Jana Fagotti

Articles by Jana Fagotti

Steph Heinz, unsung hero

On an unexpectedly wintery day in April, junior Steph Heinz sits behind the switchboard of 89.1 f.m. The Burn, professing the probable cancellation of the women's lacrosse game on Monday, April 7 against Rosemont. Heinz, who plays defense and mid-field for the team, is still in disbelief that there is snow on the ground in April.

Stay wide AWAKE

Tired? Rundown? Stressed out? There is a solution, folks, and, today, I am here to tell you just what it will take to keep you bright-eyed and bushytailed for the next eight weeks of classes. This remedy has been proven effective since 1997 and can be yours for free.

Tennis team down but not out with injuries

"Shh!" Sophomore Michael Sofia raises his index finger to his lips and hushes the crowd as he attempts to serve the ball. Focus. His white Cabrini College tennis polo, Rebok shorts, and Wilson shoes, glow in the spring sunlight that reflects the concentration on his mind at that pivotal moment; his serve.

Dance team not recognized as a student organization or sport by administration

The Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, and Campus Activities and Programming Board are student organizations, while basketball, lacrosse, and tennis are sports. But, there is an often-overlooked fine line that lies between clubs and sports at Cabrini.

Students seek stardom through ‘Cabrini Idol’

Step back, Kelly Clarkson, here comes Cabrini Idol. On Friday, March 21, the Residence Hall Association, in collaboration with 89.1 FM, The Burn, will present Cabrini Idol. The competition presents the talents of Cabrini students as they sing their way through one preliminary round, held at 4 p.

Cloudy citation system hurting students

"Once upon a time, a student is given the following question as an integration activity: Do you agree or disagree with the use of stem cells. Support your opinion." (Devenny, Sandra. Health & the Human Body. T/R, FH 358.) An error has occurred in the Cabrini disciplinary system.

Entering the ‘real world:’ from backpack to briefcase

CALLING ALL SENIORS who are ready to graduate but feel slightly apprehensive about making the transition from being a student to being a professional in the real world. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium of Higher Education Career Services is hosting a program entitled "from Backpack to Briefcase" on Feb.

Billy Joel in a ‘New York State of Mind’

"Don't you know about the new fashion honey? All you need are looks and a whole lotta money. It's the next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways," it's the Broadway hit "Movin' Out" with music and lyrics by Billy Joel now playing in New York City at the Richard Rogers Theatre.

Back into the swing of spring

Over two hundred different students participated in the Welcome Week festivities presented by the Campus Activities and Programming board during the week of January 13, as students returned from winter break. A jam-packed four-days of hard-work and dedication cancelled out the stress that students had forgotten about during their entire month away from Cabrini.

South Street on the reel

South Street is more than the home of Lorenzo's Pizza; it is the home of citizens who once rallied together to preserve a community in jeopardy as explained in "Crosstown," an independent film presented in the mansion on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Miriam Camitta, Ph.

Fair trade day a success

With over 300 participants, Fair Trade Day, held Thursday, April 22, was a complete success according to its faculty organizers. Fifty-nine percent of those who filled out a survey got all of the answers correct. "We feel that it was a success in introducing the topic of fair trade to a large number of students, but was more of a starting point in the education process," Dr.

How far will America go

If you are look to see the latest display of what I like to call a freak show tune into MTV's "I Want a Famous Face" which airs Mondays at 10:30 p.m. or the FOX network's "The Swan" which airs Mondays at 9 p.m. You are sure to find the latest displays of what America sees as entertainment.

Part Two: How does Cabrini push the limits?

As outspoken as the students involved in video practicum may be, they also say they want more exposure if they are going to be censored. Junior Mary Adam, an English and communication major, admits that in her film, "Jealous Kills," there was some risqu

Health Watch

Before you travel off to party away your spring break, take a look at some facts about college students. * 29 percent of college students are current cigarette smokers. * 35 percent reported episodic heavy drinking during the 30 days preceding the survey. * 27 percent drank alcohol and drove during the prior 30 days.

Resident property destroyed

Crashing onto campus over the past two weeks has been an unusually high number of property damages including five shattered car windows on Residential Boulevard, a rock thrown through the window of House 6 and body-sized holes through walls in House 4. Car damages on Residential Boulevard On Friday, Feb.

Barenaked Ladies brings fans a high-performance

Having been lucky enough to attend a concert that was innovative, inventive, invigorating and inviting, I had nothing but praise for the Barenaked Ladies Concert, held at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Feb. 18. If you like high-energy performances, this was hands-down a hit.

Health Watch

Despite all of the sneezing, sniffling and coughing, the flu has been on the downturn this season, according to a CNN report, and so has the supply of the flu vaccine. The nation has experienced a shortage due to an unusually large demand for vaccines, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Theater department presents

Cabrini's fall theatre presentation is a perfect fix for the hungry person with an appetite for the salty and the sweet; "An Evening of One Act Plays," performed Nov. 15, 16, 20, 21 & 22 at 8 p.m., in the theater. Beyond curtains and stages; beyond makeup and costumes lies a hunger and a passion for the art of acting, as implicitly illustrated by a group of Cabrini's own actors.

Students question cleanliness of eateries

"Cleanliness? HA! The tables are a mess. It's pathetic," Jeff Foley, a sophomore business administration major, said. "I don't think that it is very clean, there is always food everywhere," junior elementary/special education major Maggie Cassidy said. "I notice that a lot of times I'll have chicken for lunch and then I go to dinner and it's chicken with barbecue sauce on it they reuse the food which really makes me not wanna eat it," junior English/communications major Mary Adam said.

Do not overlook AIDS

"I think that our generation is educated about AIDS, but we take things for granted and things go in one ear and out the other because everyone thinks it can't happen to them," sophomore Mike Egan, a business administration major, said. But, how much information about the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS, is out there? How much time does the average college student take to think about the possibility of being infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV, which may lead to developing AIDS? Sophomore Maureen Cooper, an elementary education and special education major, said, "The most I was educated on the subject was during my junior year of high school.

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