Loquitur
Friday, Dec. 10, 2004
The
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Cabrini College’s Student Newspaper
Radnor, Pa.
www.theLoquitur.com
Sports: Women’s baskeball page 15
Vol LXVII, Issue 13
‘We get high with a little help from our friends’ Mastronardi A Loquitur reporter’s first-hand account of the accessibility of drugs on campus LAUREN REILLY NEWS EDITOR LMR722@CABRINI.EDU Xavier Hall, 7:58 p.m. I approach two students standing outside the entrance to the dorm, abruptly interrupting their conversation. “Can you guys help me out with something?” I said. They hesitate, exchange a shifty glimpse, mumble a bit and nod. Although I couldn’t help but juxtapose the rather primitive communication between the two with that of cavemen, I proceed into the building alongside my narcotic escort. When we arrive, the student introduces me to one of the many connections in the hall. “What do you need?” the freshman said. This freshman acknowledges the demand for marijuana on campus. “It’s very easy to sell. If I see someone hanging out and having a good time, I’ll just ask them if they need anything,” the freshman said. 8:01 p.m. Mission accomplished. This experiment has come in light of the recent arrest of a student for possessing Xanax, a drug prescribed for patients that suffer from anxi-
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ety. Many students are unaware of these happenings, but it has not deterred students from participating in the business. Woodcrest, 8:12 p.m. Moving along, I proceed to the first open door I can find, seeking assistance once again. In a stunning repeat performance, the two students prehistorically converse and conclude. “Hold on a second,” one of the students said. 8:13 p.m. Impressive. “I don’t have anything to sell, but I can make a phone call,” the freshman said. “Nobody in Woodcrest sells drugs, they all buy it from other people on campus.” This student reports that the use of illicit drugs on campus is frequent yet not excessive. “I know people who smoke weed everyday, who do coke everyday,” the freshman said. “I don’t think it’s a big problem, but it can interfere with their studies.” According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, “Marijuana is readily available in varying quantities in Pennsylvania such that it is easily obtained and used by individuals from a variety of ethnic populations and socioeconomic sectors.”
KIMBERLY WHITE STAFF WRITER KMW722@CABRINI.EDU
Perspectives Cigarettes healthy? page 10
Future plans that are still in the works are a possible pool party at the Dixon Center, a formal dance that will be held at local country club and possible journalism articles dealing with the organization. The College Republicans are also trying to focus more on a journalistic standpoint for their organization. They would like to start up an article or newsletter to educate people concerning what the Republican Party stands for and events that are happening within the party nationally, locally or on-campus. It would also express any thoughts or opinions on particular issues or topics currently going on. Another focus is on getting the club’s name out. Since the elec-
Two students were extremely grateful to be presented with the Charles A. Mastronardi service and leadership award at the Cabrini day event on Thursday, Nov. 11. Megan Beauduy and Michaela McGowan are two Cabrini students who received the award that is presented to deserving students once every year. Dr. Mary Laver, coordinator of community outreach, said, “It reflects the legacy of compassion Cabrini students have handed down to each other through the generations.” The Mastronardi award began with two sisters who attended Cabrini in the 1960s. Margaret Mastronardi and Ruth Mastronardi-Baldovin were volunteers at local hospitals and nursing homes while they were students at Cabrini, and they wanted to have a lasting impact on the Cabrini stuThe sisters dent body. designed this scholarship award in honor of their uncle, Charles A. Mastronardi. The award is presented to students who apply and meet the necessary qualifications These and requirements. qualifications and requirements include maintaining a 2.5 grade point average, eligibility for financial aid, a service background and completion of at least 30 college credits. Mastronardi award winner and senior education major, Megan Beauduy, said, “I’m very honored and flattered to receive the award.” Beauduy is involved with many service projects that Cabrini offers to students. She is the senior executive director of “Up Til Dawn,” which is an organization recognizing the needs of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Beauduy also participated in the border experience as a freshman in
POLITICAL, page 4
AWARD, page 3
LAUREN REILLY/ NEWS EDITOR
The availability of drugs on campus make buying and selling a commonplace among students.
New Residence Hall, 8:23 p.m. I stroll through the doors and flag down the first person to pass me by. “Hey, do you know where…?” Realizing that there is an on-duty Residence Assistant within 10 feet of me, I try to be as inconspicuous as possible; I hesitate, and with a dubious squint, raise, and then wrinkle my brow. “Try that hallway,” the student said.
I’m good…real good. Overconfident about my newfound means of communication, I enter the first open room I come across. “So…uh…(simultaneously wrinkling and nodding) would you guys be able to help me out with something?” I said. Rejection was pouring from their blank stares, yet for some unknown reason I remained optimistic. “You know…some drugs?” I said. DRUGS, page 5
Political clubs move beyond presidential election KELLIE BELMONTE & KYLE ROUGEAU STAFF WRITERS KRB722@CABRINI.EDU KCR723@CABRINI.EDU
Features All time favorites page 8
With the presidential election over, the two newly formed political clubs on-campus, the College Republicans and Student Democrat Association, are now focusing on moving forward. Each organization has plans for the remainder of the school year. The College Republicans are taking the initiative to focus on creating funds for their organization for the remainder of the school year by having fun and creative activities and events. This is the club’s first year here at Cabrini. Currently there are 13 members but over a 100 people have signed up to join. For the upcoming holiday the College Republicans will be sell-
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ing Christmas gift bags that will consist of a holiday candle, hot chocolate, coffee, personalized Christmas cards and much more. The price for these bags will range from $20 to $25. The gift bags will be sold at the upcoming basketball games here at Cabrini.