Jana Fagotti

Articles by Jana Fagotti

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.

Drunk Driving Statistics

In 2002, 17,419 people were killed in crashes involving alcohol, representing 41 percent of the 42,815 people killed in all traffic crashes, according to NHTSA data. In 2002, an estimated 17,419 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes-an average of one every 30 minutes.

Iadarola presents award to anchor

Pat Ciarrocchi, a broadcast journalist, was given a standing ovation by over 500 people, when she received the second Cabrini-Neuman Sons of Italy Award for Distinguished Contributions to Higher Education and the Academic Community on Friday, Oct. 10. President Toni Iadarola and Neuman President Dr.

Health Watch: Hugs for Health

Four hugs a day are necessary for survival; eight are good for maintenance and 12 for growth. Ten minutes of handholding with a romantic partner can dramatically reduce a high stress level. In a study done by Virginia Stir, a therapist, social worker and author, she recommended that four hugs are a necessity in everyone's life.

Sports equipment taken from House 6

Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30 p.m., junior lacrosse player Justin Gray was trying to nap when he heard loud rustling outside the door. He walked out of his room in House 6 and watched as public safety officer Jim Gallagher piled hockey and lacrosse equipment, including astro turf and several pairs of sneakers, into the back of his vehicle.

Dramatically, Jana

I was walking to the caf last week, when I opened the door in front of me and a guy grabbed it out of my hands and gave me "the nod," letting me go ahead of him. I thought the gesture was nice at the time. A recent sociology class examined the reason why men feel compelled to hold doors.

Make a first-hand decision about second-hand smoke

Inhalation of any kind of cigarette smoke is harmful. "Check out the warnings on cigarette cartons if you're skeptical. Whether you inhale the smoke right from a cigarette or from the air in a room, it's still the same smoke," Josh Fischman of U.S. News said in his article entitled "The Dangers of second-hand smoke and second-hand research.

Dramatically, Jana

There's nothing you can't do; only things you choose not to do. When do we really know we're making the right decisions: NEVER. So, just choose what feels right at the time and trust that everything will fall in place, as it should be. I'm not saying, "Be an optimist!" I'm saying, "Don't be ashamed of a bad decision.

Sports equipment taken from House 6

Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30 p.m., junior lacrosse player Justin Gray was trying to nap when he heard loud rustling outside the door. He walked out of his room in House 6 and watched as public safety officer Jim Gallagher piled hockey and lacrosse equipment, including astro turf and several pairs of sneakers, into the back of his vehicle.

Health Watch

This Thursday before you lay a hand on that tantalizing can of beer that you often enjoy, take a moment to consider if one night of obliteration is really worth all of the health risks that come with it. With the decision to drink, comes a whole new type of recycling that is neglected-- your liver.

Dramatically, Jana

My best friend always has 'two things' to say about everything. There are always two options, the way she sees it. Those of us with no patience at all, are simply looking for a quick-fix or the easy way out. Then again, there are those who prefer the long drawn-out method of over-analyzing and anxiety.

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