Vickie Papageorge

Articles by Vickie Papageorge

Lobbying for change

Twenty three students in the Working for Global Justice seminar class traveled from their Cabrini classroom to Washington D.C., on Friday, April 11, in order to lobby Congress on the topic of foreign assistance for underdeveloped countries and additional funding for food aid.

Transformations of the heart: author and president to speak

"There were all kinds of stories told about the war that made it sound as if it was happening in a faraway and different land. It wasn't until refugees started passing through our town that we began to see that it was actually taking place in our country." Those are the words that begin the 240-page memoir written by Sierra Leone native and former child soldier, Ishmael Beah.

Election disrupts peace in Kenya

When Robert Makunu, the Catholic Relief Services deputy HIV/AIDS unit manager, spoke to Cabrini students Nov. 27 for World AIDS Day, he said, "Come, visit Kenya." Cabrini students, stirred by the picture of an extremely poor country nevertheless making great progress in combating HIV/AIDS and developing into one of the most stable countries in Africa, seriously considered how they could find a way to visit him and see CRS work in Kenya.

Field hockey secures 5th seed in playoffs

On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Cabrini Cavalier field hockey team defeated the Cedar Crest Falcons 7-1 in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference match-up. Entering the game after a tight win against PAC rival Neumann College, the Cavs dove right into action with four goals within the first 10 minutes from four different players: freshmen Christina Doherty and Allie Rodolico, sophomore Sara Trzuskowski and junior Melissa Benedetti.

Re: Delco Times article

To the Editor: Sent to Delco Times in regards to article on Cabrini incident and mothers opinion. To the mother of Rupert G. Tate, reading the article about the situation at Cabrini and your views on the students, I became easily frustrated, along with many other students at my school.

It’s all about the costume

In what outrageous ensemble will you be crashing Halloween parties with this year? Halloween is around the corner. Stores are consumed with aisles and aisles of candy and the latest costumes for all ages. So, what alternate identity do you plan to wear on Halloween night? Junior secondary education major Victoria Matkowski, said, "I haven't figured out what I want to be this year but last year I was an 80's jazzerciser.

Lady Cavs win 6th straight match

The Cabrini Women's Volleyball team clinched the No. 3 seed for the playoffs with their victory over Immaculata University on Saturday, Oct. 20. The Cavaliers swept the Mighty Macs here at Cabrini in three matches with scores of 30-13, 30-23 and 30-8. This win brings their conference record to 7-2 and an overall record of 16-7.

Campus parking becomes a problem

Parking on Cabrini's campus has proven to be an ongoing issue among the faculty, staff and students. As the number of undergraduate students increase, the number of available parking spots decrease. This situation is leaving the student body outraged and concerned.

Make the most of your ‘home away from home’ dorm room

Your first thoughts walking into the cramped dorm rooms at school are definitely going to be a little overwhelming and you may want to run out screaming at your first chance, but just stick around until you meet your roommate. After that experience you may be convinced to stay or run even faster out the door.

Sleep outside, help Uganda

On Saturday, April 28, approximately 51,667 people across the United States, including myself, will be gathering in 15 different cities to make the nation aware of the crisis that is happening in Northern Uganda. The number of participants continues to rise every day.

Is Dear Abby’s advice really worth writing for?

Dear Abby's advice column has graced the pages of daily newspapers for years. The columnist who is known under the pen name Abigail Van Buren gained her popularity by her shared expertise in every soul-numbing, mind-boggling, heartbreaking problem and small to large situation, that seemed to ravage the every day lives of people around the world.

Studies find new risk for firefighters

Firefighters may be putting themselves at risk in more ways than one. Recent studies that have been done by environmental health researchers at the University of Cincinnati have shown that firefighters have an increased risk of cancer. The study, which was entirely led by the University of Cincinnati, took into account 110 thousand firefighters from 32 scientific studies that had been done previously.

Wake up and smell the reality of the real world

With graduation around the corner, the real world is looking many seniors in the face. Seniors in colleges across the nation are at the brink of becoming real contributing citizens to the world. Where are you supposed to start and where do you go from here? What does it feel like to be a "real person" in the "real world?" These answers lie with each separate individual.

Lady Cavaliers train in St. Petersberg

Instead of bundling up and enduring the cold weather in close proximity to a fire or with a cup of hot chocolate in hand during spring break, the women's lacrosse team embarked on a trip to St. Petersburg, Fla. The team of 26 players flew down south for an intense spring training.

This Week in Sports

Chargers' Coach Fired The coach of the San Diego Chargers, Marty Schottenheimer, was fired from his position on Monday, Feb. 12. It is believed that the relationship between Schottenheimer and the general manager, A.J. Smith, was very rocky which led to Schottenheimer's release.

Track prepares for PACC

The Cabrini College track team currently has nationally ranked team members, the Eastern College Athletic Conference meet in the near future and players competing in the nationals. The team which has 22-25 members in total, is doing as well as the coaches had expected in its current season.

Bonds fails MLB drug test

A failed drug test for Barry Bonds under Major League Baseball's amphetamine policy on Thursday Jan.11, could leave the career of the possible future homerun king in question. The New York Daily News recently reported that the 42 year-old outfielder of the San Francisco Giants had tested positive for the use of amphetamines last season.

Free news a must on college campuses

As college students who are preparing themselves to venture out into the real world, I believe that we need to be informed now of what is occurring daily inside and outside of Cabrini's campus. Most of us will be out in the real world, going to work everyday, and being a part of the everyday happenings that we hear on the news.

Caffeine crave captures consumers

The National Coffee Association recently predicted that 68 percent of Americans will be hooked on coffee this year. This percentage is compared with the 64 percent that was predicted for last year. Caffeine-laced energy drinks such as Redbull and Monster are expected to rise 60 percent this year also, according to beveragemarketing.

Valley Forge accepts first female cadets

Valley Forge Military College accepted the first female cadets to the institution for the 2006-2007 academic year. After a great deal of discussion with the Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation Board of Trustees, 10 females were accepted to the college and it is anticipated that the female applications and enrollment for the 2007-2008 academic year will increase greatly.

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