now, more than ever, to understand these cultural differences and societal constraints of the Middle East. One day, the Middle East might evolve radically from where it stands today – or maybe it won’t.

Cabrini exposes us to all regions of the world and to other faiths and cultures. Our mission statement calls us to become “engaged citizens of the world.”

We at the Loquitur believe that, in order to live up to this calling and engage ourselves with the important events happening in the Middle East and all around, we must consciously leave our comfort zones and reconsider what we devote our free time to.

It doesn’t have to be much – just 10 percent of the time we waste at bars or watching the same TV show on repeat could make a difference. If all of us knew even one fraction more about the world as we do about last week’s Emmys, we’d be able to fully understand more ways of seeing the world than just our own.

Wolfington Center celebrates tenth anniversary

BY HEATHER LAPERGOLA Staff writer

world, because whatever you do, you always have to come back to that. That’s what gives you the courage to do things Service learning and civic you don’t usually do; to do engagement, community outthings that you believe.” reach and partnership, spirituWolfington stated how ality of service and an institute impressed he was with the on Catholic social teaching development of not only the were the four main goals the Center, but also the school as a Wolfington Center announced whole, and was excited for the at its opening 10 years ago. plans the new executive direcThese goals have remained tor of the Wolfington Center, the same to this day, making Dr. John Francis Burke, spoke the celebration of its 10-year of. anniversary, held Wednesday, Burke also shared his exciteSept. 19, an important event on SUBMITTED BY MARKETING DEPARTMENT ment and said that he looked campus, both for faculty and J. Eustace Wolfington receiving an award from Dr. Marie Angelella forward to the future of the censtudents. ter and has many plans for its At the event in the Mansion aGeorge at the Wolfington Center’s celebration on Sept. 19 continued improvement and number of speakers ranging from the head of Coordinated Homeless Outreach to such goals have not gone unnoticed. outreach. He went on to say “What’s great Center (CHOC) Genny O’Donnell, to bene- Speaker Genny O’Donnell talked about how about this school is its engagement in these factor J. Eustace Wolfington, himself. All homeless residents of her center, have been activities.”

Over the next decade, he is confident of addressed and praised the work of the cen- invited to attend lectures on Cabrini campus ter thus far and expressing their expecta- and have left feeling as though they were at the Wolfington Center’s ablity to send more home at Cabrini. She stated in her speech students to more conferences, bring visiting tions for the years to come.

Since its creation, the Wolfington Center “It’s remarkable that what you do, allows scholars to speak on campus, hold reading group workshops and conferences for has helped to fortify students’ intellectual that for so many people.”

This celebration was not only an event faculty as well. He also hopes to continue to and spiritual development with commitments to social justice and human dig- to honor the Wolfington Center, but also strengthen the bridge building between the nity. This is done through partnerships the man who made its creation possible, J. neighborhood and campus.

“Today was very successful as a celebrawith community programs, including the Eustace Wolfington. When asked why he Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of decided to start a center for social justice, he tion of the impact of the Wolfington Center,” Jesus, Catholic Relief Services and the com- responded, “Well, I think social justice and said Cabrini President Dr. Marie Angelella munity of Norristown, and classes dedicated spirituality are the most important parts of George. “It was a bit of stepping back from to spreading awareness of the problems not anyone’s life. I went to Notre Dame for two it all so that we could appreciate what the only around the corner, but also around the and a half years, and every hall had a chapel Wolfington Center has really done and been and just a great spiritual connection, which able to do.” world.

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and I think that’s what Egyptian civil societies are trying to figure out now: ‘What kind of rule do we have?’”

In Egypt specifically, the film has played an integral role in protests, garnering outrage not only from its Muslim citizens, but also from leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Copts are the largest population of Christians in the Middle East, with approximately eight to 10 million members in Egypt.

Coptic Christians were present in Egypt long before Islam was established, and remain very fearful, according to Schnellbaecher, of “what an Islamistdominated government means for them” as a community. They voted unanimously in favor of the opponent of President Morsi, the Muslim candidate who now leads Egypt.

“Under the autocratic regimes that have been recently overthrown, these were largely secular governments and Christian communities were protected by them,” Schnellbaecher said. “And so now that these governments have been succeeded

by Islamist governments with huge popular support from Muslim communities, Copts in Egypt are very concerned with, ‘Is there a place for us in the new Egypt?’”

Pope Benedict XVI executed a crucial move for Arab Christians on Sept. 15 by visiting Beirut, Lebanon, where he urged over 400,000 young Christians not to emigrate from the Middle East.

“His main message to them was, ‘Don’t leave – don’t join the exodus of people,’” Schnellbaecher recounted. “’There is a place for Christians in the Middle East;

this is the original birthplace of Christianity.

You can’t abandon the Middle East.’”

Copts, nevertheless, might face additional adversity. The producer of “Innocence of Muslims” is believed to be 55-yearold Nakoula B a s s e l e y N a k o u l a SUBMITTED BY JERRY ZUREK – a Coptic Christian based inSchnellbaecher speaking in Grace Hall last October.

Los Angeles, Calif., although Nakoula denies his involvement. tolerated them, but by and large they were As for the actors in the production, kept on a leash or co-opted by the regime – according to Gawker.com and several other and so now they’re learning how to operate publications, they unknowingly commit- in this greater space that’s being opened up ted to the film under the belief that it was after the fall of the Mubarak regime.” for a project called “Desert Warrior.” Their Schnellbaecher cautions that the bigoriginal lines weren’t anti-Islamist, just sim- gest challenge facing Copts is the threat of ply dubbed in post-production edits. Even a government-enforced Islamic sharia law. the controversial protagonist of the film, This would ultimately leave Copts at a staleProphet Muhammad, was cast ambiguously mate: they could choose either to flee Egypt as “Master George” before subsequent edit- and avoid religious persecution, or convert ing. to Islam.

“I think not only the Copts in Egypt but “Like everything else in Egypt, it’s still an Christians throughout the region are very unfinished story,” Schnellbaecher said. much waiting to see what this will mean for them,” Schnellbaecher said. “Before, [Copts] BTD28@CABRINI.EDU learned how to operate in an extremely constricted environment. The Mubarak regime

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destroy our life and revolution,” Bugaighis wrote.

For the first time in over 40 years, the people are finally able to express their freedom but with weak security and no political experience, building the country from a below-zero level is proving to be too difficult for the newly liberated country.

“For us, it’s not just our burden or our responsibility,” Bugaighis said. “It’s the responsibility of the world. It’s in the strategic interest of the world to have a stable Libya. Without the help and support of the West and the States, Qaddafi couldn’t have dictated or shamed us the way he did if there was a pressure about human rights.”

Struggling to find a way to build a state of democracy and success in a country molded into submission after over 40 years of “systematic dysfunction,” the goal is to teach Libyans how to look beyond living day-to-day.

Mummar Qaddafi manipulated and changed the rhythms of life constantly so he could remain in control, she said.

“The only picture that should be in our heads [when we think of Libya] is him and his family,” Bugaighis said. “He banned

music, sports, art—anything that adds to a person. We don’t even have cinemas. He changed the name of Libya and insisted we had to use ‘Jamahiriya.’ We felt detached from our country.

We were embarrassed to say we were from Libya. He stained us.”

As a dictator, Qaddafi showed no pride in his country, an unusual trait for a dictator.

According to Bugaighis, he felt his people did not deserve him

el-Megaref and other leaders to build security, forces and an army.

“We are the only country in the world without an army,” Bugaighis said. “It’s not on purpose that the leaders are not doing this; they just don’t know how to do it. We need capacity building, leadership classes and education.”

Womack traveled to Libya in January 2012 with Peace and

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and felt anger they were only a country of 6 million. He felt he was “created to control nations.”

“Qaddafi, we weren’t his pride,” Bugaighis said. “And he is our shame.”

Trust in the government has been building since July when Libyans were able to participate in their first free election in decades but Bugaighis wants the U.S. government to put pressure on President Mohammed

Prosperity Alliance to provide training for The Leadership Institute. After her trip, her understanding of the Libyan culture and its people is crucial to the people trying to build a new life and future. Because of her time spent and relationship formed with Bugaighis, communication can be cross-continental and knowledge can be shared between two different cultures with much to teach and share.

