Throwback Thursday to Cabrini College alumni

By Sara Johnsen
October 6, 2015

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Graphic by Emily Rowan

Cabrini’s alumni are the backbone of the college.

Many former students either work in Cabrini’s offices or are active donors to the school.

Many students see the alumni just as members of the faculty and staff now, but they forget that they too have experiences and stories about their times spent as a Cavalier.

Jess Huda, assistant women’s soccer coach and assistant director of athletics and recreation, says she could still recite the phone number for Campus Corner.

A lot has changed at Cabrini since she graduated as a sports science major, now considered an exercise science and health promotion major.

“Socially, campus is much different because of the behavior of the students,” Huda said. “Many of the events that used to be a lot of fun and brought the campus together, cannot be had now because of how out of hand they would get. It’s a shame.”

Huda also gave good advice to students currently enrolled to the college.

“Don’t take for granted the time you have with your friends. You have the rest of your life to work, but time spent with your friends is priceless,” Huda said.

Jacqueline Marciano, a business major with a marketing minor, chose to eat at Minella’s Diner located near by in Wayne when she had the chance to get off campus.

Parties on-campus were more popular than parties off-campus especially for underclassmen.

“Junior and senior year when people started turning 21 we would go out to Brownie’s or Kildare’s, which aren’t there anymore,” Marciano said.

Different events used to be popular at the school, as well.

“We used to have what we called ‘Midnight Madness,’” Marciano said.  “Everybody came, the whole entire gym was full and it wasn’t because each sports team had to be there. When they got rid of it, we were all a little disappointed.”

It can be determined that the classes of Cabrini’s past were more of a community. Everyone spent time at events and group activities because they wanted to be there.

The alumni agreed that the RAC was a good addition to the college and that public safety’s strictness has let up, but other things like campus-wide events and couches in the cafeteria are missed.

Rivalries with Eastern University and Gwynedd Mercy University were just as strong back then as they are now.

Alumni also agree that the Wigwam, which was replaced by Jazzman’s cafe in 2003, is something they really miss on campus. The Wigwam was similar to Jazzman’s, but you were able to get more food for the price and there was more of a variety. The Wigwam was constantly packed during lunch and dinner hours; it was a favorite spot on campus for many.

Jillian Smith, 2009 graduate, misses the cafeteria’s late night option.

“I miss having my friends around all the time,” Smith said. “And not paying student loans.”

College relationships are a common denominator of what the alumni miss and appreciate about their Cabrini college experience.

“Life happens,” Smith said. “Fail at something. Don’t let that failure stand in your way—keep pushing and keep working towards your goal. Failures help you learn and grow.”

As Cabrini students pass and fail, the alumni are constant reminders that great things are produced at this college.

 

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Sara Johnsen

I'm just a (better than) average Cabrini University student who loves writing and playing with dogs. Education and traveling are my main priorities, but my main goal is to entertain and inform people through my writing and communication. Proud member of CUFH & CUWL

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