A child is a human, is it not?  For some odd reason the American society has become the world of quick returns, and instant satisfaction.  For one Tennessee woman, the confusion of an April Fool’s joke came 13 days too late.

News flash lady, people are not returnable.  33-year-old Torry Hansen had always dreamed of having a child to call her own.  That fantasy quickly became a reality after adopting a seven-year-old boy from Moscow.

Her life simply seemed complete in the country town of Shelbyville, until six months after the young boy’s arrival.  Her so-called sweet, adorable son, shortly became what she claims to be a “behavioral nightmare.”  Her recent allegations cover from continuous screaming, spitting and the most dramatic fixation of threatening to burn the house.

For fun lets say these were all true of the young child’s behavior, you still cannot possibly think returning a child is normal?  Just the other day, Ms. Hansen sent her adoptive son on a one-way flight to Moscow with a lovely little note in his jacket stating “I no longer wish to parent this child.”

Poor Artyon Savelyev was disowned quicker than the platform sneaker phase.  Okay, we get his name was complicated to say, and maybe even hard to pronounce while reprimanding, but you just don’t give a child away because you simply have had enough.

The clearly unstable and hot mess of a mother claims the Russian orphanage failed to disclose the boy’s psychological problems?  Wow doll, you must be kidding? Did someone forget to make records of your mental state?  I think yes.  This is not a shirt that makes you look fat.  This is a child that has been brought up in an environment that often comes from complications and confusion.

Although we as the public do not know the truth, due to the fact that this case is still under investigation, we can assume that the person at fault would be the 33-year-old nutjob. Maybe it was the best thing for the boy to be removed away from this inhumane individual, for he deserves no more stress and dysfunction in his life.

I could only imagine the Google searches this lady did before actually completing her outrageous tactic.  “Can you return your son like a pair of shoes?”  Like seriously lady, what was the problem?

There is no way your darling son Artyom was nearly bad as Esther from the movie “Orphan.”  And hell, they kept that kid and loved her like their own. The ultimate problem of this case is that the country bumpkin from Tennessee was not deserving of a child, and clearly holds a dark psychological past of her own.

The only thing this lady should ever essentially be allowed to take care of is a beta fish, the ones that look half dead in the plastic containers.  I wish you luck Ms. Hansen, cause you are currently America’s joke until Britney Spears forgets to wear underwear again, so do us all a favor and get your shit together.

After 27 years as a varsity sport at Cabrini, the athletic department has decided to discontinue the men’s and women’s track and field team. The decision comes as a result of a number of factors, including a diminishing number of participants, the lack of adequate facilities, and the fact that the Colonial States Athletic Conference does not offer a track and field championship.

“Athletic departments across the country never enjoy making these decisions. But unfortunately, it is happening because this is not an isolated situation only occurring at Cabrini,” Brian Beacham, director of sports information, said in an e-mail interview.

Beacham went on to explain that many local colleges that have also terminated some of their varsity sports programs in recent years, including opponents of Cabrini’s teams. Moravian College got rid of the men’s and women’s lacrosse program, and Philadelphia Biblical University terminated their field hockey program. Schools like Wheaton College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology each terminated five sports teams or more.

The recent news raises questions over the fate of students who came to Cabrini for the team, and for incoming students who were interested in joining.

“Certainly there are concerns for those that have been affected by this decision. It is the athletic department’s hope that the current track and field student-athletes will return to Cabrini to compete for the men and women’s cross country teams, pursue the opportunity to be a part of another athletic program or simply remain at the college to continue progressing towards completion of an undergraduate degree,” Beacham said.

Without the track and field teams, the number of varsity teams at Cabrini will decrease from 18 to 16. Many students question whether this will open up room for other sports clubs to form varsity teams, like the popular Baseball Club. Beacham acknowledged that there are currently no plans to add another, but stressed that the athletic department was no opposed to the idea.

“The athletic department is always open to exploring the possibility of adding more varsity sports. However, it is imperative to have the appropriate facilities, funding and resources to successfully operate a Division III athletic program,” Beacham said.

Following an extended national search, the college has appointed Dr. Anne Skleder as Cabrini’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.  President Marie Angelella George said that her position will become effective on July 1, 2010.  Skleder will also join the psychology department as a professor.

“I’m eager to assume my duties at Cabrini, the College’s mission is closely aligned with my personal interests and values,” Skleder said in a statement released by he college.

