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To the Class of 2019: Wow. Welcome to your first year of college. Go to the involvement fair and find out how You made it through the stress of the SATs, you can make your mark on this college. Ask AP courses and numerous college visits. You questions. are walking into four years full of firsts, lasts, lectures, parties and all-nighters. This class is one of the most diverse classes in Cabrini College history. Learn from each othBeing a college student isn’t always easy and er. Introduce yourself. Reach out beyond your we know that being away from home is hard. comfort zone and don’t just hang out with We’ve all been there. Just because you’re people who are “like you.” Don’t judge a book missing home doesn’t mean you should go by its cover. People can surprise you every home every weekend. Freshman year is the time to branch out and make friends. Trust us, single day. your college friends will be there for you for If there’s a huge party, go to it. But don’t forget the rest of your life. to study for your math exam on Monday. You may be super excited about being If you feel stressed, take a nap. But don’t a biology major then end up graduating sleep for hours and forget to do your homewith a psychology degree. Don’t be afraid of change. It’s never too late to find out who work. you want to be. If you’re feeling alone, look by your side and remember that there are 408 other students You will not always have extra money availin your class that are going through this with able, but try not to stress about it. You’re you, as well. You all have the opportunity to be a busy college student. Living off of Ramen a part of the Class of 2019 and that will never might not always be enjoyable, but it won’t be any less special. last forever. Can’t afford a textbook? Money is tight? Talk to your professors. Reach out to the financial aid office. This college is full of resources. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. The freshman 15 is not a myth, so don’t forget to hit the gym once in a while instead of grabbing a second plate of fries or calling Campus Corner at 2 a.m. If you’re looking for parties… You’ll find them. Whatever you do, don’t get too caught up in the fun and fall behind on your schoolwork. Freshman year can be a ton of fun, but don’t forget you’re here to be a student, as well.
You’ll make mistakes, you’ll miss your family, you’ll forget your keys, you’ll drink too much coffee, you’ll feel overwhelmed. But, you’ll meet lifelong friends, you’ll have professors that will change your life, you’ll lose your voice at sporting events, you’ll feel accomplished, you’ll live on your own and you
will succeed.
No matter what happens, at the end of the day, never forget who you are. Because no matter what you go through, no one can ever take that away from you. To the class of 2019: Welcome to our family.
We know you’ll do just fine.
Don’t just wait for opportunities to come to Luck and success, you. Branch out, join a club, ask a professor for The Loquitur Staff help or say hi to someone new in the cafeteria.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - NEVER FORGOTTEN On Sept. 11, 2001, New York City was no longer just a city. It was no longer just a place where families could go to see shows. It was no longer a place to simply purchase a hot dog on the street and watch thousands of people run by. Waking up, Sept. 11, 2001 was just a normal day: normal routine, normal morning cup of coffee, normal running through a sea of individuals just to get to work on time. For some, Sept. 11 now means never being able to hug their mother again. They can never look at an airplane the same again. They can never forget the life of their loved one that was taken away from them. The Loquitur sends out their thoughts to those who were impacted by the September 11th attacks.
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“You won’t realize these are some of the best years of your life until it is over. Enjoy every minute!” Sincerely, Tara Kegel Cox - 1993 - English/Communications
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“Take advantage of the small class sizes and really get to know your peers and professors, as these connections will be invaluable both personally and professionally well beyond your college career.”
Sincerely, Brian Rice - 2001 - Marketing
DESCRIPTION: RAM Consulting Group is interested in individuals with 1-5 years of experience in accounting and auditing. This individual will be responsible for journal entries and month-end closings for multiple companies as well as day-to-day accounting tasks. LOCATION: Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania DESIRED MAJORS: Senior, Alumni, or Masters in Business, Accounting COMPENSATION: Negotiable JOBSOURCE CODE: 13109
Graphic Design Intern DESCRIPTION: Rocket Intern is in search for interns to work for a global cosmetics ecommerce venture for 3-6 months with skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and a passion in beauty. LOCATION: Shanghai, China DESIRED MAJORS: Master/Bachelors of Arts, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, Master of Science, Master of Education COMPENSATION: $20,000 with stipend JOBSOURCE CODE: 13018
If you are interested in any of these positions, please visit the Career Center or contact career@ cabrini.edu
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The class of 2019 posed for a class photo on their first day on campus.
Campus welcomes the class of 2019 BY DOMINQUE DINARDO AND ABBIE KEEFE Co-Lifestyles Editor / Managing Editor, Co-News Editor Students from all over the United States moved to Cabrini’s campus last week to pursue their undergraduate education. The campus welcomed over 400 students to its freshman class. Tyohanah White, an incoming freshman, is looking forward to joining the Cabrini community. White is excited to begin furthering her career in the theatre industry with hopes that a Cabrini education can get her to where she desires to be. “I want to get all the knowledge I can,” White said. “So far, I am on the tennis team and I am trying out for the play this upcoming week.” With Cabrini welcoming its largest class in six years, campus is full of opportunities for incoming students to participate in. The 29 percent increase from last year has helped institute a tuition freeze assisting all students and their families with their financial needs. Incoming female students reach heights of 66 percent, while male students are entering at only 34 percent in numbers. Out of these students, a total of 28 are participating in Honors Programs and 49 percent are in Living and Learning Communities. As for the incoming student’s locations, a large amount are transfers and re-admits while 14 percent will be traveling to campus as commuters. The furthest of these students have ventured from New Orleans, Lousiana, over 1,220 miles and an 18 hour drive, according to Google Maps. The top majors that the class of 2019 have chosen to pursue their careers in are Business in first, science in second and education in third. Also, about 100 of these students will be working as student athletes.
