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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shown speaking at a rally in Ohio. The former Governor of Massachusetts held a rally at the Valley Forge Military Academy on Friday, Sept. 28

Romney rallies in Wayne Republican presidential candidate held a rally at the Valley Forge Military Academy

BY ROBERT RICHES News Editor

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Game Show Week: Double Dare

Addressing and reinforcing his five points to build a stronger middle class was the focus of a Presidential candidate’s visit to Wayne on Friday, Sept. 28.

Former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney addressed a standingroom only crowd, with hundreds upon thousands of supporters crowding Mellon Hall on the campus of Valley Forge Military Academy. Cabrini senior Thomas Biddle described the line to get in as “like a mile long.”

“I’ll make sure the younger people today can get jobs tomorrow,” Romney said, addressing his five-point plan which has been a focal point of his campaign.

The event began with an acoustic set from prominent 1980’s country band Baillie and the Boys. Following the set, Valley Forge president Colonel Jim Doyle as well as several prominent Pennsylvania politicians took the stage including Springfield Republican Party Chairman Michael Puppio, Congressman Jim Gerlach, Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, Senate candidate Tom Smith and Senator Pat Toomey.

“I think there’s momentum here in Pa.,” Smith said. “I think it’s looking good. There’s a possibility that we can take the White House and the Senate.

I’m optimistic.”

During his address, Senator Toomey implied that it may be time for new blood in the White House.

“I would suggest that it’s time for change,” Toomey said.

Members of the Cabrini community provided a presence at the rally as well, with it taking place within a ten-minute walk from campus. Staff, students and alumni were all in attendance.

“I thought the group was very optimistic,” chief facilities engineer Bob Iodice said. “I think the message from Gov. Romney was pretty positive.”

Recent alumni and students of the College were in attendance at the rally, which can be seen as positive taking into account the importance and urgency of the youth vote.

“I think [Romney]’s gonna help the young students get jobs,” Brandon Redmond, class of 2012 alumnus, said.

“As a graduate this past year, I still haven’t gotten a job…there’s not a lot of jobs open right now.”

Supporters in attendance were hope-

ful and optimistic that Romney can pull off a victory in November, even though recent polls show President Barack Obama holding a slim lead over Romney.

Romney came out to speak with Kid Rock’s hit “Born Free” serving as his entrance music. Throngs of supporters started chants such as “Let’s Go Mitt!” and “U-S-A!” through thunderous applause.

“His speech was great, I hope he wins,” senior Gabrielle Bruno said.

Romney presented his five points for what he’d want to implement as President and detailed why his policies would work better than President Obama’s. He addressed the Valley Forge cadets seated behind him and shook their hands following the rally.

One of the more common discussion points among each politician that spoke was a desire for a change in American leadership. They believed that the country would not be able to afford another four years under President Obama.

“It’s time for America to lead again,” Romney said, “and I will lead.”

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Wyclef Jean looks ahead for Haiti WYCLEF JEANELLE JEAN Born

October 17, 1969 Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti

First breakout role “The Fugees”

with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michael

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Greatest hit “Sweetest Girl” ft. Lil Wayne

Trilingual in

Creole, Spanish and French

BY LAURA GALLAGHER Managing Editor

Famed singer and former Haitian presidential candidate Wyclef Jean believes that, in order to help the country of Haiti get back to economic independence, Haitian-Americans must lobby in Washington and get “the dual-citizenship bill” passed.

This bill will allow Haitians who live in the United States to travel back to Haiti and contribute in its voting process.

“There was a time in America when being Haitian wasn’t a cool thing,” Florcy Morisset, a Haitian-American and cultural arts ambassador, said. “[Wyclef Jean] has shown an artistic, political and philanthropic side, and I really embody everything that he is doing.”

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Make the federal budget Faithful As Americans, we’re conditioned to see church and state as mutually exclusive.

We’re told that our democracy will crumble unless we keep religion out of government.

But in fact, religion and churches are very present in our political lives, all the way from discussions of Romney’s Mormonism to Catholic bishops’ disagreement with Obamacare.

What place can or should religion have in our public lives, if any?

A group of American faith leaders – Christian, Jewish and Muslim – have joined together to issue an interfaith national economic budget. They’ve proposed a budget based on principles of social justice, in opposition to proposals that seem to care hardly at all for poor and suffering people.

Together they drafted and proposed the Faithful Budget in opposition to the budget proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan and approved by the House of Representatives. Ryan’s budget, in contrast, has been condemned by Catholic bishops as immoral because it will hurt the poor. Despite Ryan’s own Catholic faith and his assertion that his budget operates on Catholic Social Teaching principles, it doesn’t. His proposals aren’t Catholic as they completely ignore the poor.

Even despite differences in their faiths and the many disparities of their separate scriptures, religious leaders and like-minded organizations banded together to ask the U.S. administration to uphold values that they all share: to serve the common good with mercy and justice; to provide strong support for the poor and vulnerable, both domestically and internationally; and to continue caring for the Earth and nature.

But where’s the religion?

Serving the common good isn’t something exclusively found in Bible groups; it’s found in the Supreme Court, in community centers and in public parks – even on government-funded interstate highways and public transportation routes.

Support for the poor and vulnerable is seen in welfare and food stamp programs, in government campaigns to end hunger

and provide clothing and education for the underprivileged.

Caring for nature? Green initiatives and the battle against global warming aren’t derived from the Quran, Torah, or even the Bible.

These key foundations of the Faithful Budget are more in tune with the “irreligious” Capitol Hill that we’ve come to know – that is, until you realize just how religious the Hill actually is.

Serving the common good isn’t something exclusively found in Bible groups; it’s found in the Supreme Court, in community centers and in public parks.

Out of the 100 U.S. Senators currently serving, all identify with a religious tradition.

Similarly, Rep. Pete Stark of the House of Representatives serves as the only “openly” atheist member of Congress in its history – so where’s the secularism that’s stressed?

As a country that assumes total detachment from religious tradition is not only possible, but also ideal, there seems to be very little practice of this distinct separation.

If top government officials are religious, how does church not permeate the U.S. Capitol? How can we expect our administration to leave their beliefs at home when we

ourselves struggle with maintaining such a disconnection?

This clash between reality and our ideals is exactly what we at the Loquitur believe calls for a more tolerant discussion of faith on the federal level. Although the U.S. regularly provides funding for faith-based non-profits and non-governmental organizations, the endorsement rarely extends into legislative delegation. This is why the Faithful Budget is unique and worth learning about: Congress isn’t the one behind it.

When three major religions are capable of deliberating amongst themselves to come up with a course of action for an entire nation – seeking not to preach or convert, but to truly care and advocate for the voiceless and marginalized – it leaves us wondering one thing: while we remain tethered to the idea of keeping public office and places of worship intrinsically separate, are we passing up an effort to collaborate, to unite as Americans, as one nation?

Should we not strive for a diverse array of voices, joined under the common goal of caring for all Americans – and for all humans? For the collective goodwill of creation?

The U.S. Congress isn’t made up entirely of Christians; not exclusively by Jews either, or by Muslims. There are Buddhists among their ranks, even Quakers and Unitarian Universalists.

At Cabrini, we’re taught the importance of the common good. We’re also provided with a spectrum of perspectives and shown the importance of “welcoming the stranger” to the table. We’re involved in partnerships with vulnerable communities like Norristown, which stands as testament to what change the Faithful Budget can affect.

We, better than many Americans, recognize the link between faith and justice, between church and state. It stands on our shoulders to advocate for the poor, to call for a Faithful Budget.

If not us, then who?

Faithful Budget Proposal MEDICARE Supports negotiation for cheaper drug prices in Part D. Rejects reopening of the “donut hole,” raising the age of eligibility and cuts in Medicare physician payments

JOBS Encourages the prioritization of job creation as the most important budget item - in areas such as public safety, green jobs, childcare, mass transit and education focusing on communities with the worst unemployment levels.

REVENUE Calls for shared responsibility and a simpler tax code that closes certain loopholes for corporations and individuals.

HUNGER AND NUTRITION Provides continuing assistance for unemployed workers and their families, including extended long-term unemployed, COBRA subsidies, food stamps (SNAP) and other safety net programs.

HEALTHCARE Maintains the Affordable Care Act and calls for the restoration of $5 B to the Prevention and Public Health Fund to transform our “sick” care system to one that promotes wellness and preventive care.

MEDICAID Maintains Medicaid for low-income families and rejects block grants.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Continues investment in the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program and calls for funding the already authorized Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Demands more funding for affordable housing and supports restoring LIHEAP funding.

