Richard Magda

Articles by Richard Magda

Coventry marks end of Phish

By Richard Magda | September 16, 2004
From Camden Waterfront Amphitheater, Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio threw a boomerang of feedback across the Delaware River towards Philadelphia. The stage lights dimmed to darkness. The band delivered sharp silence as the crowd echoed the return of the high-pitched cry with energy and anticipation.

Software limits students’ printing

By Richard Magda | October 2, 2003
Print limit monitoring software installed to public computers on campus will limit printing per student to minimize excessive use of paper and ink. The new software, Print Manager Plus, allows each student an arbitrary quota of 500 printed pages per semester.

One-man, one-computer band

By Richard Magda | May 1, 2003
He's a one-man band. Actually, he's a one-man, one-computer band. In the comfort of his personalized black wing chair, known as his "throne," Julian Smoger creates music that he wants to hear - all on his personal computer. Smoger's music, produced under the name ".

Vandalism paints Cabrini

By Richard Magda | April 24, 2003
Grey and white latex paint was splattered on the Cabrini College sign at the college's entrance on Eagle and King of Prussia Roads. Although officials do not have any suspects, some students believe the vandalism could be retaliation from Eastern University students.

Another life as a soldier

By Richard Magda | April 10, 2003
Not having direct contact with any soldiers in Iraq, all I can do to understand life in the gloomy eyes of war is browse Internet photo galleries, watch the news and read war stories. I fully support the troops. I cannot, however, fully understand their experience.

Students march in global rally

By Richard Magda | February 21, 2003
Wearing two pairs of pants, two pairs of socks, three shirts, a heavy winter coat and a scarf but no gloves, senior Renee Di Pietro marched the streets of Philadelphia rallying for peace. The Philadelphia rally was part of the largest global peace rally in world history, which sprawled from San Francisco to Rome on Saturday, Feb.

Save the trees, flush twice

By Richard Magda | February 6, 2003
For the first time in my life, I couldn't go to the bathroom. No number one, no number two and not because my anatomical pipes were clogged. Instead, the toilets to the right and to the left of my room were clogged - one for a week, the other for two days; one with feces, the other with vomit.

New VP of student development plans to bridge gaps

By Richard Magda | February 6, 2003
Christine Lysionek is a name you ought to learn - that's Luh-shaw-nik. After 20 years of bridging the gap between administrators and students at Villanova, Lysionek applied for the vice president of student development position at Cabrini and earned it. Now she will be bridging the same gap here as the newest senior cabinet member, replacing Dr.

Smell Nostalgic

By Richard Magda | December 5, 2002
A freshly cut Christmas tree, candles burning atop the oven, the bakery, egg nog and the rush as a brisk breeze brings aromas of the first snowfall. Almost every holiday memory is triggered by the perennial scents of the season. Every year the familiar scents of the winter months bring joy and excitement through memories and promise.

Volleyball plays as one despite loss

By Richard Magda | October 24, 2002
After losing the first two matches against Neumann last Thursday, the Lady Cavs won a close third match but lost the crucial fourth match, leading to a 3-1 defeat. The conference loss brings the Lady Cavs' record to 7-12 overall and 2-6 in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
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Fecal Phantom plagues Cabrini

By Richard Magda | February 14, 2002
An unknown suspect, or suspects, defecated in the Dixon House and the Cabrini Apartment Complex recently. On the weekend of Jan. 25, human feces was left in the ground floor bathroom of the Dixon House. Along with smashed Christmas ornaments scattered in the common area and a large tree limb obstructing the main entrance, the feces filled the bottom floor with a "horrible, almost unbearable stench," according to Gina Bocelli, a sophomore Dixon House resident.

NYC plans to ring in the New Year with a party to top all

By Richard Magda | December 6, 2001
New Years Eve will be celebrated in its usual fashion this year, as the nation embraces a patriotic mindset. With pyrotechnics and entertainment famous for 97 years, New York City will lead the world once again in welcoming the New Year with its Times Square celebration.

Buried in the back pages…

By Richard Magda | November 8, 2001
At least they’re the good seats… MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. – Paul Wellener’s family found the perfect marker for his grave: two blue plastic seats… Read More

Big turnout expected for campus sponsored blood drive

By Richard Magda | November 1, 2001
obtained from www.redcross.org The American Red Cross is hosting its annual blood drive at Cabrini College. The drive will be held on Monday, Nov.… Read More

The greater danger of Anthrax is in the public’s reaction

By Richard Magda | October 25, 2001
Three days after two Washington postal workers were killed by anthrax infection, the nationwide fear of bioterrorism has increased to the point of pandemonium.… Read More

Who Is Ralph Lauren?

By Richard Magda | October 18, 2001
Jill C. Hindman Whether it is fine collection paint, or the fragrance of old money you are after, Ralph Lauren is your man. After… Read More

‘And Our Flag Was Still There…’

By Richard Magda | October 11, 2001
Katie Hernson Confidently waving in the wind that is carrying the breath of every proud patriot, one symbol, above any other, marks the unity… Read More

Trapped outside of the real world

By Richard Magda | October 4, 2001
Walking back to your creatively tagged abode, the New Residence Hall, after an extensive night of research, you are pulled to the side of… Read More

Keeping the Faith on Campus?

By Richard Magda | October 4, 2001
Hidden between two trees stands a simple, weathered, off-white statue of Jesus holding his barbed heart and offering his scarred hand. In any light,… Read More

Our wireless world

By Richard Magda | September 20, 2001
Justine Di Filippo by Richard Magda staff writer Cellular phones are no longer novelties just for the rich and famous. Despite allegations that they… Read More
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