Christine Blom

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Piercings, tatoos a college craze

By Christine Blom | March 11, 2005
Italian Princesses, tribal bands, nose rings and navel rings. These are some of the most frequent body piercing and tattoos students at Cabrini College campus get on their body. When Lauren Smart, sophomore biology major, was 15 years old she was strolling along the Ocean City boardwalk and realized she wanted to make the first of several permanent beautifications or changes to her body.

Alter Bridge wows the Electric Factory

By Christine Blom | February 24, 2005
The coldest night of the weekend, thirty-seven degrees outside with the wind chill factor. People were bouncing up and down, around the block, impatiently anticipating being let into the Electric Factory. On the play list for Saturday, Feb. 12, were opening acts Submersed and Philadelphia's very own Silvertide, along with the head lining act, Alterbridge.

Smaller schools: quality v. quantity

By Christine Blom | February 17, 2005
Okay, so most college students dispute over which fake-bake country they want to go on their spring break, whether they are going to Jamaica, Mexico or Puerto Rico. Me, I chose to go to Winston-Salem, N. C.: the home of the cigarette industry. My game plan was that I would fly down to Wake Forest University to see one of my best friends from high school, get a decent tan and experience another college at the same time.

Alumni soulmates

By Christine Blom | February 10, 2005
Not many people come to college with the intention of finding their soul mate. Prime example: Frances Firneno, Cabrini alumna, class of 1995. She never anticipated being swept off her feet by her future Romeo, a.k.a. Nathan Carter, class of 1996. "I was a year ahead of him, but I always knew he liked me.

Welcome Back Dance through the DJ’s eyes

By Christine Blom | February 3, 2005
Some people don't think that the DJ pays any attention to what is going on while he's dropping the beats. Many believe that the DJ is so in tune with trying to get the next track on that he does not notice the evening's occurrences. Contrary to popular belief, Craig Vagell, senior communication major, pays attention and tries to soak up as much as possible.

Sciorra speaks to students on newly published book

By Christine Blom | December 3, 2004
"Italians in New York have their own vernacular when it comes to religion and expressing their faith," Dr. Joseph Sciorra, assistant director for academic and cultural programs at Queens College, said. On Thursday, Nov. 18, Sciorra dazzled many Italian-Americans of the Cabrini College community by explaining to the audience bits and pieces of what his newly-released book covers in great detail.

Social justice minor offered in spring semester

By Christine Blom | November 19, 2004
Students across the Cabrini campus who wish to develop their leadership skills should think about the new social justice minor. Dr. Mary Laver, director of the Wolfington Center, and Dr. Margaret McGuinness, director of religious studies, spearheaded this program in order to further the knowledge and leadership skills of the student body.

Safety concerns over repeated fire alarm pranks in halls

By Christine Blom | November 12, 2004
Standing outside of House 2 at 4 a.m., there were approximately 70 out of 85 residents, half-asleep, waiting to find out what was going on inside and what had triggered the alarm. On the second floor of the house, the fire alarm was never heard. The poor installation and placement of the alarms led to the possibility of 15 people not waking up or becoming aware that the house could be burning down.

Dilemma in Jazzman’s

By Christine Blom | November 12, 2004
When you order something in the cafeteria or Jazzman's, do you ever second guess what you are about to eat? Meal-exchange time in Jazzman's is absolutely insane and everyone knows that. But imagine trying to scarf down half a sandwich and a bowl of soup before you go to class.

AIM is new form of discussion

By Christine Blom | November 12, 2004
Whether it is 3 a.m. or 3 p.m., college students, even business executives, across the country are "signing on" to instant messenger. AIM, short for AOL Instant messenger, is a clever device that helps people to keep in touch with the click of a mouse. Within seconds, people can have a full-blown conversation about what happened at some killer party the night before or how they did on their last calculus exam.
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Men’s basketball has goals to capture PAC

By Christine Blom | November 10, 2006
With the loss of three senior starters, the men's basketball team has a season of rebuilding ahead of them. Between the help of junior captains Randy Reid and Greg Clifton teaming up with the stellar coaching staff this year, the Cavaliers are bound to forge ahead, straight to the top of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.

Midnight Madness A Success

By Christine Blom | November 3, 2006
With music blaring and anticipation building, students of Cabrini College entered the Nerney Field House with high hopes of what Midnight Madness had in store for them. Midnight Madness has traditionally been the pep rally-like ceremony that introduces the winter sports team to the entire college community.

Cricket making noise on international scene

By Christine Blom | May 4, 2006
Baseball on a soccer field? That's exactly what cricket is when it all boils down, or that's how some might refer to it if they are unfamiliar with the historical sport. "Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended," George Bernard Shaw was once quoted saying in the 1990 edition of The Guiness Dictionary of Sports Quotations.

Split Decision rocks without hesitation

By Christine Blom | May 4, 2006
People are standing outside, dying to get in. The line is half-way around the block. They anxiously wait as they get closer and closer to the door. With their $5 bill and ID in hand, there is nothing college kids love more than drink specials on the weekend.

‘Better today than yesterday’

By Christine Blom | March 16, 2006
With two wins, one loss and one cancellation, the men's lacrosse team is on the road to their sixth straight Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship. The lacrosse team will be going up against opponents such as no. 8 ranked Lynchburg, no. 13 Widener University and non-ranked Guilford College.

Men’s basketball sweeps two wins

By Christine Blom | December 8, 2005
As the fans flooded the gym, the Cabrini Cavaliers challenged the Misericordia Cougars. Everyone greatly awaited this rivalry, as it was the second home game of the season. Testing their limits, the Cavaliers began the battle with sophomores Jeff Dailey, Colin Fitzgerald and Randy Reid and seniors Jim McMahon and Anthony Bennett.

Men’s basketball shows powerful start to season

By Christine Blom | December 1, 2005
Walking into the crowded gym, the sound of the cheerleaders exuberantly pumping the crowd was overwhelming. The 473 fans in attendance could be heard cheering from outside the Dixon Center. The pace of this season's home-opener could be described as speedy and intense.

Depression

By Christine Blom | November 4, 2005
Many college students are suffering from depression, whether it is an eating disorder, stress or homesickness. There are a few symptoms to look for if you think someone is depressed. These signs are: a depressed mood, poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue and low self-esteem.

Soccer seniors prep for final two games as Cavaliers

By Christine Blom | October 28, 2005
Cabrini College women's soccer has had a rough start to their season. Now, with only two games left, they have a chance of clenching their spot in the playoffs. The Lady Cavs' two senior captains, Nicole Niedermeier and Christine Kedra, are ready to make every contribution to bring the team to the top.

Player profile: Becca Gallagher

By Christine Blom | October 21, 2005
Junior captain, student ambassador, honor student. These three achievements belong to field hockey starting forward, Rebecca Gallagher. Gallagher, a business major, has been playing field hockey since she was in the sixth grade. She got her start when she tried out for her middle school team, while living in her hometown of Brookhaven, Pa.
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