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Jean discussed these issues, along with many others, on Monday, Oct. 1 at the Free Library in Philadelphia, Pa. Jean recently published a book called “Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story” that discusses his music career, his devotion to his Haitian roots and his journey from a life of poverty, to becoming famous.

In 2010, Jean ran for office in Haitian presidential election – right after the earthquake that left the country in ruin. He felt it was his duty to serve his country. Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council, however, rejected his bid for candidacy because he hadn’t lived in Haiti for more than five years.

“A president’s job is an honorable job, but it is the worst job on the planet,” Jean said. “You are saying you subject yourself to the highest form of public service. But to live and to not serve is a disservice at the end of the day.”

Efforts to rebuild Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, according to Jean, cost approximately $1 billion per year, but Haitians displaced throughout the U.S. are sending over $2.5 billion annually to the country – more

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Wyclef Jean seen with his book “Purpose” at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Oct. 1. than what’s being used on reconstruction efforts.

Jean cautioned that Haiti’s educated youth needs to be able to vote the right people into office to get the right bills passed and improve Haitians’ quality of life.

Although he did not get elected, he has still been very much involved in the growth of Haiti. One way he is doing this is through a charity called “Yele” that he founded. The organization focuses on widespread issues that run deep in the country and trying to balance emergency relief for longterm sustainability, the mission

states.

Rebuilding Haiti’s agriculture is something that he also feels needs major improvement. He proposed the idea of an “agrobank,” which would provide funding toward developing irrigation and the right fertilizers to maintain agricultural work.

“If we’re talking agriculture, and not agrobank, where are we going to get the money to recreate the soil?” Jean asked. “The devastating fact is that people are cutting down trees. This is a way of survival. How do we tell the people not to cut down trees to build a fire?”

This is a harsh reality that

Haiti is faced with. If an agrobank is created, it can fund money to help sustain the land for a brighter future.

Throughout his speech the audience had chances to ask Jean questions. A pastor from West Kensington asked Jean what courage meant to him.

“I define courage not by words, but by putting forth action,” Jean responded.

Martin Luther King “laid it out” in words and acted out his courage; the current generation, Jean says, has to do “less talking and more acting.“ Approximately 4.5 billion tons of Haiti’s rice comes from the U.S., primarily Arkansas, according to Jean. This rice is flooding the Haitian markets, making it difficult for farmers to make a living.

“Let’s build these agrobanks. Let’s do the same thing that they’re doing in Arkansas for Haiti,” Jean said. “Until you come up with a system where you actually provide a mechanism to build the outsource of this, then it’s just a theory.”

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#WhatAboutSudan?

BY ALEXA MILANO Staff Writer

Although it seems like the presidential debates cover almost every topic imaginable, this year one question keeps getting asked: What about Sudan?

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) chapter of Cabrini College took it upon themselves to spread the word about a petition on change.org drafted by senior math major Brian Wagner and Villanova junior CRS ambassador Carolyn Rau hoping to help end the suffering of the Sudanese people.

The overall goal is to get one question asked at the presidential debates about the suffering in Sudan: “What are you, if elected, going to do to stop the suffering of the Sudanese people?”

“I first heard about Sudan at a State Radio concert at the Electric Factory about 6 years ago,” Wagner said. “Since then I’ve become increasingly involved in working to raise awareness in Sudan. When Dr. Zurek asked for my involvement, I jumped at the opportunity.”

The best part about this campaign: it’s almost all through social media.

“When Dr. Zurek told my ECG 300 class that CRS had decided to ask Cabrini to start a social media campaign to get a question about Sudan asked at the Presidential debates, my initial reaction was ‘This is so cool!’” Clare Pressimone, an

community and most recently, border security and oil drilling.

The petition compares the suffering of the Sudanese people to the Holocaust, and the situation in Rwanda where nearly a million people were killed in 100 days. The petition

How you can get involved: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/WhatAboutSudan TWITTER: @whataboutsudan and #WhatAboutSudan SIGN THE PETITION: http://bit.ly/whataboutsudan active supporter of the petition, said.

The majority of circulation this issue is getting right now is through social media, mainly Facebook and Twitter.

This campaign has its own Facebook page, Twitter name, and hashtag.

“Social media is such a major part of society, so using it to reach the world about such a noble cause seems so easy and natural so why not go for it?!” Pressimone said.

The country of Sudan has been struggling for decades now for many reasons-- an unstable economy, a government that’s unwilling to protect its people, crime, stalled efforts of the international

states, “Today, we are faced with a choice: We can turn a blind eye until our children cry ‘Never Again,’ or we can stand up and ensure Never Again means Never Again.”

“Getting a question asked [at the presidential debates] is the first step in getting the conversation started,” Wagner said. “It’s not realistic that we’re going to be able to end the crisis ourselves in the next week, but if we can at least let our elected officials know that this is an issue people are concerned about, we can start to induce change.”

It seems as if most people aren’t properly educated about what exactly is going on in Sudan. The presidential

debates would help this issue not only get press, but also increase awareness about the horrible things that happen around the world.

“As I became more educated on the situation I wanted to know why we weren’t doing more to end the suffering in Sudan and South Sudan,” Pressimone said. “So asking the Presidential candidates directly is the perfect way to ensure something is done on a governmental level.”

And what better way to spread the word than social media. With 140 million twitter users, and 995 million Facebook users the word is bound to get spread. The only thing that could help? A celebrity. Dr. Jerry Zurek along with the CRS ambassadors would be ecstatic if George Clooney got on board with this petition.

“If we work hard to bring the Sudan situation to light, perhaps the world will realize that pain and suffering are still prevalent in our world and we must do something to put it right,” Pressimone said.

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Upcoming Speaker:

Activist to speak at Domestic Violence Symposium

JACKSON KATZ

BY LAURA GALLAGHER Managing Editor

Dr. Jackson Katz, currently living in Los Angeles, Calif., is an influential educator, among many other things, that has been dubbed one of America’s leading anti-sexist male activists. He will be speaking at the College on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. as part of the annual Domestic Violence Symposium. He is the creator and co-founder of the Mentors in Violence Prevention Program at Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sport in Society, which is the most utilized gender violence prevention program in college and professional athletics. This program used the “bystander” approach, which is focused on the role of peers in different settings such as work, school and teams. This approach is now a mainstream practice in domestic violence. Katz is a true innovator who has achieved a lot and proved he is knowledgeable on domestic violence issues. Along with his accomplishments in MVP, he was a member of the U.S. Secretary of Defense’s Task Force on Domestic Violence in the military from 20002003. Katz is an author, filmmaker and social theorist who will continue to inspire many through his insight and dedication.

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Almost 81% of on-campus domestic violence is not reported to the police.

13% of college women have reported beingstalked.

32% of college students fall victim to sexual assault in some form.

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Join Active Minds in their quest to help reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Allan and Gerry will be performing at Fabio and Danny’s Station Cafe in Wayne. The show is free.

Hundreds of paperback books will be up for sale to raise money for the Friends’ of the Radnor Library.

Founders Hall 352, 3:30 p.m.

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Pianist Mikhail Yanovitsky and soprano Galina Sakhnovskaya will be on campus for a free concert.

Wallyball, which is similar to volleyball, will be played as part of celebration of Fair Trade Month.

Wallyball, which is similar to volleyball, will be played as part of celebration of Fair Trade Month.

Glow-in-the-dark Open Mic Night will take place. Sign up in SEaL and don’t forget to wear white!

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A mentally disabled woman was brutally beaten in Chester County on Tuesday night by six girls between the ages of 15 and 19. Four of the teens, Rahmiiyah Henderson, 16; Janyea Bell, 16; Jamia Davis, 15 and Anye Dennis, 16, are being held for $50,000 bail in the Delaware County Prison. The other two girls Takie Edwards, 19, and Jasmir Womack, 17, were taken into custody that Friday afternoon. The six girls attacked the women outside of her house on 12th and Morton streets in Chester’s Sun Village.

The teens used their cells phones to videotape the beating and uploaded it onto Facebook. The girls all face charges that include aggravated assault, burglary and reckless endangerment.

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Read the original story on latimes.com | Oct. 1, 2012

Better Chance’s future in jeopardy The Radnor Better Chance branch has been open for 40 years and it has been able to open doors for talented minority students to move to the Philadelphia suburb to attend Radnor High School. Radnor High School is one of the top schools in the state of Pennsylvania and can help with their education and give the students a change to attend college. However, severe money problems could put their mission to an end. Due to the economy, donations and findings have not been enough to meet the Wayne property’s demands. They may not be able to sustain the Radnor branch if funding and donations do not start picking up.

Read the original story on philly.com | Oct. 1, 2012

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A member of the United States Army casualty support team comforts the uncle of a fallen soldier at his funeral. The soldier, Army Spc. Patrick Lay, was killed in August and is one of the 2,000+ casualties of the 11-year war.

