Arielle Friscia

Articles by Arielle Friscia

A Family Affair: One student’s experience with Cabrini Theater

When walking through Grace Hall usually around 7 p.m. this past semester, you probably heard singing voices. No, it is not the Cabrini ghost.… Read More

Speaker says mountaintop removal destroys family history, culture

Larry Gibson, founder of “Keeper of the Mountains,” spoke to the Cabrini College community on Thursday, March 11 about the environmental and human rights issue of coal mining that occurs at the top of his home in West Virginia

Students experience global poverty in Duran, Ecuador

Winter break was the time for students to experience new cultures by traveling to Latin American countries like Guatemala and Ecuador. Those who traveled to Ecuador experienced life on a $1 a day and were able to see global poverty fi rsthand. From Dec. 12 to Dec.

Cablevision, Scripps war leaves viewers wanting more

Happy New Year! You no longer have Food Network or HGTV (Home Gardening Television). Well, that is not the way to start the new decade, at least in my household. For the past few weeks of the new year, Cablevision discntinued broadcast for the two channels or almost 900,000 Cablevision customers in New Jersey.

Famous fiction detective hits big screen with stellar performance

Many remember the great tales that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote years ago for generations to read. The mysterious yet eventful stories of Sherlock Holmes are still read by many out there in the world. Now, readers and fans can see Sherlock Holmes come to life on the big screen.

Soccer scuffles not worth the penalty

Girls and violence-it seems a bit unclassy doesn't it? That's what I thought when I first saw the video of the University of New Mexico's women's soccer player Elizabeth Lambert video on ESPN and her unsportsmanlike conduct towards a Brigham Young University player.

Laramie Project recounts story 10 years later

After much anticipation the Cabrini College Theatre hit the stage on Oct. 12, in the Grace Hall Atrium. With a 20-minute video feed from Lincoln Center in New York City and the introduction of the biggest event in theatre history, actress Glenn Close walked out onto the stage reviewing the show.

Laramie: not just a sequel, a history of hate crime

The first week of my college career, which was two years ago, I decided to make a drastic change from my high school days of soccer and make myself known in the college theater world. A follow-up to the same play that I auditioned for, called "The Laramie Project," is now being performed for one night only.

Tim Gunn brings fashion sense to Cabrini College and WYBF

ior communication majors, had the opportunity to interview the man who tells "Project Runway" contestants to "make it work." In Cabrini's very own WYBF studio, Tim Gunn gave fashion tips for college students over the phone. Q: "What tips can you give for college students getting a quality item on a skinny budget?" A: "A student lifestyle can have many different dimensions depending on the field of study and whether that particular student is interning or working.

Cabrini students get soaked at Phillies game

For the fourth year, Cabrini's partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies has shown great success. The night of Aug. 28, after everyone drove in traffic, the game started off with rain clouds moving away, or so everyone thought. Within minutes of the game starting, the clouds came right back over Citizen's Bank Park and caused a rain delay.

Want a joy ride? Check those tires

Imagine yourself driving along, heading home and out of nowhere you suddenly lose control. You're swerving and end up on the side of the road. Misaligned wheels, uneven tire tread and bald tires can all lead to accidents or even worse, the lost of a loved one or yourself.

Penetar, Nardello to compete in ECAC tournament

Cabrini's athletic teams are having a very successful season this winter. The men's and women's track team headed to New York University Fast Track Invitational in New York City at the Armory Track. There were countless events that were run on Friday, Feb.

Sophomore credits father as inspiration

The inspired sophomore of the Cabrini men's basketball team can't wait to take the next step of his basketball career. Lamar Fisher, sophomore communication major, made his decision about coming to Cabrini a few months before he left for school. "One of the coaches here said he was really interested in me and that I had a lot of talent and decided to set something up for me to come here and play," Fisher said.

Lady Cavaliers clinch division

The Lady Cavaliers triumphed over Neumann winning 74-61 on Saturday, Feb. 14. For the first time since 1997, the Lady Cavs have clinched the top seed in the Colonial States Athletic Conference. In her first season with the team, Bernadette Laukaitis kept the women true to their winning ways.

Colleges target unemployed students by offering discounts

Centenary College in New Jersey and others in the tri-state region have come up with unusual financial aid programs for students who are unemployed. For example, at Centenary, if a student takes one accelerated class, the second one that the student decides to take would be free.

Broadway musicals hit big screen

I sit here writing this article and honestly I am listening to all my Broadway music. As I go through all the Broadway music it seems like every single Broadway musical I have come to love is easily accessible by putting that DVD in and pressing play. It was OK when "Rent" came out and all that.

El Salvadoran speakers express need for change in country

Two representatives from a popular community organization spoke to Cabrini College to explain the issues of their country in El Salvador on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Representatives Bernado Belloso and Jose Heriberto Orellana Franco met with members of Cabrini's community in the Widener Lecture Hall.

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LGBTQ bookstore celebrates 35 years

Walking south on 12th St. in Philadelphia, people can see that the gay and lesbian community has made its presence known. At 345 South 12th St., there has been a bookstore for the LGBTQ since 1973 called Giovanni's. Giovanni's is a bookstore for the gay and lesbian community, but also for the non-gay community as well.

Urban Campfire connects Cabrini students

Do college students ever wish that there would be more time in the day to just hang out? Students are so caught up with everything they have to do for classes and other activities that as a college student you barely have time to sleep. Sometimes everyone needs a little break.

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