Brian Loschiavo

Articles by Brian Loschiavo

‘Tis the season

What does the holiday season mean to you? Hopefully it's not completely based on commercial and materialistic aspects. Unfortunately, for many, the holiday season has seemed to be turning more and more in that direction. This year, during a time when people can't afford such a lavish holiday season, maybe we should all try to re-discover the true meaning of this time of year.

Concerns arise over office communications

All of us have made the dreaded trek to the financial aid and business offices. Sometimes you leave with answers; sometimes you're left walking back and forth from office to office trying to figure your financial problems out on your own. In these hard economic times, Cabrini students are struggling financially to remain enrolled in college and are in and out of these offices a lot more often than usual.

Cabrini: valued education

This past weekend we all got the latest issue of Cabrini Magazine. The main topic was the value of a Cabrini education. Loquitur editors discussed what the value of the Cabrini education is that we are receiving. This question is especially relevant in these hard economic times we are now experiencing.

Three runners finish in the top 10 in CSAC championship

Cabrini men's and women's cross country teams started off the Cavaliers domination of the CSAC Championships at Immaculata University with three runners finishing in the top 10 on Saturday, Nov. 7. "I'm proud of the team and what we did here today," Tyler Rooke, freshman educational studies major, said.

Cabrini dominates CSAC with 4 championship titles

It was a banner year for Cabrini fall athletics. The Cavaliers took over the Colonial States Athletic Conference Fall Championship Festival, bringing four titles back to campus. The men's soccer team won their second straight title, women's soccer beat the No.

Presidential paycheck raises questions

What should a college president make per year? What should any person make per year who holds a high position in a company or institution? How much is too much and where do we draw the line? At what point should we take a stand and question these salaries? Recently The Chronicle of Higher Education released its annual salary survey.

Human trafficking: global concern

When we think about slavery and cruelty inflicted upon humans most of us think back to the early history of our country. Most of us wouldn't even dream of slavery and the trafficking of people happening in the United States today. The truth is, right now in our country, maybe even in your own town, human beings are being trafficked into forced labor and prostitution.

College students at high risk for contracting H1N1

All of you have heard about swine flu also known as the H1N1 virus. Most of you are probably tired of hearing about it every time you open a newspaper, turn on the television, or go on the computer. Yes, the constant attention may be annoying, but it is nothing to take lightly, especially by college students.

We’ve got high hopes

What a time to be a Philadelphia sports fan. We are living through what some are calling the revitalization of Philadelphia sports, a Philly sports renaissance. Like most generations of Philadelphia faithful fans we have had our ups and downs watching our teams.

College students affected by domestic violence

Imagine someone you care a lot about is being abused in some way by another person. What would you do? Would you step in and stop it from going on? Would you contact someone for help? How would you feel if the rest of that person's life was affected because something was not done about it? When thinking about domestic violence most people think of a married couple in turmoil.

Editorial: Reduce adjuncts, increase full-time faculty

Loquitur believes that our administration needs to reduce the number of adjuncts and increase the number of fulltime professors to benefit its students.

We are the world

On Friday, Feb. 12 the world watched as the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony was broadcast on television in countries near and far. This worldwide competition, which occurs every four years, provides a chance for the world's top athletes to compete against one another in a variety of events.

Blizzard blasts Cabrini

During the past two weeks and throughout the past few months, snow has been pounding the Philadelphia area, making it the snowiest winter this region has ever seen. ?Most students were brought back to the good old days of childhoods past, anticipating snow days and playing in the snow, some spending their time relaxing in the warmth of their dorm rooms or homes.

Thank you

When Haiti was hit with tragedy the Cabrini community knew that something had to be done. In just a few days after the earthquakes many events were organized around campus to help raise money for relief efforts. The day for Haiti resulted in over $2,100 raised, which was donated directly to Catholic Relief Services.

Provost search resumes

Over the past few years Cabrini has seen many changes in academics and administration. Last year we welcomed Dr. George as our seventh president and saw our core curriculum become re-energized by establishing the Justice Matters initiative. The college is still transitioning into a new phase as it searches for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Cavs conquer Eagles in ‘Battle of Eagle Road’

The Cabrini Men's basketball team toped cross-street-rival Eastern University 80-71 in the "Battle of Eagle Road," on Wednesday, Jan. 27. The win helped the Cavs extend their win streak to 10 games. Kevin Misevicius led Cabrini with an impressive 33 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds on the night.

Additional parking a necessary expense

Around campus you hear students discussing various aspects of Cabrini that they would like to see changed. One that seems to come up time after time is the parking situation. The Loquitur editorial staff feels that we need to get the conversation started about this issue on the administrative level.

Devastation in Haiti not to be forgotten

It has been just over three weeks since tragedy struck Haiti. More than 150,000 have died and just under 200,000 are injured. As Americans looking in on the devastation Haiti is experiencing we need to take action and educate those around us who don't understand the situation.

Cabrini captures win at the Garden

Madison Square Garden has been said to be one of the world's most famous arenas. As soon as you enter, you can feel the presence of the teams who have played there, the performers who have drawn thousands and the history that has been made over decades of games and performances.

Take a stand for Haiti

The death toll is predicted to reach 200,000 in Haiti. The country, which is smaller than Maryland, is home to nearly 10 million people, 80 percent of whom are living below the poverty line. Most Haitians live on just two dollars a day, making it the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

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