March 01, 2001 issue 17 Loquitur

Accomplishedauthor's 101 on the hard truth

The air in the Grace Hall Atrium vibrated softly with the buzz of chatty visitors. From the back, came the sounds of folding chairs being opened to accommodate the larger than-expected crowd. The visitors leaned in toward one another, elbows touching. It was after 8 p.m. when the nervous verbal quiver of

the audience dwindled and Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, president, took the podium to introduce Nikki Giovanni, Cultural Kaleidoscope Week's keynote speaker.

Giovanni is an award-winning poet and novelist and is currently a professor of creative writing at Vrrginia Tech University. She has published over 27 books and has received 16 honorary degrees including a doctorate of letters from Cabri-

ni in 1995. That year she gave the commencement address as well.

Giovanni's message was one of understanding. Giovanni pointed out that slavery is in the past, as are many other wrongs, and we must move forward, think about where we are and where we are going.

For the next hour and a half, Giovanni captivated the audience, at times inspiring them to call out in agreement. The atmosphere was

up on Campus

more Baptist revival than Cabrini lecture, and it was a welcome change to those who came.

"You are always hearing about the first Negro to do something, but now it's 2001. I don't want to be the first to do something and I'm tired of hearing about the first to do something, after 2000 years there shouldn't be anymore the first to do somethings." The crowd erupted with laughter. contin~donpg. 3

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Radnor Elementary to be completed in Aug.

Area children will be learning in a new building come September.

The new Radnor Elementary School that has been under construction for the past year on King of Prussia and Matson Ford Roads will be finished by mid-August and occupied by students in early September, according to Leo Bernabie, director of operations for the Radnor Township School District.

The new elementary school will be 94,212 square feet and will house approximately 500 students kindergarten through fifth grade. There will be 50 full-time employees, 10-15 part-time employees and about 25 parent volunteers. According to the Radnor Township website, emphasis was put on keeping the elementary school small, because research had consistently proven that achievement is higher

in smaller educational institutions.

The total construction time for Radnor Elementary was 18 months and it was built with ecological concerns in mind. When the project began, the community placed an emphasis on the importance of indoor air quality. The architects and engineers were asked to design a ''fresh air school," according to the Radnor Township website.

Strict attention was paid to the building materials and construction methods. The Radnor community also wanted the new school to be as environmentally responsible. Many of the materials in the building were selected because they included recycled materials or were derived from managed sources.

Another distinct feature that will be on the inside of Radnor Elementary, will be movable walls in pod areas for the expansion of classrooms, according to Bernabie. Bernabie also adds that this project

has been a great success because it has been "on time, on schedule and on budget."

Last fall Cabrini students, faculty and staff had to deal with the traffic that was caused by the construction of this school, but Bemabie does not believe that traffic will be a problem in the future. There will be a "traffic counting" system used, where cars that come onto the school property will be counted and limited in number. In addition, Radnor Elementary will utilize the Radnor Corporate Center driveway, which is located on Matson Ford road.

The new grade school might also open new opportunities for Cabrini student teachers. Maria Small, education department secretary, says that whenever Radnor Elementary is willing to accept Cabrini student teachers the department would be happy to have them work there.

Girard returns to classroom from busy sabbatical

Last semester you may have been wondering where a familiar friendly face was. Well that is because Dr. Jolyon Girard was on sabbatical this past fall. Girard is a professor in the history department who has a background in American history. He has been teaching at Cabrini for the past 28 years since 1973.

While on sabbatical, Girard concentrated on writing a book - one of three duties that kept him busy.

Two years ago, the Greenwood Press solicited Girard to write a book that would be part of a series. The series consists of 12 volumes of U.S. history books. This series was created and is intended for high school honors classes and college courses. These books are to complement the text chosen by the professors teaching the courses.

Each volume focuses on a particular subject. Girard's volume is entitled "America and the World," which discusses American foreign

policy. Each author was to pick 12

them in their book.

For each of the chapters that Girard has written he included primary sources at the end. The reason for this is so that after reading the text a student can actually read the testimonies of people who were a part of what they just read. It provides a clearer understanding to the reader.

If you think you saw Girard on campus last semester, then you are probably right. Even though he was technically on sabbatical, Girard was on campus at least two or three days a week.

"I found it easier to work in my office then at home because I bad access to the library here on campus, which was very helpful," said Girard.

He has written some scholarly articles and helped edit a book, but "America and the World" is Girard's first major book with a major publisher. His book will be one of the first in the series of 12 and will be out in September 2001.

Girard is a member and serves as chairman of the Promotion Tenure Committee. He attended the meetings for the PfC while on sabbatical. , , , C

''This is a very important committee and I could not afford to miss the meetings. I have a duty to be there because my fellow members elected me chairman," said Girard.

This is a faculty committee that evaluates and makes recommendations to President Iadarola with regard to promotions and tenure for faculty members who apply.

The third obligation that kept Girard busy was his preparation for the African-American history class that he teaches this semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30p.m.

A faculty member becomes eligible for sabbatical every seven years. If they are a full-time faculty member then their second sabbatical would come in eight years. When a faculty member returns from their sabbatical they must submit a written memo to the vice president of Academic Affairs explaining what they did on their time off.

"I missed the classroom. I enjoy teaching and I missed it," said Girard. Next semester Girard will be teaching Latin American History, U.S. Survey and Medieval Europe.

Cultural Kaleidoscope Week

Nikki Giovanni haps Giovanni's most acclaimed poem as well as a crowd favorite. It continuedfrom pg. 1 draws a parallel between black women and nature and earth.

"She was blunt, honest - she bad 'That poem was so inspiring I her own opinion, and did not care, went to school the next day a whole she said what she wanted;' first- new person," Umi Woolfolk told year student Toya Bradley said. Giovanni of his first reading as a Giovanni bounced seeminglyran- child. Woolfolk, a student at Drexdomly from topic to topic, speaking el, traveled from Philadelphia to about her classes at Vrrginia Tech, bear Giovanni speak. then about her son and then onto is- "We usually try to hear her whensues of Medicare and Social Securi- ever she is in the area," Cheri Carter ty. said. Carter, a graduate student at "Medicme is not a commodity, the University of Delaware, made medicine is not a hula hoop, it is not the trip up to see Giovanni with her a movie, it is not a new CD, it is a father, John Carter, of Philadelphia necessity,"Giovanni said. "She tells it like it is and she doesGiovanni spoke about racism. "I n't care," Carter added. 'Toe things don't understandhow white A.meri- she says I don't think are offensive cans can hate black Americans," because she is in your face and it Giovanni said. "How could you makes you think about things." hate the people that cleared the Anton Witherspoon had orgaforests, picked the cotton for you nized a trip up for students from St. and cooked the rice and showed Joseph's University to come to the you what to do with a chicken .I readings. Witherspoonis the assisstill don't like that [Kentucky] tant director of diversity at St. Colonel." Joseph's. When their reservations

"I don't understand how anyone for a school bus fell through, Withcan hate black Americans, we're so erspoon drove the students in his lovely,"Giovanni said with a smile. own car. He felt it was important She then referred to her class, the for studentsto hear the woman who Negro Spiritual as the American inspired him back when he was an Metaphor "We found a way to sing undergraduate in the 1970s. The a song, and with that song we got lecture brought back memories for through," she said. him.

During the speech, Giovanniread ''Nikki Giovanni represented a from two of her poems. The first woman to me that I never imagined, was entitled, "What we miss: a trib- she said things I never imagined; I ute," though Giovanni recalls it as never imagined the image of the more of a eulogy. She had been black woman she mentioned, and asked to write it for the 30th an- her imagery was so powerful to me niversary of "Essence" magazine that it gave me a new respect for about women who had died in the who my grandmother and mother year 2000. were," Witherspoonsaid.

The second was "Ego Trip," per-

f Iuti St jazzes itup for audience in food court

Ordinarily, the afternoon hustle and bustle of the Widener Center Gathering Area is accompanied by the sporadic sounds of early '90s rock from thejukebox. However,on Wed. Feb. 21, Keith Marks and his band graced the eatery with their melodiousbrand of jazz during Cultural KaleidoscopeWeek.

Marks, a flutist, was accompanied by Karl Latham on drums and Donald Nicks on bass.

Giovanni'shistory:paving the way to make a difference

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me is not true."

The audience leaned forward digesting every word that acclaimed author, musician and poet Nikki Giovanni uttered. She began talking about the things that people remember about high school. Giovanni thinks that high school is one of life's bad ideas. She believes that adults do not remember being thrown into lockers or having the dodge ball thrown at them too hard. They remember the words that teachers and students said to them.

"You'll never be a writer. You will never be anything coming from that trailer. These arc the things that people remember,"

Giovanni said making eye contact with her audience.