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Grace Hall boardroom revamped over the summer BY JILL NAWOYSKI Editor in Chief, Co-News Editor This past summer, the Grace Hall boardroom was renovated in order to provide a new way for students to be engaged during class. The new board room will be used as a space for meetings and classes to be held. “We have built the technology infrastructure in this room so that we can better serve both our traditional undergraduates and our non-traditional students who are taking degree completion programs in the evening and weekends,” Dr. Jeff Gingerich, Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, said. The new room will also serve as a virtual classroom that will help students to learn side-by-side international students overseas. The room includes a vast amount of cutting-edge equipment, such as video cameras and large screens, that will make video-chatting with internation-
al students possible. “We needed the capability on campus to do synchronous online education to support our international efforts in Latin America as well as to support our efforts in executive education for our new doctoral programs and degree completion programs for adult learners,” president, Dr. Donald Taylor, said. Different groups will also hold meetings in the new space, such as the board of trustees, faculty and staff. “A soundproof, protracting wall has been put in place so that the room can be separated into two and two separate meetings can happen at the same time,” Gingerich said. The relationships made by Dr. Taylor overseas this past summer in Japan, China and Argentina will benefit the classroom ABBIE KEEFE / MANAGING EDITOR, CO-NEWS EDITOR with international virtual learning sessions. The Grace Hall board room will serve as a place for class sessions and outside meeting. @JILLNICOLEXO
“The classroom can provide knowledge, but genuine, active involvement will provide the skills for life and career.” Sincerely, Benjamin Lunn - 2001 - English/Communications
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Students took part in summer research BY KATIE MUSKA Perspectives Editor While most college students were using their summers to work, get internship experience or relax on the beach, a group of students dedicated their vacation time to scientific research in the labs at Cabrini. As a part of The SouthEastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE) program, students from different schools came together in Iadarola to be a part of the summer coursebased undergraduate research experience (S-CURE). SEPCHE students come from eight different schools, including Cabrini, Chestnut Hill College, Neumann University, Immaculata University and Gwynedd Mercy University. The program gives SEPCHE schools the opportunity to offer undergraduate research to students. “National research suggests that only one in four students who want a research experience have access to one,” Beth Moy, executive director of SEPCHE, said. “To find a way to expand access to discovery-based undergraduate research opportunities would be transformative for un-
dergraduate science education.” Moy has been working with Dr. David Dunbar, associate professor of science at Cabrini, and Dr. Chris Jernstedt at Dartmouth College, to develop and refine the assessment instruments for this course. Additionally, they are working with colleagues across the country to develop related tools to improve assessment of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute network of Sea-Phages Cures to which this course is contributing. During the course, students isolate and characterize bacteriophages that can infect different bacterial hosts, such as mycobacteria. “Tuberculosis is a mycobacteria, so our work isolating mycobacteriophages can possibly assist us in how we can use phages for phage therapy to cure people of this devastating disease,” Dunbar said. “All of this would not be possible without the strong support of Cabrini President Don Taylor, Provost Jeff Gingerich, Science Chair Anne Coleman, Registrar Fran Harkness, Dean George [and] Stroud, Cabrini family members who have supported this effort,” Moy said. “Across SEPCHE, there are literally dozens of faculty and staff who
have given voluntarily of their time and energy to nominate students, get them registered and ensure its smooth running. It’s awesome and inspiring to be a part of that collective spirit of contribution on behalf of our students.” Neumann University student Katrina Terry, junior biology major, spent her second summer in a row doing research isolating bacteriophages. “Cabrini is an excellent research opportunity for SEPCHE students,” Terry said. “We are independent and we are able to perform research and learn from each other.” Terry was one of the teaching assistants this summer for Dunbar’s class. Students and TAs, who helped the students as well as continued their own researched, received three credits towards their various degrees for their research, as well as life and career experience. “I have at least one publication out of this so far, and that is really important as an undergraduate,” Terry said. “I am planning to go to graduate school after I graduate. @KATIEMUSKA CONTINUE READING ONLINE
Where in the world was DT? President Dr. Donald Taylor traveled with faculty overseas this past summer to make international connections. BY ABBIE KEEFE
Managing Editor, Co-News Editor
Japan
In Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe in Japan, the president and members of the Cabrini community met with potential universities and discussed the possibilities of Cabrini students studying abroad, as well as staff-exchanges and potential co-sponsoring of academic conferences and research collaborations.
China
While in Shanghai and Suzhou in China, the president and staff visited with potential partner universities regarding studying abroad. A partnership agreement was signed to be the second U.S. consortium of colleges, where Dr. Taylor also represented the presidents of SEPCHE institutions. They were also involved in recruiting students from China to attend Cabrini.
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Dr. Taylor and faculty visited Buenos Aires, Rosario and Villa Mercedes, visiting four K-12 schools, which were founded by Mother Cabrini. They worked on recruiting international students, connecting Cabrini students with studying abroad opportunities. @ABBIEROSEKEEFE
DR. DONALD TAYLOR / CABRINI COLLEGE PRESIDENT
Dr. Taylor traveled around the world this summer to create partnerships with countries such as Argentina, China and Japan.
“Explore everything and find something that you love doing then figure out how to make a career out of it!” Sincerely, Kelly Gallagher Hill - 1999 - Psychology/Sociology
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10 things I learned my freshman year of college BY CAITLYN HEUBNER Staff Writer
If you are anything like me, you had absolutely no clue what to expect walking around campus the first day. Would it be like the movies portrayed: living in a bubblelike community where nothing outside the campus walls matters? Or would it be more what I’ve heard from friends and family: an extremely laid back environment where students wear pajamas to classes? Seeing as I just completed my first year of college, I would like to share with you 10 things that I learned as a freshman.
game for exams. Even if what he/she says is a comment or side conversation with another student, it runs the risk of being on the exam. Always be prepared to fill in blanks with your notes, or write extra notes in the margins just in case. It is okay to commute I made the decision to commute my first year of college, and plan to continue through my next three years. People will always tell you that you are missing the “college experience,” but I do not think I did. You will never get homesick, you will have fresh, homemade food every day and you will make both commuter friends (because they know the struggle) and resident friends (because they will always have free rides). If you do commute, stock up
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It is okay to change your mind
Your car will become your second home. You will take naps between classes, eat a meal or snack and sometimes do your work in your car. To make life easier, make sure you always have pillows, blankets, snacks and whatever charger you may need. CREATIVE COMMONS
At some time you may question if you picked the right major, a class or even the right school. It is okay to have those thoughts. You just have to remember to always believe in yourself, and that you do not need to have your life figured out at age 18 or even 20-something. Have a [social] life
Never sit in the back of the classroom
If you sit in the back of the classroom there is a 99 percent chance someone will sit in front of you, completely blocking your view to the board. Taking notes then becomes a nightmare. You will have to manipulate your desk or posture in order to slightly see. I have also learned that professors are more likely to randomly call on students to answer questions in the back of the room rather than in the front.
semester I would be up until two or three in the morning doing schoolwork or studying for upcoming exams. Professors typically just review during class time. It’s up to you to be prepared to ask and answer questions on the material.
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Make time for yourself as well as your friends. I made the mistake of putting my personal life on hold during each semester. I ended up just being miserable for ditching my friends and never having any fun.
Constantly check your email I have had professors email me the next day’s assignment at midnight the night before. I have also had professors email me at 10 a.m. saying that our 11 a.m. class is cancelled. Just to be safe, check your email as much as possible. Plan and organize
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Always take notes during lectures Anything the professor says during lectures is fair
Write down due dates for projects as soon as they are assigned. Unlike high school, your professors rarely remind you of upcoming due dates. If you do get a reminder, it may only be a week before an entire project is due. I found an agenda book and calendar worked best for me.