Camden set to disband city police

On Saturday night 26 people were displaced due to a two-alarm fire. The devastating fire was at the Yorkshire Apartments on the 500 block of North York Street shortly after 7 p.m. After firefighters battled, the fire was tamed and under control around 8:27 p.m. The American Red Cross stated that 26 people were displaced but most had a place to stay, but those who did not were placed into housing.

City officials in Camden, N.J. are set to disband the city’s police force of 273 officers in favor of a non-unionized force of 400 officers. Officials say the reason behind the move is because union contracts make it financially impossible for the poorest city in the United States to operate a full police force. The already-depleted force does not respond to property crimes or car accidents that don’t cause injury.Critics opposed to the move say that an unproven idea is putting the general public at risk, however, the city has very limited options at this point. The move is expected to be completed in November.

Read the original story on pottsmerc.com | Oct. 1, 2012

Read the original story on nytimes.com | Sept. 28, 2012

US marks 2000th Afghanistan death The death toll of American military and civilian personnel reached 2000 people this weekend after two Americans were killed in an exchange of fire between NATO forces and the Afghan army.

Read the original story on theguardian.co.uk | Oct. 1, 2012

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Irish student adjusts to life abroad

BY RYAN MCLAUGHLIN Staff Writer

An exchange student from Northern Ireland set out on a new path in life right here at Cabrini College. His ambition and desire to achieve has brought him all the way to America.

Gary Dougan, a junior transfer student and fine and applied art major, came to the United States this year all the way from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

“At the start I thought it was going to be easy, but then within the first few days I found it really difficult,” Dougan said, talking about his first impressions of living in the United States.

Really difficult was probably a modest statement.

Leaving behind your family and the people you are used to seeing everyday wouldn’t be viewed to most as an easy task. Just after getting here Dougan also lost contact with his family back home.

“I connected my phone to an American charger and it fried it, so I no longer had my iPhone,” Dougan said.

“The only way I could talk to them was through Facebook or Twitter.”

There are many differences between Dougan’s home and America.

“The main difference is religion. Back home between Protestants and Catholics, there was a lot of conflict whereas here it’s completely different,” Dougan said.

“At this college there is Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, Presbyterian, there’s all different. And so far out of all the friends I met, most are Catholic and I’m Protestant myself.”

Dougan on the other hand said he did know people who were Catholic prior to coming here.

“My community is all Protestant but there are some Catholics who live in it,” Dougan said about his community back in Belfast. “Outside of the community I do have

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Gary Dougan is currently adjusting to life in America after coming here from Belfast, Northern Ireland Catholic friends because I’m a youth worker volunteer back home, so I do cross community work.”

After hearing such a thing, one can only imagine how different it really is coming from somewhere like Northern Ireland to the United States. One thing that surprised Dougan was the size of the school.

“I had expectations for it being bigger because the last student that was here said there’s a couple of thousand students at the college,” Dougan said.

Although he was surprised at the size he is really enjoying his time and classes.

“I actually enjoy all of my classes so far. I find the stuff interesting. Some of them I do find difficult, such as some of the tests and exams,” Dougan said.

Dougan being an art major back in Northern Ireland said he never had to do homework. His art classes consisted of just doing art.

“We wouldn’t do any exams or tests, we just make things and did an essay,” Dougan said.

Homework was definitely a change for Dougan because before coming here he hadn’t done any homework in over five years. Going along with change another thing that stood at to him was the wildlife on campus.

“I’m still getting used to all the deer because we don’t get that back home,” Dougan said.

Although he is adjusting to life in America well he admits it has been tough being as far away from his family as he is.

“I’m here for 10 or 11 months so I’m going to have to get used to it,” Dougan said.

Dougan says being away from his family is difficult but essential. He plans on living either in America or Australia.

“Those are the two places I would like to hopefully teach,” Dougan said.

Teaching is a goal of Dougan’s after he finishes school.

He said he never had a male art teacher and hopes to be one in the near future.

A lot of people stop Dougan to hear him talk, commenting they like his accent.

“I don’t have an accent,” Dougan said. “You all have an accent.”

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CRS guides new college ambassadors

BY GEORGETTE BREEN-NAYLOR Staff Writer

Friday is the day most people look forward to, so they can relax after a long week of school. However, that was not the case at Cabrini this Friday for the ambassadors of Catholic Relief Services, otherwise known as CRS. Cabrini held training for CRS Ambassadors on Friday, Sept 28, in Grace Hall. The day started at 9:45 a.m. and did not finish until 3:45 p.m. Villanova University joined Cabrini students for a day dedicated to learning how they can help others.

“We are one, doing it all for a common good,” Dan Luner, freshman communication major, said. He was informed about CRS in his ECG 100 class and he liked the idea of helping others. Like Luner there were other students there for the first time trying to learn how to they can make a difference in our world.

Not only did Cabrini have students who were there for the first time but so did Villanova. Mary Bianco, a sophomore from Villanova, shared the reason she signed up. She was in Tanzania two years ago and worked close with CRS staff and became inspired by their work and decided she wanted to get involved.

“I’m really excited. We have a lot of stuff planned for this semester,” Bianco said.

Cabrini began a partnership in 2005 with CRS being the first college to do this.

Since then four other universities have been added to the list of partners with CRS. CRS does not only work in America but also in approximately 100 different countries.

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Catholic Relief Services ambassadors seen at their training on Friday, Sept. 28. dent who is interested in social justice and all of the issues going on in our world.

Each student signs up for different reasons

family.

CRS advocates and lives in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable locally and globally. CRS has a Food Fast in the spring for 12 hours so you can know how others feel.

“Since the Food Fast I learned not to waste food and water because for some it’s not easily accessible,” Chelbi Mims, senior communication major, said.

Brian Wagner, a senior at Cabrini, started the What about Sudan petition at Cabrini with the collaboration of Villanova ambassadors as well. The What about Sudan petition is asking that presidential candidates in the upcoming debates will speak about what they will do for Sudan.

Wagner, along with many others, are asking others to support this petition.

“We want people to speak about Sudan, we want them to research and for the press to write about it,” Rasha Sharhan, senior math major and president of the Ambassadors at Cabrini said.

and vulnerable people overseas, promote integral human development, respond to major emergencies, fight for disease and

“Since the Food Fast I learned not to waste food and water because for some it’s not easily accessible.”

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Cabrini partnered with CRS in 2005, becoming the first college to do so.

CRS helps people in need in over 100 countries.

CRS ambassador help raise awareness of issues such as fair trade, peace building, HIV/AIDS and much more.

According to their Facebook page, ambassadors work as CRS’ liaisons to Cabrini’s campus.

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A blind-eye towards HATE RYAN MCLAUGHLIN Staff Writer

Wade Michael Page, the shooter of the Wisconsin massacre, was part of violent skinhead communities like Hammerskin Nation. Even being a part of such a notoriously violent group Wade expressed no warning signals before lashing out and committing such a heinous crime.

Hate groups are just that. They serve no productive purpose and attempt to dismantle the foundation people’s tolerance is based on. With attention focused on terrorism originating overseas, it is understandable why hate groups have been able to thrive and grow more so than ever time for Napolitano to take this problem seriously and rebuild and strengthen Homeland Security’s intelligence capabilities to face a clearly mounting threat.”

Although Potok brings up a great point, a random act of violence shouldn’t be considered the call to arms against these groups.

A clearer understanding, perhaps comes from David Gomez, “Society should focus on identifying and developing protocols to deal with the mentally ill.”

In early August, Sikhs close to Milwaukee were gunned down by a man with a distorted view of selective faiths of people. There was no warning. This was a random massacre.

Money is being poured Something clearly into these countries to aid wasn’t right in Wade’s head the military. Naturally the for him to commit this mass government will be more murder. attentive to the places they Treating this as a case are sending soldiers. of mental illness instead of J.M. Berger also blaming hate groups for the talks about the military, cause of this crime seems encouraging them to do like a more appropriate more to combat extremism matter. The opposition in its ranks. This jumps may say that mental illness back to Page who was would be a cover up for MCT allegedly radicalized while a planned demonstration he served in the Army.

Wade Michael Page from these violent groups.

Although it is easier to In reality anyone can state their opinion about what they think it soldiers at all stages of training are taught is. The truth in it all is the crime was random. to accept their fellow soldiers as brothers.

It was also not pre-meditated by the entirety Without this key fundamental the U.S. of any of the hate groups Page belonged to. Instead it was acted upon by a single man force. So after analyzing that side of the therefore holding him responsible. spectrum it is clear that this is false claim.