She talked about how young men and women who have graduated from college and are successful still think of themselves as the fat kid. She is a firm believer in the power of words.

Giovanni, born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr., was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended Fisk University, which is located in Nashville TN, and earned her B.A. in history. Giovanni reestablished the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Chapter at Fisk.

of Humane Letters from Cabrini College in I 995. She bas been honored with keys to 24 cities and has published 27 books.

Giovanni bas also published over 117 essays, short stories and poems. She stated that she publishes everything that she writes and that if she died today the only thing that has not been published is the unfinished book on her computer.

Giovanni is against censorship. In California, the Oakland school board was the first to ban one of her books. South Africa has banned all of her books and she has been asked to respond to these interdictions. She does not find it necessary to respond.

Giovanni spoke about censorship after watching the 2001 Grammys. She commented on how she is not an Emioem fan, yet she would not try to censor him. Erninem, Marshall Mathers, is a rap artist who has been under public scrutiny since his controversial persona stepped into the spotlight. Giovanni does not believe that Eminem would have been nominated with those lyrics if he were a black man.

"If white boys are going to rap they need to rap about something that is real," Giovanni said. "He needs to dig deeper.''

dcncy because it makes her crazy. She does enjoy watching Sportscenter and Georgetown's basketball team. She is currently a creative writing professor at Virginia Tech and she assured her listeners that she docs not make her students read or buy her books.

Giovanni's published works have aroused controversy and skepticism. She is glad when her writings stir up emotions because she feels that she is making a difference. Giovanni believes in learning from mistakes but not dwelling in the past Giovanni believes that life is about sharing the joys and the pains.

"You have friends because you are a friend,'' she said with a smile adorning her face. "I couldn't have come this far by myself."

For 26 years, Marks has been involved in music, playing in South America and the Caribbean. Marks just returned from Hawaii. Marks has also appearedat Cornell University, Princeton University, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

The smooth and infectious set played by Maries and his band attracted much attentionfrom the diners and spiced up the usual monotony of the school week.

Sophomore Kat Pirrone commented, 'They are very upbeat and lively."

She began writing poetry and novels at an early age and has received over 70 honors and awards since her first piece of writing was published. These honors include Ladies Home Journal: Woman of the Year in 1972 and being an invited guest at the Millenium Evening at the White House in April, 1998.

The accolades that she has collected are numerous. She has earned 16 honorary degrees, including an Honoray Doctorate

Giovanni commented on her respect for the late rapper Tupac Shakur, and his lyrics. She felt that even though she does not necessarily like the music, she could enjoy and learn from his lyrics.

When Giovanni was a child, her mother would listen to blues records. Giovanni is a jazz and blues aficionado, and she was very pleased that Steely Dan won three Grammys this year.

Giovanni does not beat around the bush when talking to her audience and her speeches are filled with humor.

She informed her audience that she has not watched the news since Bush won the presi-

Facts about Nikki Giovanni

• Giovanni is 57.

• She loves animals

• She is a good cook.

• She is obsessed with the Superman trilogy.

•She would rather starve to death then eat fast food.

•She loves Star Trek and her favorite Dr. Kirk quote is, "You're a healer

Programgives exposureto new foods, techniques

"The Restaurant School's new student-run complex of eateries promises a range of menus and prices in a European-style, 'village-square' space. The rain and breeze are artificial, but the food is for real," The Philadelphia Inquirer said.

The Restaurant School in-

eludes quaint restaurants, shops and vendors with delicate pastries, delicious foods, flowers and antiques all at a very reasonable price.

Last Tuesday, a hungry fleet of Cabrini students gathered at the Restaurant School to learn "How to dine, wine, and act fine." The students entered a cozy dining room with plum painted walls and observed the

chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. They then took their seats and raved about the elegant table setting as the waiters handed them their menus.

The smiling faces began to chuckle to one another as they tried to read the foreign foods. Some understood a few words in French, while others were baffled and felt a bit flustered. Dr. John Heiberger, business admin-

istration department chair, stood up and introduced the servers and dining staff and then they explained the choices of appetizers for the evening; salad with a citron vinaigrette or vichyssoise, which is a cold potato soup. A small portion of cranberry sorbet would then be served to cleanse the pallet before the main course. The entrees were a choice of a seafood dish in a Hollandaise sauce, or chicken with leeks and rice. Last, but not least, were the mouth-watering desserts, a fruit tart with strawberries, blueberries, slivers of kiwi and pineapple, or a Black Forest mousse cake. This would be served with a choice of coffee or tea.

Throughout the evening a wine connoisseur spoke to the students about tips on picking the right wines. What one should do with the cork, what are good white and red wines at a fair price, how to swish the wines around your mouth to fill your senses, and what wine critiques look for as they swirl the wine around the glass. The students could then sample a nice white and red wine as they ate their entrees.

The concept of the design evolved in Liberatoscioli's mind through the year-long renovation," The Philadelphia Inquirer said.

'"The goal is to give students exposure to different food styles and techniques,'" said the Restaurant School president Daniel Liberatoscioli. The Restaurant School keeps their educational goals in mind and gives the students hands on experiences in both kitchen and serving techniques.

Cabrini College students learned the tricks of the trade as questions were answered all night. The dining hit was a success. Bon Appetite!

THE RESTAURANT SCHOOL

Four Great Restaurants

Great Chefs of Philadelphia European Courtyard Italian Trattoria American Heartland

share a laugh while ordering their dinner at the Restaurant School. The Corporate Dining Program was held to teach students how to "dine, wine, and act fine."

"The purpose of the complex is to give both the students and the community a range of dining experiences on many levels, from menu, setting and pricing.

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Students emb~rk to Appalachia for 22nd straight year

by Amy Gassen

"It's very community-oriented," Krissports editor ten Scarborough, senior, said. Scarborough has been going to Union for the past Spring break is here. The semester three years. "I just feel like I can breathe build-up of stress will have the opportu- again when I am down there." nity to be released as both students and Moving piles of wood, creating a ditch, faculty members take a week-long vaca- putting up a roof and painting are among tion from the habitual hustle and bustle the tasks that students have performed of the school day. throughout the years in Union, according

Cancun, Palm Springs and Jamaica are to Scarborough. among the top choice areas on where to

This spring will mark the 22nd year spend spring vacation. that members of the Cabrini community But, during this spring break, 38 Cabri- have traveled to W.Va. with campus minni students will get a different perspec- istry on Project Appalachia. tive to vacation-working hard labor. Em- Repairing porches, putting up siding, barking on a six-to-eight hour van ride, •insulating buildings and restoring old Mary Laver and John DiMucci, campus homes are a few of the jobs that the crew ministers, will travel with students to the that travels to East Bank has performed destinations of Union, W.Va., and of East in the past, according to Colleen Martin, Bank, W.Va., respectively. senior. Martin has traveled on the trip for ----

the past four years.

"You feel like you can do anything after you put on a roof in four days," Martin said.

Union has been hosting students since the service trip was initiated 22 years ago. According to Laver, 13 students will travel to Union and stay in St. Andrews Church.

Due to the fact that the trip demanded more spots than were available, a second site in East Bank was created six years ago.

"In both cases, we work through Catholic groups," Laver said. Those students who volunteer at Union will work through the Catholic Social Services of West Virginia.

"We will be working with 'Right from the Start,' a group that works with fami-

lies that have unexpected and difficult pregnancies that need help getting their households ready," Laver said. This is the first year that Union will benefit from this organization.

Marge Booth, a Presbyterian volunteer, is the site supervisor for East Bank.

"When we go down, (Booth) will take us to a few different places to show us what needs to be done," Martin said.

At both sites, the students split up and work at four to five places a day. According to Martin, volunteers could work on a project from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Colin McGinley, junior, has travled to both Union and East Bank during different trips. "You get more out of it than the people down there do," McGinley said.

National College and University News

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee Solidarity, a campus organization that promotes socialism, feminism and anti-racism, protested Mon., Feb. 12 afternoon against Al Gore's course on community building.

The protest began on the steps of the James Union Building at 3 p.m. Th«? protesters marched across campus to the Business and Aerospace Building, the site of Gore's first lecture, chanting, "Al Gore's a corporate whore. We demand so much more," and carrying signs reading, "Practice What You Preach" and "Money's Tyranny is Shamefully Ugly."

The students were in an uproar over Gore's support of NAFfA. The students felt that NAFfA promotes globalization and has a negative effect on third-world countries.

'There are much better things to protest about," philosophy major John Hall said, "such as campus funds being put to better use instead of so much of it going to build new structures to

make the campus look better."

He believes that just as Solidarity is not censored, they should not try to stifle Al Gore's right to speak bis mind.

'This is a center of learning," Hall added, "and we shouldn't censor people because of their opinion."