Bugaighis Skyped with Womack’s “Global Leadership for the Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership,” class to reach out to students studying the tools and skills she hopes Americans can share with Libyans.

After listening to Bugaighis describe what life as a Libyan has been like and what the United States can do to help, the graduate students in the class asked questions about consulting, business and diplomacy.

“We want to live in democratic country accepts diversity, human rights. We want to adopt dialogue to solve our differences and not guns,” Bugaighis wrote to Womack. “There were many threats that the extremists will not let the peaceful protest go and that blood will be spilled.

We are not scared anymore.”

When asked what she is most excited for in regards to the liberation, Bugaighsi replied, “Dignity and respect. That is what I want for my daughter, to live with dignity and respect.”

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Active Minds prepares for busy year

BY ROCCO DELMONTE Staff writer

Active Minds is a national organization with chapters on over 350 college campuses that advocates for the reduction of stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness. Trying to create a more open environment and start a conversation about mental health and how to seek help.

During the fall 2012 semester the Active Minds chapter is focusing a lot more on fundraising because President Robyn Suchy and Vice President Lauren Ciccariello are presenting their spring event at the Active Minds National Mental Health on Campus Conference at the University of Central Florida.

“Ideally we’d like to fund as many people from the club as possible to come to the conference,” Suchy said.

Their fundraising started on Sept 21 and runs through next Friday, Sept. 28, at Five Below in the King Of Prussia mall.

They are also planning a fundraiser at at SoFun in Wayne.

A lot of the meeting that took place on Thursday, Sept. 20, was spent talking about the upcoming National “Week Without Stigma” starting Oct. 8. Each year different events help to highlight the stigma that surrounds mental health.

This year the Active Minds chapter is planning to have a “Stomp Out Stigma” event on Monday, Oct. 8. There will have a table with a pledge for people to sign in which they try to be more aware of the language they use that perpetuates the stigmas surrounding mental health. Along with that table they will have over 200 feet of bubble wrap that says the word “Stigma” on it for people to jump on and smash.

There was also talk about having a movie screening that week, a tie-dye event and an ongoing sign in Jazzmans or near Cavs Corner for people to write their own experiences with stigma.

The Active Minds chapter is performing a play in November as a part of the English Department’s Literary November programming. The play, entitled “The Synaptic Gap,” touches on important issues of how society perceives mental illness and how mental health is applicable to everyone.

“I am very proud of our students, because it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there and share your personal experiences with others,” Dara Herskovits, LCSW for counseling & psychological services and Active Minds adviser, said.

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Friday

CRS Ambassador Training

College Day at the Parkway

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Artist EJ Herczyk will be on hand to talk about his work being displayed in the Art Gallery on campus.

Training will be held for students willing to be Catholic Relief Services ambassadors and learn about global issues.

Join other Philly-area college students for a variety of activities including a free concert prsented by Radio 104.5.

Holy Spirit Library 2nd Floor, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday

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Monday

Grace Hall, 9 a.m.

Tuesday

Philadelphia- 22nd and the Parkway, 10 a.m.

Wednesday

Mass

Monday Mile

Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting

Graduate Open House

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Students, faculty, staff and the outside community are all welcome to celebrate Mass regardless of faith.

Join the Cabrini community for a one-mile walk around the campus as part of the Healthy Monday intiative.

Sample some delicious Fair Trade chocolate, as well as purchase tickets for a Fair Trade gift basket.

This Open House is for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree and/ or teacher certifications.

Bruckmann Memorial Chapel, 7 p.m.

Founder’s Hall Lobby, 10:30 a.m.

Meet outside Cavs Corner, 11:30 a.m.

Grace Hall Boardroom 6 p.m.

THURSDAYBRIEFING Michigan students get full rides to college

In Kalamazoo, Mich., the local high school graduation takes place.

However, for this town, graduation is larger than life. For Kalamazoo students, one of every three falls below the national poverty level and one of every twelve is homeless. Most of them are the first members of their families to graduate from high school. But for students who graduate, they receive the greatest gift of all: free college. The superintendent of the school district, Janice M. Brown, announced that un-named donors were pledging to pay tuition at many of Michigan’s public colleges. This marks the start of a new beginning for those students, and is something that the community hopes will enable students to achieve their dreams.

Read original story in The New York Times | Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012

Spain suffers from massive hunger In Spain, failure to meet budget targets is affecting its citizens and putting the country on the same path as Greece. With an unemployment rate of over 50 percent, citizens are being forced to find food wherever thy can, predominantly in dumpsters outside of restaurants and stores. The government isn’t making it easy on the countries 1 million starving citizens, raising the value-added tax up three points to 21 percent. “It is not nice to see what is happening to these people,” a vendor said. “It shouldn’t be like this.”

Read original story in The New York Times | Monday, Sept. 24, 2012

Americans are the 96 percent

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President Barack Obama addressing the United Nations general assembly on Sept. 25. Obama encouraged Middle Eastern nations to utilize democracy and warned Iran to not interfere with it.

Obama pleads on behalf of the Arab Spring At the U.N., President Obama challenged the Arab world to utilize its new democracy, and warned Iran not to interfere, stating, “the United States will do what we can to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.” The United States is trying to resolve this issue diplomatically, with hopes that any nuclear power Iran may have will be used for peaceful purposes. President Obama acknowledged the Middle Easts’ freedom of speech, but urged them to express their opinions and beliefs peacefully.

Read original story in The New York Times | Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

BY GREGORY SMITH Staff Writer GS379@CABRINI.EDU

A survey given to inquire about people’s policy usage revealed that nearly all of Americans have relied on the federal government to assist them in some way. 96 percent to be exact. On average, people had used five social policies, and received two direct social benefits in the forms of checks or services paid for by the government. Almost everyone also helps support social policies through our tax dollars, and nearly everyone benefits from this. This is an experience we all share, and un-knowingly connects us with our government and each other.

Read original story in The New York Times | Monday, Sept. 24, 2012

New aircraft carrier in China has experts skeptical China’s top leaders attended the ceremony preceding the nations first aircraft carrier launch, representing China’s growing military, and the growing tension between neighboring nations. However, experts say that if China were to use this new piece of their navy against America, it has, “no survivability,” and if it were to be used against China’s neighbors, “it would be an act of bullying.”

Read original story in The New York Times | Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012

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What about House Two?

BY MADISON MILANO Staff Writer

What’s going on with House Two? This might be the most frequently asked question since school started. And the truth is, there does not seem to be an answer.

About a year ago, Cabrini College responded to a serious mold problem in Dixon House (House Two) by evacuating the 66 students – mostly sophomores – who lived there. Unfortunately, in the past year, not much seems to have been done.

“We haven’t made any decisions on what we’re going to do with it yet,” said George Stroud, dean of students Howard Holden, director of facilities, said that last year the college made a “conscious decision” to not do anything because “we didn’t need additional housing.”

With regards to housing this year, Cabrini College is now at full occupancy. This means that every bed in Cabrini College is being used.

“Now the college exceeded expectations with enrollment, which means we are maxed out with residential housing,” Howard Holden said The first thing to fix in Dixon House is the ventilation system, which was the “heart of the problem.” It was not adequately ventilated, which on top of a wet year, was the leading problem. On top of that, some walls will have to be removed; it’s also going to need new carpeting, furniture and paint. So far, the Facilities Department is just in the actively

planning stage with what to do with it next year.

“We’ve had a discussion about what amenities can be added to make it more appealing, possibly adding elements for academic programming,” Holden said.

In response to students’ worries about living in the other houses on campus, Dean Stroud says that “the issue that happened in Dixon was unique to Dixon. The other houses don’t have the same issues.” Holden adds on that all the other residential buildings were checked and they were “nowhere near the construction of Dixon house, which is what led to problems. It doesn’t exist in other residential halls.”