J.M. Berger said, 'Have we been so “The armed forces should have known focused on Al Qaeda that we've lost sight better after terrorist attacks like the of an extremist problem at home?' In a Oklahoma city bombing, which was carried way, yes. When our country displays strong out by its extremist veterans,” Matt Kennard military presence in a certain country, one said. can understand why the government's main It is quite simple to make the ties that focus is there.

in both crimes the men were veterans of the United States.The stereotype that men are radicalized because of being in the military is hearsay.

The majority of people who commit crimes every day such as murder are not veterans. If the medical student who committed the Aurora theater shooting was a veteran it would have been highlighted and put in the spotlight that he was a veteran.

The talk of the world would have been, he was radicalized in the military and that is what made him do it. Assuming things like any answers. towards these hate groups. However, by portraying these groups for the cause of a single man’s actions is wrong.

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Regardless of age, it’s about RIGHTS MARYKATE MCCANN Multimedia Editor

Behind the glamour of modeling lies a grim reality for young girls. Children enter their teen years on a linear path to adulthood. How are they supposed to develop if they skip this part of their life? Models under 18 are tossed in the middle of a professional workforce and treated like a working adult.

Most young models are stripped of their adolescent years to gain experience and exposure for when they are older. But during this time they don’t have the same protections as other child performers. Modeling agencies say that they take care of their models, but often abuse occurs anyway.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has made efforts to promote the message that “beauty is health.” But their guidelines are more careless than New York labor laws. Child models working in New York lack the protections that exist for other child performers, who have union representation and provisions for chaperones and tutors.

For an aspiring model, to work with a global icon is an honor and industries see this as a gift to the model. Because they are dropped into this career at such a young age, being jet-lagged, sleep-deprived and malnourished is all they know and are used to.

I don’t think these young models realize they have to make the appropriate decisions in regards to their future. These young adults have to be aware of what’s happening around them, understand the industry, not let older people control their actions and realize that not everyone is their friend.

It’s a tough world out there; where image is everything. Teen models have a lot on their shoulders in regards to maintaining a strong sense of identity and self esteem. Young girls have a certain image of what a model is “supposed” to look like. The fashion industry sends out an unnatural thinness message that women, and even very young girls, may try to emulate. Negative body image can lead to serious health issues which can affect an individual during the course of their adolescence and into adult life.

More work needs to be done to ensure child models can finish high school and enjoy basic health standards. Some see it as fashion, but I see it as child abuse.

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Now here’s the million -dollar question: Should the United States seek more technical manufacturing?

GREG SMITH Staff Writer MCT

“Made in China.” It seems like we see that little threeword phrase everywhere and when we do find something that isn’t made there, at least for me, it seems like the greatest thing since sliced bread. Unfortunately, many of our nation’s products, from the toys in Happy Meals to major pieces of technology, are manufactured in other countries, especially China.

China has always had the “numbers game” going for them. With more than a billion people, they have the man-power necessary to sufficiently run major factories and businesses for extended periods of time very cheaply because they always have replacement workers ready to go if one worker decides to quit.

China and Japan are also two major technologyoriented nations, producing millions of dollars worth of technology annually. This is where America begins having its own issues.

In America, we have minimum wage, workers’ rights, labor unions and many other laws and regulations to protect the right of the worker. However, while many view these as beneficial and the moral and ethical thing to do, I believe to a certain degree, it is affecting the economy negatively.

When large companies feel they can have their products made cheaper through outsourcing jobs, they almost always outsource. After all, why wouldn’t they?

Outsourcing work to other countries, like China, means that they can have their products made for less, that they can pay their employees less, and in the end they’ll have more profit in their pockets. Now here’s the million dollar question: Should the United States seek more technical manufacturing?

I think it’s really a pointless question. Of course the United States should insource jobs and seek more

technical manufacturing. By insourcing jobs and having companies keep their businesses in the United States, they create more jobs that stimulate the economy.

However, there are some issues that companies would

“Outsourcing work to other countries, like China, means that they can have their products made for less, pay the employees less, and in the end have more profit in their pockets.”

have to see addressed before attempting to do this. Hightech companies in America say that it is too expensive to build their products in America, and that they cannot afford it. I believe this has to do with the cost of materials and the idea of minimum wage forcing companies to pay at least a minimum salary. Many technology companies also say that there are not enough workers with the appropriate training to do these jobs. So how does the U.S. address these issues so it can stop outsourcing, begin insourcing and begin to stimulate the economy?

I think that the first step that has to be made to get more

technology-based jobs is for American-based companies to consider the positive impact of creating more jobs through technology manufacturing. By creating jobs, they would help boost the economy.

My second point is in reference to not having enough people properly trained to do the jobs. I think that companies should take the initiative to create programs to properly train individuals looking for jobs. I believe that once domestic companies invest in proper training programs, then they will have qualified employees that can do the jobs properly.

This will pay off the initial cost of training programs in the long run because it will save the costs of having to import the products from other countries, as well as helping to create more job opportunities and helping to boost the economy.

So, should the United States seek more technology manufacturing? Yes, I believe that it is for the common good of the country that technology-producing businesses give the United States a chance, and that the United States pushes to implement more technology based businesses within its borders.

Through generating training programs to educate workers on how technology should be made, and keeping technology producing businesses here in America, we have a stepping stone to help create job opportunities and to help stimulate the economy.

What do you think?

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Colleges by the numbers: What’s a ranking anyway?

BEATRICE MCQUISTON Engagement Editor

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“The higher the ranking, the better the school.”

Do you believe that? Because I don’t. I'm pretty sure more students look at the quality of the education than the name of the school. Unfortunately, this isn’t always true.

Three years ago when I was applying for colleges the last thing that was on my mind was the rankings.

Students go crazy over the competition of which college is better. I honestly could not even tell you the ranking of Cabrini let alone any other schools.

In a society that enjoys top-10 lists of all types, the ranking of colleges has strong cultural importance. Even though rankings are a useful tool for prospective students and parents, I believe there are many other key parts that go into picking a right college.

I don’t believe that it matters if the school is in the Top 25 Best College lists. When applying to schools, students shouldn’t just base their options on ranking and I honestly don’t think that most students even look at the ranking that much.

The name of the institution is more important to upcoming freshman students than the ranking.

I believe that if students get to listen to graduates’ thoughts on the education that they received from the institution, it will be more valuable than just attending a school for its ranking. College is more important for satisfaction and outcomes than how

well known it is in society.

“College selection should be more about the best fit for each student, which may not necessarily be a school that is highly ranked,” Beth Gillfillan wrote on the New York Times’ Room for Debate website. Colleges always have significant pressure to improve a ranking but there are plenty of other things they should be worried about, like their students graduating. All colleges should be concerned about their “core educational value” and not solely focus on paying too much attention to published rankings.

When going through the college process, rankings need to be the last thing considered. Rankings are not the top priority for new college students to look at or discuss. It’s crucial for students to make sure they pick out the college that is right for them and which institution will help them succeed in their future employment.

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Feature

Cabrini spirit flies high in the community

IMANI FUSSELL | STAFF WRITER

Community members who came out to the Cabrini kite festival.

IMANI FUSSELL Staff Writer ANTHONY HYPOLITE Staff Writer

To sum up a successful family weekend the Cabrini College Kite Festival and Soccer Clinic was a great time and was an event that drew a lot of people from the surrounding communities to venture onto Cabrini’s campus; this participation made this event a success. Many participants brought their own kites, but most wanted to show their Cabrini spirit by flying the college’s very own kites, which were given out to all who attended. As the day unfolded, the upper athletic field grew fuller with families and friends enjoying the day and the sky filled with kites.

“It was my three-year-old son’s first time flying the kite, and even though it didn’t leave the ground at least he was trying and having fun doing it,” Liliane Min said enthusi-

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astically. “He liked the wizard’s castle more and actually went twice.”

Min is a mother of one from King of Prussia who attended the festival with her son and husband. This family is actually one of many that heard about the Cabrini event through Facebook and decided to attend.

“Mailers, websites, friends, and faculty at the college keep us well informed about the events that happened here at Cabrini,” Peter Smerecki said. “My wife is actually an alumna so we try to attend as many events as possible.” Smerecki is also a resident of King of Prussia, who attended with his wife Donna.

Junior social work major Emily Sturiz is a transfer student at Cabrini this semester but she didn’t have to travel far because she is also from King of Prussia. She attended the kite festival with her mom, sister, nieces and nephew.

When Emily was asked how she was enjoying the day so far, she said that she was really enjoying the time she was spending with her family on campus.

“The kids having fun is what matters most to me,” Sturiz said. She enjoyed the picnic and watching the movie “Brave.” She said it was the perfect sunny day and a great way to end the family weekend.