Colorado State University

Artwork at the buyback section of the university bookstore caused a campus commotion.

The works in question are a mannequin with a fetus, blinking lights and ball and chain, and a piece with eggs that have arms coming out of them.

A casual agreement between the artist, Tibesar, and the director of the bookstore, John Parry, stated that the artwork would remain in the window as long as people do not complain.

"I didn't get an option from John," Tibesar said. "It's censorship against my artwork. It's a public university run by the

state. Just because someone doesn't like the artwork, (the bookstore) can't take it down. Artwork creates a reaction, that's what it is supposed to do."

Many feel that the window should be used for book displays instead of artwork.

To solve the complaint, Parry, the bookstore director, put the artist's name beside her work. There have been no complaints.

University of California

The Black Student Union has hard times ahead. BSU is an organization that tries to create a student's awareness of minority views. Their goal is to promote cultural togetherness and academic achievement.

Due to a cease in affirmative action many black students enrollment to UCLA has declined.

"We're fighting hard to end the re-segregation of UCLA," Smith said.

Website designed by students to rate aspects of professors

All college students are guilty of trying to find all the dirt on a professor before they register for their class.

Are they nice? Do they grade hard? How much work is involved?

Do they take attendance?

Questions like these are on the minds of so many young scholars' weeks before registeringfor next semester. They can finally be answered. TeacherRatings.com is a website whose goals are to aid students in organizing a schedule by compiling survey results on opinions of professors' teaching style. TeacherRatings.comgrades in three specific areas easiness, friendliness and clarity of the class.

The easiness is said to be the most controversialof the three categories. TeacherRatings.com believes that many students decide what class to

take based on the difficulty of the teacher. The friendliness category rates the teacher's friendliness and approachability.The clarity category answers the questions of whether or not the professor makes clear presentations and if he/she is using class time effectively.

John Swapceinski and Ping Wu, two graduatesof San Jose University, designed TeacherRatings.com.

'There are students who want to take easy classes, and we cater to them," said Swapceinski.

Tim Melly, assistant professor of English at Miami University,said he believes it will be debilitating for some instructors to see themselves criticized in a public forum.

''TeacherRatings.com is a great idea. There has been a few times, where I have had to sit through a teacher from hell. I wish I knew about them beforehand," business administration major Brian Nerney said.

Oklahoma State University

Students contemplated the future of Napster.

'The creators of Napster clearly knew it was created to swap copyrighted material," Joey Senat, assistant professor of journalism and broadcasting and teacher of Mass Communication Law said. 'They were clearly contributing to someone else's direct infringement. In short, they're helping other people steal copyrighted material."

Many students agree that they feel like they are stealing their music when thy download, but they do not care. Many students state that if Napster creates a low monthly fee, they will not go to that site.

There are several sites that offer free downloads and Mp3's. The problem with these sites is that there is no middleman. Napster created a safe way to trade music. Other sites do not protect from hackers. The music takes an extremely long time to download.

University of Maryland

Substance-free housing offers a student a better chance to drink lighter or curb their heavy drinking habits.

The Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study, which surveyed 2,555 college students at 52 four-year colleges with substance-free housing and was released Feb. 7, found students in substance-free environments were three-fifths less likely to binge drink than those in conventional residences.

Only 30 percent of the students in controlled housing drank heavily. In unrestricted housing heavy drinking was 52 percent.

Many students choose alcohol-free housing because it removes them from the party atmosphere. They don't want the smell of cigarettes or the noise and mess created by drunks.

Substance free housing is available to all that apply.

Intercollegiate Career Fair 2001

"It is unfair to the teacher because it ruins their reputation as an educator. However,I feel that it would be ideal for first-year students who are registeringfor classes,"junior Maureen Kelly said.

Swapceinski compares TeacherRatings.com to constructive criticism in public education.

"As far the benefits go, I think the biggest one is that, by using our website, students can potentially avoid unfair teachers, the kind of teacher that can make a student lose , confidence in his or her ability to succeed,"he said.

Log on and register Cabrini. This way you can compliment the great professors you've had, or warn other students about your bad experiences. TeacherRatings.com feels stronglythat this will bring accountability to higher education and give you the ability to make wiser choices when planning your education.

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Expanding the horizonsof entertainment

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East of Eden by John Steinbeck

MOVIES

Indochine is an Academy Award-winning French film from 1992. If you like The English Patient or romantic movies set before great historical backdrops, this is for you. Catherine Deneuve and Vincent Perez give stirring and memorable performances in a story of a love triangle during the Communist uprising in French Indochina. Deneuve plays a determined plantation owner who has an affair with Perez, a military officer, only to see her adopted Vietnamese daughter fall in love with him. Indochine probes into France's past and explores a dark history. In the United States, we are familiar with the blemishes on our own past. It is interesting to see the sins of other nations as well. Indochine conveys the downfall of an empire, the beginning of the Communist era and the lasting pain and short-term pleasures of secret relationships.

A Night to Remember is about the sinking of the Titanic and was made in 1958. Unlike James Cameron's movie, A Night to Remember tells what actually happened on the Titanic and not what could have happened. Starring Kenneth More and based on a book by historian Walter Lord, it is painstakingly accurate. It also includes pieces of the story that the modern-day film ignores. Did you know that another ship literally watched the Titanic sink, oblivious to what was going on? We also get to see the drama that unfolds in the lifeboats. Obviously, the two films can't compete when it comes to special effects, but A Night to Remember does look decent, especially for 1958. And it doesn't take over three hours of your time to watch. In the end, it's a classy and intelligent film but also quite emotional.

Tired of horror movies that follow the same predictable pattern? Tired of not getting the gore that you paid for? Then maybe you should consider Dead, Alive. A crazy and offbeat foreign film from 1992, each scene will make you want to laugh or vomit (or possibly a combination of both). Dead, Alive is a lot of things. It's a cult classic in the tradition of The Evil Dead. It's great slapstick. It's a spoof of the horror genre. It is an amazing collage of mutilation and blood baths. In terms of visual effects, it is The Matrix of the horror genre. But it is not for those with weak stomachs or conventional senses of humor. Be sure to rent the unedited version.

At this point, most of you have read a novel by John Steinbeck; most likely it was Of Mice and Men in high school, or perhaps The Pearl in junior high. Now that you have grown up and matured, you are ready to encounter one of Steinbeck's greatest novels: East of Eden. Steinbeck himself considered it his masterpiece, the book to end all books, the novel he had waited his entire life to write. It is, in fact, an incredible work. With ease and fluidity, Steinbeck manages to tell a tragic and moving story. Set in the lush Salinas Valley of California, it explores the connected fates of two families whose struggles and downfalls parallel the Biblical story of Cain and Abel. This novel has something for everyone; it explores sibling rivalry, sexuality, the fight between good and evil and the power and pain of love: both requited and unrequited. Steinbeck successfully portrays the human condition in this stirring epic. It touching on much more than family relationships, East of Eden delves deeper into what it means to love and be loved and what impact an individual's existence can have on the world.

The Shippin~ News by E. Annie Proulx

This darkly comic and often hopeful novel of Proulx's won her the Pulitzer Prose for Fiction in 1994 and with good reason. She skillfully portrays a family's relocation to the land of their ancestor's: the harsh but breathtaking Newfoundland Coast with humor and up.---------. lifting prose. Here, in their new desolate

home, Proulx's characters come to life and learn to live. The story of the Quoyle's is intertwined with the history of the island. Along with the Quoyles, the reader gets an education about the shipping and fishing industry that is the livelihood of Newfoundland and a glimpse into the strength of the people who live there. Every page of this novel is full of rich, vivid characters that are both funny and sad, strong and pathetic and most of all, real. It is evident why E. Annie Proulx is considered one of the most talented writers alive today. Her novel rings with a certain humanity that hits home and yet remains mysterious enough to be appealing. The Shipping News is one of the best novels of the past IO years and you are sure to enjoy it.

A Prayer for Owen Meany by JohnIrvin~

A Prayer for Owen Meany is full of bold characters and an original story that bas the reader both laughing and crying. The story is told from the point of view of John Wheelwright, a middle aged man looking back at his life, and the best friend be grew up with, Owen Meany. Owen, a diminutive figure with almost transparent skin and a grating, shrieking voice believes that he is an instrument of God, and is on Earth to fulfill a certain destiny. His faith is so strong that Owen thinks everything about his voice, size and actions are full of purpose. His determination and faith are heartbreaking and inspiring. Its sweeping story appeals tqjust about everyone, and draws you in. This is not a book to pass up. Read it, love it and pass it on.

