Is the degree worth it when you don’t know its worth?
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
Heather LaPergola
Articles by Heather LaPergola
King of Prussia 2014 Taste of the Suburbs
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
A politically correct Christmas
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
The Black Friday Takeover
Is Thanksgiving still a holiday? You wouldn’t think this was a hard question, seeing as how it’s still widely celebrated. Schools and offices give… Read More
How the values of a faith shape who we are
Faith can shape a person and it often does, but it can also shape a society.
The same-sex debate: “marriage” vs “partnership”
The presence of the LGBT community has become so commonplace in today’s society that we often brush it off like it’s the everyday news,… Read More
Cyberbullying: where do the parents come in?
Another tragedy adds to the ever-growing list as another young teen commits suicide due to cyberbullying. 12-year-old Florida native Rebecca Ann Sedwick’s heartbreaking story… Read More
Breaking down the Shutdown
It’s official. As of Tuesday night, the government has shutdown. And it is as serious as it sounds. Despite this fact, many still don’t… Read More
The illness behind the violence
Like clockwork, every horrible shooting resulting in multiple deaths brings in its wake the controversy over gun control. Proponents and opponents alike come out… Read More
The World’s End
Director Edgar Wright, and lead actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are back for the third installment of their comedies trilogy, The World’s End.… Read More
Laundry fees compared: Is Cabrini paying too much?
An email from Residence Life on behalf of Dean Stroud was sent out on July 8, 2013 informing students living on campus that due… Read More
Head of board of trustees steps in as temporary president
To the shock of the Cabrini College student body, President Marie Angelella George sent out an email announcing her resignation on June 3, 2013.… Read More
When education meets encouragement
How many schools in urban areas go beyond the call of the average school and encourage their students to pursue higher forms of education?… Read More
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