The soccer clinic was a success due to a majority of the men and women’s soccer team attending to give the children that came out a good push in the right direction.

“It was nice helping the kids out. Seeing them have fun made it a great day overall,” Shaun Ostrowski, sophomore communication major and soccer player, said.

The children that were there enjoyed themselves going to different stations, doing different drills, while playing games.

“Soccer pretty much is my life because I grew up around soccer and I’d picture my life differently if soccer wasn’t a part of my life,” Ostrowski said.

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ANTHONY HYPOLITE | STAFF WRITER

TOP LEFT: Cabrini students giving out Sno-Kones.

TOP RIGHT: Cabrini women’s soccer coaches Cole Noll and Ken Prothero; men’s soccer head coach Rob Dallas instructing youth.

BOTTOM LEFT: Women’s soccer player instructing youth.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Jordann Bichler, her nephew and boyfriend.

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CAMPUS CUDDLE, DISTANT LOVE OR FLYING SOLO? Relationship expectancy seems to be dwindling with the years but those who have made it work are simply happy they stayed together and made it this far.

BY JENNIFER CANNON Staff Writer

BY AMANDA CUNDARI Staff Writer

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Relationships in college just add one more thing to juggle in your schedule but many students think it’s worth the challenge.

“Seeing each other often is the best part of being together and going to the same school,” Brittney Sims said. Sims and her boyfriend, AJ Williams, are both juniors who attend Cabrini College.

“We met at Cabrini freshman year through mutual friends,” Williams said. They have been inseparable ever since.

The loyal couple tries to do the little things together like watching movies, eating in the caf together, studying and even working out at the gym together.

“Because we go to a small school it is easy for people to get into your business,” Sims said. “But if you try your best to keep things between you and your partner private, things work out.”

Veronica Smith, sophomore biotechnology major, is one of many whose significant other does not attend Cabrini.

“It’s hard being apart if you’re both really busy because talking every day is really important to us,” Smith said. “The days when it’s hardest to find time to talk are usually when I need to talk to him the most.”

Her boyfriend of over four years, Brad Bauscher, lives about 30 minutes away in Reading, Pa. “We make an effort to see each other every two weeks,” Smith said. “Sometimes he visits here and sometimes I go home.”

But their relationship has not struggled as a result of being apart during the school year.

“I’m really happy with the way things are, I’d love to stay with him through college and see where it goes from there,” Smith said.

All the lovebirds on campus do not affect junior political science major Greg Robinson, who does not currently have a significant other. “I encourage young love,” Robinson said. “Some of my best friends are couples and it doesn’t bother me to hang out with them together. I want to go to their weddings!”

Being single on campus gives you a lot more freedom, Robinson says. “It leaves you with more alone time, which can be both good and bad. I don’t have to worry about someone else’s drama.”

Robinson loves the single life and is waiting for the right someone. “Hooking up outside of a relationship is unsatisfying because there’s no passion,” Robinson said. “I love having my bed to myself!”

Smith and Bauscher plan to continue their relationship throughout college and after graduation. “We live together during the summer, so we already know how that works,” Smith said. Their five-year anniversary this Valentine’s Day will be one of many milestones for the couple.

Williams and Sims plan to stay together after they graduate and take it one day at a time. “Hopefully we continue to stay together and be close no matter where our careers take us after college,” Sims said.

Both young couples give hope to a trend of short-lived relationships common in college.

Whether or not you attend the same school, if both parties are willing to make it work, it can last. “If you’re going to start something you should dedicate yourself to that relationship and take it seriously,” Williams said.

“Otherwise, why waste your time?”

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Gives couples space

Not seeing each other often

Seeing each other on a daily basis

Seeing each other on a daily basis

A chance to build trust and a stronger bond

Trying to find time to talk to one another between classes and schoolwork

Easier to make time for one another even with busy schedules

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BETHANY BIGENHO Staff Writer

After the last beach trip has been made, it is now time to whip out the sweatshirts and blankets and put on your favorite football game. Yes my friends, it is now officially fall. With the weather changing and becoming more and more brisk as the days go on, the fall snacks may now take part in the festivities.

Summer was here and gone within a blink of an eye. Wearing bathing suits and sundresses is now out of season and it’s time to fall into nice comfortable big sweaters and Uggs. The fall season is beautiful: everything is colorful and nice, including your wardrobe. Our minds are satisfied with bringing out the big sweaters and bundling up - but there’s so much more than that.

Pumpkin-flavored refreshment These drinks are super affordable and very convenient. Starbucks is now offering their pumpkin spice latte which is a few dollars more than Wawa. There are many local cafes and bakeries now serving up pastries and donuts with apple cider and pumpkin twists.

Short skirts Keep them short and cute with tights or leggings.

Pumpkin chocolate chip bread The Great Harvest Bread Co. in Wayne is serving up loaves of pumpkin chocolate chip bread. The loaves are sold for around $7.

The ‘comfy’ shoe Now talking about the shoes, the knee-high boot is back. When wearing the knee-high boot try to finish the outfit with eye-catching clothes. Flats, slippers, boots and more are in this year’s fall trends. Basically any shoe “comfortable” for a person is trending.

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Leather and dresses Wearing leather and dresses are the most “in” this fall. Many different things are coming back this fall: like colorful clutches. Metallic leather or glittered panels also give boots, pumps and flats the glam rock treatment this fall.

Apple caramel walnut pie Also at the orchard, apple caramel walnut pie is a big seller during the fall season. This pie sells for $12.95.

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Pumpkin pie blizzard Of course you can always go for the classic pumpkin pie blizzard from Dairy Queen. All of these fall snacks are easy to find and very affordable. Welcome them into the fall season and enjoy some delicious snacks!

Natural Hair with spicy garments The new fall look is wearing your hair natural or with a twist. Your outfit should have pops of color so it brings the look together.

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

Viral Video

Do you have old t-shirts that you’re trying to do something new with?

Check out this YouTube channel called SALINABEAR. Salina shows that with some scissors and an open mind your boring t-shirt can be brought back to life. For more information, check out SALINABEAR’s page.

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Pinterest is an app where someone can dream and plan things they have always wanted to do in life. You can do a variety of things such as plan your wedding, create amazing dishes, browse workout plans, even admire pictures of nature. This app is free and compatible with any smartphone, or your iPad or iTouch with iOS 4 or later.

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

Julio, founder of Kiniro, wanted to share the joys of Peruvian cuisine. On this blog you’re sure to find recipes of the many foods and drinks of Peru. The blog also provides you the luxury of showing a picture of what the food may look like once done.

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Cavalier Bamboo: Meet Shamus, the lively bamboo plant of the “Comm Wing.”

College ain’t cheap, but College Day is!

NICHOLE CAPIZZI Staff Writer

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wo blocks along the Ben Franklin Parkway were shut down for Campus Philly’s annual College Day festival. Philadelphia-area college students got a warm welcome to a start of a new year.

The welcome-back festival for over 4,000 new and returning Philadelphia-area college students returned this weekend featuring free admission to some of the world’s most renowned museums.

Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, Campus Philly’s College Day returned for 2012, with thousands of national and even international students flocking to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Continuing the 20-year tradition, the Benjamin Parkway lit up with live music at LOVE Park, giveaways, food, artwork and free access to a dozen museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Franklin Institute and more.

Thousands of students from hundreds of campuses come together on the iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway for freebies, the city’s best food, immersion in Philly culture and of course, music. All that was needed to get into one of the many museums Philadelphia was to offer was a valid College ID. Campus Philly’s mission is to help acquaint the city’s college students with all of the opportunities that Philadelphia has to offer.

Alyssa Rhodes and Alexa McAnally, fashion design majors of Moore College of Art and Design, were newcomers to the annual College Day. The Rhodes and McAnally even participated in College Day this year with a screen-printing event.

The Brooklyn NY Duo, Tanlines and the Raleigh, NC based duo IAMDYNAMITE performed live along with a few opening acts.

Audience members were given a handful of warm, dancefloor-ready tracks free of cost.

In addition to music, InLiquid Art + Design hosted an art village where up-and-coming artists and design stars had their creations for sale. From wall art to sculpture, jewelry to rugs, there were plenty of great buys for the artsy.

Various discounts were available all-day long at select restaurants and shops in Center City.

If you have missed this year’s event, the neighborhood fair is expected to return for fall 2013.

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H A LLOWEEN : Tips to save for treats Are you ready to answer the biggest question in October - What are YOU being for Halloween?

BRIANNE DRISSEL Staff Writer

Before you respond, think to yourself, do you really want to be Lady Gaga again this year, or do you just simply lack the creative ability when it comes to finding and creating costumes like the rest of our generation? Halloween is the one day a year where you can dress-up and act like whoever you’d like (without being judged) for the whole day, so have fun with it!