With Dixon House being such a big project to take on, some students have been wondering why Cabrini decided to redo the RAC and turn it into the RAC Grill instead of correcting House Two. “The RAC is a response to student request for ‘college food.’ It’s a direct response to create a late night venue. One has nothing to do with the other,” Stroud said.

With regards to a reopening date, Holden said that if enrollment and retention increase and remain strong, it has to be open by the middle of August next year.

Sue Kramer and RJ Carroll, director and assistant director or Residence Life respectively, declined to comment.

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“It’s cheaper and they are trying to save money”

“Corruption and they are too cheap to fix anything. Plus our tuition is still so high, that money should go towards fixing it.”

“The cost of the building isn’t worth the cost of the repairs, but honestly, I don’t know.”

“Facilities doesn’t want to fix it and they are just being lazy!”

“They haven’t thought about it and don’t want to have to think about fixing it because it is too much work for them.”

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Let the wives speak

America has become obsessed with knowing everything about everyone. It can be seen through the ratings of “Teen Mom” and “Jersey Shore” or splattered across the cover of the most recent issues of magazines. Pop culture has always shaped our society in more ways than not.

People talk. And what they like to talk about, is other people. This is no different within the confines of politics. So when the question, “Do we need to hear from the candidate’s spouse?” arises, people tend to realize that it’s more “want” than “need.”

Some of the first ladies like Jacqueline Kennedy and Pat Nixon have created a bit of an ideal in terms of the way people think about our first ladies. Many expect the simple smile and graceful wave accompanied with holding hands with their political partner.

But many have stood out from that mold over the years, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Nellie Taft, and have

since made it more of a requirement that the candidates’ wives speak on their husband’s behalf. Even more so, people now are expecting their potential first ladies to be as politically aware as their husbands and with good reason.

Over the last two decades, the anticipated “Spouse’s Speech,” at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, has highlighted the nights. The need to hear from the wives of the candidates has varied depending on the candidate. Certain elections required more press, such as with the last election and the potential of the first black president. This is where the spouses step in.

As with any politically minded person, they would want to hear the stance of a potential guiding force for their country. However, these speeches that these wives make are almost entirely promoting and praising their husband.

The issues aren’t addressed as one would hope, and any talk of standpoints is those of their husbands.

I admire Michelle Obama, however, for this reason in terms of the 2008 campaign. Despite her academic background and professional credentials, which compared to that of her husband and previous opinionated statements throughout the campaign, she took to the spouse’s speech the way everyone expects.

This at first disappointed me, but looked at from the viewpoint of collecting voters, I began

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to understand that she needed to lessen her own accomplishments and promote those of her husband to reassure Americans of his worthiness. The way I see the success of this is through the fact that many talk about the historical moment in which President Obama became the first African American president, yet little even realize the monumental feat that was becoming the first African American First Lady.

Despite these expectations, people still anticipate, look forward to and in a way “need” to hear from the spouses, because this year women are the main voting demographic to reach for. It’s a fact that women relate more easily to other women.

This is what the parties are betting on, and they’re playing their best hands.

hml37@ cabrini.edu

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BY KELLIE MANOPELLO Staff Writer

Party conventions DON’T MATTER

Every four years it seems to be the same thing in the political world. We either elect a new president or the current one continues to keep going with their old promises while adding new ones to their new term, which they display to the public in the political conventions.

I know for myself I don’t watch anything political. The commercials just drive me crazy and I am not a fan of people bashing on the current president or candidates so harshly.

However there are people who do watch the conventions but I really don’t think that they matter too much anymore.

With the way media is today everyone seems to know what the candidate is about long before they even have the political conventions.

I feel as though people who do watch the conventions already have their minds made up anyway.

Watching the conventions seem more for people to be reassured about what they already plan on doing and judging who they’re not going to vote for.

I understand the reasoning for having conventions, is to help persuade people who are on the edge about who their voting for and maybe the convention can answer that for them. But there is so much more to the conventions than just what most of the

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country sees on TV and the people that are there most likely there know whom they want to run the country already.

I wonder if there is a different way that they could get the attention of people other then a convention. Yes, it’s the easiest way for the government to get the word out of all the candidates but is it the best? Probably not.

So yes I do understand why there are the conventions but I personally really don’t think that they matter anymore.

I feel as though everyone for the most part has their mind made up already and know who they’re voting for before the conventions even occur it just reassures what people already believe.

KAM474@CABRINI.EDU

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The true life of the American teenager

BY ALEXA MILANO Staff Writer

If you were to ask anyone what their opinion was of American teenagers, I’m sure they would all say the same thing: lazy, impersonal, immature. Although these words may sound accurate, I respectfully disagree.

In today’s continuously moving society there is a pressure to always be doing something. It makes us feel like if we have free time it has to be spent doing something productive. If you have a free hour after class, why not tutor? If you’re free on the week nights, why not join a club? I really don’t think other people understand how truly hard it is to be a teenager in today’s society.

It’s almost as if in order to have a successful future, we need to always be adding things to put on our resume. A common expression I hear from staff at Cabrini is “it would look great on a resume.”

And trust me, I’m not saying I’m not grateful for the opportunities offered here, I take advantage of them and I appreciate the fact that the professors and administrators are looking out for our future; but the constant reminder to join in on activities makes me feel like I need to be

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a part of many extracurriculars just to stay in the game.

Ever since I can remember, my friends and I have not only been active members of our community but kept our grades up.

I have been working since I was 15-yearsold and have always been an honors student. I have always taken up more than I can handle and most of the time, I have achieved.

I’m really not trying to brag, but rather, trying to prove a point. No matter how

time jobs as well. We all understood if one of us couldn’t go to the movies or dinner because we had to save money.

Even here at school I know so many people who participate in so many different programs. My roommate works two jobs during the school year and is a participant in the theater program. My friend is a starter on the lacrosse team and carried a 4.0 the entire year last year. My hall mate plays on the soccer team, works on campus and is a member of the sorority

“I REALLY DON’T THINK OTHER PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW TRULY HARD IT IS TO BE A TEENAGER IN TODAY’S SOCIETY.”

many extracurriculars I did in high school, it seemed that one of my friends always did more; not just within our school, but part

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and Alpha Lambda Delta. My other friend is president of his class, a student ambassador and lived here over the

summer to plan our orientation program.

Not only do all of these people participate greatly in the college life, but the more importantly, they do it voluntarily. It seems to me that the way teenagers act and behave are drastically changing.

I recently participated in the orientation program here at Cabrini. It was probably one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But what struck me while I was participating is that every single one of the other orientation leaders voluntarily applied to it too. Being an orientation leader is not a paid experience; it’s a lot of hard work, and it’s a lot of long days.

Most people who were orientation leaders have participated in this program before and knew what to expect going into it. I feel that it truly says a lot that all 55 orientation leaders willingly choose to participate in the program; it says that teenagers today are a lot more concerned about helping others, and getting involved, and being active members in their community than previously thought.

ARM364@CABRINI.EDU

Were Todd Akin’s comments so outrageous?

“TODD AKIN, THE G.O.P. SENATE CANDIDATE, EXPRESSED IN WHAT SOME CONSIDERED A “HARSH” MANNER THAT SUGGESTED THAT SOME RAPES WERE OKAY.” Words should be chosen wisely, especially when they are crucially criticized by the public. As well as a good selection in word choice, being prepared to speak on serious matters would also be helpful. In recent events, Todd Akin, the G.O.P. Senate candidate, expressed in what some considered a “harsh” manner that suggested that some rapes were okay.

Many were shocked, disappointed, even outraged by not only his views, obviously, but the things he was saying in order to support his opinion. While I do not support his ideas on abortion, I believe that from the opposing side that it was just a play on words and unfortunately for him he lost the game. The misinterpretation I believe was solely based on the fact that he is not a supporter of abortions.

