Nervous Relatives Records

Is your copy of “Brave New World” threatening to fall apart from wear? Is your DVD of “A Clockwork Orange” on the verge of being melted permanently into your DVD player? Then introduce them to your latest obsession: HUMANWINE. HUMANWINE (yes, written exactly like that), is the depth and darkness of your favorite totalitarian saga meets Cabaret.

The musical journey that is HUMANWINE is set in the fictional world of Vinland, a harsh totalitarian society full of unique characters and personalities. Each song flows like a musical short story about the happenings of Vinland and its strange and enchanting residents. You will inevitably be drawn in by both the storybook nature of the lyrics, as well as the haunting melodies and raucous waltzes.

HUMANWINE was born in 2002 from the minds of lead vocalists Holly Brewer and M@ McNiss. They began composing songs together and quickly decided to move to Boston and expand their musical experiment. Since moving to Boston in 2005 the band has made quite a name for themselves in the local scene, and they have recently embarked on a new tour to promote their album “Fighting Naked.” Along for the ride on the tour are fellow musicians, drummer Brian Viglione of the Dresden Dolls and bassist Paul Dilley of Reverend Glasseye.

The tour recently kicked off with the opening show at Johnny Brenda’s right here in Philadelphia. HUMANWINE live treats the listener to both a mind boggling musical performance and a stage show, with Brewer acting out many of the twisted musical tales. However, the real treat of the performance is the virtual buffet of sounds. Songs run the gambit from flowing yet dramatic tracks like Epoch, to crowd jarring manifestoes like Rivolta Silenziosa, to the sea shanty Dim Allentown Cove Pt I. The listener is entranced by a dizzying array of pounding percussion and melodic bass that reside somewhere between classical and death metal. McNiss strings you along carefully with each note, while Brewer’s hypnotic yet powerful voice provides the perfect vehicle to tell the story of Vinland.

All in all, HUMANWINE provides a musical experience one is sure not to find anywhere else. If you are looking for something you’re familiar with, then you’ve come to the wrong place. HUMANWINE blows familiar out of the water with a shocking combination of socio-political messages and darkly, twisted musical genius. If you’re looking for something deeper and darker yet strangely poetic, find HUMANWINE on tour.

Right now in the northeast corner of Africa in a medium sized country called Sudan there could be hundreds of people dying. Some of violence, others of malnutrition and disease. A 2004 State Department report called the situation in the Sudan “the worst humanitarian and human rights crisis in the world today.”

The ruling Arab Muslims in the Darfur region of Sudan embarked on a mission in 2003 to ethnically cleanse their country of non-Muslim Africans. Government supported militias known as “Janjaweed” terrorize non-Muslims, and those who are not killed are forced into refugee camps. However, the standard of living in these camps is far from respectable. Many in the camps die from malnourishment and disease. There are 129 refugee camps in Sudan however, 31 of them are inaccessible because of continued violence in the areas where they are located. Meanwhile, the U.N. continues to battle the Sudanese government, local rebels and harsh environmental conditions to get what little food and supplies they can to those in need.

This is not the first crisis of this nature to occur on the international stage. In the early 1990’s, feuding warlords in Somalia were leaving thousands starving. U.S. forces stepped in to ensure food provided by the U.N. and got to those who needed it. Later in 1994, when Slobodan Milosevic and his Serbian forces were slaughtering thousands of Muslims in Bosnia, the U.S. stepped in as a large part of the U.N. Protection Force to ensure that the fighting stopped and that a peace was brokered.

In these situations, the U.S. did not hesitate to participate and even promote assisting these countries. So why does Sudan seem to have fallen by the wayside? Both the U.S. and U.N., while pleading acknowledgement of the situation, seem to have made little effort in seeking a solution to it. Food supplies and medical aid are short-term solutions to a long-term conflict. Food and supplies do not stop outright killing and rape. They do not fix a government in denial of these problems. They do not stop the displacement of thousands of Sudanese Africans to refugee camps.

