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May 10, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Emily Shultz |Brooke Protesto
On Saturday, May 4, students and family gathered to celebrate on-campus leadership and honor society inductions. The Cavalier Leadership Recognition Ceremony was a part of the Student Government Association’s Family Day, a yearly all-day event filled with fun activities for students, friends, and family. From 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., Cabrini hosted Burrito Feliz and Zac’s Burgers food trucks, live music from Cabrini alum Cole Campbell, lawn games, and other activities.
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May 5, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Gekeya Pinder |Emily Shultz
Undocumented students have the opportunity to receive their college education, opportunities, and resources with the help of TheDream.US program. The program provides scholarships for students to attend partner colleges such as Cabrini University. Youth who arrived in the U.S. as children came to the country with or without their families to fight for a better life. Since they are not U.S. citizens, they can’t receive federal aid.
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May 4, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Colin Tomczak |Emily Shultz
Over a decade ago, Cabrini University began a study abroad course where students visit Guatemala to provide community service for and learn from, its residents. Over a century ago, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, sought to “educate the hearts” of those around them. The education of one’s heart is meant to create leaders who are committed to helping people in need.
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May 2, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Andrew Stovenour |Samantha Taddei |Gekeya Pinder |Emily Shultz
In the ever-changing world of university finances, where every increase in tuition sends concern through the student body, one aspect remains constant: the role of journalism in uncovering the truth behind these economic decisions. In the past 65 years of the Loquitur, there has been a lot of coverage of this issue. Two reporters who wrote articles about tuition prices were Brendan Noone and Chris Pesotski.
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May 2, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Samantha Taddei |Chris Perri |Emily Shultz
In 1972, the Nixon administration enacted Title IX, a landmark legislation that revolutionized gender equality in education and athletics. Title IX grants women athletes equal opportunities in sports within educational institutions that receive federal funding, spanning from elementary schools to colleges and universities. As a result, a new era of opportunity for female athletes began, especially at Cabrini University.
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May 2, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Samantha Taddei |Chris Perri |Jason Fridge |Emily Shultz
As the sun rose on September 11, 2001, Cabrini University’s campus buzzed with the familiar energy of a new academic year. Students hurried to classes, professors prepared lectures, and in the Loquitur newsroom, editors and reporters set about nailing down upcoming deadlines. Little did anyone know that within hours, the once-tranquil campus would be swept by waves of shock and grief.
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May 2, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Emily Shultz
The spring semester brought with it a new challenge for the Loquitur newsroom: we were left with 11 total staff members. In addition to the reporters who transferred from Cabrini before the start of the school year, we lost five reporters and three editors over winter break.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Emily Shultz |Jason Fridge
Cabrini’s proud motto, “Education of the heart,” pledges a commitment to social justice and the greater good and the creation of legacy and purpose in every student it touches. The Loquitur’s ties to social justice came to fruition through Cabrini faculty’s efforts to shape a curriculum with a lasting impact. Former communication professor Dr. Jerome Zurek explained that in the 1970s many colleges downplayed their Catholic identity to draw in a larger student population.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Chris Perri |Emily Shultz |Jason Fridge
Throughout the publication’s history, Loquitur reporters have covered anti-Vietnam War protests, as well as the wars in Iraq and Ukraine, giving a unique perspective to each. Loquitur reporters wrote about the anti-Vietnam War sentiment that had largely garnered support from young Americans. One such story covered a peace rally held at Villanova University with actress and activist Jane Fonda.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Brianna Mack |Brooke Protesto |Emily Shultz |Jason Fridge
Following the release of her latest country singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” dropped on March 29. While “Renaissance” danced through love and life, “Cowboy Carter’s” lead singles swing inward. With tight harmonies, strings and plain-spoken storytelling, the Houston-born vocalist celebrates her roots on “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and on “16 Carriages” painfully recalls the strife her 30-year career caused her family.