For those who are having a hard time finding a unique costume of their own, here are some low-cost suggestions to get your ideas flowing.

Most of the items you’ll need to complete a look can be found in your own house, saving you tons for money!

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Vivian from ‘Pretty Woman’

Tom Cruise from ‘Risky Business’

A blonde wig, preferably with bangs, found at your local target for only $8, short white tank top, blue mini skirt. To make the skirt match the color of the one shown in the movie, take white fabric paint, found at any Michael’s Craft Store and lightly dab on. Add in a red blazer, high heeled black leather boots and lastly, red juicy lips!

A plain white button-up dress shirt, white boxers, white high socks and sun glasses!

Pee Wee Herman from ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse

Rosie the Riveter

Red and white polka-dotted bandana, a navy or royal blue button-up dress shirt (be sure to roll the sleeves up to of course show off your “guns of steel”), high-waisted jeans, red socks, black boots and again, red lipstick!

White shirt, red bow tie, gray blazer, white pocket square, gray dress pants, high white socks and fresh white sneakers!

Events off campus escapes Sunday Oct. 7 BEN FOLDS FIVE WITH KATE MILLER- HEIDKE CONCERT It’s been 10 years since the band has released anything, but know they are back and ready to debut new music from their latest studio album.

TOWER THEATER- UPPER DARBY, PA. 8 P.M. $73-$82

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THE MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

TERROR BEHIND THE WALLS

PAOLI BLUES FEST 2012

Come enjoy the film work of some local and international artists who aim to entertain audiences with their refreshing and original take on filmmaking.

Halloween is just around the corner and the Penitentiary is opening its gates to give you your first good scare of the season!

Listen to some of the best Blues bands on the east coast while you eat, drink, shop and sway your way through the fourth Annual Paoli Blues Fest.

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE – BRYN MAWR, PA. 7:30 A.M. -9:15 P.M. $10

EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY- PHILADELPHIA, PA. 7 P.M.-11:30 P.M. $25

Monday Oct. 8

Tuesday

PAOLI VILLAGE SHOPPES- PAOLI, PA. 11:15 A.M.- 6:00P.M. FREE

Wednesday

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THE COLONIAL CHEESESTEAK TOUR

GENTLE BEGINNER YOGA

BREAST CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT

History buffs and foodies alike will love this tour of Philly, which explores how the cheesesteak came into being.

Obtain a peaceful state of mind and get fit at the same time in an easy beginner yoga class.

Support a good cause and some good music by Erik Mitchell, Gina Kaz and John Conahan while sipping on your favorite coffee treat!

PHILADELPHIA PA. 10:30 A.M.-1 P.M.

HEALING TOUCH- HAVERTOWN, PA 11:30 A.M. AND 6 P.M.

BURLAP AND BEAN COFFEE HOUSE- NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. 8 P.M. $10

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Juhring sets goals for CSAC title in senior season

BY BRETT LOCKBAUM Staff Writer

The captain of any sports team has many responsibilities in their position. Senior men’s soccer player and biology major Ryan Juhring is in his second year of assuming these responsibilities.

“A good captain is someone who leads by example,” Juhring said, “and can gain enough respect from his teammates so that they will follow their lead. I don’t know if I’m a great captain, but I try to lead by example and do what I can to be a leader on the field.”

Juhring has been doing just that. He was just recently positioned at center back and has taken on this role and has been a great example as a leader on the field.

In his first three years with the Cavaliers, he played a huge part at center midfield for the team. But when the coaches asked him to play defense last spring, as a captain, he would do anything to make the team better.

Juhring attended Kingsway High School in Swedesboro, N.J., where he played varsity basketball and varsity soccer in all four years. In coming to Cabrini, he knew that he would be playing soccer but it would be hard giving up basketball.

Since his freshman year, Juhring has contributed for the Cavaliers. He appeared in 21 games and started in one in his freshman campaign. He also added two goals and one assist as a freshman.

In his sophomore year, Juhring started and played in

16 games, scoring two goals and four assists for a total of eight points while helping to lead the Cavaliers to a CSAC championship.

As a junior, Juhring was unfortunately hit with the injury bug and only was able to start and play in nine games.

He still added a goal and an assist totaling three points.

He was a CSAC All-Academic honoree in both his freshman and sophomore year and also as a sophomore was name to the CSAC First Team.

“It’s an honor to be named captain two years in a row,” Juhring said. “I’m not the most vocal guy but I like to set the tempo on the field and keep a high intensity for the team. Knowing that my teammates respect me enough to name me captain means a lot and I try to set the best example I can and be positive on the field.”

Juhring has been one of the few members of this year’s men’s soccer team to have won a CSAC championship in the past.

“My favorite moment as a Cavalier was winning the CSAC Championship my freshman year,” Juhring said. “I didn’t get a ton of minutes but being a part of it was awesome. I hope to win another one this year and I think we have the team to do it.”

Juhring doesn’t really have an offseason. Once the soccer season is over he jumps right into tennis during the spring.

Juhring and the rest of his teammates on the men’s soccer team travel to Neumann University for their next game on Saturday, Oct. 6. You can next see the Cavaliers

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Senior back Ryan Juhring (No. 4) is in his second season as captatin of the men’s soccer team. at Edith Robb Dixon Field on Monday, Oct. 8, when they host Rosemont College at 4 p.m.

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Stats and Standings Men’s Soccer

Women’s Field Hockey

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

Neumann University 5-4-2 (2-0 CSAC) Rosemont College 4-4-1 (2-0 CSAC) Cabrini College 4-5-1 (2-0 CSAC) Marywood University 4-4-1 (1-0 CSAC) Cairn University 3-5-2 (1-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 1-7 (1-1 CSAC) Keystone College 3-7 (1-2 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 2-9 (1-2 CSAC) Centenary College 5-4 (0-2 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 2-9 (0-3 CSAC)

GOALS

Cabrini College 5-5 (3-0 CSAC) Keystone College 4-5 (3-0 CSAC) Neumann University 2-7 (2-1 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 7-3 (1-1 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 5-5 (1-1 CSAC) Marywood University 1-6 (1-1 CSAC) Immaculata University 0-9 (0-2 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 0-10 (0-5 CSAC)

GOALS

Anthony Girolamo - 3 George Lambritios - 3 Six others tied with 1

ASSISTS

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

POINTS

Lindsey Atzert - 6 Katie Savage - 4 Two others tied with 4

ASSISTS

Kerry Anne Farrell - 4 Katie Savage - 3 Erin McLaughlin - 3

POINTS

Anthony Girolamo - 7 George Lambritsios - 6 Two others tied with 4

Lindsey Atzert - 14 Kerry Anne Farrell - 12 Katie Savage - 11

Eric Nowicki - 22

Genevieve Paulin - 53

Eric Nowicki - .595

Genevieve Paulin - .716

Eric Nowicki - 1.51

Genevieve Paulin - 2.19

SAVES

SAVES

SAVE PERCENTAGE

SAVE PERCENTAGE

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE

Women’s Soccer

Women’s Volleyball

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

CSAC STANDINGS

TEAM LEADERS

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

GOALS

Cabrini College 11-4 (4-0 CSAC) Neumann University 10-7 (4-0 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 5-7 (1-0 CSAC) Cairn University 12-7 (2-1 CSAC) Centenary College 4-17 (2-1 CSAC) Marywood University 10-7 (3-2 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 9-8 (2-2 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 2-13 (1-1 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 7-8 (1-2 CSAC) Immaculata University 3-13 (1-4 CSAC) Rosemont College 2-10 (0-4 CSAC) Keystone College 0-16 (0-4 CSAC)

KILLS

Julianna Ardire - 2 Noelle DiCiocco -1 Five others tied with 1

ASSISTS

Gabby Meck - 2 Melissa Scanzano - 2 Three others tied with 1

POINTS

Julianna Ardire - 5 Noelle DiCiocco - 2 Seven others tied with 2

SAVES

Maddy Edwards - 34

SAVE PERCENTAGE

ASSISTS

Cassidy Koenig - 478 Sophia Sokolovich -11 Meg Ryan - 11

SERVICE ACES

Kristy Riley - 24 Sophia Sokolovich - 16 Alaina Clark - 15

DIGS

Sophia Sokolovich - 293 Kristy Riley - 143

Maddy Edwards - .694

BLOCKS

Maddy Edwards - 1.48

Michele Fitz - 54 Jen Grenauer - 19

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE AS OF TUESDAY, OCT. 2

Jen Grenauer - 128 Meg Ryan - 112 Michele Fitz - 98

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Women’s tennis improves with win at Rosemont

THURSDAY O CTOBER 4, 2012

Lady Cavs dominate Defenders

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The sweep of Baptist Bible College is the Lady Cavs 5th of the season and 9th straight win

BY BROOKE FAMOUS Staff Writer

The women’s tennis team snapped a two-match losing streak by defeating Rosemont, 5-4, on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Cabrini won two of three doubles matches with junior Katie Kennedy and sophomore Samantha Trumbo getting their first wins of the season.