In an international stage dominated by the war in Iraq, the more humanitarian tendencies of the U.S. fighting force seem to have gotten lost in the shuffle. The answer is simple: Money and troops do not appear out of thin air. Whether it is for oil or democracy, the troops and money are needed in Iraq. However, the question must be posed: What if there was no war in Iraq? Would the landscape of conflict in Sudan look different? What if half the media coverage devoted to the war in Iraq on a daily basis went to the conflict in Sudan? Would the American people look at it in a different way? My personal answer is, yes. However, with little more than a mention here and an emotional article there, this human rights disaster seems doomed to quietly wait out seemingly more significant conflicts in quiet desperation.

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Dan Squire

Grace Hall was filled with the sounds of laughter on the night of March 27. Certainly, not the sounds you would expect to come from a seminar on healthy relationships. However, the Dating Doctor, David Coleman, provided entertainment for all and helpful advice on dealing with the opposite sex. Students who attended were sure to come away with helpful tips on dating and relationships, as well as a good laugh.

“I thought he was funny and he seemed enthusiastic and he was very informative,” said Jillian Smith, a freshman English and communication major.

Coleman is the author of five books and is a nationally recognized speaker. Coleman gave valuable advice to both male and female students about many different topics; such as the differences between men and women, how to be romantic, commitment and of course, how to have a healthy relationship. This, combined with a uniquely humorous approach through slides titled “The ABC’s of Initial Interest” and “Worst Pick Up Lines Ever,” made the Dating Doctor the man of the hour.

Coleman often interspersed his information with witty bits of advice. “There is a fine line between serendipity and stalking,” Coleman said. And this was just one of many memorable quotes from the night.

The office of Health and Wellness Education along with campus and activities programing board and many of the campus resident advisers from Residence Life sponsored the event. Some special incentives for students included door prizes and a pizza party for the house or floor of the RA who got the largest number of their residents to attend.

Chris Hyson, the director of health and wellness education had previously brought Coleman to Drexel Universitiy’s campus when she worked there.

She felt that Cabrini students would be interested in Coleman’s advice and would enjoy his presentation.

“We were very pleased with the turnout and the positive feedback we have gotten from students so far,” Hyson said.

Hyson also mentioned that hopefully the Office of Health and Wellness Education will be able to plan more events similar to the Dating Doctor that provide students with information on healthy relationships.

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When looking for financial aid, most white students do not feel that they are discriminated against, but there are some exceptions. Some colleges and universities have begun to open up scholarships, aid and programs previously available to only minority students now to white students.

Financial aid and special programs that were once allocated solely for minority students have begun accepting white or Asian- American students. However, this has raised some serious questions and sparked a debate among colleges and universities about the reasoning and logic behind these decisions.

The debate began back in 2003 with two landmark Supreme Court decisions involving the University of Michigan. The case raised many questions about the use of race in college admissions. However, the case focused mostly on programs for high school students and graduate fellowships.

Some examples include the State University of New York, which recently altered both a fellowship program and a scholarship that had previously only been offered to black, Hispanic or American-Indian students. Also, Southern Illinois University was forced to reconsider its eligibility requirements for three minority fellowships after the Department of Justice threatened it with a lawsuit.

Most colleges and universities have argued that they are making these changes to reflect diversity on their campuses. Institutions are increasingly turning away from using classifications such as “minority” and looking for ways to create a student body that reflects all races and ethnicities.

“We want to be in the position of supporting programs that also support the inclusion of all racial or ethnic backgrounds,” Roger B. Clegg said, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Clegg is the general counsel for the Center for Equal Opportunity, a group that advocates for colleges and universities to abandon using race as an eligibility criteria.

Colleges and universities have also argued that singling out minorities is too narrow a classification for financial aid. Many claim they have expanded certain programs to encompass any individuals who need financial aid or who are economically underprivileged. An example of this is the University of Delaware, which altered some of its previously minority-only programs.They are now available to any student who is the first member of their family to attend college and who is economically in need of assistance based on federal financial aid requirements.

