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Vol LXIV, Issue 9
Conover to speak about ‘Coyotes’ Cabrini Day speaker to discuss theme of immigration SHAWN RICE & KELLY MCKEE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & STAFF WRITER
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KRISTEN CATALANOTTO/NEWS EDITOR
Students gather in Jazzman’s Cafe to watch the election results on the big screen television on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Cabrini sponsors election viewing Students crowd together to watch Kerry, Bush election results KRISTEN CATALANOTTO & LAUREN REILLY NEWS EDITORS KMC723@CABRINI.EDU & LMR722@CABRINI.EDU On election night, the Widener Lecture Hall played host to what seemed like a Super Bowl Sunday party, but instead was a gathering of students anticipating the results of the presidential election. Long lines and in some areas of the country, rough weather didn't stop people from casting
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their votes for president of the United States. Cabrini students were among those standing in lines at the polls. The Democratic precinct chairman said, “We had the best turn-out in history. At 7 a.m., the lines went out of the door of the polling place, came up the stairs, went into the library, around the library, came back out the door, went up the steps, and went all the way to Upper Gulph road. It was a two-and-a-half hour wait. And it was incredible because nobody left. We saw an incredi-
ble turnout.” Throughout the months of campaigning, college students were bombarded with catchy slogans to try and encourage them to go out on election day and vote. Celebrities from all over jumped on the campaign band-wagon and sang songs about freedom and the responsibility to get out and vote. The office of student activities sponsored an election night celebration entitled, “Celebrate America Philly Style.” Jason Bozzone, director of student
activities, wanted to make sure that the Cabrini community had a place to go and watch the election together. Bozzone and assistant director of student activities Amy Hecht have been working over the past few months to pull together several different activities to get students involved in the voting process. “Along with SGA, Academic Affairs and the Wolfington Center the office of stuELECTION, page 3
Rendell speaks to Cabrini in effort for Kerry campaign LAUREN REILLY NEWS EDITOR LMR722@CABRINI.EDU
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Students and faculty funneled themselves through the doors of Grace Hall, satisfying vacant chairs positioned before a patriotic stage to see and hear Gov. Ed Rendell. Outside, members of the Cabrini College Republicans held up signs supporting their preferred presidential candidate, George W. Bush. Although their attendance had opposing intentions, they convened for one reason, Gov. Ed RENDELL, page 3
LAUREN REILLY/NEWS EDITOR
Gov. Ed Rendell speaks to Krista Mazzzeo on Friday, Oct. 29.
Observing was not enough. To really understand something it must be experienced; it must be lived. Walk a day in another’s shoes, Ted Conover walked for a year. Some call it participatory journalism, Conover calls it living. Ted Conover will visit the college as the main speaker for Cabrini Day, Thursday Oct. 4. The award-winning writer will speak on his views on immigration most specifically his book, “Coyotes,” his experiences and his form of participatory journalism. Conover said, “Living in other people’s shoes is something every journalist has to do, now and then, if only to conduct a good interview. This extended immersion is often uncomfortable, both physically and psychologically, but the rewards can be great.” “The final paradox of the borderlands: nowhere are we more alike than at the line that demarcates our difference.” Conover has walked this line, breathing and sweating as an illegal immigrant. Walking across deserts, hiding from the law, scared, alone and anonymous. Living what he felt was the life of a “true, modern-day incarnation of the classic American hobo.” With fair hair and blue eyes, this Colorado native couldn’t have been more conspicuous if he had of worn an over-sized sombrero. But Conover was determined to possess the character of these people. To educate on the risks and trials immigrants accept, in their quest for a better life. To do this through his writing. “I’ve been asked to come to Cabrini and speak about immigration, social justice, and my experiences with undocumented Mexican immigrants for my CONOVER, page 4