The Atari's: The End is Forever

The Atari's story reads like that of a punk rock fairy tale. A teenager from a small Midwestern town in Indiana attends a Vandals show and gives the band a tape; weeks later he gets a call from the Vandals bassist and owner of Kung Fu Records, Joe Escalante, asking him to record for his label. He moves to California, puts a band together, records several albums and EP's, and becomes one of the most popular punk bands on the scene today. The Atari's have toured with such bands as Blink 182, Mxpx, Lagwagon, and Fenix-Tx. The Atari's, The End is Forever may be their best effort yet. This Compilation takes catchy guitar riffs, cool beats and mixes it with vocals about battling through the many emotions involved with being in a relationship and falling in love. The End is Forever, is a very emotional CD, but still maintains and withholds the position as a pop punk masterpiece. My favorite song on this CD is track six, which is entitled "Road Signs and Rock Songs." Road Signs and Rock songs talks about being in love and how it can leave certain individuals devastated.

The Get Up Kids: Somethin~ to Write Home About The Get Up Kids are a four-piece emo-pop/punk band hailing from Olathe, which is 15 miles from downtown Kansas City. The Get Up Kids, Something to Write Home About, is a CD that blends great vocals and lyrics with melodic keyboard harmonies, catchy guitar riffs, and excellent 4/4 time drumming. Something to Write Home About is an awesome CD, that also talks about the everyday ups and downs of being involved with someone. Something to Write Home About closely resembles a more poppy/punk version ofWeezer. The Get Up Kids can actually be seen this summer and spring on tour with Weezer. The Get Up Kids are great musicians and show their talent on Something to Write Home About.

E-Town Concrete: The Second Comin~ E-Town Concrete is either a band that you immediately love, or a band that you immediately hate. E-Town Concrete is from the inner city of Elizabethtown, N.J .. E-Town is a very powerful, four piece that combines hipbop and metal to make a wry loud and intense ..ad. E-Town Conaae's The Second Camiog is an awesome m. One minute you want to sit and relax lislming to the chill guitar riffs, flowing rap vocals, smooth bass parts, aad quiet drum.ming, and the next minute the cut-throat guitar and vocal parts make you want to break everything in your room. The Second Coming is definitely a recommend buy for fans of hardcore rap- metal.

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Imagine a summer without a new Tom Hanks or Will Smith blockbuster. For that matter, envision fall coming around without any sign from the cast of "Friends" or "ER." Seem impossible? It could happen.

Members of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television ·and Radio Artists (AFTRA) are threatening to strike if improvements are not made concerning compensation and creative control, among other things. The strike deadline is June 30.

Actors are already striking against advertisers. No member is permitted to audition or make any commercials until SAG

and AFTRA issue a back-to-work order, according to the SAG website. Some actors have already been found in violation of this strike. Actress/model Elizabeth Hurley was subject to some harsh criticism when she filmed a commercial late last year. Hurley has since apologized to the union.

The current negotiations address the theatrical and television contract. There are four main points that artists want addressed and improved. They are "minimum compensation, including base salaries and residuals, creative issues, Internet jurisdiction and changing economics of film and television," according to the website of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. In short,

actors and writers want a higher minimum salary, better control and possession their work, better protection and payment from Internet sources, and provisions to account for the changing face of film and television.

Both the SAG and AMPTP are trying to prevent the strike. Both sides are optimistic that an agreement will be reached before the deadline. However, SAG says that the producers are keeping the sides from reaching an agreement. According to the SAG website, producers are hindering negotiations by not providing unions with "the complete residuals information they promised during the 1998 negotiations." SAG and AFTRA also say that they want to begin discussing other issues, such as

Shopping just a 'click' away

b JenniferCoots assistantperspectives editor every time a member logs on to Amazon, a list of products the usermay be interested in is displayed Auction sites are also available for shoppers who are seeking items that are difficultto locate, are discontinuedor are too costly. The most popular auction site is Ebay.com. which has enjoyed continued popularity and growth.

With tons of convenient online shopping websites to consider when deciding to buy the latest CD, box office hit, Gucci sweater, or Prada handbag, it is tough to decipher which sites are better than others.

However,when shoppers know what they wish to purchase or simply want to browse a wide selection of products, but don't want to travel from shop to shop, deal with traffic,miserable retail workers or weather, with the click of a mouse, they can purchase goods and have them delivered to their home door.

To get a taste of the excitement of online shopping, check out the sites that offer every genre of products. An example of such a site is the ever-popularAmazon.com.

"My wife and I buy a lot of books and videos at Amazon," chemistry professor Dr. Louis Nudy said ''Every time we shopped at other online stores, everythingwas on back order.At Amazon, we always got what we expected."

Aside from Amazon's amazing selectionof everythingfrom electronics,beauty products and automobiles,the site regularly discounts their products. Products sold on Amazon are usually equal or considerablyI~ priced than those sold in retail stores. The security on Amazon.com is also above par. Do not worry about punching in your credit card nwnbers, because unlike other online shopping sites, like Cheaptickets.com,the site allows you to completely erase your card number off of the main database.

Also, if a customer logged onto their account at a publicly shared computer and has forgotten to log off, the next userwill be unable to purchase any items, even though the account is still active.

According to what the user purchasedpreviouslyon the site,

Ebay was the first auction website to surface,becoming a pioneer in its field and earning respect from online auction gurus. Other online auction sites like Yahoo's Auction and AuctionAddict.comcannot compare to Ebay in tenns of size and product availability.

''I found everything from current concert tickets to vintage items,"junior Patty Boerckel said ''Everything I bid for I received at a great price."

In terms of customer service and satisfaction,Ebay houses a Fraud ProtectionProgram, which protects buyers when they are victims of corrupt sellers and offers a fixed amount of money back to cover seller damages.

Ebay also allows buyers to inspect products firsthandbefore purchasingthem by using the site's SafeHarborescrow service.

Those who are fashion savvy and have some extra disposable income, check out the Saks Fifth Avenue shopping site at Saks.com. This site is for those who cannot make it to the mother of all Saks, the main headquarters in Manhattan, or those who just want to preview the latest styles.

Although Saks sells high-end high-ticketed items, they are notorious for their sales racks, which a selection is easily previewed in the Sales category. Simply point, click and conveniently drop those 50 percent off Donald Pliner boots in your online shopping Saks Bag.

Most major retail stores have online shopping websites that are easily accessibleas well.

Check out: Amazon.com, Cheap~icketS.COII)1·'"}J,~tion,Aqdipt;C<?,lll~Epay.~swu1.~g 1 Saks.com.

working conditions and affirmative action. Production of television and film has been increased over the past few months. Both sides say that this inflation in production is normal this time of year. Entertainment news magazines, such as Entertainment Weekly and Extra, are not so optimistic. According to Entertainment Weekly Online, the effects of the strike on film will not occur until 2002 because of the backup of movies. However, television may be faced with perpetual reruns and previously-run movies as soon as the 2001 fall season.

If everything goes as planned, an agreement should be reached by the deadline. However, it might be advisable to save that movie money for a DVD-player. Watch the

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Miss Scott back on the switch board

Ruth Scott is back.

The best-dressed lady in Grace Hall has come back to Cabrini after she fell and fractured the entire right side of her body on July 7.

After recuperating for seven and a half months, she has returned as the college receptionist and telephone operator. Her familiar voice chimes, "Good morning" once again.

As she glanced at the colorful bouquet of rubrin lilies just delivered to her, she commented, "these flowers are from Academic Affairs and the Registrar office. Camille Tinney, Zita Derhem, Mary Hill and Michael Caranfa have been so generous

by supporting me while I was ill. They helped me by taking me to the doctors, hospitals, etc. as needed."

Scott has worked at Cabrini for 25 years.

Students and faculty both look forward to her friendly greeting as they pass her station.

"The students are wonderful, and I looked forward to seeing all their faces again," Scott said.

A furry brown teddybear, named Ferguson, sits on top of Scott's computer monitor.

"He sat on my windowsill in my bedroom when I was getting better from my injury, so I decided to bring him in to school to meet my friends," Scott stated.

Scott has been at Cabrini since 1974 and has "seen a lot

of changes."

"So many people have come and gone that I have to look up numbers sometimes." Scott's nephew was the second male to graduate from Cabrini.

Scott will eventually retire to Maine where she has a house. However, she does not plan to do so any time soon.

"Dr. Iadorola, Mary Theresa Fosco and Stephen Lightcap have made me very comfortable returning to work," Scott commented.

Scott, who is better known as Miss Ruth, concludes the interview with an insightful quote, "I always told my sons that although it is great to be up in the mountaintop, its when you are down in the valley that you have the opportunity to grow."

Cavalier of the Moment: Demo takes lax to the max, makes people laugh

Try having a class with senior Mike Demarest.

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As you try to listen intently to definitions of ecology and mutualism. Demarest makes it his goal to make you laugh.

No guidelines are involved.