“I think it would be difficult for many schools to do this because if certain organizations want money to go specifically to minority students, then a college cannot change that,” Charlie Spencer, the director of admissions, said.

Spencer also said, “I think this practice will be difficult, if not impossible, with auditing from the government.”

It is unclear right now whether other schools will make similar changes. However, this debate has forced many schools to reconsider where the financial aid and assistance will go. Undoubtedly, in the diverse and multicultural world of modern colleges and universities, administrators and financial aid officials will have to deal with some tough questions.

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Brian Coary

Spring has arrived and with it the Cabrini golf team has already kicked off a phenomenal season. This year’s team promises to put forth a tremendous effort, and hopefully, the results will make it all worthwhile. With an impressive season, opening first place finish and a second place finish at their most recent match, the golf team looks to be already on their way to an impressive season.

The team started off the season with a win against Holy Family, finishing three strokes ahead of their opponents. Most recently, the team finished second out of six teams in their match at Swarthmore, finishing a mere 15 strokes behind first place team Swarthmore. Both of these matches bode well for the rest of the season, in which the team hopes to beat out longtime Pennsylvania Athletic Conference rivals, Wesley College.

Last year, the team came in second in the PAC championships, and with new freshmen Tim Harner and Mike Dunphy, as well as staple juniors Brian Prospero and Matt Paris, the team looks to be perfectly placed to possibly clench the PAC Championship.

Harner marked his debut with the team by leading them to their first victory this season against Holy Family, while fellow freshman Dunphy has been hot on his heels, finishing close behind in both matches. Meanwhile, Prospero, who finished eighth overall in the PAC Championship last year earning him all-conference honors, has continued his impressive career this season with a fourth place finish in the match against Swarthmore out of a field of 30 golfers.

Head coach Tony Verde seems confident that this year’s team will do well. Verde said, “This year’s team is approximately 10 to 15 shots better than last year’s team.” Verde also set an impressive overall goal for this season’s team, which is “To average 13 shots better than last year’s team per 18-hole competition,” Verde said.

The junior captains, Brian Prospero and Matt Paris, also appear confident that this year’s team will have a banner season and an impressive showing at the PAC Championships. Prospero and Paris are the only returning players, and they take their roles as captains seriously. “We do our best to bring a sense of leadership to the team,” Paris said.

Both captains are also trying their best to lead the team to live up to the expectations of Verde. “Coach Verde is expecting big things from us this year and the team as a whole will be disappointed with anything less,” Paris said.

The team will be focusing this season on their three main invitational events, the Lebanon Valley Invitational, the Widener Invitational and the Wesley Invitational. Then, of course, they always have their sights on a first place finish at the PAC Championship. Hopefully, this year’s team will bring Cabrini a PAC Championship and a notable place in the local collegiate golf world.

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There are very few faculty and staff members remaining who remember Cabrini’s more humble beginnings, and Mike Caranfa is one of them. In his 33 years at Cabrini, Caranfa has been witness to many changes to the campus and its student body, and he will take his history and experiences with him when he retires at the end of the semester.

Caranfa began his career at Cabrini in 1973 as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and he was promoted shortly afterward to Director of the Physical Plant. Caranfa worked his way up through the roles of Chief Physical Plant Officer and Chief Facilites Officer. During this time, he managed all construction projects and ran the Facilities Department. Finally, Caranfa took on his current position as Director of Construction and Renovation in 2001.

When Caranfa started his career at Cabrini, many of the buildings and areas the campus community is so familiar with today did not exist. Buildings and residence halls such as the Widener Center, Dixon Center, Xaiver, New Residence Hall, The Cabrini Apartment Complex and others were nonexistent. Over the years, Caranfa has overseen the construction of some of these various buildings and the growth of Cabrini as a college.