I do believe his approach was wrong. He claims that some rapes should not be counted as rape because the females body will shut down so that impregnation will not take place. I find several things wrong with that statement: For one he is not a female and can not tell how a females system can operate. Another thing I find wrong and crucial to this statement is that he is no expert on that topic so that statement is what the courts

would call “hear-say”. Regardless of if the initial action was wanted by both parties at the point where one person does not agree is considered rape. Many rape victims are not prepared for the physical, emotional, or

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mental problems they may face. In this case I do believe that if it be the choice of that person to have an abortion that is ultimately their decision.

This idea also comes from the religious views that our country tries to implement. Although our country tries to allow people the freedom to believe in what they want, historically it is of a Christian denomination.

However, one can not force their religious views upon another about one thing and turn the other cheek about something else. Many politicians chose to become religious when it comes down to certain ideas and situations and turn to God and often times the bible to justify their views. If Akin wanted to win supporters, because the topic is such a sensitive one, he should have taken a more sensitive passive aggressive approach rather than the insensitive aggressive approach. When it all comes down to it Akin was rather ill prepared, which is why he was so highly misinterpreted.

Could he have delivered in a better way? Yes. However politics and politicians feed people ideas based on their opinions on facts in order to get people to jump on their band-wagon. His failure was not his opinion because everyone is entitled to that. His downfall was his approach and word choice.

SNB45@CABRINI.EDU

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Feature

Alum returns to inspire, ‘shift mindsets’

BY CHRISTINA SPADAVECCHIA Staff Writer

When her son was diagnosed with developmental disabilities, Francis resigned from her teaching role to take better care of him. In her spare time she created a company called “Shifting Mindsets,” a consulting group for existing companies to “maximize the performance of

BY JENNIFER CANNON Staff Writer

Whether you’re a freshman, senior or transfer student, there’s a new face in the halls of the communication wing that you might encounter. The newest addition to the Cabrini communication staff, Dr. Dawn Francis, is no stranger to the campus.

A Cabrini graduate of 1993, Francis was a model student in the communication program. She was a part of the Loquitur, the radio station, the yearbook and the TV station in her day.

Francis met her husband Dan while she was at Cabrini.

“He was a year ahead of me and we did all our video projects together in Cathy’s Yungmann’s class,” Francis said.

She has two “wonderful” children, a one-year-old named Faith and a six-year old named Ryan.

“Any spare time I find is given to my children,” Francis said.

She made good use of the skills she learned here and moved on to jobs in the multimedia and marketing areas.

“I retired from being the vice president of marketing for a company in Philly to come to Cabrini to teach for the first time,” Francis said. And from 2002 to 2006 she taught communication classes much like the ones she teaches now.

Storytelling and Senior Capstone Convergence.

The main things that Francis wants her students to understand are knowledge and skills. She feels that she is suited for this since she worked in corporate for 13 years.

“I liked to tell and share stories with my students about corporate,” Francis said.

A student in her senior class, Dan Ross, has nothing but positive things to say about Francis.

“She’s very interactive and asks our opinions,” Ross said. “And the senior capstone gives us something to show off when we graduate.” This course combines everything communication majors have learned by using multiple media to create a project.

“I want to help the students understand the skills they are going to need when they graduate.” Francis said. And her students are in agreement that she is effective in doing that.

“She doesn’t just lecture, she cares about what she’s teaching,” Ross said. “She lives what she teaches.”

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their employees.”

This summer, Francis returned to what she loves best, teaching communication students at Cabrini. She now teaches freshman Mass Communication, Multimedia

Quizzo ‘stretches thinking’

BY KAITLYN KOHLER Photo Editor

Students brought their a-game and gathered at the round tables in Jazzman’s Cafe on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., ready to compete against their peers in the game of Quizzo, sponsored by the Cabrini College CAP board.

Quizzo is a trivia game. This one in particular consisted of three rounds of different types of questions. The first round were trivia questions, the second involved pictures of celebrities that the students put names to, and the third involved sound bites, which students listened to. Students picked teams and sat together at tables, where putting their knowledge to the test.

“It really challenges me to stretch my way of thinking,” Shae McPherson, senior communications major, said when asked what his favorite thing about Quizzo was.

His team, named Heisenberg, brought their brains together and answered the various questions Quizzo challenged them with.

Jeff Young, senior political science major and Shae’s teammate, is an avid Quizzo player and was ready to take on the challenging questions and helped bring his team to victory.

“Answering the questions, and the camaraderie with my teammates,” Young said when describing what he loved most about Quizzo.

To celebrate their victory, CAP Board award the Heisenberg team with three gift cards, which consisted of a $10 Amazon giftcard, and a $25 Visa giftcard, along with the honor of being winners of Quizzo.

“My team and I had a great time,”

McPherson said. “It was all in good fun.”

Young was also pleased with the Heisenberg team’s victory. “It was great to win alongside my Heisenberg teammates,” Young said about the victory.

For some students, this was their first time participating in Quizzo. Greg Robinson, junior political science major and member of CAP board, who was playing with three others on “Da CAP Board” team, was a first-time Quizzo player.

“My adviser told me to come here.,” Robinson said when asked what brought him to Quizzo.

Whether you are an avid Quizzo player, or someone who is just looking to try something new, Quizzo is a great event that brings together a good balance of knowledge and fun, as well as great prizes.

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Coguars & Cubs are On the prowl

BY JENNAROSE DIGIACOMO Staff Writer

BY IMANI FUSSELL Staff Writer

Cougars and Cubs seem to be present on Cabrini’s campus. Cougars are older women who date younger men, while a cub is defined by younger men dating older women.

“I don’t know how to explain it, but younger men treat you better, and will do anything to keep you since you are older than them,” Amandeep Kaur, senior “cougar,” said.

Kaur goes on to discuss the fact that dating younger men is not a preference more so a choice that happens when approached with the right guy.

The guy has to be at least one year younger than her, but if significantly more, Kaur said, “it just won’t work.”

A cougar relationship for Kaur relies on the guy doing more for her, but on the downside she feels as though, “they are not mature enough to handle a steady relationship.” Kaur is open about her relationships with younger men. She has no problem introducing her guy, talking with others and mingling with others when it comes to this cougar relationship.

Kaur knows her boundaries. She shared a story from her hometown, where a girl from her high school dated a guy four years younger than her and received harsh criticism for it. Kaur wants to date men older than her in the future but has no problem giving chances to younger guys.

“Dating a woman older is a good thing, they’re mature, responsible and experienced,” Zachary Johnson, sophomore “cub,” said. Johnson considers women within the age range of 20-25 not a cougar, but women that are 30 plus he definitely considers a cougar.

Johnson laughed as he said, “I want a woman with money and that has a stable career, so she can show me a thing or two.” 25 is his age limit, he considers this a good age, not too old, not too young, but just right. Any older and he’s running for the hills.

This is a good decision in the long run, according to Johnson.

“Older women can help you figure your life out,” Johnson said. He would on the other hand keep this hush; hush for a little unlike Kaur who had an open mind.

“I wouldn’t mind telling people if I felt the relationship was going somewhere,” Johnson goes on to say.

Johnson, much like Kaur, is not afraid of judgment.

Both said happiness is what matters.

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Cubs are...

Cougars are...

Better at sex

More experienced

More flexible

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Less Needy

Less needy

“Dating a woman older is a good thing, they’re mature, responsible and experienced”

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“They are not mature enough to handle a steady relationship.”

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PEOPLE POLL

BY AMANDA CUNDARI Staff Writer

Do you prefer to date older or younger?

“Someone your own age is more likely to have the same interests as you.”

“Maturity levels equal out with men who are older.”

“I like someone who is grown.”

Brady Kline

Michelle Petronaci

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Terri Allen “Performing is something indescribable; it’s almost like when I’m up on stage, there’s no one but me and a spotlight.”

ARTISTIC FORM: SINGING & MUSICAL THEATER

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Each week a student will be highlighted for their work in performing, creative, street or fine art. Send in your biography and portfolio for submission to loquitur@cabrini.edu.

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Your update on our favorite buzz, from YouTube to the App Store and back to the blogosphere.

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Those who were brought up in the ‘80s and ‘90s know or definitely recall of Lisa Frank, creator of the colorful school supplies which she marketed primarily towards young girls. If you’ve ever felt that you had a really good idea and no one else understood it...just go for it. After all, who knows, sometimes teddy bears do wear top hats!