His ears wiggle back and forth, he flips his eyelids up over his eyes, he even puts his hands together to make "fart noises."

While every student sits intently in his/her chair, Demarest leans all the way forward so the chair is only on one leg. It is only a matter of time till he falls, starting a wave of laughter throughout the science class.

However, Demarest is an athlete.

A lacrosse player to be exact.

He catches himself, shoots me a smile and shrugs," I just like making people laugh."

I'll say.

Demarest, the youngest of six children, transferred to Cabrini from Hartford Community College last year. He made his way to starting as a defender on the men's lacrosse team.

As he looks forward to this upcoming season, he reflects on last year's season, "last year we lost to Wesley by one in the PAC finals. Although we lost, it was still memorable because we played really well together."

This business-administration major often looks forward to driving home to Maryland where he can visit with his goddaughter, Riley. He also can be found quite frequently playing Playstation 2 with several of his teammates in House 5.

After Demarest graduates, he would like to join the FBI.

"I really want to join the FBI, but it's not likely to happen. Basically I want to find a good job in the business industry."

Maybe Demarest should charm them with the class clown act. It works for science class.

Spring Break Sunsets:

Are you going anywhere for Spring break? Don't forget to throw your camera on top of your bathing suit and toothbrush in your suitcase. Look forward to the next issue's features section: Spring Break 2001. Submit any vacation pictures in the features editor's mailbox by March 13. Be sure to include your name and -destinat10n.

CD Review: driving through the charts

Some music is just about burning off energy and taking a break from everyday life.

In the movie "Empire Records," there is a scene where • the manager of the record store, Joe, goes into his haven from stress, his office, and begins to play his frustration out on his drums.

As Joe starts beating on his drums, you can see the anxiety of the day disappear with each hit. He bangs the thin stick against the drum so fast that the noise is the only sign of movement you can pick up. He breaks out into a sweat and bangs extra hard.

Junior English/communication major Matthew Tooley has been using this sort of emotional outlet for the past seven years, through his own drum playing.

"There's a zone that playing the drums creates," Tholey said.

The drums appealed to him because of the productivity he feels when playing and creating music while relieving stress. He admits there is a whole rock star dream at the root of his playing.

In August, Tholey and two of his best friends from Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, Scott Slomeana and Anthony Dilella, formed their band, Drive Faster.

Slomeana and Dilella are both juniors at West Chester University, where the band will soon perform in the Music Festival on April 22.

"It's going to be a good deal for us," Tholey said. "A wide

variety of bands will be there."

Drive Faster is an emo-punk band. The difference between emo-punk and punk is in the lyrics and the presentations of the songs.

"In punk," Tooley said, "the lyrics tend to be jovial and not have meaning. Emo-punk has more emotions involved and lyrics have more meaning."

Emo-punk is sang the way the artist feels and the emotion is self-explanatory by the end of the song.

Drive Faster's demo CD, "cause they said we couldn't do it," is full of energy with fast songs. The nine songs on the demo have a format close to Green Day and Blink 182 with guitar solos that one finds in many Third Eye Blind songs.

The solos are quick in time but have a slower tempo as the song picks up. The CD was recorded in Dec. at Creep Records, and the band already has five new songs with more on the way.

"Every practice we have new material," Tholey said. Each member pitches in to write new songs or to help the other build on raw material.

Over time, the format of the punk band may shift because the band is open to change and also because the new material is already starting to grow and mature into an older form of their original work.

"The songs we recently started to write are a little more complex and more radio friendly," Tooley said.

The band practices in a studio in Dilella's basement and performs at any venue.

On Jan. 12, Drive Faster played at the University of Delaware.

The high school audience in

Delaware is starting to grow to have a greater interest in the band than the local high schools in Pennsylvania.

Drive Faster can be downloaded on mp3.com. Every time a person downloads a song, the band moves up in the weekly polls, which will allow them more radio play. Tholey, Slomeana and Dilella send out emails to people advertising their songs that are ready to be downloaded.

Tholey did that recently to the English/communication's Department. Recently, the band was listed at 92 out of a thousand bands.

When asked about the future and longevity of the band Tholey said, "We are best friends and with the exception of personal reasons, the band will live on for a while."

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Clinton won't escape this time

South Street Mardi Gras celebrationis too muchfor most peopleto handle

The Mardi Gras season has come to an end and the Lenten season started yesterday with Ash Wednesday. Students went to Church and received ashes to honor this season that is a rememberance of Christ's passion, death and Resurection.

However, this season of solemn events and reflection could not begin without the biggest day of debauchery and drunken buffoonness. Fat Tuesday. .

Philadelphia's own South Street was the scene of chaotic rioting and a despicable display of immaturity. Events that are unimaginable to the civilized society of humanity occured in a place that is so publicly known that celebrities stop by on occassion only to say that they have been "on" South Street

South Street is usually a place where people can take a walk in an urban setting while absorbing the uniqueness of individuals who have not been sucked into mainstream hype.

The scene on South Street was outright dangerous. Attacks, vandalisms and serious offenses were reported to the local police district.

Groups of partiers broke into a pet shop and threw the animals into the street while they were still in cages. Alcohol was stolen from a Spirits shop. Cars were smashed with bottles. This led to one of the car's drivers flooring the gas and hitting individuals who were in the automobiles way.

What is society coming to? Immigrants in Indonesia are being slaughtered by natives, the U.S. bombs Iraq AGAIN and partiers in Philadelphia are fighting and acting like animals because they have had too much too drink.

New Orleans is infamous for its Mardi Gras celebrations and South Street tried to match its excitement by providing entertainment for the area. But rather than celebrate, those on South Street rioted. This is the second year in a row that the city was on some curb somewhere, sitting on it's hands while the population went wild.

The city needs to gain control of its drinking population and start setting standards to avoid such chaotic outbreaks from occuring again.

Lent is a time for people to give things up that they use in ex~ess. Some people need to take a look in the mirror and fuq_~~~y.~e~

It's time to put an end to the Clinton regime and his mockery of the American legal system. His pardons are what should be the last straw to break the camel's back. That is the camel on Capitol Hill.

Congress will be investigating and probing the list of over 100 pardoned criminals to see if any paid their way out of jail. It is in the best interest of the American people that congress find this washed-up president guilty of taking bribes. He is also guilty of abusing the highest office in the country.

The evidence is there. Supporters of the Clinton library were on the pardon list, as were supporters of the Democrat party. It's time to nail this spineless bureaucrat. What good is the justice system if naming a price buys exoneration?

Millions of taxpayer dollars were spent four years ago on the impeachment proceedings and trial against Clinton. The American people were fed up with him then when he had sexual relations with an intern and then perjured himself when asked about it. Now he uses his high office and low morals to excuse dope peddlers, millionaire fugitives and swindlers, not to mention that all of these individuals have contributed in some form or another to one of his benefits. He thinks he can just sweep them under the carpet like all of his other problems and they will be forgotten about.

This guy can't help but mess up.

Clinton cannot even do this under the table and in a quiet fashion. He chooses to pardon all of these donors on the number-one top list open to scrutiny and the entire country's eyes.

When the press asks him for comment, he fumbles and dodges the questions and continues to beguile the American people. Billy boy is certainly lost without his speechwriter.

Presidential pardoning has long been a method for the president to excuse those who might have been

wrongly convicted or unjustly accused. It has been a tactic that has held some prestige and some mystery.

It is not a luxury for the president to use at his disposal. It is not a right. It is a responsibility.

Meanwhile, Clinton is extending a political "thank you" to criminals who have seen their way fit and through the bars to give him a donation.

Is this just Washington politics or should the American people be concerned?

Damn right. We should be very concerned. Congress and the appointed sub committees will be taking a very deep look into the mysterious charity of these jailbirds.

The Senate will be playing an important role in the investigation of Clinton. Maybe now we will get to see some sparks between Hillary and Bill.

Joe Holden is the editor in chief of The Loquitur. Whenever Democrats threaten to run roughshod over America with liberal ideas, Joe will be there to fight them with the power of conservatism.

Utah protests against being aroused

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As you can probably tell from my previous columns (like my article on panda porn and the 8-year-old cat killer), I don't get my news from traditional news sources. I get my news from www.portalofevil.com,a Website that finds strange news from all around the web (among other things as well). And it was on a recent visit there that I found this little gem.

Like most of the north Atlantic states, Utah was founded by religious extremists, and it still shows to this very day. On President's Day, 400 Utah students took their day off and used it to march to the state Capitol to rally against pornography. The only problem was they had no consensus on what pornography actually was. One high school senior called it "R-rated movies" while a sophomore said it was Michelangelo's "David." One of the organizers of the rally wasn't concerned that there were a wide variety of interpretations of what was porn. He just remarked that they knew what porn was and that they wanted to keep it away from their kids.