Since the position of Director of Construction and Renovation was created in 2001, Caranfa has managed more than $45 million in construction and renovation projects for Cabrini College. And this is in addition to $35 million in projects he managed before that position was created. Recently, Caranfa has been hard at work overseeing the construction of the brand new West Residence Hall, which will be his final project at Cabrini.

Caranfa plans to relax and enjoy some quality time with his wife after he retires. “I have worked here over half my life, and Cabrini is part of my soul. I will miss the people very much, but I want to enjoy my retirement while I am still strong and healthy,” Caranfa said.

Cabrini however will be losing a valued member of its administration and a man who has done a great deal for the growth and improvement of Cabrini. The many beautiful buildings and residence halls that stand on the scenic campus will be a lasting memorial to this treasured member of the Cabrini community.

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Jerry Zurek

News intro.

Iraq update: 3 years after invasion.

Belarus protest: protest of presidential election and police brutality in Belarus.

Immigration protests: Americans protesting stricter immigration bill in Congress.

Bush veto: Bush has set a new record for not vetoing, surpasses Pres. James Monroe.

Medicare: new drug benefit and effect on small pharmacies.

With everything from war to wiretapping in the news, political and social views are never far from most people’s minds. However, the college classroom has traditionally been a beacon of free speech and open opinions. Recent events at the University of Iowa and locally at Temple and Pennsylvania State Universities suggest this may be changing. At all three institutions, students accused faculty members and administration of ridiculing students who did not share their political and social beliefs, and in some cases engaged in outright discrimination.

Students at the University of Iowa claimed they were regularly demeaned in class for both political and religious views and that even some of their tests contained ideologically oriented questions. According to students, these events frightened them into silence preventing them from voicing their opinions in class.

At Penn State, a suit has been filed on behalf of Alfred J. Fluehr, a sophomore political science major, who claims that the university employed a strict speech-code, which was supported by a policy that encouraged students to inform administrators if other students were voicing controversial opinions that they deemed “intolerant.”

At Temple University, a graduate student, Christian M. DeJohn, also a Pennsylvania National Guardsman, has accused two tenured professors of rejecting his master’s thesis and forestalling his graduation three times because he objected to anti-war and anti-Bush statements the professors made.

Legislation is pending in both cases in Pennsylvania, and both students are being supported by a conservative Christian legal advocacy group called Alliance Defense Fund. At the University of Iowa, administrators have responded by calling a town-hall style meeting between students and faculty, where they will discuss the problem and possible solutions. However, some feel this effort is futile in light of the accusations.

A Penn State spokesman claimed that college has no such speech-code and that it fully recognizes students’ right to free speech. A Temple University official declined to comment because of the pending legislation.

This topic was recently the subject of several discussions at the Association of American Colleges and Universities annual meeting on Jan. 25-28. Association president Carol Geary Schneider said, “Today’s students need to develop the skills of analysis and critical inquiry by exploring and evaluating competing claims and different perspectives under the guidance of experienced faculty members.”

Another serious incident that occurred involves Ward Churchill, a professor at the University of Colorado. Churchill wrote an essay in 2001 where he referred to workers in the World Trade Center as “little Eichmans,” referring to Adolf Eichman a prominent member of the Nazi Party in World War II. The reference came to light when Churchill was asked to speak in January 2005 at Hamilton College. The incident sparked the most recent debates on just how far college professors can push their academic freedom of speech.

Dr. Charlie McCormick, dean for academic affairs, stressed that there is a fine line between using controversial issues to engage healthy discussion between students, and enforcing one’s own views in a classroom. McCormick said, “Given these complications and opportunities, professors decide for themselves if, when and how to use their political positions in relevant ways in courses.”

McCormick also cited a statement that the college endorses from the American Association of University Professors that follows along the same lines. It states that professors have a certain responsibility for statements they make, but that this should not discourage proper academic discussion of controversial issues.