StumbleUpon is the easiest way to browse and discover random collections of web pages. Start by tapping the “Stumble” button, and you will be immediately entertained with content ranging from photography, videos, funny articles, trivia and even recipes. Best thing about it...the app is free!

Learning how to do nail art can be rather intimidating, but through the tutorials and photos of Chelsea King’s “Get Nailed” blog site, you’ll be painting in no time. Dedicated to a never-ending supply of nail art and design, King posts weekly ideas to inspire your new paint job.

CAV CUTENESS Bringing you Cabrini’s cuties on a weekly basis. Submit your pic of the week at loquitur@cabrini.edu.

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Kite Flying Cavalier: Meet the nephew of Jordann Bichler, junior graphic design major.

LIFE IN COLOR: Day Glow concert LIA FERRANTE Perspectives Editor

Wish your life could be in color for one night? That can happen with going to one concert, for one exhilarating night that no one will ever forget.

The concert contains constant loud music, thousands of people surrounding you and paint flying in the air. Anyone can experience this by attending the concert, Day Glow: Life In Color. There are always thousands of people who attend every show in different cities around the country.

Looking out into the crowd, it’s hard not to get excited for the paint to start flying and wanting to be covered in different colors of paint. Looking into the sea of white clothes surrounding the concert stage, the for different DJs are ready to come out and get the party started.

Everyone at the concert is constantly having fun by jumping up and down, dancing to the beat of the music, and meeting new people from

different places. During the show, the music never stops playing in a loud, tough beat and people never stop dancing. The show lasts six hours and it feels as if it lasts one. The atmosphere is like nothing that anyone has experienced before.

During the show, there is a countdown on the concert stage that has a countdown to when the paint will be blasted. Those minutes go down very slowly with major anticipation. When the paint finally blasts, the feeling is incredible. The different colors soak up the clothes that everyone is wearing. Instead of seeing just white clothes, now the crowd is covered in different colors. The concert stage is surrounded by dancers who lite up and acrobats.

If you ever wanted to have your life in color for just one night, make sure next year you buy your ticket and attend the concert: Day Glow.

LF375@CARBINI.EDU

The Arts Garage:

A safe haven for self expression SE’QUIA BAILEY Staff Writer

With many creative and talented individuals throughout the city, many are always looking for a place where they can just be free.

Just a train ride away in Philadelphia is the Arts Garage. The Arts Garage offers youth ages 18-21 an opportunity to do a range of things.

It holds events such as comedy nights, showcases, birthday parties and the newest addition--plays.

They are looking to expand their public relations. Zackery Radtke, operations manager of the Arts Garage, explained that the Art Garage is an amazing place that has been around for 10 years.

“I just want people to know that we are here” Radtke said. On Saturday, Sept. 19, $2 taco event there were about 15 people in attendance.

For those who enjoy painting, drawing and visual arts the garage holds an event that allows you to paint, draw and even have your things on display. The event is known as the “Blank Canvas.” Many of the finished products that were made can be seen on both the first and second floor of the building.

Another popular event for the Arts Garage are the showcases that they hold twice a month. Most of the showcases held are every second and fourth Sunday from 8 p.m-2 a.m. These showcases feature upand-coming artist as well as underground artist. While the Arts Garage age limit is 18+ to enter, the showcases also allows artist at the early age of 16 to perform.

So take your talent, appetite and some friends for a night out at the Arts Garage. It’s an exciting hang-out in the cuts of center city Philadelphia. Enjoy music, food, dancing and if you’re of age a nice drink.

SNB45@CABRINI.EDU THE ARTS GARAGE OFFICAL WEBSITE

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‘The Campaign’ : a hilarious political bloodbath BRIDGET MEDORI Staff Writer

It’s on! “The Campaign” depicts the story of a heated and dirty congressional race in Hammond N.C. Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis play the two candidates willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead and stay ahead in the polls. It’s anything goes in this witty political comedy!

Will Ferrell plays Cam Brady, a seasoned politician who is running unopposed in the upcoming election. After Brady gets caught in a cheating scandal, two wealthy CEOs decide to support another candidate, all to ensure their own selfish plans to sell the 14th district to China and build factories smack dab in the middle of Hammond.

Marty Huggins, played by Zach Galifianakis, is chosen for the job. Although he seems the most unlikely of candidates, his quirky charm and actual concern for the people translates into a significant bump in the polls. With the help of his father’s political connections, the cooperation of his wife and kids and a ruthless campaign manager, Marty puts up the fight of his life to the surprise of Cam Brady.

It doesn’t take long for the race to turn cutthroat. The two southerners believe they must lie and cheat their way to victory, and seemingly have no conscience when it comes to their actions. They

will say anything, no matter how outrageous the accusation.

And nothing is off limits. Their own wives, children and even dogs are fair game. At one point, Cam and his campaign team criticize Marty’s two pugs for being Chinese and not American. Both pugs are then strategically replaced by a golden retriever and chocolate lab, the two highest polling dogs in America.

“The Campaign” is now playing in the deadheat of the actual presidential election. The movie satirically makes fun of how crazy, self consumed and unregulated these campaign races can get.

Will Ferrell appears to be channeling his legendary impersonation of George Bush, made famous on Saturday Night Live, when playing Cam Brady.

Zach Galifianakis does not disappoint either. Both actors will have audiences laughing out loud at all of the absurdity going on in this movie.

“The Campaign,” though unoriginal in its concept, brings refreshing and new ways to be funny.

This movie not only has the star power, but also the sharped-tongue political humor audience goers will be looking for. You don’t have to be interested in politics to enjoy this film. If you like funny, vote yes and go see the campaign!

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...In case I don’t make it home Vow to never take the walk of shame again. The perfect guide to the making it home in style and diginty.

BRIANNE DRISSEL Staff Writer

As the sun rays begin to shine through and the clock tower on campus begins to ring, your eyes quickly snap open, and you awake to find that you are in an unfamiliar place. Where are you?

You’re not exactly sure. Then, as you pull the covers off from over you, you turn and come face to face with this stunningly gorgeous guy sound asleep right next to you.

Now, before you are able to bask in the ambiance, you manage to catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror across the room, and let’s be honest, there’s no easy way to say this, but you look like a train wreck. Your once beautiful eye make-up from the night before is now smudged down your face, lip stick smear marks down your chin, a hair style quite similar to the (God rest her soul) Amy Winehouse beehive hair do, and to top it all off, you’ve got a splitting headache no amount of Gatorade or Advil will cure.

A long wild night out never did any girl good the morning after.

To guarantee you’re better prepared the next time you find yourself in a situation such as this, follow these tips and the “If I don’t make it home” bag will have you back to your beautiful self in no time!

First things first, when you’re getting ready to go out for the evening, you should always apply waterproof mascara. This will prevent that unattractive smudging we talked about earlier! As you’re heading out the door, double check your “If I don’t make it home” bag for all the essentials.

Lip gloss is a super-quick way to illuminate your face, after you’ve applied the product to the lips, dab the excess product onto your checks and lightly blend. This will act as a temporary blush.

Don’t forget concealer, because what girl doesn’t already carry this on them at all times.

Greasy hair can easily be cured with a touch of baby powder to the roots, you can purchase small carry-on sized packets at any local Walmart. In a rush and no time to fix your locks? Try a quick fix look like a top bun or a flirty ponytail to hide an untamed mane.

Most importantly, don’t forget a Wisp (disposable mini-toothbrush) to leave you with a fresh mouth that required no water or rinsing! Now, keep in mind, these tips only work if you haven’t lost the bag like you mostly likely lost your iPhone, and even if that happens, remember you can always grab an oversized pair of sunglasses and simply go incognito for the rest of the day!

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Events off campus escapes

Thursday Sept. 27 ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL OF MERCER COUNTY This annual event will feature Italian American music, rides, food and cultural displays.

