Laura Hancq

Articles by Laura Hancq

Editorial: Value Catholic education, protect for future generations

Will the closing of Catholic high schools have even more far-reaching effects than the initial impact on the students?

College upgrades presidential house

A new official residence has been purchased for the President of Cabrini College. Known as Cabrini House, Dr. Marie Angelella George is set to move in at the end of this school year and the residence will serve as home for the future presidents of the school as well.

Business professor helps train leaders in new Libya

Cabrini College assistant professor of business Vonya Womack traveled to Libya over the break to provide training for emerging leaders.

Editorial: Remembering Joe Paterno: a teacher for all

Joseph Vincent Paterno. We could not call ourselves a newspaper in Pennsylvania if we did not write about him this week. However, formulating an opinion on this man is not easy. How do you judge a person who did so many positive things for an institution but then also possibly helped deface it?

Outta’ Right Field: Football aside, I cheer for Tebow

Whether it’s on the field or off, it’s Tebow Time.

Seeking Change Locally

Cabrini took a trip to the Romero Center in East Camden, New Jersey

Editorial: A call to solidarity through advocacy

The Loquitur editorial staff would like to commend the 17 individuals who embodied Catholic Social Teaching and a commitment to social justice and traveled to Washington, D.C. last Friday to speak to Senators and House Representatives on behalf of human rights for people around the world. I

Editorial: Conspicuous consumption: Black Friday takes undeserved precedence during holiday season

Black Friday: Not exactly a shining moment for the human race. In light of the shopping extravaganza that is the day after Thanksgiving, The Loquitur editorial staff has been reflecting on what this day says about this country and our priorities.

Editorial: Priority: football or children?

Last week seemed like a whirlwind of emotions and news with the allegations against former Penn State defensive coach Jerry Sandusky. As college students, we feel a special connection to the Penn State community. We know how it feels to have pride in our school, maybe not as intensely as Penn Sate does because after all, it is Penn State, but we can imagine the betrayal and heartache felt by students, administration and alumni.

Editorial: Looming budget cuts threaten global balance, may hurt those that need aid most

The Loquitur editorial staff firmly believes we cannot abandon our commitment to the common good at this crucial time in the history of our country.

‘Rescuing Regina’ author calls for immigration reform

Immigration reform in the United States is needed immediately and we, as citizens, must act now, according to a recent speaker.

Editorial: Incoming students: prepare to broaden your horizons

In light of our special issue for Accepted Students Day at Cabrini, we on the Loquitur editorial staff thought long and hard about the message we wanted to send to the high school students and families trying to decide if Cabrini is the right college. We thought about telling you why we love Cabrini, how it’s more than just a college for us and how you can have an incredible experience here.

Outta’ Right Field: Should we worry about the Phillies?

The Phillies are now worth an estimated $723 million according to Forbes, so I don’t think we have to worry about them becoming an irrelevant team. Even if this year is more of a struggle than recent years, the red pinstripes will not fall by the way side.

Editorial: Cherish the spirit, not just the victories

If you were on campus this past weekend, you can probably still feel the electric current that was pumping through those watching the men’s basketball team on their historic trip to the final round of the NCAA Division III Tournament in Salem, Va. Here on The Loquitur, we want to encourage the Cabrini community to remember that level of school spirit and to keep it going.

Global activist promotes peace through understanding

There is more power in love than in hateful retaliation was the message from the founder and executive director of the Peace and Prosperity Alliance. Lisa Gibson, who lost her brother in the PanAm Flight 103 Lockerbie bombing in 1988, has turned her tragic loss into advocacy for peace and understanding. Gibson spoke to Cabrini students on Monday, March 12.

Editorial: Creating global citizens in the classroom

Cabrini wants to create a community of students who are well-rounded in academics but also committed to being global citizens. As the world continues to progress and the barriers between countries are broken down, we need to understand the importance of being tied to others.

Convergence class reaches around the world

When the Cabrini College Senior Honors Convergence class was offered the opportunity to make contacts with students and professors in the Middle East and North Africa through Catholic Relief Services, they were in agreement that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Editorial: Cohabitation: the last frontier of gender-equal housing?

The Loquitur editorial staff realizes true gender-equal housing would be difficult to implement at Cabrini but suggests it could be something to think about for the future.

Outta’ Right Field: Goalie controversy?

It’s no secret that overall, the Flyers have played horribly at home this year and in the postseason. Hello, last year. And we’ve gone through how many goalies since we’ve had a good one? Ron Hextall? Hello, a decade ago. That’s pressure.

Editorial: Choice is contested key for contraception, religion

It is possible that Obama's contraception proposition may not even ever become reality for places such as Cabrini. However, do not expect it to go away because it will just be one of many controversial issues in this coming election.

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