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You will survive Just remember, it is only 16 weeks per semester. It may seem like the longest 16 weeks of your life, but just remember you will make it through no matter how stressful it may be.
Time will lose all meaning I never thought I would pull an all-nighter, however I quickly learned that there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. The last six or so weeks of the
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Swimming lessons: kids should start younger BY ASHLEY SIERZEGA Staff Writer
Every summer children eagerly await for their parents to take them to the local pool to beat the summer heat. But before the kids can jump into the refreshing water without their parents they first have to learn how to swim. When I was 15 years old I got my first job as a swim teacher and it is a job I still go back to every summer. In my four years of helping children of all ages and skill levels, I have come to discover the key to success and an easier time in the water is age. Kids who start swim lessons as late as the age of four have an easier time adapting to the water and pick up on the skills faster than the kids who start at the age of five. However it is not the fault of the child for their late start in the water. It is the fault of the parent. When a child is exposed to the water at a young age, any fear they have about it can be conquered much easier than a child who has had to wait for their chance
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Swimming is an important skill to teach children at a young age. to jump in the pool. More often than not a child at that age does not have any fear but rather is more open to the adventure of swimming. Another advantage of early exposure to a pool is how quickly the kids pick up on the techniques and skills needed for prop-
er swimming. Younger children are easier to manipulate in the water when demonstrating a new swimming skill because their muscles haven’t fully stiffened up while older kids are more developed and try to fight you which makes demonstrations harder. It is also more difficult to
teach older children basic swimming skills such as floating on their back and kicking their feet because of their size. They have hit at least one growth spurt which means more body to move and keep afloat. Learning how to swim is also an important life skill that every child needs to learn. Not only can it help them survive if, God forbid, they fall into the water, but it can also save them some embarrassment later on in life when they get invited to pool parties. Being the odd person out isn’t easy no matter what stage of life you are in but when you are younger it seems like the end of the world. Teaching children to swim and sharing my love for the water has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and my students starting at a young age definitely makes my job as the teacher easier and the lessons go a lot smoother. @ASHLEY_SIERZEGA
“Be true to your heart, challenge yourself, but be passionate. You never know where your major will take you!” Sincerely, Angelina Wagner - 2005 - English/Communications
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Mother Cabrini: I am here because of her BY MOLLY SEAMAN Staff Writer
For many students such as myself, a typical day at Cabrini College consists of going to several classes, meeting friends for coffee in Jazzman’s, working out at the Dixon Center, casually admiring the mansion and occasionally dodging a goose or two. Cabrini Cavaliers, have you ever stepped back and wondered exactly how you ended up here? Sure. We all finished high school, overcame the pain that is the ACT and SAT’s and even toured our top choice schools to make sure that we would attend the perfect home for the next four years. But really, we are all here because of her. By her, I mean St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: the woman behind the mission and the very reason we have a place to call home. Mother Cabrini was born in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, Italy in 1850. She founded the
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which primarily focused on serving the poor. All of her life, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini dreamed of being a missionary in China. However, in 1889, Pope Leo XIII sent Mother Cabrini not to the East, but to the West to work among Italian Immigrants in New York City. Her incredible compassion and bravery led to the creation of 67 institutions including hospitals, orphanages and schools in Europe, Central and South America and the United States. Now, some of you might be wondering just why I care so much about spreading her story. I commute a little farther than most students at Cabrini College. And by commute, I mean hop on a four-hour plane ride from Denver, Colorado to get to my second home in Radnor, Pennsylvania. When I tell that to most people, they get a very confused look on their face and ask “how did you end up here?” Well, the answer to that is simple. I’m here because of her.
Nestled deep in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains lies the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Every year nearly 100,000 people make a pilgrimage to the shrine to climb 373 steps to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue, meditate in the prayer gardens, explore the museum that contains many of her personal items and take in the beauty that the mountains have to offer, as well as drink the spring water that is attributed to many healing miracles. My own little miracle happened at the shrine 26 years ago. It was here that my mom became Director of Development and the very place she met my dad. Thanks to Mother Cabrini, I grew up at the shrine, became passionate about social justice issues and discovered the possibility of attending Cabrini College. I am here because of her, and you are here because of her. So thank you Mother Cabrini. Thank you for giving me a home away from home. Thank you for giving me a place to study, a place to drink coffee with my friends, a team to cheer on, a
legacy to continue and most importantly, thank you for giving me an education of the heart.
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Mother Cabrini has been an inspiration to many students throughout the years. @MOSEAMAN
Women should be tossing Victoria’s Secret in the trash BY ALLIE STEIN Staff Writer
Although I do own my fair share of merchandise, I am slowly starting to hate Victoria’s Secret. If you are anything like me, you look through the Victoria’s Secret swimsuit magazine that comes in the mail every spring. It is just what I need after being bundled up all winter, not going to the gym nearly enough, and having way more than a “serving size” of ice cream after dinner. Needless to say just one look at the “Angels” sprawled out on the beach in itsy-bitsy bikinis gets me to the gym and definitely gets me to skip ice cream after dinner for a few nights. If you have read this far and have no idea what I am talking about or who these “Angels” are, I will do my best to give you a visual: Most of these women are 5 feet 10 inches tall and wear a size 2, some even a size 0. They are anywhere from 112-119 pounds. Their hipbones protrude from their sides and their abdomens are flat and hard. In pictures, they sport a bronze tan and have no bumps or bruises, anywhere. They post images and blogs online about their detox
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Victoria’s Secret and society set unreachable standards for females. spinach smoothies and low carb diets. Their personal trainers give interviews about their intense workouts. They release their workout plans and millions of girls attempt to copy the routine. Ask almost any girl and they would say these Angels have “the perfect body.” Body image issues are becoming far more of a problem in today’s world. It is estimated that 91 percent of women are unhappy with their bodies. How is flipping through a magazine filled with women who have unattainable bod-
ies going to help this? Well, it is not. In my opinion, franchises such as Victoria’s Secret are doing far more harm than good for young women and girls. Odds are the girls who are actually buying the swimsuits do not look too similar to the models plastered all over the pages. When these girls try on the bathing suits and notice they do not look like the models, they may feel inferior or less in someway. By plastering girls with unattainable bodies all over their stores and magazines, Victoria’s Secret is only giving young girls something to compare themselves to. They look at those women and then look at themselves and think, “What is wrong with me? Why do I not look like that?” My decision this season was to throw the magazine away rather than have it sit in my room haunting me during the summer months. Looking at women who do not look anything like me was not going to make me feel any better about myself. Sorry, Victoria’s Secret, but this season the “Angels” are better off in the trash.