PRINCETON, NJ 5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. $3

Sunday Sept. 30 NEW HOPE OUTDOORS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Monday Oct. 1

Friday Sept. 28

Saturday Sept. 29

MINUS THE BEAR

PUMPKIN PALOOZA

Known for their catchy melodies, Minus the bear will be performing and Caspian and Cursive will also make a cameo.

The Garden State Discovery Museum is teaming up with Springdale Farms that will feature hayrides, pumpkin picking, pony rides and walking through a corn maze!

ELECTRIC FACTORY PHILADELPHIA PA 8:30 P.M. $25

GARDEN STATE DISCOVERY MUSEUM - CHERRY HILL, NJ 11 A.M. – 5 P.M. $15

Tuesday Oct. 2

Wednesday Oct. 3

WYCLEF JEAN

3RD ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH

FLAVORS OF PHILLY TOUR

Explore an array of fine arts and crafts while enjoying live music and tasty food.

Musician, actor, producer and activist, Wyclef Jean, will be speaking on his life as a celebrity and global issues such as poverty, immigration and religion.

Get in the autumn spirit by pumpkin picking with family and friends!

Discover Philly’s favorite food by making 5 stops to different eatery’s while enjoying the city’s history and culture.

NEW HOPE, PA 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. FREE

CENTRAL LIBRARY – PHILADELPHIA, PA 7:30 P.M. $15 – GENERAL ADMISSION $7 –STUDENTS

3:30 P.M. – 6 P.M. FREE

LOCUST ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA 1:30 P.M. – 4 P.M. $39

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Hard-working senior Drake enjoys ‘comfort’ of soccer field

BY BROOKE FAMOUS Staff Writer

“Drake” otherwise known as senior human resources major, Dana Drake, has been playing soccer all of her life.

Drake started her career at the young of 5-years-old and has been playing ever since. Being a tri-athlete until her senior year of high school at Belvidere H.S in Hope, N.J., she would soon have to face a tough decision freshman year of college.

“Many of my expectations have been met at Cabrini,” Drake said. “I have personally and academically grown, which makes it even better that I chose Cabrini.”

Aside from applying to Cabrini, Drake applied and was accepted to 13 other colleges, but chose to come to Cabrini for the smallness of the school, the comfort, as well as the sports. Other than playing soccer, Dana loves going out with friends and spending time with family.

“I found myself feeling more comfortable with the soccer team,” Drake said, “and the experience that I gained as a freshman through the women’s soccer program was one I could never forget.

Getting recruited for sports at Cabrini was one of the best things that happened, since winning two CSAC championships added to choosing soccer as a main focus, aside from school.

“Her outstanding worth ethic extends beyond the sidelines,” head coach Ken Prothero said. “She pushes herself in the classroom and is always focused on improving her

abilities for success after graduation.”

As an outside midfielder, Drake has made several contributions to the women’s soccer team. She started in four of Cabrini’s 21 games as a freshman before eventually becoming a full-time starter as a senior. In 2009, she received the CSAC All-Academic honoree. “[Dana] is one of the hardest working players we have had on our roster over the last four seasons,” Prothero said.

In 2010, she claimed the CSAC Second Team accolades, as well as the CSAC All-Academic honoree, playing 19 matches and making 18 starts. She had a team-high with four game-winning goals that season.

“As an outside midfielder, she doesn’t get as many opportunities to score as the forwards,” Prothero said, “but the majority of her goals have come at the most important times in some of the biggest matches.”

In 21 games as a freshmen, Drake posted one assist and 22 shots. So far in Drake’s career, she has tallied up nine goals as well as six assists.

Drake and the Lady Cavs recently defeated Rosemont College in the team’s second CSAC match of the season, moving to 2-4-1 on the season. They travel to Swarthmore on Thursday to take on Swarthmore College in the first of three straight road matches. You can next see Drake and the Lady Cavs at Edith Robb Dixon Field on Saturday, Oct. 6, when they host Baptist Bible College at 12 p.m.

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Dana Drake has nine career goals and six career assists for a total of 24 points in 65 games with the Lady Cavs.

No. 6 Dana Drake YEAR: SENIOR POSITION: FORWARD/MIDFIELDER MAJOR: HUMAN RESOURCES CAREER STATS GAMES: 65 GOALS: 9 ASSISTS: 6 POINTS: 24

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Stats and Standings Men’s Soccer

Women’s Field Hockey

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

Cabrini College 3-5-1 (1-0 CSAC) Keystone College 3-5 (1-0 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 2-7 (1-0 CSAC) Centenary College 5-2 (0-0 CSAC) Neumann University 3-3-2 (0-0 CSAC) Marywood University 3-4-1 (0-0 CSAC) Rosemont College 2-4-1 (0-0 CSAC) Immaculata University 0-6 (0-0 CSAC) Cairn University 2-4-1 (0-1 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 1-8 (0-2 CSAC)

GOALS

Cabrini College 4-4 (2-0 CSAC) Keystone College 3-4 (2-0 CSAC) Neumann University 1-6 (1-0 CSAC) Marywood University 1-5 (1-1 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 6-2 (0-0 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 3-3 (0-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 0-7 (0-1 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 0-7 (0-3 CSAC)

GOALS

Anthony Girolamo - 3 George Lambritios - 2 Five others tied with 1

ASSISTS

Boomer Steigelman - 2 Sean Neary - 2 Three others tied with 1

POINTS

Lindsey Atzert - 4 Stephanie Toomey - 4 Kerry Anne Farrell - 3

ASSISTS

Kerry Anne Farrell - 3 Katie Savage - 2 Two others tied with 2

POINTS

Anthony Girolamo - 7 George Lambritsios - 4 Boomer Steigelman - 4

Kerry Anne Farrell - 9 Lindsey Atzert - 9 Two others tied with 8

Eric Nowicki - 22

Genevieve Paulin - 44

Eric Nowicki - .595

Genevieve Paulin - .721

Eric Nowicki - 1.68

Genevieve Paulin - 2.88

SAVES

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GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE

Women’s Soccer

Women’s Volleyball

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

Neumann University 4-3-1 (2-0-1 CSAC) Marywood University 2-5-1 (2-0-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 2-6 (2-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 2-4-1 (1-0-1 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 3-5-1 (1-1-1 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 2-4-1 (1-1 CSAC) Centenary College 2-4-1 (1-1 CSAC) Cairn University 1-6 (1-1 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 4-3 (1-2 CSAC) Rosemont College 4-3 (1-2 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 4-6 (1-2 CSAC) Keystone College 2-7 (0-4 CSAC)

GOALS

Neumann University 8-7 (3-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 9-4 (2-0 CSAC) Cairn University 9-5 (1-0 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 5-6 (1-0 CSAC) Marywood University 9-6 (2-1 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 7-5 (1-1 CSAC) Centenary College 3-13 (1-1 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 7-7 (0-1 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 1-12 (0-1 CSAC) Keystone College 0-13 (0-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 2-11 (0-2 CSAC) Rosemont College 2-7 (0-3 CSAC)

KILLS

Meghan Martin - 1 Noelle DiCiocco -1 Three others tied with 1

ASSISTS

Nicole Hallinan - 1 Melissa Scanzano - 1 Two others tied with 1

POINTS

Julianna Ardire - 3 Noelle DiCiocco - 2 Three others tied with 2

SAVES

Maddy Edwards - 20

SAVE PERCENTAGE

ASSISTS

Cassidy Koenig - 393 Sophia Sokolovich -8 Meg Ryan - 7

SERVICE ACES

Kristy Riley - 20 Cassidy Koenig - 13 Sophia Sokolovich - 13

DIGS

Sophia Sokolovich - 248 Kristy Riley - 128

Maddy Edwards - .667

BLOCKS

Maddy Edwards - 1.41

Michele Fitz - 44 Jen Grenauer - 15

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE AS OF TUESDAY, SEPT. 27

Jen Grenauer - 110 Meg Ryan - 91 Michele Fitz - 79

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Volleyball opens CSAC play with sweep of Centenary

BY NICHOLAS CIPOLLONE Staff Writer

The Cavaliers volleyball team kicked off Cabrini’s Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 22 with a 3-0 sweep in straight sets against Centenary College.