This is the culmination of an anti-pornography movement that has been taking place in the state founded by Mormons. Recently, Utah officials appointed Paula Houston as porn czar (or in her case, czarina) to be the state's "obscenity and pornography ombudsman." I had to look up ombudsman as it is not one of the 50-cent words I like to throw out in conversation. I found that it means someone who investigates complaints and mediates fair

settlements between "aggrieved parties." But from what I've read about Houston, she's making it her job to eliminate pornography from Utah. This is hardly a person who should have a title containing the term "fair settlement" in its definition. I think "porn Nazi" would suit her better.

In terms of the legality of banning porn, the Supreme Court has ruled that obscene material is not protected by the First Amendment, but the law states that pornography is "material that has no scientific, artistic or political value and appeals only to prurient interests." I am not ashamed to tell you that I had to look up "prurient" considering "ombudsman" is a word used almost exclusively in Scandinavian countries. "Prurient" means lustful. Now we enter into a tricky area because what is lustful to one person may not be lustful to someone else, kind of like how death is a somber event to some but for others it's a riotously hilarious time.

I have no problem with people having convictions, but you have to be adequately prepared to defend them on an intellectual level. Former Utah Attorney General Frank Mylar called for Utah's officials "to fight the smut industry with the same fervor they have shown against big tobacco" and also added that "I would rather have my child smoke a pack a day than get hooked on pornography." Great, so you would rather have your child get lung cancer rather than watch "Debbie Does Dallas." If I had to choose between porno and smoking, I'd choose the one that doesn't lead to a tracheotomy. With reasoning like his, it's no wonder that Mylar lost his bid to be attorney general last November.

Another rally organizer, Amy Fielding ,of the group Homes Offering Moral Empowerment (H.O.M.E.), defined porn "as anything that arouses passion among teens." Apparently this woman was born without hor-

Letters to the editor

Dear Loquitur,

I would like to say that I am rather disappointed in the story about Radio Contests in A&E this past week. To me, it seemed to be promoting the major-market radio stations of the area. Why? Those stations spend millions ofdollars promoting themselves, why should the Loquitur do it for free? It seems to make more sense to me to promote our own radio station 89.1 The Bum. Think about it. WYSP doesn't need you to promote them. We do.

It is a sad fact that the students here don't listen to The Bum as much as they should. What could possibly be the reason to listen to another station? Is the music better? Sure, if you want to listen to the same 40 songs over and over, go ahead. If you really enjoy bearing the new N'Sync single every hour, be my guest. But if you want to hear brand new music, things that haven't made it to the masses yet, listen to us. In addition to new music, we play some of the best stuff that you haven't' heard in a while.

If you tune in, and you don't like what you bear, just wait an hour or so. Odds are the next show on will be complete- / ly different. What other station will have hours of Phish and classic rock followed by Local bands, follov/ed by an 80's extravaganza? The station is such a mix ot types of music because the staff is such a mix of people. What we play is not dictated by charts and lists, but instead by what we like, what you like, and what you've never heard.

Where else could you hear your friends and roommates on the air? Who wants to sit and listen to faceless people playing pointless music, when you could hear your friends

playing the music you love, the music you grew up with?

Let's not forget about prizes. Granted, we can't afford a "$2 million Birthday Game," but we do give away free concert tickets, free CD's, free movies, and anything else we could get our bands on. OK, so it isn't as good as $2 million, but is is a hell of a lot easier to win, and we won't take let the IRS know who you are.

These are just a few of the reasons to listen to 89.1 The Bum. Why don't you tune in to find some more?

Dear Loquitur,

In the February 22 issue, it was reported in the "Did you know?" box in your sports section, "In nearly every game the Cavs played this season, they doubled the final score of the opposing team."

In fact, not once have the Cavaliers doubled the final score of the opposing team in their 26 games to date. While Cabrini has outscored its opponent's by an average of 14.6 points per game, they have come close to doubling their opponent's final score (within 10 points) just three times in 26 games, or 11.5 percent of the time.

When your reporters contact me for information, and I provide them with it, I trust things will be reported accurately. This was not the case in last week's issue.

mones since teenagers have passion aroused in them pretty much every day. So I guess that boy who is really passionate about baseball is participating in pornography as be spends all his free time in the batting cages practicing his heart out. "It is the media all the media that stirs up those desires," Fielding also said. Using her logic, it's not the girl in the front row of your math class with the short skirt that's making you interested in prurient ventures with her, it's that episode of "Touched by an Angel" you watched the previous night.

After the rally, the students signed a pledge to stay away from pornographic images "and to avoid products marketed with suggestive or titillating advertisements." I had a good sarcastic response to the above sentence, but there is no font that would properly convey its detractive nature. Instead, I will say this: pornography does not look for you, you look for it. The only place this isn't true is in the realm of e-mail, but porn e-mail can easily be deleted without having to look at it. But aside from that, you could go your entire life and not see one pornographic movie or magazine if you didn't want to. On the Internet (of which pornography is the backbone. Take it away and the whole thing crumbles), there are filters you can use on search engines that prevent you from getting search results about barely legal teens taking it in every orifice when you go searching for such subjects like Britney Spears or the cotton gin.

To quote political musical satirist Tom Lehrer: "Dirty books are fun. That's all there is to it. But you can't get up in a court and say that, I suppose." Maybe we should start saying that in court before people start thinking Utah has a good idea. Never underestimate the power of halfwits in large numbers.

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Loquitur Dome: The Eternal Debate

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People in the Hollywood spotlight are used to the fashion talk

and the fashion walk. They enter award ceremonies with their heads held high and are proud to • be a half-naked Americans but

some of the new talented ~ts ·•

do not seem as comfortable with

the fashion expression as they try hard to fit in anyway.

Toni Braxton holds up her Grammy. We're not sure what's holding up her dress.

Renee DiPietro

Various award winners would begin their acceptance speech by leaning towards the microphone. Her hand would tighten to her chest and she would try to play off the humility and shock of the moment during her speech. But without her hand in that safety position, her speech would have landed her a secure spot on "Baystaff writer watch."

I cannot wait for the trend of modesty to come back m women's fashion.

Why? The Grammys.

Numerous times a lucky winner stood up, stumbled her way to and up the stairs, holding her dress shut over her chest the entire time and then was helped off the stage by the escort. I wonder who it was more embarrassing or uncomfortable for, the awkward award winners or her audience?

Some women wore such low cut, non-supportive dresses that they could not get around and receive their awards without looking like ridiculous clowns. All in the name of fashion they dress up in these unwalkable shoes and barely-there outfits, creating a voice with each new look. It is a voice not heard with ears, but heard with the eyes, and some voices are much louder then others.

After the Grammys are done for the night, the after affects are just starting to begin. Fashion reviews of the night start immediately and no one even remembers who won, but everyone knows what everyone wore.

Whose fashion will fly and flop is being discussed all over the radio, the television, and in the tabloids. But it really does not matter which fashion took the cookie for the night, the flops and flies of the night will flip back and forth so many times in the fu-

Toni Braxton made it a must to leave nothing to the imagination. Saving a little something for the man's eye is probably an opinion she does not agree with since her dress had slits up to there and were kept together with only a white sequined belt. Some women just do not mind if the man's attraction to her is purely physical.

The freedom of expression, of personality and identity, seems like the most precious statement and the only statement that some believe in. People obsessed with physical appearance will not leave the house unless they are dressed exactly the way they want to be perceived by the world, yet most the time they are still read the wrong way.

At the Grammys, fitting in with the crowd is hard to do, since the only way to fit in is to stick out.

While some check their class, dignity, and morals at the door the night turns into a stage for competion of not winning the award, but for winning the talk of the night and perhaps a starring role or two down the road.

I'm not trying to strip away the history of rebellious and revolutionary fighting that women have had to go through in the past to get to where they are now. But as I said before, I just cannot wait for ~e trend of modesty to reappear m women's fashion.

Fashion at the Grammys Are the outfits getting out of hand?

this was a nice change to the lack of clothing at award shows?

No. Instead, entertainment news people like Joan and Melissa Rivers rip the other star's attire to shreds; they have every right to.

Eternal Debate.

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Traci Bingham proves that you can make a top out of gluing stones to your body.

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If you have it, flaunt it.

Hollywood stars have made careers based on scantily-clad outfits and rude conduct. And why have they become so popular? The public likes controversy. People read The National Inquirer for ''Pizzazz on Parade." They are not looking for content; they are looking for pictures. The more embarrassing or insulting the picture is, the better.

So why should a person get in an uproar over what a star wore at the Grammys? It is expected for the stars to put themselves on display.

Each year the stars create more controversy and gossip with their outfits. It is a star's job to get attention and the more attention the better. Each year the hair gets longer, the outfits are shorter and the egos fill the room.

