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Grant helps expand reach of #RefugeesSeekingSafety

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Students, Cabrini Mission Corps missioners, representatives from CRS and the Vatican gathered after the #RefugeesSeekingSafety simulation on Feb. 5.

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BY ERICA ABBOTT News Editor Over 70,000 children. That’s how many children have left their home in search of a better life, no matter how dangerous the journey may be. They make the journey alone, some as young as 5 years old.

A recent grant will make it possible to expand a program that educates people on the plight of unaccompanied minors.

Students in Dr. Jerry Zurek’s ECG 100 “Our Interdependent World” were awarded a $2,500 grant from Catholic Relief Services and the Association for Catholic Colleges and Universities. Out of the 22 institutions that applied, Cabrini was one of four that received the grant to further spread awareness about social justice issues. The motivation of the simulation is to address the college mission of social justice.

“It’s a great honor for the ambassadors, for the ECG program, for Dr. Zurek’s class and for Cabrini as a whole,” Tom Southard, interim director of the Wolfington Center, said. “It shows that what we do continues to be correct, it continues to really show leadership and it continues to be novel

and new and it continues to make a difference. That impact is really what they’re recognizing and that’s something that’s huge for us at Cabrini.”

The grant will go towards the #RefugeesSeekingSafety program and will also help to expand the program’s reach and get others to learn about the issues. The grant will also enable the simulation to be refined and grown, professionalize the resources used during the simulation, as well as create an extra component.

“We didn’t just ask our student body, administration, or even Catholic Relief Services officials, to look at the bigger picture, we demanded that it is brought to everyone’s attention,” Mackenzie Harris, classroom coach for ‘Our Interdependent World,’ said.

“This grant will allow us to continue making the necessary changes to create a simulation that could potentially educate many many people about the refugees.”

“I am so incredibly proud of the work we have all put in, but especially those who really stepped up for the simulation. I see this group doing really extraordinary things.”

According to Southard, the grant also provides funding to

create a prayerful response. There will be both an enhancement to the advocacy component and the addition of a prayer component.

Southard hopes to add a prayer walk as part of the entire experience.

“People won’t just learn, they’ll also do,” Southard said.

The simulation brings the participants through the typical journey that unaccompanied minors face as they flee their home countries of Central America. It addresses the push factors that cause the children to embark on their journeys and what they encounter along the way. Some of the obstacles along the way include gang members and drug traffickers, U.S. Border Patrol, a language barrier and the threat of being deported. Immediately deporting them puts them in immediate danger upon return “I think the larger lesson that the simulation offers is that we are all part of an interconnected world,” Matt Kaehler, Cabrini missioner, said. “These refugees aren’t just names and faces, they’re our brothers and sisters. @ERICA_ABBOTT CONTINUE READING ONLINE

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Professor sheds light on honor killings

BY JILL NAWOYSKI Asst. News Editor In the 21st century, some Palestinian women in Israel are being murdered to save the honor of their families, a Cabrini professor revealed in a research presentation on campus.

Dr. Alia S. Sheety, a Palestinian Israeli herself, presented her research on honor killings at the Faculty Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Sheety addressed her fellow faculty members and shared her research in a presentation entitled, “Voices for Change: The Role of Arts, Language & Social Media in Promoting Public Awareness on the Topic of Honor Killing: The Case of Palestinian Residents of Israel.”

Sheety is the coordinator of the master of education program in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. In addition, she is an instructor in the department of educational policy and leadership.

While living in a society where some believe that men have more value than women, Sheety grew up knowing how important education was to her and how important it was to not depend on anyone.

She has conducted hours upon hours of research on the topic of Honor Killings among Palestinians in Israel, the country which she is a native to.

Honor killings are when a member of the family kills another member for bringing shame upon their family. Honor killings

take place when a woman refuses an arranged marriage, when a woman is raped, or when she is accused of taking part in illicit sexual activity.

“Being raised in a family of three girls in a patriarchal society that assumes boys are superior to girls, it’s always been important for me to provide evidence that rejects the assumption and to look for means to empower women and change the way they perceive themselves and the way society perceive them,” Sheety said.

In her presentation, Sheety touched on some research conducted by Dr. Suhad Daher Nashif, which stated that 47 percent of Palestinian women in Israel supported the killing of women to save the honor of their families.

“I felt very sad to see the high percentage of young adults in the 21st century who still think that honor relates to women and that it is achieved by threatening or killing,” Sheety said.

Sheety would like to further her research in the future to find the role that school curriculum and communication play in regards to this topic. She would like to find out teachers’ perceptions of honor killings. Also, she hopes to discover if social media has any effect on honor killings and if it is becoming the new agent for change.

“I deeply believe that it is about empowering women and getting them out of the idea that they are victims,” Sheety said. @JNAWOYSKI

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Dr. Alia Sheety presenting on honor killings at the faculty forum on Feb. 11.

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Student Diversity: More than just an office

MANAGING EDITOR Joey Rettino MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Lauren Hight NEWS EDITOR Erica Abbott SPORTS EDITORS Howard Blake Jason Williams LIFESTYLES EDITORS Alexa Ferragine Christle Gehman PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Jessica Paradysz PHOTO EDITOR Amy Held WEB EDITORS Anthony Hypolite Stockly Buabeng MARKETING & CIRCULATION Leonard Brock ADVISER Jerome Zurek

MISSION The Loquitur student newspaper and website are integral parts of the educational mission of the Cabrini Communication department, namely, to educate students to take their places in the public media.

The newspaper and website provide a forum of free expression. All members of the college community may submit work to the editors for possible inclusion. Publication is based on the editorial decision of the student editors.

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Diversity should be appreciating everyone’s differences. There is no reason for all of us to be the same – that is boring, so just celebrating those differences is a start.

A diversity office should celebrate differences but realize that we each are at a different stage of openness to differences. As Cabrini becomes more diverse, we need to find new ways to connect our differences to create a greater whole.

The diversity office at Cabrini is changing, trying to meet new challenges of ever-increasing diversity. But that change is happening throughout all diversity

offices in all of higher education.

Some students at Cabrini say the diversity office is mostly for African-Americans, but when you look into the reality, it becomes clearer.

We students are Cabrini College. It is our responsibility to put our efforts into becoming a more diverse campus.

Students should take more initiative towards creating a more diverse campus.

There are two ways to look at diversity. One is to look at diversity merely as collections of numbers: so many African-Americans, so many Latinos, etc. But

that is not true diversity. That is just separate groups who happen to attend the same college.

True diversity is a goal we all need to work to achieve where we learn from, respect and support each other.

Over the past few years, Cabrini’s growth in diverse students has totally skyrocketed.

By looking at the data and of those who come back to Cabrini, there is a need for programs for minorities to receive support.

Given the fact that Cabrini has a large growth in minorities, primarily African Americans, what does the diversity office need to do

to reach out to other minorities?

A huge jump in African Americans and Latinos have created a much more diverse culture and our school is so much better for it.

Now given the fact that Dr. Taylor is on record about how he wants to increase the Latino population, the college has to support all aspects of diversity. The whole college should be trying to retain students of all aspects of diversity.

It is the students’ responsibility to make sure that we are not isolating ourselves into cliques but are bringing our differences to form a new unity.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Loquitur accepts letters to the editors. They should be less than 500 words, usually in response to a current issue on Cabrini College’s campus or community area and are printed as space permits. Name, phone number and address should be included with submissions for verification purposes. All letters to the editors must be e-mailed to loquitur@ cabrini.edu

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Walmart has recently announced that they plan on increasing the wages of over half-million of its employees. This action has been implemented due to the constant inspection of its working conditions by others and its reliance on part time workers. Walmart announced that all of its United States workers will earn at least $9 an hour by April and can expect to be paid at least $10 by next February. The unemployment rate is down to 5.7 percent, compared to the 9.8 percent that was seen five years ago. The raising of the wages signals that the job marketing is tightening.

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BY ABBIE KEEFE Asst. News Editor “Both childhood obesity and childhood hunger go hand in hand,” an experienced advisor to Philadelphia food recovery projects, teacher for innovative sustainability and researcher on food security, water security and global food waste, said.

Steven M. Finn, along with many other professionals, gathered throughout the day on Fri., Feb. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Grace Hall Atrium to discuss the convergence and significance of childhood hunger and obesity.

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Hunger: An Unwanted Guest at the Table

BY ABBIE KEEFE Asst. News Editor The vice president of strategic policy and partnership who is part of the academy of nutrition and dietetics, jumped into the first topic of the day.

Mary Pat Raimondi, R.D., discussed the nutritional and statistical aspects of the issue, revealing the topics of energy balance in children and how they consume excessive intakes of fats, which is malnourishing to their bodies.

As Raimondi flipped through her slides, she showed how much larger today’s meal portions have grown in comparison to forty years ago and how much more society goes out to eat as opposed to enjoying home cooked meals.

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As for policy efforts on the government level, she spoke greatly of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, Healthy People 2020, Healthy Weight Commitment, SNAP, AARP, Meals on Wheels and dietary guidelines

OVER 6 TRILLION CALORIES LESS ARE IN OUR FOOD SUPPLY BECAUSE THEY WORKED WITH FOOD SCIENTISTS.

