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May 6, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Seamus Feeley |Samantha Taddei |Brooke Protesto |Jason Fridge
Frances Xavier Cabrini is the patron saint of immigrants. Her drive to help these individuals is embodied throughout the curriculum at the college named after her. One of the many journalists who made their mark in the Loquitur spreading awareness on the topic is America Lopez-Santiago (’21), who attended Cabrini with her sister Ahtziry (’19).
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May 4, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Colin Tomczak |Samantha Taddei |Chris Perri |Jason Fridge
One common theme among previous ResLife stories is that they covered the expansion of Cabrini’s student body in one way or another. In 1974, the Loquitur published a story that covered a massively controversial decision for the all-women’s campus. The story by Mary Lynn Carone, “Cabrini Opens its Dorms to Male Students” began with a variety of quotes showing the divided reception of this decision.
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May 2, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Nathan Mazurek |Samantha Taddei |Chris Perri |Brooke Protesto
Philadelphia has a rich history of sports championships. One of six cities that won at least one championship in the NHL, NFL, MLB, and NBA, Philadelphia’s combined total of 19 championships in these leagues ranks seventh among North American cities. But Philadelphia is not the only place with a history of championships. Over its history, Cabrini athletics has captured 146 conference championships, a national championship, and a national championship runner-up.
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May 2, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Emma Regulski |Samantha Taddei |Chris Perri |Jason Fridge
The Loquitur celebrates its 65th year of publication in 2024, but it always played a vital role in the community by capturing a diverse range of speakers and events. Cabrini University has been privileged to host some of the most esteemed speakers, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel. He delivered the keynote address for the President’s Convocation in 2006.
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May 2, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Brooke Protesto |Samantha Taddei |Jason Fridge |Chris Perri
Within 65 years, the Loquitur saw many editors come and go, each producing work that gained recognition outside Cabrini. Those who went the extra mile to curate such impactful stories often graduated after winning state or national honors. Advocating for Black studiesIn 2021, digital communications major and former media managing editor for the Loquitur, Sydnee Reddy wrote “Being Black on a campus that cut Black studies,” an article that foresaw Cabrini’s financial future.
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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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Mar 20, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Seamus Feeley |Samantha Taddei |Nathan Mazurek |Sophia Gerner
A dreary forecast delayed the anticipated Cabrini vs. Eastern softball game to Tuesday, Mar. 12. Come Tuesday, the weather was perfect, and many Eastern fans gathered in the bleachers and grass hillsides around the field as the teams marched across the diamond. This was clearly a numbers game, as the Eagles team dwarfed the Cavaliers by a rowdy 28 to 10. Despite their small roster, the Cavs fought hard.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
theloquitur.com | Brooke Protesto |Sophia Gerner |Samantha Taddei
Rescuing children from the sewers in which they resided, being a victim of arson, and dealing with racially motivated hate. These were just a few of the obstacles Mother Cabrini had to conquer after her journey from Italy to the United States. How did she overcome it all? On Mar. 8, 2024, Angel Studios released “Cabrini,” which tells the story of Cabrini University’s namesake Mother Cabrini. In its opening weekend, the movie gathered a total of $8 million across 2,840 theaters nationwide.