However, in most cases when asked Cabrini students said they had more of a problem with other students than with their professors when it came to speaking their views. Kara Schneider, a freshman English and communications major, said, “I think most of the teachers are very open to students’ views and I think personal incidents between students are more frequent.”

The students also indicated that they felt most of the professors on campus were open and respectful when it came to opposing viewpoints. Ginger Dadonna, a junior English and communication major, said, “As a whole I think the teachers encourage students to voice their opinions and are respectful of them within reasonable limits.”

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Democracy! It is the constant cry of the American government with regards to Iraq. However, Iraq is not the first experiment in creating democracies in the Middle East.

Palestine now stands as both a testament to the institution of democracy and its often unpredictable consequences.

Scholars have struggled for years to predict both the benefits and pitfalls of implementing democracy in a country and Palestine has shown just how democracy can produce results that may not be favorable in the eyes of America.

The recent free elections held in Palestine left the controversial terrorist group Hamas in power in the Palestinian Authority, the nations governing body.

Although the political wing of Hamas often tries to distance itself from its more violent wing, it still embraces the principles of fundamental Islam, and that puts it fundamentally at odds with Western democracies.

Next door to the chaos of Iraq, a democracy has risen with unintended consequences; a regime in power that makes the American government more than a little uneasy.

Certainly this raises the question of whether or not democracy is the best option for a country like Palestine or Iraq.

As Americans, we naturally value the freedom of democratic elections, but can we promote democracy at a risk to our own national security, and that of Israel, a nation we have a history of supporting and protecting?

With Palestine we have passed the point of no return. There were rumors floating around that the results were inaccurate and the Palestinian government would try and hold the elections again, however

I think both the Palestinian and American governments know this would only cause violence and unrest.

It would be hypocritical in the worst way for America to demand the elections be held again after its constant crusades for democracy in the Middle East.

The best possible position for America is to be cautious, but still maintain open channels of communication with Palestine and Hamas.

We cannot reverse the democratic process we so vehemently championed in Palestine, and now in Iraq, but we can keep a watchful eye on things through healthy diplomacy.

A recent article suggested that the Bush administration has been reluctant to engage in talks with the Hamas members of the Plaestinian Authority, however this is the worst possible route to take with this group. More dangerous than disagreeing with some of their policies is shutting them out completely.

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January has come and gone with most people probably forgetting the resolutions they made on the first of the month. New Years resolutions are traditions that date back to Roman times.

The Romans celebrated the New Year by asking for forgiveness from their enemies and giving gifts to each other. They also saw these traditions as a way to close the door on the past and begin the coming year with a clean slate. While modern resolutions may differ slightly from the ancient Romans, the general premise of the tradition lives on today.

The most common resolutions involve health. Most people vow to go to the gym more, eat better or commit to some other method of losing weight. Several surveys showed that weight loss is still one of the most popular resolutions. Other common resolutions involve our work habits or personal matters. Promises to be better organized or to clean one’s apartment more often are examples of this category.

Still, others vow to change personality traits they dislike about themselves or try to reduce areas of stress in their life. Quitting smoking is a huge resolution that many attempt as part of their outlook for the New Year. Personal finances are also a big part of many resolutions. Paying off debt is probably the most common one, although some people could be saving up for a big purchase or a vacation.

The age-old problem with resolutions, however, is keeping them. Sure, it is easy to make them now but a month or two from now many will be long forgotten.

There is a multitude of self-help sites on the Internet dedicated to help keep resolutions for longer than a few weeks. Most recommend having a strong commitment to a resolution and monitoring the progress quickly. One site recommended typing up resolutions and taping them up somewhere accessible where you will see them every day.

Most sites state that people should track how well they are doing and encourage people to give rewards to themselves when they reach certain milestones.

Perhaps the biggest reward is letting both friends and family know so they can give support with the resolution. Perhaps now some of these tips will help ensure that this year’s resolutions last a bit longer than the average week.