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as well as school meals and the impact they have on an individual’s health. Because of Acts and positive attributes such as these, “Over 6 trillion calories less are in our food supply because they worked with food scientists,” Rai-

mondi said.

“Well why should we even care?” said Raimondi. “We’re going to care for a lot of reasons: for childhood development, education, health [and because] all these things pay into childhood hunger.”

Raimondi also showed the links between performance in school with malnourished children and how it can truly effect the rest of their lives as well as the cost of $167 billion for hunger, annually.

Last, she showed how easy it is to go down the wrong path of convenience when choosing foods and products, relative to the economy and poverty line, that can greatly damage one’s health and how the biggest growing segment of hunger in America is college students. @ABBIEROSEKEEFE

Building the foundations of child health: Addressing the triple threat of obesity, food insecurity and hunger”

BY ABBIE KEEFE Asst. News Editor The managing director and co-founder of ResponsEcology, a change management consulting firm which helps organizations to reduce waste, shared information with how food waste is a global opportunity.

“If you pick up a newspaper, you can get a sense that there’s an increase in conversation about food and the food system and there should be, as we have to feed 2 billion more people by 2050, without destroying the environment in a process,” Steven M. Finn said.

Finn continued to provide information on the topic by showing that 30 percent of the world’s population is obese, which is quickly growing to 50 percent. This leaves obesity at one of the top three social burdens created by man.

He then released information on the oppor-

tunity in wasted food and what one can simply learn by looking in the trash can at the excess food and what healthier items were untouched. Looking at the industry aspect, many grocery stores have an excess variety and stocking, due to pressure for perfection, while all other imperfect yet edible items may be tossed.

“Both globally and domestically we waste an awful lot of food,” Finn said. “The World Resources Institute estimates that if we cut food waste and losses in half, we can make up to 22 percent of the estimated calorie shortfall that we expect by 2050.”

Finn then finished up with hopeful words of educational efforts on food recovery, long term benefits, enhance partnerships, realizing the value of our food and to create this topic into national priority with urgency.

professor, Maria Elena Hallion, Ph.D., opened for the occasion and introduced Sandra Hassink, M.D., President of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the AAP Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight.

The function was in the process of being planned about a year ago when both Hallion and Hassink met to discuss the convergence of child obesity and hunger. They asked one simple question: “What can we do?”

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Childhood obesity: An anthropological perspective on a global phenomenon”

BY ABBIE KEEFE Asst. News Editor The director of the W.M. Krogman Center for Childhood Growth and Development and anthropologist discussed in the second aspect of the event on the evolutionary process, climate change and how childhood obesity and hunger greatly affect one’s growth and development.

“Our brain is the most important organ of our body and we need to understand that because that feeds right back into obesity, surprisingly enough,” Dr. Solomon Katz said.

Dr. Katz’s first slide included images of a human skull of an estimated four year old child, which was found in South Africa. This skull is of importance because of the size of the brain that it had held, which was extraordinarily large for their age, compared to those of a child’s, today.

“Climate change is really influencing our ability as a world to feel ourselves,” Katz said. “We’re [in a time] of revolutionary changes in diet that are going to be necessary for us to survive.”

Katz connected his environmental stats with one another by showing what environmental issues are likely to occur for society’s future and how these changes can greatly affect and damage the health of our community.

He then continued to provide information on how the use of fire changed the homosapean’s way of eating forever. “Controlling the use of fire meant that you could take and exploit new sides of our food,” Katz said. “The primary thing that you can do with fire and food is that you can heat it up and that changes the composition [and] changes a cooked starch, [which is] digestible right away in our mouths and an uncooked starch takes a long time to digest in our mouths. Cooking a starch and gelatinizing it remarkably sets the enzymes up in our saliva to dissolve that into sugar.”

Katz then concluded his speech with facts on the ages of maturity and how they are linked with child obesity as well as pharmaceutical treatments in testing. @ABBIEROSEKEEFE

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Graduation rates of African American students discussed at panel

BY MARINA HALEY Staff Writer

is 55 percent, which is significantly lower than the graduation rates of white students and our goal is to support them in their journey The graduation rate of African graduating from college.”

American students is less than Data shows that there is a difthat of Caucasian students, said ference in students’ graduation a speaker at the brown bag lunrates for those who graduate cheon. from public schools and private The brown bag luncheon is a schools. According to the data, place where students and faculthe enrollment for state schools ty can come and learn about the is 12 percent and the enrollment for private and for-profit institutions is 11 percent.

On average, graduation rates for African American students from 2006 to 2008 is 55 percent compared to the graduate rate of white students being 73 percent for those same years.

Stephanie Reed, the director of student diversity, said, “A lot of the research shows that when schools have high graduation rates for everybody, then they also have high graduation rates for students of color. If MARINE HALEY / STAFF WRITER schools already have high expectations for The lunch and learn session informed students on enrollment trends in higher education for African American students then the culstudents. It was held Feb. 10 in Grace Hall. enrollment rates at Cabrini in comparison to student rates on a national level. This information is compared with other schools across the country in higher education and the most important thing for students is to see that our numbers are not very different from the numbers at other universities.

Sarah Carter, the assistant

director of programming in diversity initiatives, said, “To me, personally, it’s an opportunity to dialogue, experience and celebrate the contributions of the African American and black community and highlight that experience and celebrate that experience regionally, nationally and globally.”

Carter said, “The average rate

ture of the university is already one of excellence, so they expect students to come in and finish.”

Reed said, “I think that students of color have different needs, and those needs are not always addressed by the institution that the students might attend. Sometimes schools themselves might not be diverse based on demographics themselves, which make them not feel like they are part of the community.

Also, what they are being taught does not match their life experiences so they don’t think they fit in.”

Nazifa Akanda, criminology and sociology major, said, “In college sometimes people are determined to fit in, but sometimes family problems, and personal problems make it harder to go to school.”

Besides the brown bag discussion there are things other events run out of this office, and even though we have programs for everyone and these topics are focused on different diversity issues such as ability, sexual orientation, or diversity. @MARINAHALEY1

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Faculty forum informs staff about rites of passage

BY BRIANNA MORRELL Asst. Social Media Editor Rites of passage is a socialization program to empower girls by giving them a set of experiences, a presenter said Wednesday.

“Once a week these girls met and did activities about conflict resolution and learned about female heroes,” a faculty member told an audience of approximately twenty-five faculty members at the Faculty Forum on Wednesday afternoon.

“They were taught how to appreciate sisterhood and learn how to deal with experiences [in] all relationships, and it makes them realize their worth in these relationships with not only boys but with other girls.”

One of the professors who had presented at the Faculty Forum was Dr. Angela Campbell. Campbell is an assistant professor in the educational policy and leadership department on campus. As the first out of three to present, Campbell made a presentation about the Influences of Rites of Passage on Female College Students Identities and Peer Relationships.

This information presented at the forum was from the research Campbell looked into from a Summer Grant.

“I applied for the summer grant and

used the funds to finance the follow up interviews with the girls and the work involved in putting together the follow up,” Campbell said.

“The purpose of rites of passage is to disrupt cycles and as a buffer to support Black youth from the consequences of racism, sexism and economic oppression,” Campbell said.

African American and Latin women were put into Rites of Passage programs, which are gender and cultural socialization youth developmental groups.

Campbell presented the research questions about her study, which made the audience understand where her research evolved from and gave them insight on what she was thinking while conducting this research project.

The well thought out presentation went into the study of how rites of passage influenced the four girls.

“The study of getting to know the girls in detail ran for about 15 months,” Campbell said. During the 11th grade and half of their 12th grade. Her study of these three women ran May through December, talking about how the rites of passage helped them in high school and into college.

“I chose to do 11th grade because they already had two years of rites of passage

under their belts and they weren’t distracted of the thought graduating yet,” Campbell said.

At Sankofa Freedom Charter School, these rites of passage classes were required for girls throughout their high school years. “It was to empower them as women and it was also designed to help have healthy communication within each other,” Campbell said.

During this time she interviewed the girls separately. The second half of interviews was the part of the presentation that gave it all a real spin about how girls of different races. Out of the girls two were African American and one was Latina. All of the girls were from the same Charter academy.

Campbell spent her time with these girls for an hour long about three times, each recorded throughout the sessions.

The presentation was well laid out and easy to understand, the crowd of faculty nodded their heads in interest from the presentation.

“Her enlightening presentation emphasized the critical role empowerment programs in education such as rites of passage have in improving outcomes for African American and Latina adolescent girls,” David Madway, mathematics professor said.

Campbell explained the backgrounds of

the girls and where they come from, each being from different home situations and ethnicities. After the introductions of the girls, Campbell then goes into what each girl says throughout the interview process.

“The point was to share the influence of rites of passage and Freedom School on their self concept, sisterhood and womanhood,” Campbell said.

The girls who were involved in the study were explained in detail. Such as where they now go to college and what they want to do with their lives. They simply state how rites of passage changed them throughout high school to where they are today.

“All the four girls come from a single parent, mother headed home,” Campbell said.

Through the end of the presentation, the crowd of faculty now know the meaning on rites of passage and how it influences women to become better and eventually become role models to their communities.

