Patricia J. Sheehan

Articles by Patricia J. Sheehan

King Tut comes alive at The Franklin Institute

By Patricia J. Sheehan | May 3, 2007
"The resort of traditional beliefs, a mysterious death, and lost tomb, an incredible discovery." These words greet anxious visitors of The Franklin Institute as they shuffle through the dim entrance of the King Tutankhamun exhibit. "Amazing," whispers a mother who holds up her young son who peers through the glass case, which holds a small chest recovered from a tomb.

Men’s tennis team looks to end season at number two

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 19, 2007
The men's tennis team lost to the defending conference champs Marywood on April 14 with a match play 5-4. It was a disappointing loss for the Cavaliers as they head into the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Individual Championships on April 20 at West End Racquet Club.

2008 presidential election preview

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 19, 2007
The race is on for the 2008 presidential election. With the election slowly creeping up, it has been discovered that many may be uneducated on the candidates. It can be overwhelming with the numerous candidates. Each party is pushing their best possible players for the election.

Sleepovers with the opposite sex: some parents oppose

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 12, 2007
"Yo!" My mother yells from the top of the basement stairs, "Wrap it up!" It was at this time that my boyfriend and I were expected to head upstairs and he was to head straight home. No detours, please. Sleeping over was not even a question. In fact, both of my parents would have probably laughed in my face if I brought it up.

Track springs into action

By Patricia J. Sheehan | March 29, 2007
The women's spring track is gearing up for another season starting this week. Coaches Tom O'Hora and James Williams are optimistic about the team and have great aspirations for this season. "We have the upper hand this season," said Williams. The team conditions year round because track is is continuous from August through May, according to O'Hora.

Milan establishes ‘too skinny’ law

By Patricia J. Sheehan | March 22, 2007
After the tragic death of Brazilian supermodel Ana Carolina Reston, 21, the modeling world finally took notice. She only had 88 pounds on her 5-feet-8-inch frame when she died. She refused to eat on a regular basis, surviving only on apples and tomatoes in extreme cases of hunger.

New Jersey legalizes gay unions

By Patricia J. Sheehan | November 17, 2006
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that homosexual couples will be granted the same rights as heterosexual couples, on Wednesday, Oct. 25. However, the choice to making same-sex unions legal will be up to the lawmakers. According to the Washing Post, the new law allows same-sex couples healthcare benefits if a partner is a state worker as well and the right to inherit possessions if the deceased partner leaves behind no will.

Hair-raising experience: ‘Don’t drop the soap’ at Eastern State Penitentiary

By Patricia J. Sheehan | October 13, 2006
One cannot ignore the eerie feeling that takes over as they approach the massive stone walls of the Eastern State Penitentiary located in the Fairmont section of Philadelphia. Anxious spectators gather at the entrance and nervously chat about what lies ahead in the Terror Behind the Walls.

New athletic website unveiled

By Patricia J. Sheehan | October 6, 2006
Cabrini's new Athletic website is scheduled to be unveiled to the public this week. The site includes new features and gives fans up-to-the-minute highlights of their favorite Cavalier teams. Matthew Holmes, Webmaster of the marketing and communications department, said that the development of the new website was a joint effort between the athletics and the marketing and communications departments.

Take it all off

By Patricia J. Sheehan | September 29, 2006
Take it all off, the pounds that is. The racy striptease workout has dominated the workout world recently and who would exemplify the art of the perfect lap dance better than the alluring Carmen Electra? Whether you think this particular way of shedding those unwanted pounds is genius or inappropriate the results of the workout cannot be denied; it works and it will come in handy with your special someone too.
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Jazzman’s nutrition facts shock students

By Patricia J. Sheehan | September 15, 2006
The sight in Jazzman's shows a sea of students swarming around the coffee vats and an endless line and the register. Its barley possible to navigate efficiently through the mass of students, and the last thing most are thinking about if how fattening their muffin or even their Asian salad really is.

Cavaliers to watch

By Patricia J. Sheehan | August 31, 2006
Cabrini's fall sports teams are gearing up for another explosive season. The players have been practicing on campus since Aug. 20 to sharpen their skills and welcome some new freshmen players. The teams are optimistic and are anxiously waiting to see what the new players bring to the table.

Williams serves it up

By Patricia J. Sheehan | August 31, 2006
It's not every day that a two-time Olympic gold medalist makes her way to the secluded Cabrini campus. So when someone as well-known as Venus Williams steps onto the court, you can't help but take notice of the superstar. Besides the fact you just can't miss her 6' 1" frame even if you tried.

Rapid campus changes signal the need to slow down

By Patricia J. Sheehan | August 31, 2006
It's hard not to notice the many changes that have taken place on Cabrini's campus over the past few months. With the erection of West Residence Hall, the new cuisine bars in Jazzman's and the growing class sizes, it almost feels like we're bursting at the seams.

Sushi keeps active students going strong.

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 27, 2006
Weather you're into Gunkan or Norimaki your heart flutters at the sound of the names of these sushi favorites. Sushi is the most popular Japanese dish outside of Japan and more and more young people are becoming addicted to the craze. "I love, love, love it!" said Stephanie Myers, a senior criminal justice major.

Coldplay heats up Philly

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 27, 2006
The black and white digital clock background lights up the once pitch-black Wachovia Center while the tuning of a piano and guitars fill the sold-out stadium with a bold sound. The silhouettes of bass player Guy Berryman; lead guitar player Jonny Buckland and drummer Will Champion memorize fans while the first chords of "Square One" are played.

“Can you come let me in?”

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 6, 2006
New Residence Hall is one of the favored buildings to live in on campus. It is like a palace compared to the older dorms and you can really appreciate the luxuries its possesses like air conditioning, a full and functional kitchen and a more comfortable living space.

Flyers strive for Lord Stanley’s cup

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 6, 2006
The weather outside is perfect and the sun is finally peaking out for the first time since September. Don't let the shift in season fool you, because the NHL is reaching its highest peak of the year. Hardcore hockey fans are anticipating who will take the next Stanley Cup.

Hackers readily “phish” into the tax season

By Patricia J. Sheehan | April 6, 2006
Identity theft is something that we are all aware and ever-cautious about in this technology-consumed age. It can happen to anyone at anytime but many do not realize that tax season is the most popular time of year for hackers to tap into very personal information.

Got healthy h2o?

By Patricia J. Sheehan | March 30, 2006
The scene in Jazzman's is an endless mass of buzzing students. Everyone is scrounging up bagels and muffins. However, the familiar Jazzman's coffee cups have been replaced with something a bit more colorful, Vitamin Water bottles. Glaceau, the producer of Vitamin Water, was established in 1996 by Mr.
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