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What does it mean to be an American? This was just one of many questions relating to immigration that was discussed at the lecture “Immigration through the Artist Interpretation.” This presentation demonstrated how the Lower East Side Tenement Museum through its exhibits raises issues about immigration in the past and present. Museum patrons do not merely get to experience a historical site or learn about the past history of immigration, but they discuss real issues that still confront immigrants today.

The presentation was hosted by two members of the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, Alex Narvaez and Lokki R. Chan. The session began with a video clip about a family that emigrated from Puerto Rico in the early 1900’s. The story of the Rivera family and their struggle with adapting to American life was the perfect lead in to the rest of the lecture.

Most immigrants face a constant struggle between trying to maintain pieces of their own personal culture and way of life, while also trying to assimilate themselves into American culture. The Rivera family faced enormous pressure to adapt American language and culture. Today immigrants do not face the same kind of pressure the Rivera family did but they still face many issues that make life in America very difficult.

The exhibits at the museum are created from a number of sources and are designed to invoke discussion and critical thinking in the observer. “It depends totally on the interaction between the presenter and the audience.” Lokki Chan said.

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From Hurricane Katrina to cancer research, there is a little rubber bracelet for everything these days. They can be seen on the wrists of both children and adults for all different reasons. Some are meant for fun and others support serious causes. Whether or not you have a few of your own, it is clear that this trend has swept the nation.

The origin of the bracelets lies with cycling superstar Lance Armstrong. The athlete created the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997 to support cancer survivors and cancer research. In 2004, the foundation launched its Livestrong campaign with sneaker giant Nike, and they produced about 5 million bracelets originally. After a year, approximately 50 million bracelets have been sold.

“When I heard that Nike was making 5 million of them, I was a little skeptical. I figured we’d be shooting them at each other for years.” Armstrong said, according to USA Today.

The distinctive bright yellow rubber bracelets sport the word “Livestrong” and sell for about a dollar a piece. Demand for the bracelets skyrocketed shortly after their release, and many patrons were scouring stores and hospitals looking to buy them.

Recently, other causes have caught on to the bracelet rage. Catholic Relief Services sold them to support victims of the tsunami. Some aid foundations have been using them to help raise money for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Other bracelets contain patriotic sayings or proudly proclaim support for the troops in Iraq.

The bracelets have also branched out into less worthy causes as well. Some simply come in fun colors with greeting-card type sayings about friendship or love on them. Others come in a variety of neon colors designed to be worn more as a trendy fashion statement than as a sign of any deeper meaning. There are even some that support sports teams, display favorite personality traits or Chinese symbols with different meanings.

Whether it is supporting a cause or purely for fun, these easily and cheaply produced rubber bracelets have shown that a trend does not have to be about expensive clothing or a fancy designer. However, it is clear that at least some of the appeal of these bracelets lies in the fact that the wearer often feels some connection to the idea the bracelet displays. “I wear the bracelet because I really do support Lance Armstrong and what he is doing,” said Read De Sabato, a senior English and communication major. De Sabato also sported a bracelet supporting the Philadlephia Eagles, his favorite football team. Perhaps it is this ability to personalize the bracelets that has drawn so many to these simple pieces of rubber jewelry.

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Walking through the halls you can see them everywhere: pajama bottoms. Whatever you want to call them, they are sleepwear. I recently wrote an article on this topic, and I felt the need to write this perspective so I could express my own opinion on the fashion trend that characterizes my generation. I really feel as though this is one of those trends that has come by solely in my lifetime, and it is shocking to see how hugely popular it is becoming with younger generations.

I know pajama bottoms are comfortable and easy to wear to class. In fact, there are so many things that are appealing about these kinds of comfort clothes that it is hard not to condone wearing them. Certainly students have a right to wear something comfortable to class as long as it suitably covers their body. And let’s face facts: we all know that an 8:15 a.m. class is not usually the epicenter of high fashion, so it would seem pajama bottoms are ok under these circumstances.