“This is important research which can also address adolescent identity, and race and gender issues in the school environment,” Madway said. @BRIANNAMORRELL

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Emma Watson shoots down royal dating rumors

BY JESSICA PARADYSZ Perpsectives Editor

Emma Watson, who we all grew up admiring as the precocious Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” movies, could be dating a Harry in real life.

To be exact, Prince Harry of Wales, the bad-boy with ginger hair that is fourth in line to be King of England.

This is what dreams are made of.

The buzz has exploded all over the internet and social media.

Prince Harry has been infamous in the news for living up the party scene and even wearing a Nazi uniform to a costume party. Prince Harry has come a long way, but still retains his irresistible rebel charm.

Watson is the epitome of English grace. She has blossomed from her roles in the “Potter” movies and became a starlet and fashion icon in her own right.

The late Princess Diana, Prince Harry’s mother, would approve.

Maybe Watson could reel in Harry’s reckless behavior?

Okay, maybe no one wants him to be the perfect gentleman, but the pair could complement each other and be the next “it” couple.

24-year-old Watson is a United Nations Women Global Ambassador.

Watson is a college educated girl, she stuck it out, in an age where most

models and actresses skip school to be discovered. Watson graduated with a degree in English literature from Brown University last May. The 30-year-old red-headed prince has most recently dated model Cressida Bonas. The two split up during the spring of 2014.

England, castles, glistening jewels, scandals and history will always have a place in my heart.

In 3rd grade, my class was asked to dress up as a political figures and read biographies for a presentation. In a group filled with Wayne Gretsky’s and George Washington’s, I chose Princess Diana.

I followed Kate Middleton and Prince William’s engagement and wedding.

I was excited that a commoner became a princess- albeit a wealthy one with connections that was able to afford schooling in Scotland with the prince.

The wedding was exquisite.

After reading books and looking up pictures of Diana’s wedding, and even visiting the Constitution Center’s exhibit on Princess Diana, seeing a royal wedding on TV was very exciting.

Yet, royal weddings and happy weddings are not synonymous.

Princess Diana was forced into the limelight and dealt with crippling pressure in the royal family and relationship issues.

Although Princess Diana died tragically in a car crash in 1997, was named “The Queen of People’s Hearts.”

Princess Diana was an incredible humanitarian and advocate, especially for those suffering from AIDS. Watson is an advocate that uses her celebrity for the greater good, which is refreshing to see.

As regal and beautiful as Kate and William are, we need someone who can shake up the monarchy.

Watson recently denied the rumors on Twitter.

Although this is depressing news, it is ridiculous how rumors spread on the internet like wildfire (and how excited readers like myself can get.)

After denying the rumors, the eternally-poised Watson stated that “marrying a Prince is not a prerequisite for being a Princess.”

Yes, Emma Watson; every girl is a princess! Girls and women everywhere should embrace their inner princess. @JESSICAPARADYSZ

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Emma Watson denied rumors about dating Prince Harry, but that did not stop a media storm of fans pinning for a royal romance.

Pledging Delta Xi Phi— is it worth it?

BY HELEN MASCHMEYER Staff Writer

Most members of any sorority would say it is about “being part of a sisterhood” which is the most cliched response of all time.

This could be true when seen on the surface but as most of us know there is way more substance than what is on the surface.

Nowadays society has portrayed sororities to look like a superficial girls club that only “some” are allowed to join, if they are selected by existing members of that sorority.

In order to get a “bid” most sororities go through a process called “pledging” where some girls go through hazing to finally gain acceptance into a sorority.

After gaining a bid into Delta Xi Phi, the sorority has a strict anti-hazing policy here there is no need to worry about doing something crazy like streaking on campus or finishing a whole fifth of liquor by yourself.

The sisters of Delta Xi Phi encourage friendship and support one another.

However, sorority life at Cabrini is not like the normal clique most people would think.

The Delta Xi Phi Sorority at Cabrini is multicultural, tied closely with the American Cancer Society and coned in on community service.

Joining a sorority is like committing to any extracurricular activity, there needs to be dedication.

It just so happens that Delta Xi Phi focuses a lot of its energy on community service and that might not be each person’s view of a sorority.

Looking at the reviews on colleges.niche.com about Cabrini’s greek life, comments say “there is no greek life” or “you can’t join an actual sorority, they just have tiny volunteer groups that they refer to as a sorority”.

Here is the deal, there is only one sorority as well as one fraternity on Cabrini’s campus at the moment, there is room for improvement in greek life on campus.

No one said expanding greek life was never an option, there just needs to be someone to bring another one onto campus. @MASCHMEYERHELEN

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Cabrini is not known for it’s Greek life. It may not be as crazy as the movies, but embraces charity and sisterhood. Is it worth the cost to join? Below: Logo of Delta Xi Phi, a multicultural society with 23 chapters.

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Perspectives James Barbour—From indictment to iconic ‘Phantom of the Opera’ role THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2015

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he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, he did not have to register as a sex offender.

Back on Jan. 14, “The Phantom of the Opera” Broadway released a statement regarding their decision to cast Barbour. “We hear you,” they shared via their Twitter page with a link to the statement on Facebook.

“James fully accepted responsibility for what happened 14 years ago. He has maintained a spotless reputation.

He has given his time to charitable causes. We are happy

BY ERICA ABBOTT News Editor

When I first heard the resounding sounds of the organ in the Overture for “The Phantom of the Opera,” I immediately fell in love with the show.

It was the first show that I saw on Broadway and one of the most amazing experiences I have had.

How can you not feel moved by every chilling note that is sung in the production? Of course, one of the major powerhouses of the show is the sensual voice of the Phantom. The character of the Phantom is captivating.

With that said about one of my favorite Broadway musicals, I was extremely disappointed with their decision to cast James Barbour as their next Phantom.

Barbour was accused of having criminal sexual contact with a 15-year old girl back in 2001, according to The New York Times. He was indicted in 2006 “on nine counts of engaging in criminal sexual acts, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.”

In 2008, he was sentenced to a 60-day jail term and probation.

And he now gets to don that infamous mask and play one of Broadway’s most iconic roles.

Barbour officially began his run in the show on Feb. 9, succeeding Norm Lewis, who also made headlines when he was casted—but for something positive. Lewis joined the cast in May 2014 and made history as the first African-American to portray the Phantom.

To see such positive press be replaced with negativity from fans is disheartening. According to Playbill, Barbour entered into a “guilty plea to two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.” Because

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A sign outside of the Majestic Theatre advertising for “The Phantom of the Opera.” to have him join the production,” the post read.

While some people expressed their elation over Barbour being cast and the prospect of seeing his talent, other people disagreed. Their decision to cast him drew extensive criticism and backlash over social media.

Some people went so far as to say that while they heard their fans, they were not listening.

And I don’t believe that in this instance, they were listening. Once the decision was made to cast him, I don’t think they could have gone back on their choice, but should that choice have been made in the first place?

No matter how powerful of a voice he may have, did he deserve to be given this opportunity?

“The Phantom of the Opera” is not the first Broadway production he has been in, however. He previously

appeared in “A Tale of Two Cities,” “Carousel” and “Beauty & the Beast.”

Should the mistakes from his past hold him back from making a career for himself? No, but that’s just it. This was not a simple mistake; it was a criminal sexual encounter. Maybe he has reformed himself in the past 14 years and I’m sure he put on a great audition. In situations such as this, the victim is so often forgotten in the midst ERICA ABBOTT/ NEWS EDITOR of giving the accused a A sign in Times Square “second chance.” advertised for the show’s Yes, mistakes are 25th anniversary in March made that can derail 2013. a person’s future.

But this was a serious misdemeanor where it is another situation of finding the all-too-common “victim blaming” from people over social media.

“The Phantom of the Opera” may not have handled this the best way. While they tried to justify their casting of Barbour and subsequently anger many people, they could have facilitated a conversation—educated people on the issue instead of not fully listening to the concerns raised by others.

I’m sure Barbour’s casting as Phantom would never act as a permanent blemish to “The Phantom of the Opera” and I would hope it would not. Hopefully more awareness is raised in these types of situations so the music can continue for years to come. @ERICA_ABBOTT

Bring back activities students want, they will stay on campus

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every Spring Fling.

When there were fights at the dance, how come they were not cancelled? People were assaulted in both incidents so I don’t get the difference.

BY TY DAVIS Staff Writer

Did you know that Cabrini used to have an event called “Spring Fling?” I didn’t, in fact, I just learned about it.

In 2004, the annual event was held in mid-April and it was the biggest event at Cabrini that students looked forward to because it was an all-day event.

Spring Fling would start at 3 p.m. behind the mansion with a number of festivities. After the festivities behind the mansion ended at 7 p.m., students would look forward to the wing eating competition that followed at 8 p.m.

Then there was a dance hosted by 89.1 WYBF-FM and they even brought Wired 96.5 and live bands to perform.

Now what happened to Spring Fling is somewhat humorous, only because you wouldn’t expect it.

Apparently, a number of years ago Cabrini held the event and while it was going on a person was stabbed, causing the event to be cancelled indefinitely.

The individual was asked to leave, charges were pressed and time was served.

That’s where it should have been left. To take a significant event and cancel it because of someone wanted to test their new shank seems like more selfish decision by the college itself.