Mia Scocozzo and Mackenzie Murray also won, 8-0, at number three doubles.

Kennedy won her singles match, 7-5 and 6-2, improving her record to a perfect 9-0 on the season. Murray snapped her two-match losing streak winning, 6-0 and 6-0.

Freshman Kaitlyn Zinkewich also picked her second career singles victory, 6-0 and 6-1.

Most of the Lady Cavs’ defeats were close matches.

Nastala and Zinkewich lost their doubles match, 8-6.

In singles competition, Nastala won her first set, 6-4, before dropping the final two, 6-4 and 10-8.

Trumbo didn’t win a set but kept both close with 6-3 and 6-4 losses.

Despite those losses plus a singles defeats to Scocozzo, the Lady Cavs held on for the 5-4 victory.

This marked the first win for the Lady Cavs since Sept. 22, when they nearly swept Baptist Bible College with a 8-1 win.

With the win, the Lady Cavs evened their record at 5-5 and improved to 5-2 in CSAC play.

The Lady Cavs return to the court when they host Gwynedd-Mercy College in a CSAC matchup on Friday, Oct. 5, at 3:30 p.m.

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BOX SCORE Rosemont 4 Cabrini 5

MEN’S TENNIS New men’s tennis coach Larney Baylis is hosting a general interest meeting at the Dixon Courts (located behind the mansion) on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. for students interested in joining the men’s tennis team for the remainder of the 2012 Fall schedule and 2013 Spring season. Please attend if interested.

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The Cabrini women’s volleyball team celebrates their 3-0 win over Baptist Bible College on Saturday, Sept. 29. It was the Lady Cavs’ fifth sweep of the season and ninth-straight win.

BY RACHEL ANTUZZI Staff Writer

For the fifth time in their short season, the Lady Cavaliers of the court swept an opponent. On Saturday, Sept. 29, they continued their winning ways with another dominating sweep over Baptist Bible College.

“We were very confident going into the game,” sophomore Dana Wisniewski said, “and as the [first] game went on, it really showed that we were going to let [Bible Baptist College] end our successful streak.”

The first set started out close with neither team really taking command of the court.

The teams battled back and forth, tied 7-7, 11-11 and then again 14-14.

Getting frustrated without making major headway in the set, the Lady Cavs turned up the intensity and took the lead. Senior Meg Ryan clinched the opening set with a clean kill over the net, 25-23.

The two teams took to the court in the second set with Cabrini winning possession and putting three points on the board, one

after another. The Defenders answered back with equal force, taking a four-point lead.

“We were going to have to fight for it,” Wisniewski said. “We had beaten Baptist, 3-0, at a tournament earlier in the season but we knew that they wouldn’t just hand us the lead.”

The set was neck-and-neck but the Defenders continued to keep control. The Cavaliers would close the gap just before the Defenders would regain possession and rebuild their lead.

The Cavaliers finally tied it up at 23 all.

The next two minutes were nail-biting but Blue and White came out on top again win a 26-24 win in the second set.

Cabrini was fired up and it showed in the third set. They took a nine-point lead over Baptist Bible early. The Defenders closed the deficit to just two but that was the closest they got the rest of the set.

Cabrini’s momentum from the second set win had carried over into the third set and they weren’t going to slow down, winning the final set 25-14.

BOX SCORE Baptist Bible College 0 Cabrini 3 Set 1: 25-23 Set 2: 26-24 Set 3: 25-14

This game marked the team’s 11th season win and their fourth CSAC win.

“It feels great having another win under our belt,” Wisniewski said.

This winning streak is the longest the Cabrini volleyball team has had since 2009 when they had a 10 game streak.

Look for the Lady Cavs on Tuesday, Oct. 9, when they are back at Nerney Field House and take on rivals, Neumann Knights at 7 p.m.

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Lambritsios, Neary find net as Cavs blank Keystone

BY ANDRES RIVERO Staff Writer

The men’s soccer team beat the Keystone College Giants by a score of 2-0 on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Edith Robb Dixon Field.

After opening CSAC play with a dominant 3-0 win over Cairn University on Saturday, Sept. 22, the Cavs were out to keep the momentum going. They wasted no time in this game.

It started off when sophomore George Lambritsios collected a pass from fellow sophomore Christian Martin and fired a shot past a diving keeper to score the game’s first goal in the 16th minute.

The game from then on was completely dominated to by the Cavs. They created 15 chances as opposed to the Giants’ four,

BOX SCORE Keystone 0 Cabrini 2 GOALS: CAB: GEORGE LAMBRITSIOS (3) 15:47, SEAN NEARY (1) 81:01 GOALKEEPERS: KEY: DANY O’ROURKE - 4 OF 6 CAB: ERIC NOWICKI - 0 OF 0

despite clinging to a one goal lead.

Finally, in the 82nd minute, the Cavs got some breathing room. Sophomore Sean Neary got the ball on the left flank about 27 yards from goal. He cut across the field passing two Giants’ defenders before firing a bullet of a shot to the left of the keeper.

The Cavs also played strong defensively.

Junior goalkeeper Eric Nowicki picked up his second shutout of the season despite not seeing a shot on goal from the Giants.

With this win the Cavs have now won four of their last six games, bringing their record to 4-5-1 this season.

“We can be a strong contender for the CSAC title,” Martin said. “We have the talent.”

“We don’t have key players; we just play off one another,” junior defender Joe Halberr said. “If you take one guy out we will not be as successful as we’d like to be. To me, no one person stands out.”

On a team with dangers all over the field from dual top scorers, George Lambritsios and Anthony Girolamo to the six consecutive players tied on one goal, you have to be wary of all their weapons.

“Going into CSAC as the one seed and hopefully winning it is the goal,” Martin said.

“Now with the new head coach, we play with

more of an offensive mindset so that should help us attack with more fluidity.”

The Cavaliers next game will be on Saturday, Oct. 6, when they travel to Neumann University to face the Knights.

Their next home game is on Monday, Oct. 8, when they host Rosemont College.

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Sophomores George Lambritsios (No. 26) and Sean Neary (No. 22) each scored in Cabrini’s 2-0 win over Keystone on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

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THURSDAY O CTOBER 4, 2012

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Lady Cavs make splash at Immaculata

BY ANTHONY SESTITO Staff Writer

The Cabrini women’s soccer team faced off in a wet match against Immaculata University.

The weather did not look too promising on Tuesday, Oct. 2, but came to a drizzle as the Lady Cavs took Immaculata’s field.

That didn’t stop the Lady Cavs, who battled their way to a 1-0 victory over Immaculata.

Immaculata came out strong and had the first shot on Cabrini goalkeeper Maddy Edwards in the first minute of play. Edwards stood strong between the pipes and held her ground as she watched another shot miss wide.

The two teams went back and forth up the field with the ball, getting shut down by each others defense.

In the 20th minute of play, junior Bree Thomson had a shot on target but was denied by Immaculata goalkeeper Meghan McCurnin.

Cabrini would have two more

chances as Julianna Ardire and Melissa Scanzano both had clear shots on net. Ardire’s shot was blocked by Immaculata’s defense and McCurnin made a great save on Scanzano’s attempt.

Cabrini was out-working Immaculata for most of the match but could not find the back of the net.

The mist and fog fell on the field as Cabrini made substitutions. Maura O’Connell, Bethany Feinberg, Alex Tralie and Breaghann Smith took the field in hopes of scoring the first goal of the game. Feinberg would be the first of the four to have a shot on net, but just missed the right post, sending the ball out of play.

Kerri Hinkelmon took the game’s first corner kick in the 41st minute, perhaps the best chance for either team in the first half. The ball sailed right in front of the net but was cleared out before the Cavs could take control.

O’Connell would have the last chance of the first half.

Her shot would be denied by McCurnin and the half ended knotted at zero.

The second half of the game started off exciting as Immaculata fouled Cabrini junior Lauren Pallister a shot on goal but was saved.

Just two minutes later, Edwards was tested again with a shot that sailed just wide of the goal.

Edwards was on her game but the Cavaliers still needed a goal.

Finally, in the 74th minute, Ardire fired a shot of the inside of the crossbar off a corner kick to give Cabrini the all-important

first goal.

Edwards continued to stand tall in net for the final 16 minutes, powering Cabrini to their second conference win of the season.