Skleder is the current dean of Chatham College for Women at Chatham University in Pittsburgh,Pa.  She was a driving force in creating the undergraduate College for Women, as Chatham achieved university status.

Skleder has also served in other academic roles including: Vice Provost and founding Director of the Center for Community Engagement at Alvernia University.  She also had teaching assignments at Temple University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University and DeSales University.

During her visit to campus Skleder said that the newly implemented Justice Matters curriculum and the college’s faith-based mission were motivating reasons to apply for the position.

“I believe it is important to have a strong core curriculum that everyone experiences.  I want to challenge how Justice Matters unfolds on the campus,” Skleder had said during her visit.

Skleder will work as a liason between faculty, staff and administrators to uphold the quality of Cabrini’s educational programs.  She will also be in charge of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum and academic programs.

When Skleder assumes her role, it will mark the end of Dr. G. Thomass Mann’s interim position.  In order to ensure continuity among this transition Skleder will be on campus working with Mann and George.

Now, keep in mind that I am not a professional when it comes to giving advice, but one thing I do have is five years at Cabrini College. Yes, there may be people who have more years in than I do, but they aren’t writing this perspective piece, now are they? So, with that in mind, I want to appeal not only to freshmen, but to sophomores, juniors and soon-to-be-seniors next fall when I give the top five things that I think a student should do before they leave this college.     As I will be graduating on May 16, I wish I could have done a few things differently with my time. I also wish I had someone tell me such things to make my years more enjoyable and valuable with the tuition dollars spent.     1. Take the professors that challenge, not those who make you want to stay home from class.         Instead of taking those professors that make you wonder what the point of that class was, take those make you think and think outside of the box. I know there are days that you just may want to stay under those covers and not walk to Founder’s, but these professors won’t allow it. Their teaching methods and one-on-one help will make you think twice about sending them an e-mail stating that you are sick. Take a Dr. Hedtke, Dr. Zurek, Dr. Yungmann, Dr. Wright or Dr. Owen class. Just because they give you work and make you earn your grade doesn’t mean that they should be avoided. Why did you come to college in the first place? To EARN your degree. I can kick myself for not looking into the reputable teachers earlier because I am leaving here and did not have the opportunity to take a Dr. Terlecki, Dr. Brown, Dr. Cordes or Dr. Mace class. Honestly, I cannot judge all of the professors on campus; there was no chance I would have been able to take all of them, but spend your time in classes that matter to you and with professors that want to matter in your life.     2. Play an organized sport.         You may feel intimidated by a college level sport, but there is no reason to. I wanted to try-out for the women’s basketball team my sophomore year of college, but thought I was already “out of loop” with the girls that were playing together for a year. It was just my excuse for not putting my heart into the chance to play at the college level. If you push yourself hard enough, you will be able to balance a sport with your studies. Even if you don’t want to play at the NCAA level, there are plenty of intramurals that may spark your interest. Even though I did not play basketball, I played once a week with my roommate on a flag football team and you know what? I have a championship shirt to show for it. Ok, so we may not have been the pivotal people leading our team to victory, but we got to interact with other students that we may not have otherwise.     3. Even if you are not a communication major, take a class within those parameters.         There is absolutely nothing better I did on this campus than declaring as a communication major. That is one decision that I do not regret. But, simply because you are not declared as a communication student does not mean that you should not dabble in these hands-on classes. There is journalism where you can start out as a staff writer and can later be promoted to newspaper editor or web content editor. Even if you do not like writing, why not try a video class where you can be even more hands-on with camera equipment, teleprompters, and audio and switcher boards? Maybe you would like hearing yourself on the air waves of 89.1 WYBF, and hosting your own radio show. These environments prepare you for what lies ahead in the real world of communications. There are many things to get involved in and they are waiting in a wing of Founder’s that you may not have even been to.     4. Take a service trip over your winter or spring break.        I am definitely not a traveler; will not fly if my life depends on it, but if you put me on a bus full of friends, I will go anywhere. My winter break of sophomore year was that time to make a difference in peoples’ lives and in mine as well; I traveled with a few girls from Cabrini to New Orleans to help build homes for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Now, I mean a real service trip; Not a trip that is required of you through a class of a study-abroad class. That may be fun and all, but this type of trip is on a different measure. This opened up a whole new world for me and that does not mean in the positive way. I realized what people were suffering from and how lucky I am to have what I take for granted everyday. I believe all people need to be put in a situation like this to see some of the injustices happening in their own United States and not just in another country.    5. Follow your heart and never let someone tell you cannot be an achiever.       NEVER and I mean NEVER lower your standards of yourself for any reason.  If you believe you can get an A in a course or win a scholarship or award, more power to you. Don’t ever be scared to be looked at as an over-achiever because those that are looking at you in that way just wish they could be in your shoes. In your heart you will know if you are deserving of a special recognition so don’t push a project, paper or award application to the back burner because other people do not want to put their time and effort into it. Go find those people that care about the same things as you do and surround yourself with that. The only way to prove to yourself that you are a standout student is to achieve those goals that you set-out for yourself. I know I am happy that I followed my heart because it paid off in the end, and now I will be leaving this college with a feather in my cap.