It’s not like it was a recurring incident that happened

IT WAS RECORDED THAT ALMOST NO STUDENT WENT HOME THAT WEEKEND AND IF WE WANT TO BECOME LESS OF A SUITCASE CAMPUS THEN WE HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE.

All you need is someone with a little power to back you up and the expression of an idea to the right people and you’re on the right track.

Students have to realize that we are the voice of the campus and that if you want anything to happen then you have to speak up.

If you don’t then no one will know exactly what you want. SEaL wants to come up with programs that students will love and it looks as if they’re taking events from past years that were successful and recycling them.

My opinion, fight to have this Spring Fling. If the right people are running it then it sounds like a great time to enjoy with the community. @MR_TYDAVIS24

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If someone was stabbed on Cabrini Day or Founder’s Day, would they cancelled those days events also?

After looking over the activities that came with the Spring Fling, I would elect to bring the event back.

It was recorded that almost no student went home that weekend and if we want to become less of a suitcase campus then we have to start somewhere.

Over and over, I hear that there’s never anything to do on campus and that students wouldn’t recommend this college to others because there is never anything fun to do.

I organized a coed football tournament that’s set to take place at the very beginning of May.

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1996 photo from senior week. Should the campus bring back spring fling and other activities students want?

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New York Fashion Week reveals spring makeup trends

BY JESSICA PARADYSZ Perspecitives Editor

Spring makeup is usually full of bright and rosy pinks, pretty pastels and oozing with sugar- sweetness. Spring 2015 is pretty and sweet, with an edge.

New York’s Fashion Week was packed with slim models walking down the runway in custom designs. Although most kept their faces forward, thinking about not tripping and did not smile, the makeup may be as much as a statement as the clothing.

The rich cranberries and cherry reds that dazzled during the holidays and cold months are sticking around for spring. No need to place raspberry lipstick in the bottom of a makeup bag.

Harper’s Bazar noticed rapturous-red lips in the Dolce& Gabana shows. Lips are smudged on the sides in vampy hues. Elle. com reported that the regal berry trend is here to stay.

Not all designers went for bold, wine hues and instead wanted to create a more subtle “just-bitten” lip in peachier pink shades. Light colored lip stains, balms and glosses can create the look.

Fashionspot.com noticed the deep cherries in the Dolce show, which enlisted makeup artist Pat McGrath to create the luscious, bold look. Fashionisers.com displayed images of this lip paired with glowing skin.

In order to recreate the look, lip stains and matte or sparkly lipsticks in rich cherry, raspberry and magenta can help achieve the darkly romantic look.

Keep skin light, with translucent pink in the apples of the cheeks and shimmering highlighter to brighten the look. Applying a soft white into the corner of the eyes makes eyes appear larger and complements the look.

All attention is on the eyes as Harper’s

Bazar noticed a trend of winged eyeliner and full lashes reminiscent of the 60s. Oscar de La Renta featured models with winged out eyeliner. To achieve this look, a liquid eyeliner can do the trick.

Fashionspot.com reported full lashes at the St. Laurent show and stated the makeup artist used “20 coats” at the Rochas show.

Envious of long lashes? Plushy formulas and an eyelash curler can achieve long lashes without fake eyelashes. Some shows featured models with both upper and bottom lashes coated in black or brown mascara.

Gold and copper lids and smoky eyes are also in for the season. Using shades of browns from taupe to rich bronzes bring out the eyes and accomplishes a bold and sultry look. Apply lighter colors and blend in for a more natural look, especially if darker, dramatic lips are the center of attention.

Jason Wu and Calvin Klein, Harper’s Bazar reports, aimed to achieve the “natural beauty” look with dewy skin and soft tones to make it seem as though the models “woke up like this.” Fashionspot.com noticed the dewy skin at Paul Smith and Hermes show. Use a tinted moisturizer or foundation with cream blush and even a bit of shimmery white eye shadow or highlighter at the top of checks for an ethereal look.

The Anna Siu show utilized glittery lids.

For a more toned-down look, apply glitter to the bottom of lids or corner of the eyes. A little glitter never hurts.

Other shows, such as Max Mara, featured bold swipes of neon color in turquoise, orange and violet.

Spring makeup is a mixture of sweet and vampy, have fun playing around with new shades and makeup this season.

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Project Runway judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors walking the streets of New York Fashion Week.

CCPD and alumni engagement and development pair with lead strong to host alumni event

BY RENEE OLIVER Asst. Sports Editor

One of the main concerns for college students is putting together a good resume and presenting themselves as a fit employee in hopes that it will help land them an internship or job.

With the help of offices such as, the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) and Alumni Affairs, Cabrini, students are in good hands.

Last Monday, both offices teamed up with Lead Strong to host the stand out for employees event.

The event consisted of informing students of what employers are looking for and getting advice from two alumni.

Melissa Moravec, assistant director of the CCPD, was one of the main contributes to putting together as well as speaking ath the event.

“CCPD has put together a couple of different employer panels for chief academic officers for different colleges around the area. Those employers give us information about what they are looking for in student candidates,” Moravec said. “I took some of those panels and turned them into a power point presentation.”

Moravec has given this presentation in the past and found it to be a successful and popular workshop for students. This time around Moravec and Nick Guldin, coordinator of alumini engagement and development, wanted to include the alumni aspect to the event.

“Nick Guldin and I decided that we wanted to bring some alumni so that they can be engaged with the pre-

sentation as well,” Moravec said. “He was able to source get volunteers back on campus to work with students,” two alumni who are in hiring positions, so that they can Guldin said. “That’s awesome.” add their feedback.”

For more information about other upcoming alumni Rich O’Neil ’05 and Candice Linehan ’03 were the events, contact Moravec or Guldin. Their offices are locatalumni who attended and gave insight to students about ed in widener center and the mansion. what to do when trying to get hired.

“It’s great that we have alumni that want to come back, “Nick and I were both very satisfied with the alumni participate and help out,” Guldin said. that came. They had never met each other before but they had a lot of rapport,” Moravec said. “They really bounced off of what the other was saying to underscore some of the @RENEEOLIVER4423 points that were being made.”

Speakers gave their insight on job descriptions, ideal candidates, communication, critical thinking and the right buzz words to use when going out and looking for a job.

The overall event turned out to be a success. Between 15 to 20 students attended and it lasted for about an hour, hour and a half.

“It was great,” Guldin said. “We had a lot of students ranging from all different ages. It was a really nice mix.”

The college has put a good amount of focus into building the mentor program. Cabrini is trying to utilize it as much as possible so that the current students can benefit.

NICK GULDIN / SUBMITTED PHOTO “We’re trying to get the alumni involved in this and we’re trying to Students listening to Melissa Moravec present to them.

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Students realize the benefits of academic advising

BY SAMANTHA JACOBS Asst. Multimedia Editor

dents to work with an adviser in order to plan out courses and many other activities. Cabrini’s website offers information that can help students to see why acaBefore signing up for classes demic advising is a mandatory function every semester, Cabrini requires in the school. students to meet with their aca“I benefit because for education there demic advisers. is a lot of things to remember and keep On March 26, juniors will be track of and advising helps me keep track able to register for their classes of that,” McPeak said. during senior year.

McPeak has switched advisers “I prepare for advising by because her original adviser retired but looking at all the classes I have she also felt like she was not receiving the to take and making three poshelp she needed. sible schedules,” junior educa“I think it’s all about your perspective,” tion major, Frances McPeak said. said Johnson. “If students don’t go to see Cabrini starts its advising their advisers then it’s going to feel like program before students ever they don’t care.” arrive on campus with the use Overall finding the right adviser can of CabriniVision, an online probe extremely beneficial to students who gram that tests students to place are unsure of what decisions might be them in classes relative to their best for their academic and career goals strengths and interests with the SAMANTHA JACOBS / SUBMITTED PHOTO as they experience college. help of an adviser.

“If you have an adviser who’s really From there, students take a Students attend a majority of their advising meetings in Grace Hall. on top of you and trying to make sure college success seminar taught by their academic adviser. After the first semester, first- her. If I have a problem she’ll know before I do and I can that you have a good time in college then I don’t think a student would feel like their adviser did not care,” said year students are able to switch advisers based off of the go to her.”

The student success page of Cabrini’s website advises Johnson. majors that they are able to choose.

Freshman Raquel Johnson who has recently declared to talk to your adviser about your academic interests. Take criminology as her major, found advising from Amber a class early on that counts toward a major you are con@SAMJACOBSPA sidering. This is to inform students that academic advisLaJeunesse to be extremely helpful.

“I found out that in one of my classes I wasn't doing so ing is a key component to finishing college in the typical well and my academic adviser emailed me as soon as she four-year set up.

Because of this plan, the college seems to force stuknew,” Johnson said. “She always has my back if I need

Valley Forge Casino is the place to go, students say

BY PATRICK WHALEN Asst. Perspectives Editor

For years the Valley Forge Casino has been a convenient spot for students to hang out with friends and have a good time.

The Valley Forge Casino is a nearby venue that multitudes of Cabrini students love to take advantage of.

The only thing one has to do is pay $10 at the door. from there people can spend that money on food, beverages and especially gambling.