With the Lady Cavs first game and win, in the CSAC division, they extended their winning streak to six games.

After losing the first four points in the first set, the Lady Cavs took control, spreading the attack out with six different players with a kill in the first set.

Senior Danielle Carrozza led the attack with four kills in addition to three service aces by freshman Cassidy Koenig, propelling the Lady Cavs to a 25-18 victory in the first set.

In the second set, the Cyclones stayed within five points of Cabrini until the score reached 13-9. From there, the Lady Cavs pulled away outscoring Centenary 12-6 to win the set, 25-15. Koenig racked up 12 assists in the set and finished with 29 assists on the day.

The Lady Cavs controlled the lead through most of the set, the Cyclones looked to produce a comeback in the third set, leading the Cavaliers 22-19 at one point.

But the Lady Cavs fought back, getting two straight points with a kill from sophomore Molly Fox and service ace from Meg Ryan.

The Cyclones answered with a kill by senior Kelli McMenamin to make it 23-21 in favor of the Cyclones. But the Lady Cavs responded with four consecutive kills, three in a row by Carrozza who finished the day with a seasonhigh 14 kills, which closed the set and match with a third set score of 25-23.

The Lady Cavs improve to 8-4 on the season, and will look to defend their winning streak on Tuesday, Sept.

25th at 7 p.m. on the road, against another CSAC opponent, Immaculata University.

Their next home match is on Saturday, Sept. 29, when the Lady Cavs host Baptist Bible College at 12 p.m.

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BOX SCORE Centenary College 0 Cabrini 3 Set 1: CAB 25-18 Set 2: CAB 25-15 Set 3: WID 25-23

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Farrell nets game-winner as Lady Cavs down Pacers in overtime

BY KELLIE MANOPPELLO Staff Writer

The Lady Cavaliers gave family and friends a show on Cabrini College’s annual Family Weekend coming out with a 2-1 overtime win over Marywood University on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Edith Robb Dixon Field.

“It’s always good to get a win on family day,” 17-year head coach Jackie Neary said.

“The stands were great and it was a great day.”

Coming off two huge wins over Notre Dame of Maryland University and Widener University totaling a combining 14 goals, the Blue and White added another win to their total.

Neary said it felt “great” going into this game with those two big wins. However she added that the lack of scoring for the Lady Cavs in this game was “disappointing.”

“There were a lot of missed opportunities,” Neary said. “I am hoping that we can

rebound.”

In the first half, the momentum was very strong on both sides. Marywood put up a bigger fight then expected but Cabrini kept the ball in the Pacers zone for much of the half.

The Blue and White proved the domination by taking nine shots to Marywood’s one by halftime. Finally being able to capitalize in the 18th minute Cabrini senior Katie Savage tallied her third goal of the season, which, like her first goal, came on a penalty shot.

“I was telling myself to be confident,” Savage said. “I think confidence is the key when put in stressful situations.

“Whenever my dad tells me think positive, he makes a positive plus sign with his hand. While doing my stroke, I thought of this in my head in order to reassure myself that I could do this. I wanted to put my team in the lead and this was the way I could do it, I guess I have to my dad to thank.”

The first half ended with the score at 1-0

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Kerry Anne Farrell scores the game-winning goal in overtime to give Cabrini a 2-1 win over Marywood University on Saturday, Sept. 22.

BOX SCORE Marywood 1 Cabrini 2

GOALS: MWD: JULIE KOWALSKI (1) 51:00 CAB: KATIE SAVAGE (3) 17:25, KERRY ANNE FARRELL (3) 76:32 GOALKEEPERS: MWD: NATALIE WINTERS - 11 OF 13 CAB: GENEVIEVE PAULIN - 2 OF 3

in favor of the Cavaliers, despite the lopsided number of shots between the two teams.

The second half started out with the Cavaliers pushing the Pacers again, continuing to out-shoot them, 10-3, leading in corners, 7-2.

With a single push down the field, the Pacers found the net in the 52nd minute with a goal from Marywood freshman Julie Kowalski.

That would force the game into overtime, as neither team could find the net for the remainder of regulation.

Going into seven-on-seven overtime, Cabrini proved their domination of the whole game by again out-shooting their opponent 7-0. The thrilling game-winner came on Cabrini’s 14th shot on goal and 19th corner. Freshmen Kerry Anne Farrell picked up her own rebound to beat Pacers’ goalkeeper Natalie Winters 6:32 into overtime.

“It was nerve-racking,” Farrell said. “ I was told to take the shot, and got my own rebound off the goalie. I just put it back into the goal.”

This win brought the Lady Cavs’ to their second CSAC win making them to 2-0 in conference play and 4-4 on the season. Their next game is Wednesday, Sept. 26, against Stevens Institute of Technology at Edith Robb Dixon Field at 6:30 p.m.

Unlike the NHL, the Cabrini men’s roller hockey team will not go into a lock out this season. Since 2002 the Cabrini roller hockey team has claimed their home rink just 10 minutes up the road at Marple Sports Arena in Broomall.

Cabrini competes in the Philadelphia Collegiate Roller Hockey League (PCRHL).

In their first season, the team did not claim a regular coach. In 2004, Nick Voight was called upon to coach the team in hopes of a championship.

The team has made playoff appearances for three years straight. In the 2006-2007 season, Rich DeMatteo took the coaching job and led the team to the playoffs.

In 2010, the team lost the championship game against St. Joe’s. With the bitter taste still in the players’ mouths, DeMatteo wanted another shot at the title, but this time he called upon his right hand man, Ryan Bright, to help coach the team.

In 2011, DeMatteo and Bright took the team to the PCRHL playoffs for the third time. The men’s roller hockey team battled against Villanova and Neumann University

for the title. The team beat Neumann University in the final minutes of the third game to hoist the cup, making a statement that Cabrini is here to stay.

Playing in the tier two division, Cabrini faces off with many different schools in the Philadelphia area such as Villanova, West Chester, Widener, Kutztown, Neumann, Penn and St. Joe’s. Although the roller hockey team is considered a club sport at Cabrini, those who play wear the “C” on their jerseys with pride.

“I never think of the team as a club sport at Cabrini,” defenseman Mike McCann said.

“When I put my jersey on I represent Cabrini and I play my very best. To be honest I believe that we play harder schools than any sanctioned team here at Cabrini.”

The team has many different players with different backgrounds in hockey. Whether or not they played in an ice hockey or roller hockey league, the fundamentals are both the same. The team only has a few practices and has games every Sunday from October through April.

If hockey is not your sport, don’t sweat it. There are plenty more club sports to join. Cabrini offers men’s club lacrosse, club cheerleading, the dance team and the ski

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The Cabrini roller hockey team won the PCRHL Championship in 2011. and outdoor club.

All clubs are competitive and are a great way to make new friends. Club sports are also a great way to learn the sport you have always wanted to try. Playing at the club level, there is no such thing as a bad player.

Everyone who signs up participates and has a great time.

If you would like to get involved you can email Orlin Jespersen at orlinj@cabrini.edu, or visit his office located next to the gym.

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another strong defensive effort. Rosemont managed just one shot in the first half.

But the Ravens stepped up their game in the second half, starting to force the ball into Cabrini’s end of the field for more chances.

Senior goalkeeper Maddy Edwards saw the Ravens’ first shot on goal in the 52nd minute. She made the save, her first of three in the game.

The Lady Cavs responded to a few key defensive stops by charging up field with more quality scoring chances. In the 74th minute, it was O’Connell scoring her first collegiate goal to give the Lady Cavs some insurance.

“I got a cross, took it across the middle and I saw the goalie came off a little bit and the far post was open,” O’Connell said. “I just tried to hit it over there and it went in.”

That would prove to be the game-winner in the one-goal win for the Lady Cavs. It would have been their second shutout win of the season if not for a late rush by the Ravens.

With just over one minute remaining in the game, the Ravens managed to score off a three-on-one with freshman Lauren Whelan getting the payoff, scoring her seventh goal of the season.