On Thursday, April 8 the Center for Teaching and Learning hosted “The Amazing Race: Surviving Finals.” 

The event offered methods on making study sessions effective, tips to help students succeed on essay questions, and test-taking strategies.

“At the Center for Teaching and Learning we offer academic support, peer tutoring, math specialists and a writing center, “Maritza DeJesus, academic counselor and peer coach, said. “I provide support, time management, and academic counseling.  Any barriers a student has regarding academic goals, I will help them reach those goals.”

The Amazing Race event consisted of methods that targeted procrastination, time management skills, essay writing and combating anxiety that comes from taking final exams.

“The main thing is planning ahead instead of cramming. Students should make a list and break down strategies for final preparations,” Dejesus said.

“Although I am moving onto my junior year in college, it never hurts to attend an event that will help prep for finals. There are so many different studying techniques and I figured that a seminar on how to expand on my study habits would be beneficial. I figured, worst case scenario, I already exercise these techniques and they are further supporting and influencing these study habits,” Nicole Phinney, sophomore criminology and psychology major, said.

There are a number of staff members who work with the Center for Teaching and Learning. Tracie Kennedy and Catherine Beckowsk both work with the Writing Center and peer tutors. In the math resource center, Diane Devanney and Darla Nagy are available for math tutoring, which also hosts peer tutors.

“It is so great to know that you are not alone on this college midterms and finals ordeal. Also, by becoming more familiar with the presenters, I feel more comfortable asking for help if needed,” Phinney said.

“I love helping students achieve their academic goals and sometimes helping them change one thing you can then watch them become more confident and effective students,” DeJesus said.

“I learned that there are college kids who still do not know what their particular study technique is and hopefully by attending this event, they found what they are most comfortable with. I walked away thinking, ‘wow, the teachers and staff members really care about their students if they are putting in the time and effort for this seminar.’ Cabrini is a true family,” Phinney said.

Beth Briggs, Shannon Keough, Jamie Tadrzynski, Eric Gibble, Kristie Bergin, Meghan Hurley, Jessica Zawrotny

Five years ago Cabrini College signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Catholic Relief Services and became the first institution of higher education to partner with them.

On Wednesday, April 7, that partnership was renewed and later celebrated in the Mansion. Cabrini CRS ambassadors were in attendance alongside alumni who set the stepping-stones for the program.

Over the past five years Cabrini has actively supported the global outreach programs of CRS by advocating on their behalf on multiple social justice issues.

Shannon Keough, senior communication major and current president of the CRS ambassadors, has been able to see the growth of the program first-hand.

“I witnessed the majority of the partnership when I began to get involved in CRS as a sophomore. I remember coming to the cafeteria my freshman year and seeing the Fair Trade posters in the napkin holders,” Keough said.

There are only five other institutions with a partnership with CRS. They include the University of Notre Dame and Seattle, Santa Clara, and Villanova University.

During the celebration, speakers including Joan Rosenhauer, the CRS executive vice president of U.S. operations, and Dr. Jeff Gingerich, the interim dean for academic affairs, praised the program and its effect on Cabrini.

“I wanted to say that for me today and the work that we’ve done collectively over the past five years gives great hope,” Maureen McCullough, the northeast/mid-Atlantic regional director of CRS, said.

Gingerich echoed McCullough in her praise for the ambassadors and faculty.

“You clearly embrace mission as a part of who you are and a part of who we are and what we believe as Catholics and it plays out in so many ways, “ Gingerich said to the audience.