“It’s a great place. I love the thrill of winning money and just hanging out at a place like that,” Michael Schugar, human resource major, said. “It makes you really forget about everything.

Except when you lose everything, than you can’t really forget about that.”

Everyone needs their escape, and for some students this is the perfect place for it. Bars and house parties can be breeding grounds for drama and

fights. However, casinos are not the place for those things.

“Sometimes I just need to get away from my regular life routine and spend some me time. I feel like the casino is where I usually go to get my mind off things and have a good time,” Rusty Johnson, senior business major, said, “the best part is that it’s not all about gambling. You can meet new people there have a couple drinks eat some food and just have a good time.”

Some students go there just to hangout with friends and not spend a single dollar. This is the case for junior exercise science major, Jewelia Cannizzaro.

“I’m not big on the gambling scene.

Never have been. But I like going with my boyfriend and his friends. Even though I don’t gamble, it’s still such a fun time and it’s something different too,” Cannizzaro said. “The usual thing to do is just go to a party but this is a cool and enjoyable alternative. Plus, I usually leave in a better position than

the people I go with.”

It is hard to manage your money while at college. The expense of food, alcohol and basic life necessities can add up over a short period of time.

Gambling might not be for everyone but that one is not forced to gamble.

Casinos are also a place to have fun.

However, casinos are strict on a few things. It is restricted for any individual to take any form a picture inside the building and if one is not 21-years-old, that individual is prohibited from stepping on the floor.

If any students are looking for a change in their usual routines, the Valley Forge Casino might be the spot to look into.

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Many college students plan trips to the casino hoping to leave with a profit.

The outside of the casino and resort located in Upper Merion Twp., PA.

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Zum, zum, Zumba: CAP board hosting zumba classes

BY ANESIA MEREDITH Asst. Copy Editor

job is to attend events of CAP Board so then they are able to plan their own events. They have an image of what goes in to planning events and the amount of hard work and dedication that comes with it. Most of the time CAP Board members will still assist the programmers and continue to help and guide them in the right direction.

“I thought the AP’s did a pretty good job putting the event together especially for it being their first event,”

said. “The night contained nothing but smiles and good vibes from everyone.”

One of the major benefits you reap from participating in zumba classes is the amount of confidence you leave Zumba is becoming one of the largest fitness programs with, just from being able to accomplish something. in the world according to Fitnesssnfriends.com. This proThe Royalty part of Zumba stood for Mr. and Miss gram has more than 12 million participants weekly, with Cabrini. This was a chance for both to be able to get locations in 125 different countries. Zumba is a hip-hop, involved. In the past Mr. and Miss Cabrini were heavup- beat dance that fuses Latin hypnotic rhythms and ily involved in CAP events, but easy two moves into one. recently, not so much. The event Zumba is perfect for anyone was held in honor for both Mr. and everyone no matter age and Mrs. Cabrini as well. This was or gender. This program does an opportunity for them to also not discriminate. The class is participate in zumba and make it designed to bring people togethmore appealing for other students er to ultimately reach the same to want to try it. goal: lose weight and gain selfAlthough this event was confidence. the spur of the moment, both On Monday, Feb. 16, the Derecola and Wagner said the intense fitness class worked its turn out was good, people that way into Grace Hall’s humble corcame enjoyed there time being ridors. CAP Board held a event here, it was very well put together. called The Royal Zumba, hosted The zumba class contained a difby the assistant programmers. ferent variety of drinks and fruits The assistant programmers are that were available to students to shadowers of cap board memmake their own smoothies. bers. They come to cap board When asked if the event will events and help out and learn be held again for next semester from the members of the board.

Derecola said, “Even though the The zumba program is to make event was spur of the moment you dance, sweat and work out ANESIA MEREDITH / ASST. COPY EDITOR people showed up and enjoyed all at the same time. This amazthemselves but if people like it ing fitness dance with the slow CAP board members Bridget Wagner and Diane Derecola. there would be no problem with rhythm it helps tone and sculpt holding another one next semester.” your body while burning up all that unwanted body fat. Derecola said.

The purpose of the event was for it to be a relaxing For many years, the Zumba program has become nothing event for those who attended. Junior Bridget Wagner, a but a revolution in the fitness industry. @ANESIAMEREDITH Even some celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Vivica A. Fox member of CAP board, enjoyed the night’s festivities. It was very different from most events that the CAP board and Madonna are huge supporters of Zumba.

CAP Board member Diane Derecola, exercise science usually holds. This event involved a lot more intensity, major, explained what exactly the job is of an assistant which many students enjoyed.

“The event was a very relaxing and stress free,” Wagner programmer. Typically for an assistant programmer, their

Seniors bridging the gap after graduation, finding jobs

BY JILL NAWOYSKI Asst. News Editor

Each year, a new group of students step up to the plate and start their final year of college. In the blink of an eye, May will catch them by surprise and it will be time to throw their caps in the air and turn their majors into their dream careers.

Between the memories, late night studying sessions and numerous cups of coffee a day, students spend their entire college career preparing for their future.

Once their senior year comes around, it is time for students to start buckling down and thinking about career choices and what they want to spend the rest of their lives doing.

According to “Classroom to Cubicle: How Life Changes after Graduation,” 65 percent of college students worry about having enough money to make it through the week. Once a graduate finds a job, their average salary is $48,661. Although landing a “real” job is exciting, seniors can explain that job hunting is not exactly the easiest task.

“During the fall semester of my senior year I spent tons of time looking for and applying for jobs that I knew potentially interested me. Between the research and application processes it was like having another part-time job, but it paid off,” senior Mario Marino, triple major in accounting, finance and international business, said. Marino accepted a position in the Vanguard Accelerated Development Program at the Vanguard Group.

Dr. Erin McLaughlin, business professor and one of Marino's three advisers, helped him to prepare for this career that he will have upon graduation.

"Helping him determine the best companies to interview for based on his abilities and interest and how to approach the interview and the job offer was crucial," McLaughlin said.

Advisers work to help students build their resumes, hold mock interviews and assist in planning out their class schedules so that they can complete all of their required classes.

Senior Jillian Megna is an exercise science major who feels that she is ready for the real world.

Leaving college and accepting “real world” responsibilities might be scary for students, but with the help of their advisors, the process might be a little easier.

For Megna, the experience was both scary and exciting, due to the JILL NAWOYSKI / ASST. NEWS EDITOR fact that she was the first memThe Cavalier Traditions club created tee shirts for the upcoming graduating class. ber of her family to attend college.

“I can absolutely say that I am ready have an education that was structured She plans to continue her education and for the real world. It’s been a long time under academic excellence, leadership attend graduate school.

“Continuing further into the graduate coming, and I’m both excited and nervous development and social justice,” Megna level was an entire new experience for for it,” Marino said. “I truly believe that said. “Now it’s my time to set forth and myself and I thank my adviser Dr. Verde Cabrini has played a key role in preparing make Cabrini proud.” for the help along the way because with- me for my future.”

Graduating from Cabrini and going off out his encouragement and dedication to @JNAWOYSKI see me succeed, I'm not sure if I would be into the real world will be a bittersweet at the current place I'm at academically,” experience for seniors.

“I’ve been given the opportunity to Megna said.

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Room pick coming up for returning students

BY KATIE MUSKA Asst. Lifestyles Editor

The time of year has come around again: room pick.

Everybody has a place in mind where they would like to live and a person or people they’d like to live with, but it all comes down to a number. Before all else, every current student wishing to request housing is required to fill out the housing application by March 9 at 11:59 p.m. Those who have done so will receive a randomly generated lottery number to determine the order that the students will choose where they would like to live. This year, the selection process will be conducted online through the “myhousing” portal located on all students’ CabriniOne accounts.

With a little over 50 percent of the college’s 1,300 or so population living on campus, it is necessary for the school to have a working system in place for room pick. First-come, first-served does not work because it would be too chaotic.

With this system, as with any system, it is not always easy to please everyone.

Sophomore criminology and sociology major Katie Melahn believes the process could be a little better than it is.

“I think the room pick process is fair

but can be a little disorganized,” Melahn said. “The process could possibly go a little smoother—as far as East is concerned—if they were to designate which hallways boys could live in and which hallways girls could live in before room selection even begins.”

After her freshman year, Melahn considered commuting, but ended up staying on campus and plans to continue living on campus.

“I hope to live in West next semester,” she said. She also plans on living with a friend, and not a random roommate. Students have the option of picking their own roommate, either their current one or a new one, or they can choose to be placed with a random roommate.

“It can either be a good or bad thing to live with your best friend,” Melahn said.

“For some people it works out great; for others it can ruin the friendship.”

Stef Barkofski, freshman education major, leans more towards the bad side of the issue.

“I don't think it is a good idea,” Barkofski

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said. “I feel like people who live with their best friends are sometimes shocked by the way their friends live. I feel like it can end friendships sometimes because they spend so much time together.”

Barkofski hopes to live in East next year, where she is currently living. However, she will be living with a different roommate.

Barkofski has not considered living offcampus at all.

“I think it is an easy process to pick rooms,” Barkofski said. “I'm planning on living with a friend.”

Students are required to finalize their

housing by signing the housing agreement and paying the $200 deposit, which is due

by March 30. Students who do not complete the housing application and do not participate in the housing selection may be placed on the waiting list.

