Mackenzie Harris

Junior communication major, social justice and leadership double minor, Editor-In-Chief for The Loquitur, Social Media Intern for Cabrini College Office of Admissions, Head of Communication for Cabrini's CRS Campus Ambassadors, Admission's Student Ambassador, Public Relations Manager for Cabrini's Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society, member of the Ad and Promotion Club and a published poet.

Articles by Mackenzie Harris

Students stand against SOA

By Mackenzie Harris | December 3, 2014
Indistinguishable voices from 15 Cabrini affiliates chanted among the thousands congregating outside of the School of Americas. Signs, wooden crosses and photos kept protestors’ hands full. Roughly a thousand walked in solidarity with those being affected hundreds of miles away in the Stewart Detention Center.

Alcohol and sex: 2 college norms?

By Mackenzie Harris | November 19, 2014
It’s typically not unusual to see red solo cups in the hands of a stumbling college student every Thursday evening for “Thirsty Thursday.” The norm of on-campus drinking and partying has always been around and it still remains as one of the most popular activities that takes place on campus.

Would you shake a homeless person’s hand?

By Mackenzie Harris | November 5, 2014
Would you shy away? Give a dirty look? Stick out your hand and introduce yourself? Or would you ignore the situation all together, because why would you want to touch a dirty person, who does not have a house?

Book Corner: Almost Home

By Mackenzie Harris | November 5, 2014
The heart-wrenching and tear-jerking reality of homelessness is apparent in North American culture. “Almost Home” works to capture the stories of at-risk young adults and their passion to escape the harsh realities of life as homeless teens.

Breast cancer receives more attention than Lupus

By Mackenzie Harris | October 29, 2014
In 2014 alone, 40,000 women have been estimated to die due to breast cancer. About one percent of all breast cancer cases occur in men and in 2014, there have been more than 2.8 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S., according to breastcancer.org.

Covenant House International president, Kevin Ryan speaks out againt homelessness

By Mackenzie Harris | October 29, 2014
A published Poet, Pulitzer Prize winner and co-author with a lawyer, grassroots legal aid, President of the Covenant House International co-wrote this summer reading book, Almost home: Helping Kids Move from Homelessness to Hope.

California law clarifies what ‘yes’ means

By Mackenzie Harris | October 22, 2014
The law SB 967, nicknamed “Yes Means Yes” makes it absolutely necessary for both partners to verbally consent before and during all sexual activity. This law also states that the choice of saying “yes” can be revoked at any time.

Cabrini College promotes fair trade products

By Mackenzie Harris | October 22, 2014
Just a year after Cabrini College started a fair trade club, it was declared the seventeenth college in the United States to be a fair trade school in December of 2013.

Thursday Briefing: Week of Oct. 16, 2014

By Mackenzie Harris | October 15, 2014
Thursday Briefing – News from around the globe for the week of Oct. 16, 2014

The Ebola virus

By Mackenzie Harris | October 15, 2014
Ebola was first found in Zaire or what is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, in 1976. The Ebola virus is an extremely rare disease and symptoms are similar to a very severe flu. Sweating, body aches, pains, vomiting and uncontrollable diarrhea are all symptoms of Ebola.
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Another year gone, 26 issues and a thank you

By Mackenzie Harris | May 2, 2015
For every like or comment that was posted on our social media, for every interview that has scheduled and given, for every person who… Read More

15 seniors receive prestigious award

By Mackenzie Harris | May 2, 2015
It takes at least 12 years to graduate from high school and then four years to earn your Bachelor’s degree; for 15 seniors, to… Read More

For millennials, divorce is common

By Mackenzie Harris | April 22, 2015
Video produced by: Jill Nawoyski, AJ Shopa and Drew Vernon I, like many millennials, am a product of failed relationships, and I am stronger… Read More

Who are the millennial generation?

By Mackenzie Harris | April 22, 2015
A Loquitur video created by Mackenzie Harris This is also the generation that is stereotyped for being obsessed with selfies, not caring about anything… Read More

This is your future, why choose Cabrini?

By Mackenzie Harris | April 8, 2015
Dear Accepted Student, Congratulations on being accepted to Cabrini! You only have a couple more months before you will no longer be a high… Read More

Women have come far – but they still have a long way to go

By Mackenzie Harris | March 25, 2015
Women have come so far and made so many strides in the past century. From earning their suffrage to subsequently serving in politics, advocating… Read More

Is college really worth it anymore?

By Mackenzie Harris | March 18, 2015
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is in the midst of planning out what classes they want to take. Some students may still… Read More

A week of serving with the community of New Orleans

By Mackenzie Harris | March 11, 2015
Imagine your home. Imagine your bedroom, your kitchen, your garage door and your family. Now imagine what your life would be like if water… Read More

Short-term service vs. long-term service

By Mackenzie Harris | March 11, 2015
Deck: In no way are either forms of service wrong, but there are certain times where one form fits best. What is short-term service?… Read More

Student diversity: not just an office

By Mackenzie Harris | February 25, 2015
Diversity should be appreciating everyone’s differences. There is no reason for all of us to be the same – that is boring, so just… Read More
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