Keough further noted how the working with CRS has not only influenced students on campus, but also the academics of Cabrini.

“We’re the only smaller school that has this partnership. It really affected the new curriculum,” Keough said.

The new curriculum at Cabrini, engagements for the common good, emphasizes social justice issues, which parallels the mission of CRS.

“It’s very easy, I think, for Catholic Relief Services to partner with Cabrini College because you have that core commitment to this mission that we all share,” Gingerich said to the audience.

Keough showcased the major CRS events on campus including popular Nets for Nets and Fair Trade Walleyball programs in a brief PowerPoint presentation.

A Mass of Thanksgiving for the partnership, presided over by Fr. Michael Bielecki, was held afterwards at the Bruckmann Chapel of St. Joesph.

Kristie Bergin, senior social work major and secretary of the CRS ambassadors club, felt reinforced by the work the organization has done across the campus.

“It was great to be able to see the highlights over the past five years and it was inspiring to think where the program could be in the next five years,” Bergin said.

Jerry Zurek/Submitted Photos

Jerry Zurek/Submitted Photos

Jerry Zurek/Submitted Photos

Social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, have become Web sites for people to promote themselves. Facebook allows the users to post “what’s on your mind.” Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem, but when I have someone’s statuses showing up on my news feed and they are disclosing everything about their lives, we have a little issue there.

These sites were created to network with others, to find long lost friends from elementary school, or to keep in touch with family, but now it has become a place for people to express total self-interest.

It is one thing when you’re posting about going out with friends or if you’re not looking forward to the week, but I don’t want to know that “my life is terrible, nothing ever goes my way.” Like they say, some things are just better left unsaid. People who do this are looking for attention. When they get 10 notifications of people liking their statuses and they have many people commenting, it gives them an ego boost.

Everyone is buying iPhones and the newest Blackberry, which both have Facebook and Twitter applications available for download. This accessibility just makes it easier for everyone to update their status all the time. When I look at some people’s Facebook pages, it consists of all their status updates from when they woke up to when they go to bed.

Talking about your life in so much detail via status updates cannot be emotionally healthy. But for my generation, it has become a part of our daily routines to regularly check our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

It has been my experience that this addiction to knowing what is going on is the biggest distraction from being able to  complete my work. That’s why, during finals week, I usually deactivate my account for a few days. Usually, this ends up becoming an epic fail, because my mind tends to wander and I end up activating my account not even 24 hours later.

When my friends post something about getting a job, or getting accepted into graduate school or something monumental in their life, I will comment on it or “like it.” I know that this makes them feel good about themselves because they are promoting something that others want to hear about.

Now I can’t sit here and say that these particular status updates that pop up on my home page aren’t humorous to my friends and me. When we sit in our dorms and read them to one another, even though we are not “liking” or commenting on their statuses, they are still getting the attention they are seeking. We come to class asking one another if we read so-and-so’s statuses through out the day and we discuss them.

The moral of the story is that Facebook statuses have become a way for people to divulge their lives. Granted, that’s what Facebook is for, but some people need to realize that their entire network isn’t necessarily concerned about every little aspect of their lives.

The Phillies have quickly become one of the elite teams in professional baseball. With a Commissioners Trophy in 2008 and a World Series appearance in 2009, the Phillies have proven to be a well-oiled machine.

The future success of every Major League team lies largely in its farm system. MLB.com takes an detailed look at every organization, from recent draft picks to top prospects.

The Phils firmly believe they have top players at every position and their recent success shows that unlike other organizations, they do not need to rely heavily on their farm system. This is extremely important for the Phillies due to the fact that many of their most dominant farm system players have been traded in the past year.

What player out there is good enough for the Phillies to sacrifice so much young talent? Welcome to Philadelphia Roy Halladay, arguably the best pitcher in all of baseball. The Phils acquired Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays and with much sacrifice comes amazing benefits.

In his first two outings, Halladay has been lights out. He allowed only one run in seven innings in his first game against the Washington Nationals. He topped that in the second game though, pitching his 50^th complete game allowing only one run.

It isn’t tough to tell that the Phillies are preparing for the here and now. Obtaining Roy Halladay proved that the Phillies aren’t satisfied with one World Series and they are hungry for more.