Returning students are placed in East Residence Hall, the residential houses, West Residence or the Cabrini Apartment Complex.

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Room size and location depends on what grade a student is in.

Financial holds set students back

BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Asst. Lifestyles Editor

Shortly, students will be going into their advising meetings and looking for a new schedule for next semester.

Aside from meeting with an adviser and finding courses that work best for their major, students have something important they may have to worry about.

Financial holds have caused many students difficulty in their process of picking classes. Every grade level has a specific slot of time that they can register for classes. Students get up early to make sure they get the classes they hoped for. Unfortunately, sometimes the process is not that simple.

Financial holds on Cabrini accounts can cause many problems. As long as students have holds, they cannot register for the following semester.

Senior Cody Calise was familiar with this issue. Upon registering for this semester, he was informed that his account had a hold on it.

"I had to contact financial aide and my adviser. I could only pick classes that were available once my hold was removed."

Although pressed for time, Calise found a way to make it work.

"Most of the classes I wanted to take were all filled up, but don't panic.” Calise said. “There are so many people at Cabrini who are willing to help," Calise encouraged students to head to the Cavalier Express Center as they are really helpful and kind.

Although Calise found a solution to his holds, former student Kayla Choate was not so lucky.

Choate came to Cabrini in 2012 as a freshman. She successfully completed her first semester with every intention of coming back for her spring semester. After choosing all of her classes and finalizing the following semester, Choate was informed there was a hold on her account and she could not proceed.

"I called my dad immediately because he is the account holder,” Choate said. “They never processed my loan fully."

The inconvenience along with other circumstance made Choate's decision to leave Cabrini after one semester much easier. At this point, three years later Choate is still trying

to get access of some of those holds.

"I'm still paying it off,” Choate said.

“They won't give me anything, not even my medical records that they have."

Kayla now is at Harris Dental School and will being finishing her education at Harcum college.

Students staying on-top of the status of their account is crucial to making sure the student gets all the courses they are hoping for.

Going into your junior and senior year semester's not knowing what classes you are taking is intimidating and nerve-racking. Cabrini being the small school that it is does not allow room for too many students in a class to keep the intimate atmosphere.

Students are encouraged to check all their accounts before they decide to register for classes. Make sure all parking tickets, loans and holds are taken care of before setting a schedule for the following semester.

Students checking their financial aid status prior to registering can ensure a stress-free transition into their next semester.

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The financial aid office is located in Grace Hall.

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River palozaa, the snow stopped no one

BY JADE MOTTO Staff Writer

Even with the weather dropping below negative 15 degrees out, thousands of kids from all over gathered for the winter event of the year.

The snow that started as early as 1 p.m. did not stop anyone from attending this event.

College students from the area along with college graduates, grabbed 6 packs, bundled up, and gathered some friends, walked over and made the best out of the snow and cold weather.

Mad River Bar and Grill only holds about 2,000 people. However, for River Palozza, they sold way too many tickets, according to event goers.

During the event the bar had to start telling people no at the door because the capacity level was too much.

Cops were all over from corner to corner to prevent stupid mistakes and to make sure everyone was safe and nothing got out of hand.

There was one large tent outside that held three mini bars in each section and a live band. Every two hours a new band performed. The music was all up beat and mainly throwbacks of the 2000s along with current hits.

As the drinks kept flowing, more and more people made it to the dance floor.

It was packed where the band was, so packed that it was very hard to dance.

Inside Mad River there are two rooms,

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both with their own DJ. The bar was also selling hot dogs inside incase people got hungry or needed something that did not have alcohol mixed in it.

Surprisingly, more people were still outside in the tents rather than being inside the warm bar. The tent managed to stay warm throughout the event.

They had about five bouncers in each room and outside walking around making sure everything was under control and no crazy fights broke out.

There were a few fights however, the bouncers jumped right on it and threw out anyone who was in the fight or involved. Their special was two dollar beers until four then after that it was five dollar beers.

People who attended previous River Palooza events all agreed that the spring one was a lot better because it is an outside event and the weather conditions were a lot better in the spring. They also agreed that Mad River is always a great time just to clear your head and have fun for the weekend.

“I really enjoyed my Saturday night at mad river, even though it was packed from head to toe and snowing, I made the best out of it with some of my best friends by just drinking and listening to great music,” junior, Marissa May said

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Students enjoy a night of Family Feud

BY TYRON DAVID Staff Writer

Some people may enjoy exercising their brain and exercising their knowledge by answering questions others may or may not know.

Cabrini’s very own SeAL office looks to help by setting up gaming events for the students.

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Cavaliers CAP Board invited students to join them in a game of Family Feud.

Students that won were rewarded $25 gift cards, enabling them to spend the money where ever they desired.

The cold weather has played a major part in determining what students do with their time, which is why a lot of students may not have attended this event.

The event attracted a miniscule number of students for a variety of reasons, one being, that the event was not advertised well enough.

“I was aware of certain events on that day but nothing about Family Feud,” John Rudder, Senior exer-

cise science major, said. “I don’t think it was advertised enough.”

The event was hosted

by Emily Janis, who asked the contestants questions regarding different topics around Cabrini. Depending on how the question was answered determined the points that each team was rewarded.

Questions were selected by members of CAP Board and answered by students giving their own opinions to the questions. The most common answers would be worth the most points for the team that answered the question correctly.

For a few individuals this was their first time they set up an event to be enjoyed.

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A group of students getting ready to begin playing Family Feud.

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Sixers make bold moves at trade deadline

BY HOWARD BLAKE III AND KEVIN MOYTLETT Sports Editor and Asst. Sports Editor

Kevin’s Point of View The Philadelphia 76ers were very active at the NBA trade deadline. The Sixers made some noise early by acquiring JavVale McGee and a first round pick in a three-team deal with the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The big splash did not come till later in the day when the Sixers traded point guard Michael-Carter Williams. The Sixers received a 2015 first round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers that is owed to the Phoenix Suns. The pick is topfive protected.

This trade was the cause of a lot of anger from Sixers’ fans. The anger is completely understandable because CarterWilliams was arguably the best player on the Sixers at the time and was thought of as the future point guard in Philly. He is averaging 15.0 points per game, 7.4 assists per game and 6.2 rebounds per game. Respectable

stats and appears on paper to be an all around paper.

So, the fans anger might be warranted but they are wrong.

Carter-Williams is a poor shooter who turns the ball over way too much and hasn’t made big strides since his rookie of the year campaign last year. Sixers General Manager Sam Hinkie is all about potential and MichaelCarter Williams had reached his ceiling in Philly and yes it is only his second year but not a lot of progress in his game has been made.

The deal that did not make any sense was trading guard K.J. McDaniels to the Houston Rockets for a second round pick.

McDaniels was a second pick himself in 2014 and was playing good defense and improvedon offense along with a lot of athleticism.

Hinkie is not settling for ‘good’ he wants ‘great’ and that is a philosophy to appreciate.

Hinkie will keep building this team up and tearing it down until he finds the perfect formula to bring back championship basketball to the city of brotherly love.

Right now if you take a look

at the roster there is still some building blocks. Forward/center Nerlens Noel is not putting up the eye-popping numbers but at 20 years old the potential is there. Noel has a natural shot blocking ability and plays with good instincts. He still needs to improve his offensive game but that will come with practice and experience.

There is also injured 2014 first round pick Joel Embiid who everyone is looking at to hopefully be the centerpiece of this rebuild. Embiid is gifted at both ends of the court and is also still only 20 years old. As long as the big man stays healthy he should be a force in the league in due time.

Do not forget about Dario Saric who was also drafted by the sixers in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft. Saric is currently under contract in Turkey and may not be able to play for the Sixers until the 20162017 season. Saric was named Europe young player of the year this year. Some basketball experts have said he is the best player not currently in the NBA No matter what it should be an interesting next couple of the years for the Sixers. Hinkie will either look like a genius or be the guy that wasted years of the franchise. Let’s hope it’s not the latter because Sixers fans deserve a lot more than the current production of the team.

Howard’s Point of View General Manager Sam Hinkie and the Philadelphia 76ers have once again made major moves for draft picks. But their latest moves have some scratching their heads and others in furry. Halfway through his second season the Sixers traded, reigning rookie of the

year, Michael Carter-Williams to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three team trade for a 1-18 first round protected pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder and a top five protected first round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Was this the smartest move for Philly? Possibly. The Sixers make moves based on potential and the future. Carter-Williams was easily the Sixers best player and it’s rare that a team would be willing to deal their rookie of the year. But the Sixers had the notion that he was extremely close to reaching his ceiling with their franchise. CarterWilliams was a great player for Philly, but as a point guard his assist numbers were extremely average and his shooting ability was poor. However under Bucks head coach, Jason Kidd, he will get better and blossom even more. But for the Sixers, he wasn’t what they wanted to build around for the future.

If that trade didn’t make fans mad enough, the Sixers also traded their surprise rookie highlight reel, K.J. McDaniels for a second round pick to the Houston Rockets. McDaniels was playing a lot better than expected after only being a second round pick in last year’s draft. He worked his way into the starting line up and was one of the better defenders on the roster. But Hinkie and the staff felt as though McDaniels was valuable to the trade market and that they could find a better wing player in this year’s draft.

