Britany Wright

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‘Once On This Island’ to awaken Cabrini

By Britany Wright | March 26, 2009
As winter comes to an end and spring awakens, many students, professors and faculty alike are dreaming of far away places much warmer than here. This semester, Cabrini's theater department is prepared to take audiences away to a warmer setting for free. The cast and crew will present "Once On This Island" on March 26-29 and April 3-6.

Rough economy hurts all

By Britany Wright | March 26, 2009
My mother just lost her job. For me she is now the face of those unemployment numbers we hear every few weeks. The United States Bureau of Labor has reported that in February 2009, the unemployment rate had reached an alarming 8.1 percent nationally. Ten years ago when my mom started working at a construction company as an accounting clerk, the unemployment rate was 4.

National Women’s History Project produces ‘Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet’

By Britany Wright | March 19, 2009
Women have fought for their own civil rights and the chance to be equal among men in the workplace, school and in the social world. With such a rich history they have been awarded the whole month of March as "Women's History Month." Each year since it has been established it has adorned a theme through the National Women's History Project.

Facebook users win battle over networks’ legal terms

By Britany Wright | February 26, 2009
Recently Facebook fought and lost a battle to consumers about jargon they used in their new legal terms of use. It was found in the terms of use that the Web site is allowed to keep users' content and licenses, even if the account is terminated. After a barrage of complaints, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive, has agreed to allow Facebook users to have an active say in the revision of the legal terms.

El Salvadoran advocate and writer visits

By Britany Wright | November 13, 2008
Renowned Salvadoran novelis Horacio Castellanos Moya, author of "Senselessness," visited Cabrini College's campus for a book reading and signing on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Teledrama comes alive

By Britany Wright | November 6, 2008
Cabrini College's theatre will open its doors for the fall production of "12 Angry Jurors" Thursday, Nov. 6. "12 Angry Jurors" was written by Reginald Rose in 1957 and portrays 12 angry jurors who are placed in a tiny conference room where they have to decide the fate of a minor's life.

Noted Catholic scholar from Notre Dame to speak about debated political issues

By Britany Wright | October 30, 2008
As the election comes to a close this week, voters search for answers from political experts. On Thursday, Oct. 30, the Rev. Richard McBrien, noted author on the subject of religion and politics, will be providing views on election issues at 7 p.m. in the Mansion at Cabrini College.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Britany Wright | October 16, 2008
Oct. 16, 2008 is National Think Pink Day to raise awareness for breast cancer. Since the '90s, the incidence of breast cancer has increased. Fewer women, however, have died due to the preventative measures people can take. October is breast cancer awareness month.

Multicultural sorority opens new chapter

By Britany Wright | October 2, 2008
Five of Cabrini College's sophomores are hoping to change the stereotype associated with the word "sorority." Delta Xi Phi, a multicultural sorority, is under a one-year trial period and is now accepting pledges for Cabrini's chapter of the organization. Dana Sciamarelli, math and secondary education major, said, "We want to better the community we live in, not have huge parties.

Program promotes social justice

By Britany Wright | August 28, 2008
An inmate of 60 years said, "I was mad at myself; my mother with Alzheimers never understood why I never came to see her anymore," and one of the few times he would still be emotional about being in jail was when she would say, 'How come you never come to see me?' These are the facts about real people, real stories and real pain.
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‘Once On This Island’ to awaken Cabrini

By Britany Wright | March 26, 2009
As winter comes to an end and spring awakens, many students, professors and faculty alike are dreaming of far away places much warmer than here. This semester, Cabrini's theater department is prepared to take audiences away to a warmer setting for free. The cast and crew will present "Once On This Island" on March 26-29 and April 3-6.

Rough economy hurts all

By Britany Wright | March 26, 2009
My mother just lost her job. For me she is now the face of those unemployment numbers we hear every few weeks. The United States Bureau of Labor has reported that in February 2009, the unemployment rate had reached an alarming 8.1 percent nationally. Ten years ago when my mom started working at a construction company as an accounting clerk, the unemployment rate was 4.

National Women’s History Project produces ‘Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet’

By Britany Wright | March 19, 2009
Women have fought for their own civil rights and the chance to be equal among men in the workplace, school and in the social world. With such a rich history they have been awarded the whole month of March as "Women's History Month." Each year since it has been established it has adorned a theme through the National Women's History Project.

Facebook users win battle over networks’ legal terms

By Britany Wright | February 26, 2009
Recently Facebook fought and lost a battle to consumers about jargon they used in their new legal terms of use. It was found in the terms of use that the Web site is allowed to keep users' content and licenses, even if the account is terminated. After a barrage of complaints, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive, has agreed to allow Facebook users to have an active say in the revision of the legal terms.

El Salvadoran advocate and writer visits

By Britany Wright | November 13, 2008
Renowned Salvadoran novelis Horacio Castellanos Moya, author of "Senselessness," visited Cabrini College's campus for a book reading and signing on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Teledrama comes alive

By Britany Wright | November 6, 2008
Cabrini College's theatre will open its doors for the fall production of "12 Angry Jurors" Thursday, Nov. 6. "12 Angry Jurors" was written by Reginald Rose in 1957 and portrays 12 angry jurors who are placed in a tiny conference room where they have to decide the fate of a minor's life.

Noted Catholic scholar from Notre Dame to speak about debated political issues

By Britany Wright | October 30, 2008
As the election comes to a close this week, voters search for answers from political experts. On Thursday, Oct. 30, the Rev. Richard McBrien, noted author on the subject of religion and politics, will be providing views on election issues at 7 p.m. in the Mansion at Cabrini College.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Britany Wright | October 16, 2008
Oct. 16, 2008 is National Think Pink Day to raise awareness for breast cancer. Since the '90s, the incidence of breast cancer has increased. Fewer women, however, have died due to the preventative measures people can take. October is breast cancer awareness month.

Multicultural sorority opens new chapter

By Britany Wright | October 2, 2008
Five of Cabrini College's sophomores are hoping to change the stereotype associated with the word "sorority." Delta Xi Phi, a multicultural sorority, is under a one-year trial period and is now accepting pledges for Cabrini's chapter of the organization. Dana Sciamarelli, math and secondary education major, said, "We want to better the community we live in, not have huge parties.

Program promotes social justice

By Britany Wright | August 28, 2008
An inmate of 60 years said, "I was mad at myself; my mother with Alzheimers never understood why I never came to see her anymore," and one of the few times he would still be emotional about being in jail was when she would say, 'How come you never come to see me?' These are the facts about real people, real stories and real pain.
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