Heather LaPergola

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Overcoming the odds: students maximize education, overcome disabilities

By Heather LaPergola | April 25, 2013
No matter the disability, all impairments put individuals at a disadvantage, academically and socially. Despite this, it is important to realize that the disability does not own the person, but the person owns the disability.

De-stressing with dogs

By Heather LaPergola | April 18, 2013
This event was organized in hopes that students who missed their dogs at home could feel a bit better. The idea behind the occasion was that petting the dogs decreases the heart rate and therefore brings down the stress level.

The Cabrini difference: Experience something extraordinary

By Heather LaPergola | April 10, 2013
Most notably, the Cabrini curriculum stands out from other colleges; we are a school that emphasizes social justice through classes titled Engagements with the Common Good or ECG.

The small school advantage

By Heather LaPergola | April 10, 2013
Whether it’s the short walk to the farthest building on campus, or the close bonds made with classmates and professors, there are plenty of reasons to consider a small college setting like Cabrini.

Fair Trade consortium: shared ideas and ambition

By Heather LaPergola | March 20, 2013
Colleges and universities such as Cabrini, Villanova, Chestnut Hill, St. Joseph’s and Rosemont are working together to promote fair trade products within their respective schools.

Previewing CRS’ immigration simulation

By Heather LaPergola | March 13, 2013
Come learn about the immigration system through an interactive model created by the CRS Ambassadors and the Amor Latino club. Understand the process of navigating the system through your own experience, as well as information about immigration from a panel of experts.

Applying means committing for CAP Board applications

By Heather LaPergola | February 27, 2013
The process of CAP Board applications are explained as well as testimony of a board member.

New housing process: confusing or simple?

By Heather LaPergola | February 20, 2013
The new housing process policies explained in detail and compared to the previous process.

News Briefs for the week of Feb. 5-Feb. 12, 2013

By Heather LaPergola | February 12, 2013
Senate Renews Violence Against Women Act with new protections for The Gay Community The Senate voted Tuesday, Feb. 12, to renew the Violence Against… Read More

Unpaid Internships or Free Labor

By Heather LaPergola | February 5, 2013
Internships become absolutely necessary as college students begin the integration process into the work force. However, finding a paid internship is potentially even harder… Read More
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Is the degree worth it when you don’t know its worth?

By Heather LaPergola | May 10, 2014
Unemployment rates have currently remained at 6.7 percent for a few months now according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is a… Read More

King of Prussia 2014 Taste of the Suburbs

By Heather LaPergola | April 8, 2014
The King of Prussia area is famed for their array of amazing restaurants and dining experiences and this was epitomized this past weekend. Sunday, April 6, the King of Prussia Rotary Club and Charitable Foundation, along with the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Department sponsored the 2014 Taste of the Suburbs Food and Wine Festival at the King of Prussia Mall.

#RapeCultureIsWhen

By Heather LaPergola | March 26, 2014
Rape culture is a notion that connects rape and sexual violence to the culture of a society therein making the feelings and practices around it seem normal, excusable or even pardonable. This past Tuesday, March 25, 2014, a blogger from feminist blog “Feministing,” Zerlina Maxwell (@ZerlinaMaxwell) started the #rapecultureiswhen hashtag that quickly trended throughout the evening with posts sent in on rape culture beliefs people hold today.

Malaysia Air – How “new” is “news?”

By Heather LaPergola | March 19, 2014
By this point, it’s almost impossible to have remained unaware of the Malaysian airline plane that mysteriously disappeared over a week ago. And if by some slim chance this story sounds new, turn on any news station. It’s almost guaranteed to be on at any point in the day… all day.

Our self-worth is only what we determine it to be

By Heather LaPergola | February 26, 2014
This week is eating disorder awareness week, and it brings to mind the questions; How much do people really know about eating disorders as… Read More

Movie review – Dallas Buyers Club

By Heather LaPergola | February 25, 2014
Dallas Buyers Club focuses on Ron Woodroof, played by Matthew McConaughey, the definition of a racist, homophobic, American redneck in Dallas 1985.

The Cabrini Campus Master Plan

By Heather LaPergola | February 19, 2014
Most people now know that the Dixon Center has begun its expansion, but how many are up-to-date with the 15-year Campus Master Plan, if they are even aware of the plan’s existence?

When being American is defined by language

By Heather LaPergola | February 5, 2014
Even if you missed out on the 2014 Super Bowl, chances are you saw some of the commercials, especially Coca-Cola’s hugely controversial “It’s Beautiful”… Read More

Cabrini College faculty go on food stamp challenge

By Heather LaPergola | February 5, 2014
A three-day immersion experience gave 15 faculty "a whole new appreciation for poverty, for hunger and for homelessness."

A politically correct Christmas

By Heather LaPergola | December 3, 2013
In the last decade or so, the U.S. has become much more politically correct in its terminology, especially when it comes to the holiday… Read More
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