Even though McDaniels showed freakish athletic ability, his skill set wasn’t fully there.

However the Sixers received point guard Isaiah Canaan from the Rockets and Center JaVale McGee from the Denver Nuggets. Both solid players

however do not count on seeing these faces for years to come.

They just don’t make sense for the direction that the Sixers are heading towards in the future.

As we already know, the Sixers traded away their backcourt and the two players that gave a lot of production to this team. Therefore a lot of faith is being put into players like Joel Embiid, Nerlens Noel and Euro League star Dario Saric. It is safe to say that the potentially from these players are through the roof. Embiid before injury was considered the best player in last year’s draft. Noel’s freakish athletic and shot blocking ability has paid dividends for him thus far. His offensive game is slowly improving and we are seeing glimpses of him possibly being able to be a walking doubledouble in the near future. Saric won the Euro-League MVP award and is a very skilled stretch-four.

The only problem is, the Sixers are going off of “what ifs”.

What if Embiid, Noel and Saric don’t become the players they envision them to be? What if the four potential first round draft picks they could potentially have this year don’t become the players they expected? We’ve seen it happen already with Carter-Williams. Hinkie has torn this team down so much; it has fans wondering when the building process is going to begin. But even though there are plenty of “what ifs,” they are intriguing and if things go right, we will look at Sam Hinkie as a genius. Only time will tell. Have patience Sixers fans; trust the process.

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Men’s basketball moves on to CSAC finals

BY KEVIN MOYLETT Asst. Sports Editor

The Cabrini Men’s basketball team hosted Gwynedd Mercy in the semifinals of the Colonial State Athletic Conference on Tuesday night. Four seed Gwynedd Mercy got to this point after hosting Rosemont in the first round and cruising to an 83-66 victory.

Cabrini had a bye in the first round after earning the top seed and home court advantage throughout the tournament. Gwynedd Mercy got off to a quick 13-4 lead less than four minutes into the game.

After calling a timeout to settle things down the Cavaliers went on a 12-4 run to cut the lead to one point.

Freshman Jair Green led all scorers at halftime with 13 points and an efficient five for seven shooting from the field. Green finished with 25 points on the night. Cabrini took a 51-47 lead into the half.

The Cavaliers continued their strong play into the second half holding around a double digit lead for awhile until Gwynedd Mercy got the lead down

to four with less than four minutes to play in the game. That is the closest they would get as Cabrini went on to win 109-101.

A huge contributor to the game was Ace Henry.

Henry was able to come off the bench and add 23 points. Henry was on fire from three shooting five of seven behind the arc.

“I come in to be a shooter and try to contribute right away. A three pointer is worth more than a two pointer so I try to do as much as I can to contribute right away. I was in the gym at 2:30 today. I just came in early to shoot around by myself. Once that first one dropped in the game it felt like I could make every one tonight.” Ace Henry. junior exercise science and health promotion major, said.

Senior Justin Knight was the impact player for Gwynedd Mercy with 22 points, 6 assists and 11 rebounds.

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Jair Green and his team after their CSAC semi-final game.

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Star player and double major

BY ABBIE KEEFE Asst. News Editor

Kristina Startare is portrayed as a perfect example of a student athlete.

The 5’7” forward on the women’s basketball team has played in 25 games with roughly 25 minutes per game and has also had about 171 points, prior to the CSACs. Although she’s busy on the court, the criminology and sociology double major doesn’t let that get in the way of her studies. “I have always played two or three sports so time management has been something I have been good at since middle school,” Startare said. “Having two majors and playing a sport can be stressful but it’s the sacrifices athletes and I make for the love of the game.”

As for future goals when it comes to her majors, Startare hopes to one day be a prosecutor or a detective and believes that both occupations seem very exciting with a lot of hands on work.

With the semi-finals only days away, Startare has been preparing with the team in interesting ways.

“We have been preparing for CSACs by looking at what is directly in front of us [and] not at what tomorrow brings us, which means focusing on

one practice then one game at a time,” Startare said. “We know not to look over any team because in playoffs, anything can happen at any time.”

As a rising senior, number 32 will obtain a new mind set for the court. “For my senior year I hope to step into the leadership role for my team

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Junior guard Kristina Startare averages 6.8 points, 2.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. and lead by example [while doing] whatever it takes to be successful again,” Startare said. “For my senior year when I have others looking up to me to make a big shot or step in and take charge, I will do that and not let them down, just like the girls who were seniors the past two

years and this year have.”

Startare was recruited for basketball at the school but couldn’t resist to continue her love for soccer as well, until an injury.

“I have played basketball and soccer since I was five and I did not want to give it up,” Startare said.

After being told she must have ankle surgery, she had to make a decision between the two sports that she has participated in since being a child. Although she played as a starter on the soccer field both freshman and sophomore year, she chose her love of basketball in the long run.

Outside of her academic and athletic priorities, she also works in the fitness center during the semesters and has two other jobs back home, in New Jersey, during the summer. Living only five minutes from the beach, Startare enjoys working at a local restaurant as well as a recreation center as a camp counselor.

“I work a lot in the summer [and] I have more time to myself in the school year than in the summer,” Startare said. “I plan on working the same jobs this summer and enjoying the last summers I have as a college student.”

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Women’s Lax fall in Cali

BY RENEE OLIVER Asst. Sports Editor

Unfortunately, the women’s lacrosse team took a tough loss with a final score of 18-15 against the Colorado College Tigers at their season opener in Santa Barbra Ca. Although the lady cavaliers were unable to pull out a win, their offense was well balanced and several players made contributions.

Senior midfielder, Lacie Doubet, led the team with six goals in the outing. Junior midfielder, Sarah Carzo, was able to match a career high with four goals. Senior Melissa Scanzano produced three goals and sophomore Jess Breuning added two.

Senior Sarah Means added a pair of assists.

Scsnzano and her fellow senior Bree Thompson scooped four ground balls and forced two turnovers apiece.

Sophomore goalkeeper Megan Barlow tallied five saves in her first ever career start.

Colorado College scored the first goal of the game at the 23:45 mark.

Right after, Scanzano scored the Cavs first goal of the 2015 season. 23 seconds later, Means assisted Carzo in a goal to give the blue and white its only lead of the day.

The tigers regained their advantage with two goals. Doubet answered with her first goal of the day and evened the score 3-3 midway through the first half. This was the closest margin that the Cavaliers reached for the rest of the game.

Colorado scored four of the final five goals of the first half. Doubet’s

second goal of the game interrupted their run with five minutes left in the first. Cabrini trailed Colorado after 30 minutes of action, 7-4.

The lady cavs continued to trail early in the first 30 seconds of the second half, the deficit grew to 8-4.

Carzo’s unassisted goal snapped a Tiger’s 3-0 run. Now trailing 10-5, Doubet completed a hat trick play with 24:42 left in the game.

Although both Carzo and Scanzano were able to score a tally a piece, the blue and white continued to fall behind 14-8 with just under 15 minutes left in the outing. Breuning, Carzo and Scanzano were able to help cut the deficit with 10:29 left to play.

In just nine seconds, the tigers lengthened their lead back to 16-11 with five goals. Doubet and Breuning proceeded to slice the Cavalier’s deficit to three goals with five minutes on the clock.

The tigers scored consecutive goals to push the lead back to five before Doubet tallied two more of her own in the last minute.

On the plus side, the cavs out shot Colorado 22-16 in the second half while also forcing 12 free position shots and 21 shots on the goal.

The blue and white will travel back to Radnor and try to bounce back from their first loss. The ladies will travel to play Haverford College on Wednesday. The game is set to start at 4 p.m. @RENEEOLIVER4423

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Women’s basketball celebrates senior night

BY JATARA ALLEN Staff Writer

The women’s basketball team, supporters and staff all came together to celebrate and enjoy senior night. This night was historic as the Cavaliers left the game undefeated in the conference, topping Gwynedd Mercy University 66-56.

The victory closed out the Cavaliers’ regular season with a 23- 3 record and 16-0 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference.

They ended the year with a 16 game winning streak and never looked back.

This turns out to be the third season that the Cavaliers have closed the season with 22 victories. Prior to the game, seniors Megan Decker and Amber Keys were honored as well as manager Se’Quia Bailey.

Keys and Decker have been working alongside with one another for the last four years and according to the two seniors they have developed great chemistry, on and off the court.

“It is always good playing and working with Amber Keys,” Decker said. “There isn’t a better feeling than playing with her.”

The women had such a great time playing on senior night and playing against their biggest rivalry. “It was such a great time. Seeing all those people in the crowd cheering for us was great,” Decker said.

The Cavaliers played well as a team as they had an enormous output from junior Kristina Startare.

Junior Kristina Startare led the Cavaliers

to their victory leaving the floor with a career high of 23 points while only playing 28 minutes.

“I did not feel good at all before the game and I think that’s what made me do as well as I did,” Startare said.

But due to senior night Startare was playing for her seniors.

“I just wanted them to go out on a good note,” Startare said.

Keys wanted nothing less than to end on a good note as well but she was well aware that it would not be easy.

“There are a lot of other teams that want to win just like we do, so we have to finish out strong in the CSAC,” Keys said.

