Jillian Smith

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By Jillian Smith | April 16, 2009
In high school, I was an anchor on the morning news show, which aired the morning announcements. While other students sat in a normal classroom for homeroom, I was in front of the camera, on all the TV sets, for all the school to see. I thought that was the greatest job ever, so naturally, after graduating, I decided that I was going to be a TV news anchor.

Side by side with Africans affected by AIDS

By Jillian Smith | April 24, 2008
Within the first 24 hours of his first visit to Africa, Ryan Keith, president and founder of Forgotten Voices International, had already made a promise to a grandmother that he would not forget her story. He promised he would not forget how he witnessed her daughter die from AIDS or forget about her two young grandchildren that were now orphaned by the deadly disease.

Peer pressure: the building block to meth use

By Jillian Smith | April 10, 2008
I was flipping through the TV channels trying to find something mindless enough to make me fall asleep, something that wouldn't keep me interested for very long and would soon be just a distant buzzing in my dreams. Mind you, it was 5 a.m. So as I numbly sat in bed pushing the channel-up button every 2 seconds, a cute southern-accented boy caught my attention.

Uliano receives tenure

By Jillian Smith | April 3, 2008
One of the highest honors a professor can be awarded at Cabrini is being granted tenure. All professors, during their first year as a new faculty member up until the time when they can apply for tenure, holds their breath, hoping that they won't do anything to ruin their chances for this esteemed honor.

Not just good looks

By Jillian Smith | March 27, 2008
Close your eyes. Now, picture you're on the beach. You look to your left and there is Hillary Clinton, in a bikini. Look to your right, and there is Barack Obama in his swim trunks. Now, no questions about it, Obama is sure to look better in a bathing suit than Clinton, however, is that all he is good at - looking better than his opponent? Sure, Obama is a nice-looking African-American man who has charmed his way through the Senate and into the hearts of Americans but how does his resume look? It barely exists.

Students left in dark after stabbing

By Jillian Smith | October 25, 2007
At 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, I had just gotten home from visiting with my cousins. I was home in New Jersey for the night and jumped online to talk to some of my friends from Cabrini to see what they had done for the night. I was on my instant messenger when I noticed away messages saying things like "oh Cabrini" and "here we go again." I knew immediately something was wrong.

Do you really feel safe on campus?

By Jillian Smith | October 11, 2007
Before last semester, I felt very safe on campus. Being in the communications wing until 1 a.m. or later was the norm for me. I had a radio show 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday nights, which I was usually up there alone. That all changed towards the end of the semester when a man I didn't know, followed me into the radio station.

Cell phones outweigh drunk driving as cause of accidentst

By Jillian Smith | October 11, 2007
Ever since you were little, it has been drilled into your head that driving drunk was a big "no-no." Did you ever think talking on your cell phone and driving could be worse? Numerous studies have shown that this generation norm is becoming an increased problem.

New regulations threaten future of webcasting

By Jillian Smith | August 30, 2007
Most internet radio stations are biting their fingernails and wearing their lucky charms that they won't get shut down. This is due to a large increase of royalties they may have to pay set by a federal agency. Cabrini's radio station, WYBF, is among those in limbo due to a new federal regulation that was supposed to come out on July 15 but did not.

Transformers Movie Review

By Jillian Smith | August 30, 2007
Being a "girly-girl," I thought Transformers would be one of the most stupid movies I would ever see. I succumbed to my friends and family's pleadings and went to the movies not expecting much. Well let me tell you, I got much more than I bargained for. Transformers was ultimately the best movie hands down this summer.
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Campus acts as new home to the local music scene

By Jillian Smith | February 15, 2007
In the dimly lit coffee-shop setting of Jazzman's Caf

Valentine’s Day: A Hallmark holiday to drain boyfriends’ wallets

By Jillian Smith | February 8, 2007
When asked about Valentine's Day, I don't think about the true meaning behind St. Valentine and the many myths and legends that are associated with him. No, when the date Feb. 14 is mentioned, all I can think about is chocolate, roses, chocolate, jewelry and more chocolate! Valentine's Day, in my opinion, is a girl's excuse to get gifts from her significant other, while Hallmark reaps in all of the benefits.

Housing arrangement mayhem causes mass campus confusion

By Jillian Smith | February 8, 2007
As a sophomore, who is actively involved in campus activities, I choose to live on campus so that I can get to my activities at any time, day or night, when I am needed. Housing on-campus is great for me considering the fact that it is so close to all the facilities, such as the radio station or newsroom, and I can get there fast.

‘Idol’ judges offend fans and contestants

By Jillian Smith | February 8, 2007
"That was absolutely dreadful" is a phrase commonly moaned by Simon Cowell, one of the three judges on Fox's hit TV show America Idol when a contestant sings off-key. However, many critics and fans are beginning to say the same thing about the judges' attitudes.

Sticking to heathly resolutions

By Jillian Smith | February 1, 2007
New Year's Resolutions: to make one, or not to make one, that is the question. Do you go through the agonizing thought process of what you really want to accomplish this year, or do you just accept those five extra pounds you added last year and continue with your daily life? I took the adventurous route and decided to make a New Year's resolution this year.

WebCT creates split opinions on campus

By Jillian Smith | December 8, 2006
WebCT Vista is causing a debate on campus among faculty and staff. Information and Technology and Resources personnel and faculty believe that WebCT Vista, a learning management system, is a useful teaching tool. However, students disagree. WebCT Vista is a "system that enables educators to disseminate content and online resource links to students, enable interaction between learners and their colleagues as well as their professors, enable group work and collaboration take place online and assess student performance through online mechanisms," Dr.

Sem 300 level class to be held in local prison

By Jillian Smith | December 1, 2006
Ever wonder what it's like to take a class in a prison with inmates? With the new Seminar 300 level class, crime and justice, taught by Dr. Jeff Gingerich, associate professor of sociology, and Ms. Laura Gorgol, campus minister, one can go beyond the barbed-wire and experience a different kind of learning experience at Montgomery Country Correctional Facility, an all male prison right outside of Norristown.

Relationship advice brought to campus

By Jillian Smith | October 27, 2006
The three things that will end a relationship are limitations, demands and expectations. This was the message of date doctor Dr. Jeff Kaplan's presentation on healthy relationships. Kaplan spoke to the students of Cabrini on Oct. 23 in the Grace Hall Atrium about the workings of a healthy relationship.

International food stirs up a frenzy in Founder’s hall

By Jillian Smith | October 13, 2006
Along with the sweet aroma of food, the third floor of Founder's Hall was decorated with flags from different countries hanging from the ceiling accompanied with festive Spanish music in celebration for "Around the World in Founder's Hall." This event occurred Tuesday, Oct.

Book of the month: The Catcher in the Rye

By Jillian Smith | October 13, 2006
Sometimes going back and rereading a favorite book is something that hits the spot on a rainy day. "The Catcher in the Rye" is certainly a page turner that will make those days seem brighter. Holden Caulfield, the main character and the narrator in "The Catcher in the Rye," written by J.
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