In addition to acquiring Halladay in the offseason, the Phillies have also obtained Placido Polanco.  Polanco a 34 year old who has been a second baseman for the majority of his career, including a former stint with the Phils from 2002 to 2005, is now playing for the Phillies as a third baseman.

Polanco, a 2007 All-Star and a 2009 Rawlings Gold Glove recipient for the Tigers has had an immediate effect for the Phillies.  In just their first six contests Polanco has hit one homerun, tallied 10 RBIs and has a hitting percentage of a well-respected .434.

Returning for the Phillies this year are many of their key players including Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley.  Combined for the 2009 season, these three players have a combined 311 RBIs and a 97 homeruns. 

Each of these three players have been named to the all-star team multiple times and they all have also been recipients of the Silver Slugger Award which is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American and National Leagues.  With the strength and athletic ability of these three players, the Phillies are in the right direction to making it well into the post season for 2010.

Another Philadelphia Phillies player who is currently making major league history is 47-year-old pitcher Jamie Moyer.  Moyer is the oldest active player in the major leagues.  He started his career in 1986 and entering this season he is the only player to play in four different decades.

It is clear to any baseball fan that the Philadelphia Phillies are a team to watch out for.  Their seasoned players, combined with young talent serve as a mix for victory.  With their previous success the past two seasons, Phillies fans everywhere will just sit back, relax, enjoy the season and have “High Hopes,” for another victorious year.

Cabrini College’s second annual Accepted Student Day offered prospective students and their families the opportunity to delve into what can be gained from a Cabrini experience. From 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on April 11, faculty, staff and current students spoke with prospective students and their families about the different majors and opportunities for involvement available on Cabrini’s campus.

Kate Keglovits, an admissions counselor, helped to plan the day’s events. Keglovits describes Accepted Student Day as “a day to make or break a decision for students.”

Many students who attended Accepted Student Day had already made the decision to attend Cabrini College and were anxious to learn more about the activities related to their upcoming major on campus.

“A lot of colleges don’t offer things like this,” Kevin Durso, prospective freshman communication major, said about the events. Durso and his family were impressed by the hands-on experience Cabrini offers new students in the communication department. “I’ve always liked to write and do journalism,” Durso said.

“I’ve toured a couple around, but I like this school the best,” Stephanie Toomey, prospective undecided major, said. “I like how it’s small and the kind of campus it is.”

The day began with mass at Bruckmann Memorial Chapel, followed by a registration period with opening remarks from Cabrini’s president, Dr. Marie Angelella George. Students and families were then invited to take part in a question and answer panel of students, alumni and parents. Finally, prospective students and families visited different departments and clubs on campus to research what would best suit each student.

“Every time we’re up here it feels like a cult,” Sean McLaughlin, father of a prospective exercise science major, said. “I keep saying everybody’s too friendly, it makes you feel really comfortable here and everybody’s been great. From the first time we came here we learned a lot and we already know where things are. Today definitely helped a lot with all of the different clubs offered around.”

“For us it’s close to home, so that was one of the deciding factors,” Kim McLaughlin, mother, said. “It’s small enough that when we come back again we see the same people, so you’re almost getting comfortable with it. The question and answer session was good for the parents.”

The process of planning Accepted Student Day began by choosing the date to hold the event, followed by a meeting in November of last year.

“A lot of [planning] doesn’t happen until a month beforehand,” Keglovits said.  “The day is about being here for families and pointing them in the right directions. You have to coordinate everything with facilities, dining services, etc. A big piece is the commitment from the campus community, all of the clubs and departments. The fact that everyone is on board makes a big difference.”

For next year’s Accepted Student Day, Keglovits hopes there will be a little more leeway in the day’s schedule for students and families to get from event to event. “[Students] can design the day for themselves.”

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With his thick British accent and pristine white apron, this “Naked Chef” is taking over the American food industry. There’s only one man that could revolutionize the way Americans are eating.

James Trevor “Jamie” Oliver hails from Essex, England. Oliver has a diehard passion for healthy food. He is trying to infuse the American people with that craving for health food as well.

He is reaching the heart of all Americans through his television show “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. The ABC series piloted on Sunday, March 21, at 10 p.m. with a whopping 6.2 million viewers.

“The concept of the show is really cool. It’s really shocking to see this British chef come and completely change a school’s food menu in a matter of a week! It really shows viewers that healthy options are possible, they just take a little time to figure out,” Kaitlyn Vent, sophomore education major, said.