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Media buzzes from WDBJ Virginia Shooting BY KATIE MUSKA Perspectives Editor
Vester Lee Flanagan II—also known as his TV alias Bryce Williams—has been described by the media as a “disgruntled employee.” Disgruntled is defined as angry or dissatisfied. Are these words enough to describe the sick man who shot and killed two of his former co-workers? On Wednesday, August 26, the world felt the sting of emotional pain when news broke that Williams had intruded on a live WDBJ-TV interview and shot cameraman Adam Ward, reporter Alison Parker, interviewee Vicki Gardner and then himself in Moneta, Virginia. Parker and Moneta—and eventually Williams—died, while Gardner is on her way to recovery. Although this tragedy is obviously affecting the lives of families, friends and the team at WDBJ, journalists around the world are also deeply impacted by the events that took place on August 26. For years, journalists have been known to seek out truth and report it, no matter the cost, and they have been paying for it. Whether it happens overseas in Iraq or right here in our own country, journalists are taking risks every day. When news broke on the subject, the Twitter world blew up. Tweets about the incident varied from “R.I.P.” to gun control to racial concerns. As a journalist, I am appalled. As soon as tragedy strikes, people use it as an
excuse to voice their own personal problems. People blame the gun instead of the shooter. They blame the color of his skin instead of the mental problems he had. Gun control is not going to stop a criminal. What makes people think that if there are more laws on guns, criminals will listen? The fact that they are criminals is proof enough that laws mean absolutely nothing to them. A new law: so what? A criminal will do what he wants anyway. The fact that people are turning this into a race issue is just a sign of the ignorance in this world. There were actually tweets from people applauding this man—this killer— for “teaching white people a lesson” and black power. The fact of the matter is that this was not about race. It was about an angry, upset and mentally ill man who did not get the help that he needed. Forget about gun control. What we need is more research, funding and attention on mental illnesses, including suicidal individuals. August 26 was a tragic day for many people, but the real tragedy was how the world responded to it. It is unfair to the families and friends of Parker and Ward. It just goes to show how much help this world needs, and how irresponsible people are with the words that they chose to use. @KATIEMUSKA
“It is never to early to build your professional network and never say no to a new opportunity. College gives you a wonderful opportunity to meet people, make impressions, and try new things. Take advantage of it all!” Sincerely, Gina Mulranen - 2010 - Math/Secondary Education.
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“College is your opportunity to discover who you really are, and from that, create a plan to turn yourself into who you want to be.” Sincerely, Nick Guldin - 2012 - Communications
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“A NEW EXPERIENCE CAN ALSO BE AS CLOSE AS YOUR KITCHEN. “IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE YOU’RE FROM - OR HOW YOU FEEL... THERE’S ALWAYS PEACE IN A STRONG CUP OF TEA.”
SINCERELY, RENEE DI PIETRO - 2003/2010 - B.A ENGLISH, COMMUNICATIONS AND SPANISH; M.A. SECONDARY EDUCATION
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Review: Drake and Meek enemies PATRICK WHALEN Lifestyles Editor
What do you get when you call Drake out on Twitter? Two unbelievable songs. Meek Mill, once a close friend to Drake, called him out on Twitter saying that Drake did not write his own raps. Drake then responded by coming out with his single “Charged Up” followed by the more popular single “Back To Back.” Within a few hours, Drake’s two singles had millions of views, putting Meek Mill in the hot seat. Drake said it best when he said “trigger fingers turn to Twitter fingers.” So what did Meek Mill have to say about the two songs that
Drake dropped? “Baby lotion soft.” Good one Meek, you really got him good. Meek’s selfembarassment did not stop there. Meek graduated from Twitter and went to the mic. Bad mistake, Meek. Meek pathetically dropped “Wanna Know,” . If given a choice between listening to Meek’s single, or being trapped in a room while blasting Nickelback on repeat, choose the latter. Comparable to the Sandlot 2, Cabrini’s cafeteria food and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Meek’s single did not recieve rave reviews. Many complained they could not even
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Freshman class welcomed BY SAM JACOBS Multimedia Web Editor
Orientation involves a lot of dedication and work to make the event successful, but at the end of the day those involved with the New student orientation is about helping event seem to not only feel excited to play a freshmen to be successful but also creating a role in the first moments of freshmen’s college lives, but also enjoy the events. fun way to ease into college. “Although everyone who facilitates orienAs a student, planning this event is a major task that involves working with the tation enjoys themselves, the whole purpose is to offer supCenter for Student port, resources Engagement and a welcomand Leadership ing community according to a new to the new stustudent orientadents,” Moyer tion leader. said. “The hardest The imporpart of preparing tance of welcomfor Orientation was ing and helping hammering out all freshmen adjust of the fine details,” to college is what senior new studrew Moyer dent orientation to become as leader, Danton involved with Moyer, said. the event as he “Planning things JILL NAWOYSKI / EDITOR IN CHIEF, CO NEWS EDITOR did. in the abstract is Students help move freshmen into Residence Halls. “I was motihard enough, but I vated to get learned that event planning has everything to do with the fine involved with orientation my sophomore year because I saw it as an opportunity to contribdetails that you don’t always think about.” Along with Morgan Sperratore, Moyer ute to a program which has such a crucial worked with the SEAL office to ensure that interest in acquainting new students with from Fri. Aug. 28 through Sun. Aug. 30 the Cabrini and pushing them towards success,” class of 2019 was able to be welcomed to cam- Moyer said. “Since then, I have had great pus for orientation with traditional events like experiences being a part of the orientation team, seeing our efforts translate into meana class photo and a family picnic. “A lot of orientation is similar year in and ingful progress.” Although a large portion of orientation year out,” Moyer said. “This is because it has worked well in the past and because the days involves educating freshmen for their college are really jam-packed and it is difficult to alter career and helping them meet advisors and friends, orientation offers a more relaxed way things significantly.” According to Cabrini’s website, orientation to ease into the year before classes begin. “My favorite part of being involved with is a great way for new students to become social on campus and also learn about how orientation was seeing all the new students enjoying it,” Moyer said. to be successful during their time in college. “The crucial objective is to ensure we create avenues for new students to form relationships and foundations of success on campus,” @SAMJACOBSPA Moyer said.
Rapper Drake responds to Meek Mill’s diss by dropping “Back to Back.”