Last year Jennifer Lopez wore a "strategically-placed scarf' by Donetella Versace. Now, Jennifer is known worldwide as a triple threat- she dances, she sings, and she acts. Whether she does it well, I'm not going to say, but her notoriety came from her famous dress.

Some stars had very nice entrance ensembles. The women of "Destiny's Child" wore gold, white and cream-colored gowns by Versace. Carson Daily wore a bland brown suit with a white button down shirt by Dolce & Gahanna. Does anyone say that

Most of the women at the Grammys spent time having extensions glued to their heads bleaching their "natural blonde'; hair, and being painted like clowns so that they will appear flawless under the bright lights and distorted dimensions of telev1s1on. They traveled around the world looking for that perfect dress to be sewn into. They spent thousands of dollars to look as bad as they did. Many stars had to spend days at a spa to look refreshed. In the end they are mocked for their appearance. It doesn't seem fair. Men at the Grammys looked like they rolled out of bed, stepped into whatever clothes were available and arrived looking unwashed and unkempt. Fred Durst wore a sweatshirt, a ski cap and green pants. This is an award show were the patrons are being honored for their work. If the men would put half the effort the women put into their appearance, it would be a vast improvement.

The argument I do not want to refute is "what about the children?" If parents are so concerned with the images these stars are placing in the youth of America's minds, then the parents can change the channel. I doubt there is going to be a child that wears body jewels instead of a top to school.

The public should not get in an uproar over the outfits, or lack of outfits they see on television. Any person who goes to a club has seen just as much skin as they did at the Grammy. The difference is that the stars wear little with taste.

If you want to complain about The Grammys, complain about the awards received. The committee is very dim-witted when it comes to what the public wants. I'd rather watch the stars walk the red carpet instead of watching the Grammys. It's more entertaining.

Renee DiPietro claims that they are getting out of control while Jennifer Ford says less is more. The fashionwar erupts in this special Grammys edition ofLoquitur Dome: The

Full-court shot sunk, wins game, PAC

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Alvernia had already begun doing their victory dance and taunting Cabrini spectators when Kareem Brunson charged the court with the shot that would declare the Cavs the true PAC champions.

''After I threw the ball, I fell on the floor not realizing I had scored the winning basket," said Brunson. When Brunson sunk the ball, the immature taunting and evil chants quickly diminished from the Alvernia bleachers. However,the Cav's managed to pull tprough thanks to the full-court heave by Kareem Brunson.

Brunson was blessed with the honor of receiving the Most ValuablePlayer Award due to his famous full-courtshoot Brunson might have sunk the winning basket,but each player on the team poured his heart and soul into the game. Kris Pittman, guard, scored 16points, Gary Goldman, guard, scored 12points,forwardsTim Gordan and Brian Wood scored I I -points each and Kareem Brunson scored a total of 15-points after he sunk an

85-foot swish across court

Cabrini managed to claim the victory over Alvernia for the PAC championship title, however, both teams demonstrated smooth technique and quality sportsmanship.

Springsportspreview:Softball swings into full action

The field is not yet ready, but the Cabrini softball team is itching to step up to the plate.

Softball season begins over the spring break, and the Lady Cavaliers will be in Atlanta, Ga. Gearing up for the Leadoff Classic. The Leadoff Classic is held over the second weekend of the spring break, March 9-11 in Atlanta.

The Cabrini squad will face the No. 1 and No. 3 ranked Division ill teams in the nation on opening day.

This should prove to be a good test for the reigning PAC champions. Last season saw the Lady Cavs go 21-1 against conference

rivals, while posting a 39-9 overall record including the post-season.

With all of the team's starters returning, they hope to take the next step. Last year, after winning the PAC championship over Misericordia, the Lady Cavs were able to advance to the regionals. This year they hope to make the nationals, and playing the No. 1 and No. 3 teams in the nation on opening day will help determine how far they have to go.

"We are determined to go farther than last year," Megan Merkel said. Merkel is a senior first baseman sidelined for the season by lingering knee problems.

Among returning starters are

Megan Johnston, Erin Brooks and Rita Homing, all of whom played for Team USA this summer in Germany. Brooks and Homing are sophomores. Brooks is an outfielder from NY and Horning is a first baseman from MD.

"All of us have our individual skills and when they all come together it really works well for the team," Katie Vollone said. Vollone is a senior left fielder. Vollone points out that the strength of the team is a "really solid defense."

Jacki Armes, a junior, and Johnston will be splitting the pitching duties this season. Armes spent the off-season weight training while Johnston worked on her pitching.

"Even when no one else is there you can see her pitching against the wall by herself," Merkel added.

Shortstop Heather Tu, also a sophomore is returning as well. Tu is a power hitter and a clutch player.

"She gets the play that you need," Merkel said. According to Merkel, the team has really progressed its work ethic under Head Coach Bridget Baxter.

"We usually go from spot to spot looking for an available field," Vollone said. Vollone worries that someone on the squad will get hurt on one of the random fields. "Some of them are really in need of repair," Vollone adds. Hopefully the field will be ready

for opening day when the team returns from spring break.

The team leaves for Atlanta this Saturday, March 3rd. There they will spend the week practicing and preparing for the first test of the season against No. I St. Mary's of MN. and Chapman of CA.

Back at home in the PAC, Cabrini will be facing some familiar faces. Misericordia, who Cabrini was able to beat in the Championship game for the first time last season, figures to be strong again. Alvernia lost some seniors, but should still be strong and Cedar Crest is a squad on the rise. All this points to an interesting season as the Lady Cavs hope to add to the trophy case.

Trackteam runninginto spring season with more talent

Geared to switch their mindsets to the spring, the track team has been training hard for the new season. Due to the fact that there is not an outdoor track field on campus, the team practices at Valley Forge, Radnor High School, and at Eastern. Races for this season range from 100 meters to 5 thousand meters. Races are

both individual and in relays of four.

sports editor Currently, the major goal for the team is to perform well at Penn Relays, according to Kristin Zielinski, junior.

"It's a lot of individual bests that we want to reach," Zielinski said. "Also, I think we'll do pretty good as a team."

The Penn Relay's is one of biggest relay meets in the country. It is held annually at Franklin Field, University of Penna. During the season, the team competes in Invi-

tationals sponsored by different Colleges.

"Last year, we were small in number and we walked away with three medals in the champs," Jason Bull, senior, said. "This year we have more people and more talent. I think we'll do even better."

Bull's personal goal is to break the one hundred-meter record of 4:01.6.

Amanda Campbell, junior, strives to break Cabrini's record in the one hundredmeter race. "I am not that far from it,"

Campbell said.

Ryan Jones, senior, hopes that his team places in the top three teams at Championships.

The Penn Relay's is one of biggest relay meets in the country.

Aside from the glory of the medals, the members of the team run for fun. "It's very relaxing and a good way to keep in shape," Ricky Romyn, senior, said.

Men's Lacrosseteam preparesfor promisingseason

The Cabrini College Men's Lacrosse begins their season undsr the direction of first-year head coach, Steve Colfer. Colfer inherits a team that has a good share of veteran leadership along with dynamite young stars. Look for the Cavs to square off against archival Neumann and defending PAC champion Wesley for this year's crown. Colfer will try to use the team's defensive mindset along with ball control to stop both of these teams.

Colfer will look to his rookie

players such as Mike Piccoli and Chris Boyle to make an immediate impact and see quality minutes in crunch time. With the leadership of captains Ryan, Greer,Tommy Lemieux,Brendan Muller and senior Alex Muller, Colfer will see his young team develop into a veteran unit. It also does not hurt that the Cavs will have to face tough competition early in the season against such teams as Franklin and Marshall and Western Maryland when it comes time to facing the PAC.

Colfer will also look for his team to let their opponents know

Woman's Lacrossehits the stix for springseason

whom they are facing. With a defense lead by Alex Muller, Mike Demarest, Tom Grosse and Brandon Lawler the Cavs look to apply constant pressure· to the other team. Senior goalie Matt Clements will clean up the trash between the pipes. In a recent scrimmage against Hartford, four to six players of the opposing squad were carried off the field because of the ambush that Cavs had released. Colfer said, "When you play the Cavs, bumps and bruises are a given."

On the offense side of the ball, returning leading scorer Tommy Lemieux along with seniors Brendan Muller, Ryan Greer and senior Josh Hagelin will develop a plan to keep pace with the other team while la yin' the smackdown at the same time.

Obviously the Cavs are a favorite in the PAC and that is exactly the Cavs goal for this season. Win the PAC and then go on to win the ECAC.

Colfer team is young and exciting. They should be an eye-popping team to watch and will develop a strong nucleus as the year goes on. The seniors have grown in the last four years and its now or never for them.