However, there is another side to this argument. We are constantly told in college about the importance of being mature and professional regarding our education. In fact, I remember constantly hearing this from my high school teachers and advisers. We are also constantly told that college is designed to prepare us for the real world, the working world, and we are to be a functional and contributing member of society. Frankly, it seems odd that an institution designed for this purpose allows students to come to class looking like they just rolled out of bed.

I don’t know about other students, but I don’t see getting up in the morning and at least throwing on jeans and a t-shirt a very difficult task. I attended Catholic schools for 12 years and honestly, I was happy just to get to be able to choose what I wore to class when I got to college. I put up with annoying plaid skirts and tights for all those years, so I do not take my clothing freedom for granted. I don’t dress to the nines every Tuesday and Thursday to go to my 8:15 a.m. class, but I don’t indulge in the pajama craze either. No matter what, pajamas will always be sleepwear to me; not early-morning or half-the-day wear.

Pajamas always look lazy and give off the feeling of laziness and lack of caring for one’s appearance. I understand that the temptation in college to hop out of bed and walk over to class without changing is great, especially if you are planning on going back to bed after your class. However, it is important to remember when you head off to class that what you look like projects the type of person you are to the world. Even if your professors don’t mind or all your friends wear them too, you are still showing the world that it was just too tough for you to change clothes before you came to class that morning. And things are really bad if it gets to be time for dinner and you are in the cafeteria still wearing those pajamas.

I am certainly not completely innocent. I’ve indulged in the occasional day where I wore sweatpants or a pair of loose track pants to my morning class. But I can honestly say I have never come to class in the same thing I wore to bed the night before. I am not saying we should all be showing up in skirts and suits and ties. Nonetheless, the next time you wake up in the morning and you think “Should I change or just go like this?” Remember that one day you are going to probably have a job where you will wake up in the morning and have to come in looking like the consummate professional. So condition yourselves just a bit for the shock, and get up in the morning to put on at least something casual that you got out of a drawer and not something you slept in.

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Bruce MacLelland

Registration day has rolled around again. There has been a buzz around campus this week because of the impending registration for the spring semester. Students are struggling to pick classes, work out times and fulfill core requirements. All of these factors can come into play when trying to put together a schedule. Students also have to deal with the key decision of whether to register online or in person at the registrar’s office.

Before registration can start, though, students must decide what classes they should take. The difficulty of deciding what classes to take and arranging a schedule that does not conflict with itself can be a huge burden for students during registration time.

Some students pick classes based on the professor who is teaching it, while others take classes they know will be beneficial to their major. Lana Morelli, a junior political science major, is taking Constitutional Law next semester to help with her law school aspirations. Other students, both incoming and departing, are also looking to fulfill requirements. “I am mostly taking core classes right now,” Kelli Moorehead, a freshman English and communication major, said.

Registering online has been one of Cabrini’s biggest improvements in recent years. Registering online is quick and easy. Most importantly, registering online allows students to register at a time that is convenient for them and does not interfere with their class schedule.

“Online is user friendly and more convenient for my busy schedule,” Shawn Rice, a senior English and communication major, said. Even the registrar’s office has noticed that students have been turning to the convenience and ease of online registration.

“Hardly anyone comes to the desk. Some people drop off their papers for us to register for them but many people register online,” Richard DiDonato, a junior math major and employee of the registrar’s office, said.

However there are still some students who believe in doing things the old fashioned way. “I have never registered online. I like to hand in a paper in person so I know it will be processed correctly,” Amanda Farrington, a senior psychology major, said.

This process makes students feel more secure and helps avoid confusion. “Online is easier, but I feel safer in person,” Jessica Marrella, a senior English and communication major, said.

Whichever method you choose and whatever classes you choose, registration time always makes students a bit more hectic. It is best to remember to take a deep breath and take things one decision at a time. Narrow down your choices for classes to a manageable list, then decide whether or not you want to register online or in person. Besides just remember that either way it will all be over in a week.

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