Review: Made in America Festival packed Philly BY RENEE OLIVER Sports Editor
The Made in America music festival is a two-day annual music festival sponsored by Budweiser. The festival is held in Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Headlining this year’s event was none other than Beyonce or “Queen Bee” as her army of fans call her. Along with big-time names such as The weeknd, J. Cole, Bassnectar, Modest Mouse and Axwell and Ingrosso, the Made in America line-up was sure to deliver. Being a devoted lover of all music genres or just one in specific , Made in America was a festival for anyone. The festival is filled with five different stages for performances that start as early as 1 p.m. with the finale finishing up around 11 p.m. There are people everywhere. Dressed in bohemianchic looks, decorated with American flags and decorations, everyone is ready for a good-time. All in good spirits singing to their favorite artists, all day long the festival bleeds positivity. The term “good vibes” describes the day. People fill the streets singing and holding hands. There are streetvendors from the entrance to the exit of the park. There is even a ferris wheel planted right in the middle of the festival.
Imagine watching Beyonce perform on one of the last night’s of the summer from 400 feet-high. This is an experience one can never forget. The ample amount of people caused for some serious over-crowding, to the point where at times, the oxygenlevel went into question. Standing skin to skin with complete strangers in 85 degree weather can get hectic. While waiting for an artist to perform, concert-goers will push, climb, shove and squeeze as close as they can to get to the front. General admission is a complete free for all. “Made in America was packed but the performances made it worth the wait,” Kenia Rodriquez, junior education major, said. Rodriquez thought it was worth the wait. Seeing a plethora of the top musical artists in the industry perform in front of at least 80,000 people that are all singing along with one another is a memory one keeps for a lifetime.
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Budweiser sponsors annual Made in America festival.
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Sophomores navigate move in day without upperclassmen help
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Move-in day for all of Cabrini’s sophomore through senior students was Aug. 30, 2015. According to Akira Massenburg, Assistant Director of Residence Life, 208 sophomore students moved onto campus this year. Moving in as a first-year student or a transfer student to Cabrini is facilitated by orientation leaders here at the college. Upperclass students assist new students and their families with moving the students into their new dorm room which often makes the transition easier. Sophomore move-in is different. There are no upperclassmen or orientation leaders to help students and families on move-in day. Sophomore year is about growth and learning to navigate college more independently. Move-in day is the first step in this process. Sophomore students have a variety of different housing options to choose from. They have the opportunity to live in one of seven on-campus houses or in East Residence hall.
Sophomore student, Jackie Neary, is living in the Dixon house this year, also known as house two. “My move-in experience this year was hot, rushed but exciting,” Neary said. “Move-in this year was easier because last year being a freshman I over-packed but this year I knew what I needed.” Some students said that moving in this year was no big deal and that it was okay that there was no help from upperclassmen. Kieran Kramer, a sophomore student, also living in the Dixon house this year, said that his move-in was smooth. “I had my wonderful roommates to move me in with my parents as well and I did it last year so I was prepared,” Kramer said. On the other hand, student Elizabeth DiTullio said that although she was not expecting help from upperclassmen on move-in day, moving in without their help was difficult. “It was a lot harder getting up the steps with all my stuff,” DiTullio said. “The day was hectic, annoying and tiring.” Transfer and first-year students are always given a
three day orientation experience once they are moved into Cabrini. It gives the new students time to acclimate to their new environment, learn their way around the campus and meet new people. DiTullio felt going to class the day after move-in day was a tough transition. “I felt that I couldn’t get settled and switch my mind over,” DiTullio said.
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Dixon House re-opens this semester to students for on-campus living for upperclassmen.
Students spend their summer on campus BY BRIANNA MORRELL Social Media Editor
As students say goodbye to a sweet summer and get back to school, there are some people on campus who never went home. Whether it is internships or working at on or off campus jobs, summer at Cabrini is an option for all students looking to stay on campus. Many students on campus during the summer worked full-time and made some extra cash along the way before the school season started back up. What are the full advantages of living on campus all year-round? For starters, students get to live on campus in the summer which does not disappoint. This luxury comes with a price. Residence life charges about $2,000 for the whole summer, making it about $30 a day with no meal plan. The downfall is that
there is no meal plan and most on campus eateries are closed or on a limited schedule. This means stops to the grocery store to plan meals are necessary. Students working on campus have the advantage of saving money on gas with being able to walk to work. “I really enjoyed my summer at this beautiful college. I was able still have summer with friends back home,” Brian Rohanna said. “I would like to still work at Cabrini in the summer and take classes in the summer.” Summer classes were also offered during the campus as well ranging from math to English classes. The classes offered helped students catch up on credits or even let them take an interesting class to pass by the summer days. Most class sizes appeared smaller than usual and were accelerated to fit into two
summer sessions. Different classes were taught between sessions one and two, giving a wide variety of classes to take for students interested in class during the summer. The Dixon center endured some major changes with the expansion coming together and starting in the beginning of the year. Major construction was being done while the new turf at Dixon Field House was put together. The new state of the art turf was made over the summer before the athletes came back to start their seasons. A freshly new painted cavalier was put on the turf. Cabrini also welcomed many camps to campus on summer, many to which went in and out the Dixon Center. Camp Future Stars and The Rock School of Dance were just two of the few camps welcomed onto the campus for the whole summer while most students
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The Dixon field added new turf as well as a freshly-painted Cavalier.
were away at home. Summer at Cabrini was eventful with everything going on. With camps, classes and student workers buzzing around campus, there was a sense of community even though full-time schooling was not in swing.
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Students living on campus over summer break had more room for design.