The whole concept of the show is that Oliver picks the cities with the highest mortality rate, due to obesity, and completely overhauls the style of food. The first place that Oliver visited was Huntington, W. Va. This is statistically the unhealthiest city in the United States.

Oliver went to an elementary school and was completely appalled by the food that the school was serving.

After one day watching all of the processed and frozen food be ingested by elementary school students Oliver had menus already planned.

“This television show is an awesome idea. I am really interested in nutrition and it is cool to see this guy come to schools and be able to make nutritious lunches for school students. It makes me realize that it is possible to eat healthy everywhere,” Mandi Smith, sophomore graphic design major, said.

Nutrition is the No. 1 focus on Oliver’s system. No processed foods, no frozen foods and nothing coming out of a box. On the first episode the lunch women were making mashed potatoes from a box and Oliver about had a panic attack realizing what these students were ingesting.

Oliver also stated multiple times that if this is what is happening in just this school alone, he couldn’t imagine what students are eating at other schools.

“I think that ‘Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution’ is bringing much-needed attention to the issue of school food. The Child Nutrition Act is being reevaluated this year so seeing exactly what the kids are eating can maybe help bring about reform. The fact that it’s being broadcast on national television will help get the word out to a bigger population. Maybe parents will want change and do something to get a change after watching the show,” said Anne Konicki, senior exercise science major, said.

This is exactly what Jamie Oliver wants, for people to watch and realize that the food they are serving is not healthy for their families and children.

Healthy doesn’t mean frozen and processed and Oliver has made schools and families realize that it is possible to do healthy in a timely manner.

“I will never eat a chicken nugget again after watching the show,” Konicki said.

Cabrini College received two grants from John and Barbra Jordan. The grants will be used to institute The Barbara and John Jordan Domestic Violence Education program. The program will benefit in-service and pre-service teachers helping them learn about victims of domestic violence and how to handle the sensitive issue.

“Cabrini is beginning to develop and sustain a program to promote greater understanding of domestic violence. The program, Children as Witness, is aimed to assist teachers to have a greater understanding of domestic violence and the problems that it can bring to a classroom. For a smaller college, such as Cabrini, this is a marvelous feat for Cabrini’s education department,” Dr. Colleen Lelli, education professor, said.

The first donation of $25,000 is being used to develop the resources to jump-start the program. This program will include a Web site, which will incorporate the project completed by Cabrini communication seniors. The Web site will then support a new domestic violence curriculum for in-and pre-service teachers.

In order to keep the Children as Witness program thriving the Jordan’s established an endowment fund. The Barbara and John Jordan Endowed Fund to Promote Domestic Violence Education was created recently with a generous gift of $100,000 to maintain the program on an on-going basis.

“The Jordan’s are very passionate about this cause, and they feel that education at all levels is the key to prevent domestic violence. They were especially attracted to the work of Cabrini faculty and students in this area and our strong education program,” Jean Jacobson, director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations, said.

This is a family that has active ties at Laurel House in Norristown. Laurel House is a safe house for women and children who are victims of abuse.

John Jordan is also co-chair of “Gentle” Men against Domestic Violence, a group associated with the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples, Fla., where the goal is to educate boys and young men to break the family cycles of violence.

“The grant puts Cabrini on the map in the domestic violence society. This stresses the education from the heart for the students who are going into this field. This stands up for the justice and safety of women and children,” Lelli said.

UNICEF estimates that 275 million children worldwide are exposed to violence in their homes. In the United States it is estimated that nearly 14 million children are impacted by violence in their own homes.

Cabrini’s communication department seniors, for their final project, have also taken an active part in educating about domestic violence.

The senior convergence class chose the topic of domestic violence, before the education department received their grant.

Once the grant was received the convergence team then decided to develop a Web site to help education teachers and students recognize signs of domestic violence in children.

“The final project will be a Web site that will be used to educate teachers on domestic violence. The Web site will help teachers recognize the signs of domestic abuse and the steps that are needed to be taken in order to aid student victims or their families,” Diana Trasatti, senior communication major, said.

The education professors have highs hopes for the Web site to be used as an impressive learning tool.

“We are hoping to educate education students about how to effectively use the classes as well as the Web site. Our biggest wish for the program is that it continues strongly and that the students appreciate what we have and how special it is that Cabrini got this offer,” Lelli said.