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A community molds a valedictorian

From a homesick freshmen to Class of 2103 valedictorian, Cathy Matta, senior math major appreciates and understands the strong community that Cabrini College took pride in building and attempts to successfully maintain.

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United They Stand

Issues in race are still present in the sports world. Cabrini’s men’s basketball team experienced this first-hand in their travels in the NCAA Tournament.

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An ‘Android’ as Inspiration

Growing up I have heard stories of my great grand mothers’ endurance, strength and wisdom. I have experienced moments with my mother and grandmother that have taught me what is to be a phenomenal woman. All I can do is pray that I live up to their standards that they have set and expect me [...]

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Editorial: “How to find a boyfriend”

We applaud the individuals who sought out our editors, assistant editors, staff writers and newspaper adviser to inform us of their frustration, hurt and disappointment. We appreciate the conversations that took place on social networks, blogs and even other visual responses.

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Cabrini’s Finest: Dan Luner

“Photography takes me outside of war, the economy, and politics and gives me the ability to express myself freely without having to worry about any of that.” -Dan Luner Dan Luner Major: Communication, Photography Artistic Form: Photography   Words from Dan I started taking photography seriously in 8th grade.  By sophomore year, I knew it [...]

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Cabrini’s Finest

Whenever I’m stressed I can just zone in and paint for hours.” -Erin Decker       Erin Decker Major: Graphic Design Artistic Form: Painting- Acrylic on canvas, watercolor on paper   Words from Erin I have been painting for the past 6 years. I started in high school after my older brother took some [...]

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Cabrini’s Finest: Chelbi Mims

“Being in theater helped me find myself and gave me a place.” -Chelbi Mims     Chelbi Mims Major: Communication Artistic Form: Stage Acting, Theater Entrepreneur   Words from Chelbi I have been acting since the age of five beginning my journey at the Ensemble Theater. My preforming acting career and technical training in the field [...]

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa party

Two left feet, body of rhythm and high spirits was all that we had. No, we repeat NO traditional Hispanic dancing experience pumping through veins. Students of all ethnicities gathered to dance, mingle and eat at the ¡Salsa! Party in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month sponsored by the office of Student Diversity Initiatives. Many students [...]

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Women’s Issues in the Presidential Election

Women’s Issues are essential in the presidential debate this year. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are both on different sides in this issue.

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Cabrini’s Finest: Terri Allen

“Performing is something indescribable; it’s almost like when I’m up on stage, there’s no one but me and a spotlight.” -Terri Allen     Terri Allen Major: Social Work Artistic Form: Singing & Musical Theater   Words from Terri I’ve been singing since the age of 5 years old; my first solo was in the kindergarden move up [...]

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Cabrini’s Finest: Charles Platia

“Graphic design comes naturally to me.” -Charles Platia Charles Platia Major: Graphic design Minor: Marketing & communication Artistic Form: Graphic Design   Words from “Charlie” Graphic design comes naturally to me and it’s the only thing I’m good at. Introduced to my talent in my junior year of high school, I took the opportunity and ran with it. I won [...]

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Cabrini’s Finest: Gabriella Simonelli

“Dance is so raw and personal; there are no limits to movement.” -Gabriella Simonelli Gabriella Simonelli Junior Major: Criminology Minor: Psychology Artistic Form: dance, performing arts Words from “Gabbi” I have been dancing since I was 6 years old and trained in all different styles: ballet, pointe, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, theater and still training. I [...]

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Around the world with one destination: Cabrini welcomes Class of 2016

Residence Life and Student Engagement and Leadership collaborated to create the ultimate experience for new students.

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The firsthand experience of hunger

The Catholic Relief Services ambassadors held the Food Fast Retreat because they wanted to bring awareness of the many people in the United States and globally who suffer from food insecurity.

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College contributes to enhancing community

Norristown is a community that is undergoing change in terms of creative and performing arts. This change can not happen over night, nor with one person pushing the cause. For years, those who love the community wanted to refurbish it and enhance it in the most beneficial way.

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iLIVE VEG

I am a vegetarian. Good Luck When one usually takes the first steps of a journey of a lifetime, one would naturally say that it could change their lifestyle, forever. While there are people raised not to consume what some see as a necessity, others make the decision to become pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan. This decision [...]

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One purpose: Ten Thousand Villages

Hidden behind the craziness of the cliché of the vintage buying stream, Ten Thousand Villages stands for the artisans who work hard to improve their lives and those of their offspring.

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Silence speaks violence against LGBT bullying

For an entire day of work and class, red duck tape stayed strapped across the mouths of the students, throughout the United States, who proved the impact of what being silent can do to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender GBT community and their allies as they challenge the campus to speak up.

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Weather breaking, style changing

        “Patriotic style! I love it because it’s unique and fun.” Ariel Brown  sophomore, criminal justice major         “My dress is my favorite part of my outfit of course! Forever 21.” Alexandra Saboe junior, communication major “My ripped sides are my favorite part of this outfit.” Robert Selmer freshman, biology major premed [...]

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Trayvon Martin remembered

The saying, “I am Trayvon Martin” is not a whisper, but now known on Cabrini Campus as approximately 30 students and faculty, Circled at the Peace Poll, some hooded but all holding a lit candle for the life that was slain as they remembered the life of Trayvon Martin and raising awareness stood

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Issue 23: Accepted Students Day Front Page

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KONY 2012: Faces behind the video

KONY 2012, the viral video that has over 55 million hits and counting, has the world speaking, tweeting and recording. With a large following, the campaign to make Kony famous gave power to the people.

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Behind the Runway: Moda dal Vivo

The first model hit the runway of Moda dal Vivo’s, first annual fashion show, Beyond Basic with Kewl91’s beat opening the show. As the first ten models gracefully took their positions on both sides of the runway, I was able to exhale as I experienced my project – my baby, become real – be born. [...]

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App of the Week: Draw Something

Ready to get creative and challenge your friends? Draw Something by OMGPOP proves it’s self to the App Store and the Market, by beyond pleasing it’s viewers.

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Playing through adversity

With her eyes focused on a grander goal, Leithie Lynette Faison, lives life in laughter, plays basketball as an outlet with passion for a love one lost.

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I don’t read the Loquitur!

The pressure that is put on the staff of the Loquitur is at the maximum and the support from the community is below minimum.

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