The first home game for the Cavs will be on March 15 at 4pm on the Upper Athletic Field against Eastern. If you got nothing to do come out and see some high octane hitting as well as some Cabrini best athletes take the field.

It's that time again. It's time for a preseason preview of one of Cabrini's most enthusiastic and dedicated sports teams, the women's lacrosse team.

"I have a really good feeling about this team," coach Jackie Neary said

There is reason for Neary's feelings, considering the team is packed with a mixture of 22 experienced and talented players with one thing is common, the passion to continue the glorious streak of conquering the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, which they have proudly owned for the past three consecutive years.

Despite the loss of numerous senior key players, Neary, who bas been coaching lacrosse since the sport first took hold at Cabrini six years ago, feels confident in her current crew.

'We have a lot of great players and a tremendous amount of talent," Neary said. "We have a group of strong freshman who have great backgrounds leaving high school."

New freshman players include Maureen McQuade, Kelli Romano, Melissa Modesti and Colleen Connor.

"I am really excited about this season," McQuade said. "I never had a chance to win a championship."

Strong leadership and encouragement come from senior captains, which include Angela Grassa, Christy Malone and Monica Paolucci.

'We are definitely going to work hard to keep the women's lacrosse tradition of winning the PAC championship going," Grassa said.

With the upcoming trip to St. Petersburg, Fla. over spring break for preseason lacrosse camp, the team is enthused to engage themselves in a weeklong intense training and workout program, focusing not only on improving their field techniques, but also to strengthen the already tight bond that the players possess.

"It's like my second family,"McQuade said.

The trip to Florida will also prove stimulating since the players will be able to scrimmage and practice on an actual outdoor field, as opposed to the Dixon Center gym, where the ladies practice everyday.

Much of the team's motivation and encouragement derives from Neary.

"Coach Neary is a phenomenal coach," Grassa said. "Her energy and enthusiasm for lacrosse is absorbed by us everyday. She motivates us and makes us want to win."

The first home game against Catholic University,will be held on March 16 in the lower athletic field.

Tennisgets playersto their potential

staff writer

The men's tennis team's first game of the season is Wednesday, March 17. The team, coached by Reggie Day, began practices on Tuesaay, Feb.13. The team was No. 1 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference last year.

There are nine players on the team, four of which were ranked as part of the top six on last year's team. Sophomores Scott Giblin and Ian duncan are both returning players. Giblin was the No. 1 singles player and Duncan was the No. 3 singles player. The No. 4 player, Senior Dan McConnell and the No. 6 player Ricky Romyn, have returned as well. Two transfer students are part of this year's team as well, sophomore Gary Cassara and junior Andy Johnson. The team also includes senior Tony Barrett, sophomore Jeff Hayes and first-yeM student Lenny Yacona.

The team is prepwng for the season by conditioning, working on strokes, doing a lot of drilling, partaking in match play challenges and working on doubles combina-

tions. The team practices on the Cabrini courts Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. Sometimes, if practice has been rained out for a couple of days dming the week or if there is a weekend match, the team will practice on the weekends. The team won't be practicing over Spring Break. However, the players will probably practice on their own.

Coach Day anticipates the season's first game against Widener on March 17 at home to be a good test for Cabrini. This is because Widener's team bas been strong in the past. The following four games will be at home as well. Cabrini will play Newman on March 17, Goucher on March 17, USP on March 20 and Philadelphia University on March 21.

The team will take two trips this season.

The first will be a weekend trip in which the team will play Marywood College on March 24 and Wilkes University on March 25. The team will then play two home games, Lebanon Valley on March 27 and Cheyney on March 28. On March 31 the team will play away at West Chester.

They'll play two homes games against Alvernia on April 3 and Gwyned Mercy on April 5. Then they'll take a week-long trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina from April 6 to 14 where they'll play Savannah College, Center College, St. Mary's College and St. Thomas College.

The team will play two home games after they arrive from their week-long trip. They'l1 play Beaver on April 19 and Wesley on April 21. They'll close out the season with the PAC Championships that are held at Eastern from April 27 to 29.

Coach Day said his goals for the season are to "get through without any injuries, get everyone into good playing form during the pre-season and get every player up to their potential." Day also said, ''We did win the Conference last year. No matter how you cut it, every year is new. Even if everyone wants to look at us as one of the top teams in the conference, you still have to get out every match and prove yourself all over agaj_n.As long as we play up to our potential, 1•m happy."

Me.n'sTemis Schedule March

·Mon. 3/12 3:30p.m.Neumann

·Wed. 3/13 3:30p.m.

Widener

·Sat. 3/17 lp.m. Goucher

•Tue. 3/20 4p.m. Univ. of Sciences in Philadelphia

•Wed. 3/21 4p.m. Philadelphia University

·Sun.3/25

·Tue. 3/27

·Sat. 3/24 lp.m. @Mar-ywood lp.m. @Wilkes TBA Lebanon

Valley

•Sat. 3/31

Chester lp.m. @West

Golf budget increased,will look like a team this year

When the snow has fully melted and the ground dries out, Cabrini College's golf team will start the 2001 season with many new faces.

Two returning players, senior Brian Moose and sophomore Anthony D' Aleo will lead the team. Joining these two will be sophomore Jim Mcrea and two freshmen Zane Hamid and Richard Magda. Possibly two to three other freshmen might be joining later on according to Dr. Tony Verde, head coach.

The team will start its season on March 30 at Holy Family College. The season will end with the PAC championships on the weekend of April 29.

One highlight for the team this

yeM will come in their last match before the PAC championships. On April 26, the team will travel to Long Island N.Y., where they will have the honor to play on the legendary course, Bethpage. It is here that the team will be able to play on the same course that will host the 2002 U.S. Open, where notable golfers such as Tiger Woods will play.

Practice bas been sidelined for right now until the courses dry, but over spring break Dr. Verde, golf coach and chair of the sports science department, will be taking Hamid and Magda and some of the other players, to Ocean City, M.D. It will be here where be will see Hamid and Magda play for the first time. The trip will last for three days and they will play four to five rounds.

Verde would like to start an an-

nual spring break trip.

When looking ahead to the season and the team's goals Verde says, "Show up better at finals." Verde explains that Wesley College always takes the PAC because they are rated in the top 10 in the nation. "We would like to come in second, because Wesley runs away with first." D' Aleo adds, "We are looking forward to competing and challenging the PAC."

Another goal that Verde would like seen with this new team is to improve camaraderie and team spirit. This year Verde was able to obtain more money for their budgets, which allowed the team to purchase matching bags and golf balls with the Cabrini logo. "We will look like a team this year and that will give them pride that they are representing their

college," Verde said. When asked about recruitment for this yeM, Verde replies that be does not recruit, but that be carries enough golfers to always make a team of five, which they need in order to compete. In talking about bis players Verde states, ''They like to play, very few have had tournament experience and the whole mindset is different." Verde then went onto explain that this will also be one of the points of the spring break trip.

''The team practices during the season at two private golf courses, Sunnybrook Golf Course, which is located in Plymoth Meeting and St. Davids, which located right next to Cabrini. Verde is proud to state, " We have come a long way, and we used to have to go to public course."

They do not host any matches, but hope to start soon.

The golf team is also not strictly male. Women are encouraged to come out and play. Verde states though, "In NCAA women have to play same tee." This means that while men and women can play together, the NCAA rules state that they must start at the same tee. Currently the men's tee is placed 20 percent farther away from the green than the women's. "But women are welcomed," Verde says, adding, "At Gwynedd -Mercy College, women are the top three players." Besides the coach looking forward to the season, the golfers are excited too.

"We are looking forward to a fun season, that is why we are all out there," D' Aleo said.

The men's basketball team enjoys a much-earned victory over Alvemia College as the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Champions. The Cavaliers defeated Alvernia College Sat., Feb. 24. They claimed the title after a solid game. Kareem Brunson scored a full court basket with one second remaining in the game.

He jumps. He shoots. He scores. The men's basketball team won the PAC Championship with one second remaining on the clock at Saturday's game. Forward Ka-

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reem Brunson, scored the winning basket at the PAC Championship game against Alvernia College.

"It was amazing, the ball traveled full-court," said junior Georgiana Rushworth. The 85-foot swish was featured on D3hoops.com and ESPN.

It was heart pounding. Cabrini was down by two points when Tim Gordon, forward, fouled on a slashing move, which tied the game at 70-points.

"At this point, we felt we could take our chances in overtime," said Brunson. Alvemia's Bu-Deen

1\vyman in-bounded the ball with seven seconds remaining on the clock. "I started putting my coat on and getting ready to leave because at that point I was convinced we had no chance of winning;' said junior Lisa Simonetti. continuedon pg. /3

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