Keys recorded eight points, seven boards and matched a career high with five blocked shots. Sophomore Renee Oliver left the floor with eight points and four boards.

Decker, Keys and Oliver led the team in the win against Gwynedd Mercy University.

The Griffins cut the lead back to one point before Oliver scored the final four points of the half, sending Cabrini into the half with a 34-29 lead. This was a tough team for the women to compete against, but it gave them all the motivation they needed.

“Go all in don’t hold back,” Startare said.

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Seniors Megan Decker (No. 31) Amber Keys (No.44) and Se’Quia Bailey (far right, team manager), were honored during the Lady Cavs senior night win over Gwynedd Mercy.

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Softball looks to start the season off swinging

BY KATIE MUSKA Asst. Lifestyles Editor

Slowly but surely, the spring weather is approaching and with that comes the start of Cabrini’s spring athletic season. A greatly anticipated season coming up is the softball team’s season. With the addition of new freshmen and the return of last year’s freshmen, juniors and seniors, the team has started their pre-season warm up and is headed in what they hope to be the right direction that will take them to a CSAC championship.

As the pre-season goes on, the lady Cavaliers will soon be leaving for their Florida spring break trip.

There, the team has six games lined up to get them started.

Lea Enoch, senior psychology major, plays outfield for the Cavs.

She is excited to not only get the season going but to make it a memorable one.

“The team that we have this year is capable of doing extraordinary things,” Enoch said. “We have a very young team, but don’t let that fool you. There are eight new freshmen that are very strong players. The future is extremely bright for this team and I can’t wait to come back and watch it grow and develop into a powerhouse program.”

As a senior, Enoch has set goals for both her team and herself.

“Coming back from our Cinderella season last year

with only one senior that left, I fully expect us to have another winning season and hopefully make it to the CSAC championship game,” Enoch said. “I want to help these girls stay focused and for them to feel comfortable enough to ask me or the other two seniors anything that is bothering them.”

The second senior on the team this year is political science and American studies major Rebecca Miles. Miles plays catcher for Cabrini. She too has high expectations for this year.

“I think that this year we have a great chance of winning CSAC,” Miles said. “Getting to the championship game was a great accomplishment last year but the feeling that everyone had at the end of the game CABRINIATHLETICS.COM was a bitter feeling. I hope this year we won’t have to have that Sophomore Amber Dietrich returns to team after being named to All-CSAC first team as a freshman. feeling.” and there will be nothing to be girls to be the best seniors that The leadership qualities in having each other’s backs.

Mathematics and disappointed about.” this year’s seniors are blatantly they can be in the future.”

Along with the other two communication major Steph positive.

Overall, the general consensus “I can’t wait to get outside Diegel is the third senior on this seniors, Diegel is more than of the softball team includes the and play on the field instead of year’s softball team. Diegel is willing to step up into her goal of winning this year’s CSAC playing inside. I also cannot wait a third baseman who has been leadership role on the team. championship game. With the “We only lost one senior last help of coach Mitchell Kline and to just bond as a team,” Miles playing since tee-ball.

“We have a lot of great talent year who is irreplaceable but as the experience and leadership of said. “I plan on giving 100 percent all the time because I am more of this year and as we practice one of the three new seniors this the three seniors, expectations for a person who leads by example more and more and get to know year, we are going to try and fill her this season are certainly high. the new players we will be even shoes as best as possible,” Diegel then a vocal leader.”

Miles also hopes to see the stronger than last year,” Diegel said. “I hope that my experience team mesh well together on the said. “If we just play together as over the past three years will give @KATIEAMUSKA field by being very vocal and a team we will do great things me great insight to teach the new

Men’s basketball seniors honored at senior night

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Seniors Vinny Walls (far left) Aaron Walton-Moss (left) Howard Blake III (far right) and Jason Williams (team manager, not picutred), were honored during the Cavs senior night win over Gwynedd Mercy.

BY DELEON FLOYD Staff Writer

The Cavaliers ended their regular season with a win over Gwynedd Mercy University.

Senior night at Nerney Field House was everything perfect for the Men’s basketball team. With a seventh consecutive win, the Cavs end their season with a overall 16-9 record and 13-5 conference play. The senior night win placed Cabrini as the top seed in the Colonial State Athletic Conference.

Before the game, this year’s senior class was honored for their amazing contribution to the team though the past years.

Players Howard Blake III, Vinny Walls and Aaron Walton-Moss gathered with family and friends while they were all applauded

for the success towards the program and Cabrini.

“Even though my parents were late it was a good ceremony, it contributed to the seniors, the most winning class in Cabrini history, courtesy to Aaron and Howard,” Walls said. “Everybody plays better at home because you get more support.

We always get a fair crowd. The win just makes it better.”

This was the most successful class in the history of the program. These seniors have 98 victories, including three CSAC titles, a 69-4 conference record, two Elite Eight appearances along with being runners up in the NCAA championship game.

“It really went good but it didn’t really set in until after the game,” Blake said. “Mainly because we were playing Gwynedd and we were trying to lock up

the first seed, that was really on my mind, but after the game talking to family and friends it just brought it full circle and I definitely cherished that moment.”

The senior Walton-Moss recorded his 8 triple-double this season stuffing the stats with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists.

Six players scored in double figures, while Walls led the pack with 23 points shooting 10-15 from the floor. Freshman Tyheim Monroe score 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench posting his sixth double double of the season. Sophomore Ronny Paden scored 13 points and classmate Ryan Charity contributed 12. Freshman Jair Green scored 11 points. The Griffins led 31-21 with 8:36 to go in the first. 40 seconds later the game took a dramatic shift as Charity hit a three pointer to put the Cavs in a different mode. This help the

Cavs go on a 22-5 run closing the half.

“In the fist half we had our little mistakes on the defensive end, but still kept the game really close. In the second half we made those adjustments at half time came out and played better defense and had better ball movement on our end,” Blake said.

Cabrini never really let Gwynedd regain any momentum to take the lead.

“We have to just try to play aggressive and pull out the next few wins,” Walls said.

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A players’ journey from the field to the sideline

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Assitant coach Dana Wilber is in his first year here with the Cabrini Men’s Lacrosse team.

BY LILLIAN HURLEY Staff Writer

There are many varying aspects that are working to prepare the men’s lacrosse team for the 2015 season. All teams need players and a head coach however the assistant coach is a critical part to a team’s success.

Currently, the men’s Head Coach Steve Colfer has four assistance coaches and a strength and conditioning coach to journey through this season with the men’s team.

One of the assistant coaches, Dana Wilber, is entering into the beginning of career with the Cavs.

Wilber has an impressive history with the game of lacrosse.

According to Cabrini athletics, Wilber was named All-American and was a two-time medalist from the Empire State Games during his high school career.

After high school Wilber transitioned into collegiate world of division I lacrosse at Drexel University. While playing for Drexel, Wilber racked up a very impressive list of achievements.

As a captain for his team, Wilber developed his understanding of the different aspects of the game.

He also developed a very close connection to the coaching staff while playing at Drexel. This is when he first saw a potential career for himself.

“I realized I wanted to be a coach sometime around my junior year at Drexel, Wilber said.

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“I was considering my options for the future and lacrosse had always been something I understood and could articulate for others so I decided to give it a try.”

Then Wilber’s passion and skills took him to the professional level after graduation. Major Legaue Lacrosse was an opportunity that he used to develop not only his lacrosse skills but he considers it to have been a great professional and social experience.

Wilber gives a lot of credit to his Drexel coaching staff for giving him advice on playing Major League Lacrosse since they shared this experience. During his time here, Wilber played with the Hamilton Nationals and the

Ohio Machine. Since this League only has eight teams, there is a great deal of competition to land a spot.

“If you don’t perform someone else is behind you waiting for their opportunity, ” Wilber said.

After his time in the world of Major League Lacrosse, where he was named the Ohio Machine’s 2014 Defensive Player of the Year, Wilber continued to evolve.

Various coaching gigs finally landed him on Cabrini’s campus.

As an assistant coach there are many different roles for Wilber to fulfill.

Welber helps Coach Colfer with practices and the over all development of the players. But aside from these tasks, Wilber plays a critical role in the recruit-

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ing process. Focusing on the overall plan and the strategical aspect of the process is key to Wilber to making sure that it runs effectively.

“Recruiting is the life blood of any program and the landscape has changed, at least for lacrosse, in the past few years,” Wilber said.

Wilber stresses the importance of communication and planning when being a part of a team and the responsibility of being an assistance coach.

Planning for practices, talking to recruits, current players and dealing with alumni relations are a few aspects of the job that he faces daily.

His main focus for the Cavs during this 2015 season is development. He mentioned how critically important it is for the guys to develop their skills throughout the season.

“If our team is at its best today we will be in for a long year,” Wilber said. “If our team is best in May then we have developed our guys and winning games is the only alternative,.”

Wilber has many other passions, from exploring the city of Philadelphia to reading. When he gets the opportunity Wilber travels back to his hometown in New York to spend time with his family at the lake where he grew up.

But lacrosse is a main passion for Wilber and as an assistant coach here at Cabrini he will work on the development of the Cavs.

“The best part of team sports is bringing individuals together and creating some sort of synergy,” Wilber said.

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