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Ireland interests students to study heritage abroad BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Lifestyles Editor
Students have been known to crave a certain wanderlust. Or, a strong desire to travel the world. Summers at the Jersey shore become boring and days at home are dreadful. At a certain age, students have the opportunity to travel to incredible places and explore new cultures. Whether that includes researching in South America, museum-hopping in Rome or exploring the land of their ancestors, studyingabroad has been noted as a must-do college experience. Some Cabrini students decided to dedicate their summer to a semester in Ireland. Sophomore, Chelsea DiPompeo was one of those adventurous students. “I always knew I wanted to study abroad and Ireland was the one trip that allowed freshman who were becoming sophomores to participate,” DiPompeo said. Along with exploring the lavish green lands, students were required to take courses to further understand the Irish heritage and what they were viewing. “It was the most unreal, exciting, and indescribable experience of my life. The classes were not hard because you are living what you are learning,” DiPompeo said. For students like sophomore Kevin Blake, Ireland was a place he had always dreamed of visiting. “I am of Irish ancestry and had always wanted to see where my ancestors came from. When I saw the flyer posted on a board to the cafeteria, I immediately knew I wanted to go. I decided over the summer it would be worth seeing Irish culture and earning seven and half credits over roughly six weeks,” Blake said. Encouraging students to travel, classes were only held Tuesdays through Thursdays. Instead of being stuck in class for their time
abroad, students had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe. “In six weeks I visited Ireland, Scotland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Paris. Traveling to each country was simple, cheap and fast,” DiPompeo said. “I definitely suggest anyone who goes abroad to visit more than one country because once I was comparing them all, its crazy how much in common they have while still being so different.” According to the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers, over 50 percent of college students who choose to study abroad complete their programs in Europe. “I’ve met some of the nicest, most interesting people, as well as seen some of the oldest structures in Europe. I saw where the Titanic was built and I have seen the Cliffs of Moher, none of that could have been done without my study-abroad program,” Blake said. “The combination of the classes along with the free time you have and the bonds you create with other students made this experience once in a lifetime,” DiPompeo said. From learning the traditional language of the Irish to visiting the Guiness breweries, students had nothing but rave reviews of Ireland’s beauty. “I feel as though I only briefly gazed upon the Emerald Isle. With it’s green luscious country side, awesome mountains, enchanting small villages as well as breath-taking modern cities, it has definitely made me want to go to Ireland again,” Blake said. Any student who is feeling hesitant towards studying abroad has many resources to help them feel more confident in their decision. “The only advice I would give to any student who is considering studying abroad is to just do it,” DiPompeo said. “Whatever worries and concerns are holding you back can be figured out. If you want to study abroad talk to Dr. Uliano or Dr. McLaughlin and they will find a way to get
you there. Don’t sit back and think you can’t do it because it is possible. Nothing will ever compare to your time abroad, I promise,” DiPompeo said. Whether one makes their work in the classroom stand out, participates in clubs, athletics ,or even study abroad every Cabrini student is given the opportunity to do something extraordinary.
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Caitlyn Jenner gives hope through honesty BY DOMINIQUE DINARDO Lifestyles Editor
From Wheaties to woman, Caitlyn Jenner has made an impact. In 1977 children all over the United States ate a breakfast for champions, Wheaties cereal. Jenner earned her Olympic title in 1976 as the world’s greatest athlete. Sculpted with dedication and athleticism, Jenner was perceived as the epitome of dominance and strength. Throughout the years, although not involved athletically, Jenner has not failed to keep her name quiet. Going through three marriages, father to six and stepfather to eight as well as having a role in E!’s Keeping up with the Kardashians, Jenner is far from forgotten. On the outside, Jenner was what every man in that time wanted to be. What America didn’t know, was how badly she was struggling within. “I look at guys and I go...‘He’s comfortable in his own skin’. And I thought, ‘Wouldn’t that be a nice way to go through life,” Jenner said in a nationally televised interview with Diane Sawyer. Hidden from the public, Jenner has been dealing with gender dysmorphia her entire life. After 65 years of being what everyone believed to be male, Jenner initially referred to herself as “her” and now is known globally as Caitlyn. Cross dressing, for Jenner, just felt right. Jenner even admitted to dressing as “her” for years to fulfill needs of comfort. Sitting across from Diane Sawyer, Jenner let her hair down in every sense of the phrase. Giving her a full timeline of the struggle and transition, Jenner was ready to finally be honest. “I look at it this way, Bruce always telling a lie. He’s lived a lie his whole life about who he is. And I can’t do that any longer,” Jenner said in his interview. Jenner ’s inter view sparked conversation and hope for many viewers. #PaintYourNailsForBruce went trending almost immediately after his interview. Fans felt Jenner’s honesty was bravery in its purest form. Painting their nails for Jenner showed support for people to be whoever they want to be despite what they may look like.
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Students had the opportunity to explore Ireland and other European countries during their summer session abroad.
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U.S. wins third Women’s World Cup final CREATIVE COMMONS
Over the summer, one of the biggest sporting events took place and was followed by people all over the world- the 2015 women’s soccer World Cup. 16 countries competed in the widely televised competition. In the final match-up, Japan and the United States faced off against each other. It was the U.S.A. that prevailed in a dominant performance with a final score of 5-2. Here is a breakdown and highlights of the eight countries that made it to the quarterfinal round:
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Germany Germany’s quarter-final win over France to advance to the semi-final round was a thriller. The Germans sank all five of their penalty kick attempts after a 1-1 draw to advance. Fun fact - Germany scored the most amount of goals in the tournament out of all the countries that competed; knocking in a solid 20. CREATIVE COMMONS
France It took the French just eight minutes to put their foot down on Korea to advance to the quarter-final round. France sent Korea home with a 3-0 shutout win.
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China Back in 2011 the Chinese failed to qualify for the 2011 women’s World Cup. Four years later the ladies made a complete 180. China justified that they are back with a 1-0 win over Cameroon. Fun fact - China has at least advanced to the quarterfinals in all six women’s World Cups they have competed in. CREATIVE COMMONS
United States Gaining their third World Cup title ever over the reigning champs, the U.S.A. women’s team made history in American television ratings as well. The championship game between the Americans and Japanese was the most viewed soccer game in history of American television. The game was watched by 26.7 million viewers in the United States alone. The U.S. completely dominated Japan from start to finish, with a final score of 5-2. Fun fact - Carli Lloyd’s hat trick just 16 minutes into the game is the first ever in women’s World Cup Final history and only the second in World Cup Final history. CREATIVE COMMONS
Australia Australia made some history of its own as well. Kyah Simon knocked in a a close-range goal to give the Aussies a 1-0 knockout win over highly favored Brazil. The Australians have been eliminated in this round by Brazil in the past two women’s World Cups. The victory ended that streak and launched them in to the quarterfinals. Fun fact - Neither a male or female Australian team has won a World Cup knockout game prior to this triumph. CREATIVE COMMONS
Japan With just three minutes left in regulation, Mana Iwabuchi knocked in a desperately needed goal to give the defending champions a 1-0 conquest over Australia. The big win sent the Japanese in to the semi-final round, where they later beat England to send them in to the championship game. CREATIVE COMMONS
England The English knocked out hosting team Canada, 2-1 at a sold-out BC Place in Vancouver. England ended Canada’s hopes of becoming the first hosts since the U.S.A. in 2003 to make it past the quarterfinal round. Fun fact - Advancing to the semi-final round is the furthest the English have ever advanced in a Women’s World Cup. CREATIVE COMMONS
Canada The Canadians propelled themselves into the quarter final round with an essential and only goal of the game by Josee Belanger. Canada sent Switzerland home in a 1-0 win. Although the match lacked in skill, it was a game full of adrenalin and passion. Fun fact - The total number in attendance at the match was 53,855 in total. This was the most attended event ever for a national team game in Canada of any sport.