But the Ravens could not manage to complete the comeback as the Lady Cavs’ defense held strong in the game’s final minute.

“The defense stayed strong the entire game,” Peterson said. “We just have to remember to finish. It’s a whole 45-minute half and we can’t let up at the end.”

The win is the first for the Lady Cavs since a 1-0 victory over Penn State-Abington on Sept. 5. It also marked the first conference

BOX SCORE Rosemont College 1 Cabrini 2 GOALS: RMT: LAUREN WHELAN (7) 88:34 CAB: DANA PETERSON (1) 4:56, MAURA O’CONNELL (1) 73:46 GOALKEEPERS: RMT: ANDREA DOSSANTOS - 5 OF 7 CAB: MADDY EDWARDS - 3 OF 4

win of the season for the defending CSAC champions.

The Lady Cavs return to the field on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. to face Swarthmore College in a road game. Their next home game is Saturday, Oct. 6, at 12 p.m. when they host Baptist Bible College.

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LEFT: Freshman Dana Peterson scored her first collegiate goal in the Lady Cavs’ 2-1 win over Rosemont on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

RIGHT: Freshman Maura O’Connell scores Cabrini’s second goal in the second half.

Cavs storm past Cairn

BY RACHEL ANTUZZI Staff Writer

Family Weekend always promises a big turnout of Cavalier sports fans. They proved to be just as dedicated as the teams during the men’s soccer game on Saturday, Sept.

22. Friends and family filled the bleachers, decorated in colorful rain gear, umbrellas in hand, as stormy weather threatened the game.

After both the field hockey and women’s soccer games on Edith Robb Dixon Field had both gone into overtime earli-

er in the day, the men’s soccer game against Cairn University had a delayed started. Shortly before the teams starting players were introduced to the crowd, it started to rain.

Although the weather posed as another obstacle to overcome, the Cavaliers didn’t let it phase them, netting a 3-0 victory over Cairn University.

Twenty-three minutes into the game, sophomore George Lambritsios received a pass from senior Anthony Girolamo and found the back of the Highlanders’ net, putting the blue and white on the score-

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Senior Anthony Girolamo scored two goals and recorded five points in Cabrini’s 3-0 win over.

BOX SCORE Cairn University 0 Cabrini 3 GOALS: CAB: GEORGE LAMBRITSIOS (2) 22:55, ANTHONY GIROLAMO (2) 32:29, GIROLAMO (3) 50:02 GOALKEEPERS: CRN: DAVID SHAFFER - 4 OF 7 CAB: ERIC NOWICKI - 1 OF 1, R.J. PINO - 0 OF 0

board with his second goal for the season.

Girolamo followed in suit 10 minutes later, scoring a goal of his own with an assist from sophomore Sean Neary.

The weather picked up with nine minutes left in the first half and the game was delayed again due to lightning.

After a half hour delay, the Cavaliers and Highlanders took the field again to finish what they had started.

The rain had let up but the the Cavaliers weren’t so generous.

They played out the remainder of the first half and came out just as strong as before.

Eight minutes into the second half, Girolamo took the ball down the field and soared it past the Highlanders’ keeper for a second time, bringing the score to 3-0.

The Cavaliers kept up

the pressure, not letting the Highlanders keep possession of the ball for long or get another shot on goal.

The game ended with the Cavaliers on top, tallying up another win for men’s soccer. The Cavaliers outshot the Highlanders, 18-4, and leading the way in shots on goal with a lopsided 9-1 total. They started out their CSAC play strong, 1-0.

Eric Nowicki earned his second shutout for the season and sixth of his career by stopping the lone Highlanders’ shot on goal.

The Cavaliers will be taking on Gwynedd-Mercy College next in Gwynedd Valley on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd at 7 p.m.

Their next home game is against Rosemont College on Monday, Oct. 8th at 4 p.m.

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Replacements can’t give doovers In front of a national television audience on Monday Night Football, two officials observed a pile-up in the endzone as time expired on the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers game. They both looked at each other. One started to hesitantly make the signal for interception. The other signaled touchdown.

The pass from Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson had moments before sailed toward the endzone and into a sea of hands. In the end, it was ruled the ball was in the hands of wide receiver Golden Tate.

Replays showed otherwise.

This was by far the culmination of the first three weeks of the NFL season where the spotlight was not on the players but on the officials.

The sports world has had its fair share of labor struggles in the past few years. In the past year, the NFL threatened to cancel games, the NHL entered another lockout which is threatening the entire 201213 preseason and the NBA endured a shortened season.

This lockout is different. The games go on. But without the usual, quality officials the NFL has come to know over the years, not everything is fair.

If there’s one thing I love about sports, it’s the human element. It can be rewarding. It can be exasperating. But it can make for some great entertainment and great controversy.

Never was that more true than on Monday night.

For as much talk as this game will get for the next week, when does the problem here really get resolved?

Replacement officials cost the Packers a game this season.

What if they were to miss the playoffs by that one game?

The one thing about replacements is that whatever they call is what stands. On Monday night, the officials didn’t make the correct call on the field, and still had a chance to correct it with replay. They didn’t.

Roger Goddell thinks he may be keeping the game going strong by using replacement officials. And he is, because as a business, the NFL thrives.

But in situations where you can’t get another play to change the outcome, the last people on the field who should be deciding games are officials.

They did on Monday night.

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Home Cooking Cabrini sports teams go undefeated during Family Weekend

Cavalier Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 27 Women’s Soccer at Swarthmore College 7:00 pm.

Women’s Volleyball at Marywood University 7:00 p.m.

INSIDE Field Hockey wins in overtime - Page 14 Volleyball sweeps Centenary - Page 14 Men’s soccer blanks Cairn - Page 15

Friday, Sept. 28

ONLINE Women’s soccer battles to scoreless draw Cross Country ranks with Division II schools

No games

Saturday, Sept. 29 Women’s Soccer at GwyneddMercy College 12:00 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Baptist Bible College 12:00 p.m.

Women’s Tennis at Rosemont College 12:00 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country at Belmont Classic 12:00 p.m.

Men’s Tennis at Lebanon Valley College 12:00 p.m.

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Freshman Kerry Anne Farrell celebrates her game winning overtime goal against Marywood University on Saturday, Sept. 22. Cabrini sports went undefeated over Family Weekend.

Lady Cavs hang on for win over Rosemont

Sunday, Sept. 30 No games

Monday, Oct. 1 No games

Tuesday, Oct. 2 Women’s Soccer at Immaculata University 4:00 p.m.

Women’s Field Hockey vs.

Neumann University 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 Men’s Golf at Philadelphia University Tri-Match 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Tennis vs.

Bryn Mawr College 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Soccer at Gwynedd-Mercy College 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University 7:00 p.m.

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Freshman Maura O’Connell (No. 10) celebrates her second-half goal with teammates Bree Thompson (No. 7) and Julianna Ardire (No. 8) during Cabrini’s 2-1 win over Rosemont on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor

Just under five minutes into their second CSAC game, a freshman forward tallied her first collegiate goal. The feat was repeated in the 73rd minute when another forward scored the game-winner.

Freshmen Dana Peterson and Maura O’Connell each scored their first goals of the season in a 2-1 win for the Lady Cavs over Rosemont College on Tuesday, Sept. 25, in a CSAC game at Edith Robb Dixon Field.

The win improved the Lady Cavs to 2-4-1 on the season and snapped a four-game winless streak. After losing three straight, the Lady Cavs managed to battle Marywood to a

scoreless tie on Saturday, Sept. 22.

“I definitely think this gives us a push now that we have a win under our belts,” O’Connell said. “We’ve got to keep playing together and score more goals.”

The Lady Cavs had numerous chances in the first half with six registered shots. At halftime, only one of those shots had found the net. That was Peterson’s goal in the fifth minute.

“It was a cross and I just tried to get a foot on it,” Peterson said. “I figured one touch and it would go into the goal so that’s what I tried to do.”

The Lady Cavs also held the lead at halftime thanks to SEE ROSEMONT, PAGE 15