Brandon Desiderio

Articles by Brandon Desiderio

Pennsylvania voter ID regulation changed

Over the summer a controversial law was introduced in Pennsylvania that, according to many opposed to the legislative move, could drastically decrease the number of Pennsylvanian voters come Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Empowering young women to go beyond the odds

When Cabrini students went home for the summer, the campus didn’t stay vacant for long. Like in previous summers, the college became home to a variety of camps. What was different this summer, however, was that for one week, the campers that came were other Cabrini students –from New York.

College, like the Olympics, lets us go for the gold

It’s no joke that some of the most engaging aspects of the 2012 Summer Olympics were the memes. From the memorable face of disbelief that British track star Mo Farah made after he won the 5,000-meter final, to the viral “McKayla is not impressed” meme that poked fun at the disappointed face of American gymnast McKayla Maroney, the Olympics were, at times, best viewed from the lens of a Twitter feed or meme generator – especially for Americans, who could either brave the cyber frontier or be subject to five-hour delayed coverage à la NBC.

Editorial: Student Debt – Forgive it, Forget it

The national student debt has risen to $1 trillion, becoming the largest form of debt for Americans – well over credit card debt.

Issue 26 | News Briefs

War with Iran unlikely, officials say Despite recent tension with Iran over its continued nuclear program, officials say that the chances of a war… Read More

Editorial: Congress shouldn’t cut food programs that benefit the poor

If approved in the final U.S. budget, the cuts would take billions of dollars in food aid from poor people in the United States.

CRS hopes FoodFast will educate, empower

Cabrini's chapter of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) plans to curb the college's hunger by providing food for thought.

Occupy protestor seeks local congressional seat

Nate Kleinman has been acknowledged as the first ‘Occupy candidate’ running for office.

Sister answers ‘call to justice,’ saves friend from certain death

Invisible Children’s KONY 2012 campaign has seen worldwide endorsement, its central focus being Uganda. But as the threat of Joseph Kony and his Lord Resistance Army (LRA) gains traction, it has become more and more evident that the LRA isn’t exclusive to Uganda.

Smaller is better: How Cabrini’s size just doesn’t matter

Never forget what matters most to you. As cheap as it may sound at times, stay true to your heart, to your desires: only then will you find the education for you.

Ryan’s story

“It’s a journey of getting to know my own self and becoming more comfortable. It’s just the same basic journey everyone has.”

Looking for love, just like us all

Sex trafficking is said to happen in every city, even in the small towns no one suspects; no area is entirely safe; no woman, no child, is spared from the real threat of trafficking.

Campus biases must be faced head-on

At Cabrini, we’ve experienced these racial insults and the exploitative injustices that they bring in tow – but what do we do from there?

Community is essential in hardship

There’s something to be said of the community support of Bascelli through his battle. Support is an often overlooked and underappreciated aspect of any struggle.

Students must experience the unknown

It’s not for everyone. Not everyone is willing to step outside of their comfort zone, to exceed their own boundaries and participate in something larger than themselves, than their families.

The hunt for the dream job: it’s a journey

Whatever the case, our dreams always start the same: big, bold, and beautiful. But what they boil down to, what they lead to, is a path of further self-discovery that doesn’t end just with their pursuit.

Working in a rapidly changing field

A job in communication in today’s world isn’t the same as it was 10 years ago – or even five years ago. In an industry that’s changing faster than ever before, how do you remain competitive with a four-year degree that could be obsolete the minute it’s printed?

‘Development is the new word for peace’

Once you’re willing to weed through the stereotypical Miss America contestants, who shine their pearly whites and mutter thoughtless devotions to world peace, you’ll see that there are actual advocates doing the heavy lifting, in the trenches, often out of sight.

The Catholic social tradition: a larger call to a pluralist community

CRS acts contrary to this stereotype of Catholicism. It presents itself in less restrictive terms and tells a different story – a story of interfaith cooperation, one which calls us to participate in a pluralist society and set aside our differences in order to advance the common good.

’98 alum’s advice to student borrowers: ‘make a financial plan’

Hollie Havens '98, an English and communication major during her undergrad years at Cabrini, faces a remaining $30,000 before she'll be clear of her 15 years of student debt.

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