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Kelly Guarino BY KELLY GUARINO Guest Writer
Volleyball has always been an important part of my life since I was young. It has brought me to many accomplishments, championships and long-lasting friendships. My parents are the reason why I love the sport. My mom played volleyball when she was in high school. After my parents got married, she introduced the sport to my dad. They both have been coaching volleyball for 10 plus years. My two older sisters and I started our volleyball careers in the fourth grade. All three of us played on various travel teams, our grade school team, high school team and also at the collegiate level. It is no secret that volleyball runs in our blood. It is truly a privilege to be able to continue my volleyball career in college. Playing at Cabrini has rewarded me with new friendships and new accomplishments by winning two CSAC championships and having two NCAA appearances. We hope to reclaim our title this season and see how far we can go in the NCAA tournament. I cannot imagine my life without this sport.
Edith Robb Dixon field sporting new surface BY KEVIN MOYLETT Co-Sports Editor The Edith Robb Dixon Field now has a brand new turf for the student-athletes to play on this fall semester. The surface is a Spinturf’s Ultrablade DFE model. The new turf was a big project for the entire athletic department at Cabrini according to Orlin Jespersen, the new associate director of athletics, recreation and community Engagement. “There were a number of people across campus involved in the discussion, since it affected several areas. Since this was a capital improvement project, it followed the standard process for proposal
and obtaining various approvals across campus,” Jespersen said. The project was undertaken to replace the existing turf that was put in during the fall of 2006. The field was natural grass the previous years of existence. “There are a number of positives in having a turf field. When we had natural grass on that field years ago, the field was often unusable for several days following a heavy rain, which meant our outdoor teams had to move inside. With the turf, we have a consistent playing surface, which is playable during light rain events and quickly accessible after heavier storms,” Jespersen said. “It also allows
Guarino was named to the allCSAC team and led the cavaliers with 483 digs last season.
us to better manage the gym, since we don’t need to schedule practice space for outdoor teams as often, with the occasional extreme weather exception. The artificial turf can also handle much more traffic without the same wear a grass field would experience in goal areas, etc.” The new turf directly affects the lacrosse, soccer and field hockey teams. “The turf is thicker and slower so we have to hit the ball harder, which has made our team stronger. At first it was hard to adjust but after weeks of preseason we have gotten used to it being so thick,” Ally Fiorelli, senior field hockey player, said. “It will help us adjust to other
teams that have thick turf or even grass fields where we will need extra hard hits.” The Edith Robb Dixon field now features the Cabrini Cavaliers logo on both sides of the field and the center circle is filled with a large Cavaliers head logo. “The new turf is definitely a good thing for the team. It is thicker but I do not think it is going to make a huge difference in our play,” Ben Roda, sophomore soccer player, said. “We still have to play well and execute no matter what. Happy to have the new field though.” @KEVINMOYLETT
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The cavalier’s logo center-field on the new turf of Edith Robb Dixon field.
Women’s soccer goes through another preseason BY JATARA ALLEN Promotion and Circulation Editor
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Preseason for the women’s soccer team has been nothing less than hard work and fun times. When the women hit the playing field it seems like they’ve never left one another. There is no doubt in their mind that preseason allows them to be well prepared when the season rolls around. “There is definitely a lot of running and sweating,” Marissa Jenkins, junior goalkeeper, said. Preseason this time around was a bit longer but the team felt like it was well worth it. It gets them in shape to play 90 minutes. It allows them to get closer as a team and develop team bonding skills. However, the beginning did not turn out the way they expected. The women’s soccer team fell to 0-1 with their first loss to Haverford College. The reconstructed turf field has been an amazing addition for the Cavaliers. “The new turf field lets other teams know that this is our home and we’re here to play,” Jenkins said. “The new turf
allows others to know they are in our home.” They have lost a few key players so the team has to work and push twice as hard
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if they want to stay on top. The women Cavaliers are still struggling to gain their momentum back. They stumbled again against Rutgers-Camden. With the help of Taylor Tralie and Brittany Runyen, the Cavaliers made a comeback. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t good enough. They fell short to a score of 4-1. Marissa Jenkins has been a great contributor to the team as their top goalie. She expressed how much faith she has in her team and knows that if they just keep pushing, there will not be anything in the way of their fifth CSAC championship. On the back of the women’s warmup shirts it has the word “drive.” Jenkins thought that was a unique word because their coach always says to them, “Drive for five,” meaning they are going to push for that fifth CSAC championship. It gives them all the more ambition to never settle. @JATARA_ALLEN
The cav’s will visit Delaware Valley University on Friday.
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Tom Brady lands victory in the court room BY KEVIN MOYLETT Co-Sports Editor Tom Brady walks away from court a free man, as another Roger Goodell suspension is reduced. The four-time Super Bowl champion Patriots quarterback was expected to miss the first four games of the regular season after NFL commissioner Goodell reprimanded him for his role in “Deflategate.” Brady was accused of playing a part in footballs being deflated by Patriots’ locker room attendants. This became a story after the 2015 AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts. Ted Wells, a criminal defense attorney, was hired by the NFL to lead an independent investigation into this matter. According to ESPN.com, the Wells report came to the conclusion that it was more probable than not that Brady was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities of the locker room attendants. The reports showed texts between the locker room attendants that implied Brady had complete knowledge of the air being released from the footballs. Brady also handed over a smashed cell phone to the police that was required by him to hand over as evidence once he appealed the suspension. Judge Richard M. Berman did not feel like this was enough to suspend Brady. According to WCTV.tv, Judge Berman believed that “Goodell went too far in affirming punishment of Brady,” criticizing him for dispensing “his own brand of industrial justice.”