For Edwards, it was the 21st shutout of her career. She made four saves in blanking the Mighty Macs.

The win improved the Lady Cavs to 3-5-2 on the season.

They remain unbeaten in conference play with a 2-0-2 record.

The women’s soccer team’s next game is home against Baptist Bible College on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 12 p.m.

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BOX SCORE Immaculata University 0 Cabrini 1 GOALS: CAB: JULIANNA ARDIRE (2) 74:06 GOALKEEPERS: IU: MEGHAN MCCURNIN - 7 OF 8 CAB: MADDY EDWARDS - 4 OF 4

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Julianna Ardire (No. 8) scored the lone goal in the Lady Cavs’ 1-0 win over Immaculata on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Young’s third-place finish leads Cavs’ cross country Invitational on Sept. 15.

For the Cabrini women’s team, freshman Stephanie Martin led the way with a 19th place finish and a time of 24:48. Junior Jenay Smith posted a time of 27:27 in placing 33rd.

The women’s team did not place in team rankings.

Overall, Holy Family University took home both the men’s and women’s top prizes. Jennifer Boyle posted the top time in the women’s race for Holy Family at 20:56. Dave Richardson posted a time of 29:00 to win the men’s race.

Holy Family also had the second-place finishers in each race, The cross country teams are back in action on Friday, Oct. 5, when they travel to Wilmington, De. to compete in the GBC Fall Classic. The meet is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

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The Cabrini men’s and women’s cross country teams pose for a picture at their meet in the Highlander Invitational on Sept. 8.

BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor

After running with Division II teams the previous weekend, the Cavaliers cross country teams were back on the same track at the Belmont Classic on Saturday, Sept. 29.

The race was held on the Belmont Plateau at Fairmount Park, the site of the teams’ last meet in the Philadelphia Metro Classic and was hosted by Cheyney University.

Leading the way for the Cavaliers was senior Jeff Young, who posted a time of 31:08 to place third among all men running. Senior Brian Sugden posted a time of 32:59 to finish 12th and sophomore Kris Knight finished 31st with a time of 34:48.

That was good enough for a fourth-place team finish for the men’s cross country team, which ties for their best team finish of the season. The men’s team also finished fourth at the Dukes

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RACE RESULTS Team Results Men’s: 4th Women’s: Did not place

Individual Results Men’s Jeff Young (3rd) - 31:08:19 Brian Sugden (12th) - 32:59:24 Kris Knight (31st) - 34:47:83 Women’s Stephanie Martin (19th) - 24:48:45 Jenay Smith (33rd) - 27:26:75

For complete results, visit CabriniAthletics.com

Passing the torch For the first time in five seasons, baseball in Philadelphia is over after the 162-game season. As disappointing as this is, it is a part of what makes baseball such a great game.

It is a natural cycle. Teams like the Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics are in the Postseason.

Therefore, others have to be replaced.

The Phillies were not the only team to pass the torch.

Not one of the three division winners in the National League in 2011 successfully defended their title. In the American League, while all three division winners defended their titles, the wildcards changed hands.

This passing of the torch offers some unique opportunities. The Orioles and Nationals were both at the bottom of their respective divisions one year ago. Now, there is a possibility they could meet in the World Series.

Last season, the San Francisco Giants and Athletics were both enduring an early offseason. This year, we could see another Battle on the Bay for the World Series.

If you’re one of those people who can’t stay away from baseball even if your favorite team just finished their last game of 2012, here are some teams in which you can place your rooting interest.

The Orioles have former Phillie and fan favorite Jim Thome, making his latest bid at a World Series ring.

The Athletics are writing their own movie script in the same year that the Best Picture nominee “Moneyball” hit theaters. Is this the year Billy Beane finally wins the last game of the season?

Chipper Jones is retiring once the Atlanta Braves’ season comes to an end. What if that was with a World Series championship?

With baseball’s regular season over and first installment of the one-game wildcard being played tonight, baseball is once again opening the book on what should be another memorable October for fans who can’t get enough of the great American game.

Whether you’re rooting for a particular team or not, it’s time to enjoy the best part of the baseball season. The Postseason is here and only time will tell when the next classic gets written.

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Fire and

Rain

Lady Cavs burn Knights in 5-1 win Cavalier Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 4 Field Hockey vs. College of New Jersey 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5 Women’s Tennis vs. GwyneddMercy 6:30 p.m.

Cross Country at GBC Fall Classic 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 6 Women’s Volleyball at Cairn University 11:00 a.m.

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

Men’s Tennis vs. Penn State-Berks 12:00 p.m.

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

Men’s Soccer at Neumann 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7 No games

Monday, Oct. 8 Men’s Soccer vs. Rosemont 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 9 Men’s Golf at Philadelphia University Fall Classic 11:45 a.m.

Field Hockey at Cedar Crest College 4:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer at Neumann 6:00 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Neumann 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10 Women’s Tennis at Philadelphia University 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Tennis vs. Alvernia 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Soccer at Immaculata 4:00 p.m.

ALL PHOTOS BY KEVIN DURSO / SPORTS EDITOR

TOP: Lindsey Atzert scores her first of two goals in the Lady Cavs’ 5-1 win over Neumann University on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

LEFT: Katie Savage (No. 3) takes a penalty shot. She scored her fourth goal of the season in the Lady Cavs’ 5-1 win.

RIGHT: Atzert (center) and her teammates celebrate her second goal in the 5-1 win.

BY KEVIN DURSO Sports Editor

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n a cold and rainy night, the Lady Cavs reigned supreme over another CSAC rival.

Neumann University had won two straight conference games entering Tuesday night’s game against Cabrini but were no match for the Lady Cavs in a 5-1 rout at Edith Robb Dixon Field.

Things did not start smoothly for the Lady Cavs. Just over three minutes into the game, the Knights tallied first.

Lindsey Spatola fired a shot that deflected off a Cabrini defender and in for the first goal of the game.

Throughout the first half, the Lady Cavs continued to amount chances. Finally, at the 27-minute mark, Karlie Gruccio fired a low shot that beat Neumann goalkeeper Lindsey Kasecamp to even the score.

Just over six minutes later, Gruccio tallied her second goal of the half, again off a penalty corner, to give the Lady Cavs the lead going to the break.

“We really want to get home-field advantage,” Gruccio said. “We get a lot of support from our fans. It’s fun to give people a show.”

The Lady Cavs didn’t let up in the second half. When a penalty shot was awarded in the 48th minute, newfound penalty-shot specialist Katie Savage stepped up to take it.

The senior didn’t miss again, netting her fourth goal of the season to bring the Lady Cavs’ lead to two.

“We have a lot of people that can pull the trigger and put the ball in the net,” 17th-year head coach Jackie Neary said.

“That will continue to make us dangerous in the CSAC.” With time starting to run out on the Knights, the Lady Cavs put the nail in the coffin with the help of their senior star.

Lindsey Atzert knocked a ball out of midair and into the back of the net in the 60th minute. Six minutes later, she added her second goal of the half to cap the scoring.

“We just wanted to make sure we had that secure lead,” Atzert said. “I was just there to put it in. I couldn’t have done it without my teammates.”

The win improves the Lady Cavs to an even 5-5 on the season overall. By handing Neumann their first conference loss of the season, Cabrini remains a perfect 3-0 in CSAC play.

“Our overall goal is to get to the conference championship,” Atzert said.

“Each game is important and it just helps lead us to our main goal.

“Each win is extremely important.

We do want home-field advantage but overall we just want to make it to the championship.”

Much of the second half was spent in the attacking zone for Cabrini. They

fired 13 shots on goal in the game, overpowering the Knights with an offensive onslaught. For the Lady Cavs, the best offense is a good defense.

“I think defensively we try to stress not allowing them into the circle and I thought today they did a good job of that,” Neary said. “Offensively we’re keeping that pressure on where we constantly going back at the goalie. That’s another important part of what will help us reach our goal this year.”

The Lady Cavs continue their season by hosting a non-conference game against The College of New Jersey on Thursday, Oct. 4. They’ll put their undefeated conference record on the line against Cedar Crest College on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

“With Neumann, it’s always a scrappy game,” Neary said. “I’m very happy with the win.”

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BOX SCORE Neumann University 1 Cabrini 5 GOALS: NEU: LINDSEY SPATOLA (6) 3:07 CAB: KARLIE GRUCCIO (2) 27:00, GRUCCIO (3) 33:13, KATIE SAVAGE (4) 47:29, LINDSEY ATZERT (5) 59:46, ATZERT (6) 65:10 GOALKEEPERS: NEU: LINDSEY KASECAMP - 7 OF 12 CAB: GENEVIEVE PAULIN - 0 OF 1