Felicia Melvin
Articles by Felicia Melvin
Activist fights for rights, American dream
Dream Activist leader Maria Marroquin fights for Dream Act.
Leroy Johnson art gallery slideshow
Check out a photo slideshow of Leroy Johnson's art exhibit!
Philadelphia artist showcases artwork in center city
Check out the art exhibit titled "The Remnants of a city" by artist Leroy Johnson. Photo slide show included!
Video: Immigration leaders gather in Philadelphia
Immigration leaders gather in Philadelphia to discuss immigration issues.
Video recap of the Mr. and Ms. Cabrini Pageant
Check out this quick video of the Mr. and Ms. Cabrini pageant!
‘Pregnancy Pact’ sends wrong message
Recently I watched a film on the Lifetime channel called "The Pregnancy Pact." I can honestly say that the film disturbed me in many ways; it also triggered a lot of my thinking about young women in society.
The film is about a reporter who returns to her old hometown to document why the pregnancy rate has gone up in her previous community.
SGA serves Cabrini community
More flex for meal exchange, free fun events, more Cabrini spirit and a new Cavalier mascot are all goals of Cabrini's Student Government Association, better known as SGA. SGA is a student group whose main goal is to be the voice of the student body and focus on school spirit here on campus.
Waters brings experience to Cabrini College
Assistant professor Jim Waters challenges students in getting to know him as a fresh face here at Cabrini in the Information Science Technology department. Waters is originally from England. He has a bachelors and masters degree in both psychology and information technology.
16 years on death row: Harold Wilson’s story
"You were told and shown you were here to die." Can you imagine being confined for a crime you didn't commit? Or better yet can you imagine watching the suffering of others while awaiting your death under the toughest conditions possible? These are the inner thoughts of the 122nd exonerated death row prisoner in U.
Colleges should be sensitive to students’ cultural, racial history
As a student here at Cabrini, I can honestly say I haven't experienced any racism on campus. Although some of my friends claim to have experienced situations where they feel they were treated differently because of their race, I always differ.
Sometimes as a student, topics about race in a classroom discussion can cause some feelings of awkwardness especially when your race or culture's short comings are the predominant topic of discussion.
Trick-or-treat: recipes that spook with delight
Recipe 1: Apple Bites Ingredients: Apples, slivered almonds Instructions: Just quarter and core an apple, cut a wedge from the skin side of each quarter, then press slivered almonds in place for teeth. Tip: If you're not going to serve them right away, baste the apples with orange juice to keep them from browning.
‘Whip It’ rolls into theaters as Barrymore’s directorial debut
"Whip It" is a feel- good film. The film stars Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore and Eve. This is the first film that Barrymore has directed.
"I think she'll do a good job with it. Obviously she knows what she is doing; she's been in show business all her life," Melissa Kudzmas, freshman early childhood elementary education major, said.
Rodney Mack Big Brass
The Rodney Mack Big Brass is a group of some the most renowned brass players that showcase all over the world. They are known for their diverse group of players that set a goal of inspiring the world's youth to follow their dreams in music.
"The Fine Arts Departments presents professional events per semester that are free and open to the public.
Video Music Awards brings surprising amount of drama for viewers
MTV brought back another amazing year at the 2009 VMAs in New York City. It featured returning host Russell Brand and performances by Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Green Day, Pink and Lady Gaga, a staggering tribute to Michael Jackson and a controversial act over an award winner.
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