Tebow time has run out BY KEVIN MOYLETT AND PATRICK WHALEN Co-Sports and Co-Lifestyles Editor
Kevin’s View The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to part ways with the famous Tim Tebow. It was believed that Tebow may have
This was not the first time the Patriots organization was linked to cheating. In 2007, there was a videotaping controversy that was eventually labeled with the name “Spygate.” According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, evidence showed that the Patriots were taping New York Jets defensive coaches’ signals during a game that year. The league punished the Patriots then with fines and draft picks, just as they did for “Deflategate.” Donald Trump was one of many people happy to hear about the news of Brady’s suspension being reduced to nothing and sharing it on social media. He tweeted “Congratulations to Tom Brady on yet another great victory- Tom is my friend and a total winner!” Not everybody is happy though, especially fans of division rivals. “There is zero doubt that Brady cheated, the excuses they used were absurd. It for sure makes a difference too, the Patriot’s fumble stats over the past years are literally off the charts when compared to every other team. That being said I don’t think there was enough evidence to convict him in a court,” John Baldi, senior finance major, said. Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski expressed his happiness on twitter. Gronk tweeted a picture of Brady and himself with the tweet reading, “Let’s go! This season to be one heck of another ride!! #PatsNation” The Patriots have been labeled as “cheaters” from some. The amount of wins and championships continue to tally up every year no matter what. The Patriots
won the job after a strong showing in the final preseason game and when the Eagles traded Matt Barkley to the Arizona Cardinals. That was not the case. Tebow was a little rusty at first after not taking an NFL snap since 2012. He was not ready to earn a job on an NFL roster. Although he showed flashes of brilliance, the knock on Tebow has always been consistency
will enter this season defending their Super Bowl championship and going for their 12th division title in the last 13 years. “All the Patriots do is win. They are a winning organization and Tom Brady is a proven champion. To say all that winning is less significant because of this nonsense is just crazy,” Kyle Barth, senior biology major, said. Expect all eyes on Brady when the Patriots open the regular season against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Sept. 10th.
Cabrini Night at the Phillies FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2015 VS. CHICAGO CUBS FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION ALL FANS 15 AND OLDER WILL RECEIVE A PHILLIES/CABRINI KNIT HAT
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PRIOR TO THE GAME, ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE CABRINI NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES TAILGATE FOR $10 PER PERSON, ENJOY TAILGATE FOOD AND SOFT DRINKS PROVIDED BY THE ALUMNI OFFICE AND BEER AND WINE PROVIDED BY THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE FOR GUESTS 21 AND OVER CABRINI DANCE TEAM WILL DANCE ON THE FIELD WITH THE PHILLIE PHANATIC Tom Brady will now be eligible to play in all NFL games.
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in the passing game. He certainly showed that the inconsistency is still there. Tebow finished the preseason with a 58.3 completion percentage, 286 yards passing with two touchdowns and one interception. Tebow also rushed for 82 yards and one touchdown on 14 attempts. The statistics are not bad but take into consideration that those stats are coming mostly against backups and players who were cut from their team. The Eagles claimed Stephen Morris off waivers. Morris, 23, has little experience but Tebow has already proven he can not throw so why not give somebody else a shot. @KEVINMOYLETT
Eagles cut former heisman winner Pat’s View Sorry Eagles fans but Tebow time isn’t staying in Philly. Chip Kelly made the decision to cut Tim Tebow from the final 53 man roster. Although it is not surprising, it is the wrong move. Tebow has experience winning games as a quarterback in the NFL. Not going to find a lot of third-string quarterbacks who have won a playoff game as a starter, except for Tebow. Tebow was a strong fit for Kelly’s offense, being that he ran the read-option in college at the University of Florida where he won a Heisman trophy nonetheless. In the long run this
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move will most likely prove to be insignificant because the playing time of third string QB’s is non-existent but it would not of hurt to keep a player like Tebow on the roster. He could have also contributed on two-point conversions because of the threat of running the football that Bradford and Sanchez lack. Instead, the Eagles claimed Stephen Morris off waivers to be the third-string quarterback. Morris has never appeared in an NFL regular-season game and certainly was not the type of player Tebow was in college. Not a smart move by the Eagles. They better hope it does not come back to haunt them. @PATRICKWHALEN12
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Dixon center begins new athletic and recreation facility expansion BY RENEE OLIVER Co-Sports Editor At a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Athletic and Recreation Pavilion held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, Dr. Don Taylor, president of the college, said, “The Pavilion represents Cabrini’s investment in projects that enhance the student experience and help them to live their best lives.” The current fitness center on campus, known as the Dixon Center, will be expanded. The Pavilion will be two stories high, making way to accommodate the growing student population, all the faculty, staff and community members. The Dixon Center is one of the most popular, frequentely used and crowded places on campus. The project has been in the works for about two years now, according to Brad Koch, director of athletics and recreation. The proposal was finalized and approved by the college board of trustees. “Since the Dixon Center was constructed, roster sizes have grown considerably,” Koch said. “We are currently unable to adequately provide locker room space, training and rehabilitation space and a fitness facility that can meet the demands of the 21st century college student.” The Pavilion will consist of a new fitness facility, locker rooms for sports teams, studios for fitness and event space, weight and strength training spaces, equipment storage and a cafe equipped with a juice bar and a school spirit store. When asked how she thinks the addition of the Pavilion will affect all students at Cabrini and not just student-athletes, Dr. Christine Lysionek, vice president for student life, believes all will profit. “The new Pavilion has been purposefully designed to benefit all students at Cabrini,” Lysionek said. “This is absolutely something that students have told us that they want and also something that we believe they need.” Depending on the time and day, if you walk upstairs to the fitness center hoping to just hop right on the treadmill without having to wait, you can be unfortunately mistaken. At peak times during the day, it can get so crowded with students, sports teams and community members that one will have to come back for their workout at a
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The design plan of the entrance to the Athletic Recreation and Pavilion.
later time. “The size of the current fitness center is too small to accommodate the needs of the many students, faculty and staff who want to work out,” Lysionek said. “The size also places limitations on the variety of equipment that’s available.” The new Pavilion will alleviate the current lack of space and availability. As mentioned, all will benefit from the addition but the new Pavilion will also serve to enhance the student-athlete’s experience. “It will improve the quality of the student-athlete experience by providing tools that will aid in conditioning, training, competition and rehabilitation. There are also several key features that will allow us to offer a varied slate of intramural, recreation, fitness and wellness programs,” Koch said. “This addition will fortify our ability to attract, enroll and retain new student-athletes.” With this new Athletic and Recreation Pavilion, athletic teams will be able to host post-season tournaments on their home turf. “The Pavilion will provide adequate facilities for Cabrini to host NCAA tournaments in numerous sports and ultimately strengthen our brand,” Koch said. Junior exercise science major, Darianny Gutierrez, is excited for the new addition to campus. “I feel that it will allow sports teams to practice more and school spirit will also improve,” Gutierrez said. “I am excited to see Cabrini grow.” The facility expansion is projected to be finished by the fall of 2016. “Health and wellness is a key component of a balanced life and we want to support our students ability to engage in activities that contribute to that balance,” Lysionek said.
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The design plan of the lobby to the Athletic Recreation and Pavilion.
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The design plan of the yoga center at the Athletic Recreation and Pavilion.
The design plan of the fitness center at the Athletic Recreation and Pavilion.
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