EDITORIAL Remembering the best of times

Throughout this semester The Loquitur has been busy trying to keep its readers current with any new information surrounding "America's New War," or whatever you would like to.call it. After the Sept. 11 attacks patriotism seemed to skyrocket. If you wanted to buy a flag, you were out of luck because the stores were all sold out. Nearly three months later the question that has come to fruition is: Are Americans sincere in their actions or are they taking part in a passing trend?

First, let us define what we are calling "patriotism." We are not diving into the deep waters of what it is called to be a true patriot. What we are doing is categorizing patriotism by the outward support that the country has shown. Outward support meaning the flags that are flying from peoples homes and the flag decals and stickers covering cars.

While people across the country seem proud to show that they are Americans, do they know what they are supporting? Is this small effort enough? And is this just a passing fad, will it fade out?

Not everyone has the opportunity that other people are afforded in life. For some, learning about current events can be a very difficult task. It, like history, is confusing. With names like Osama bin Laden and the people of Al Qaeda floating around, it isn't easy to stay readily informed. That, however, isn't a reason not to support our country. An under-educated person or a person who just doesn't have the time to learn all of this new information should not be held back from showing their support.

People who put a flag out or wear a red, white and blue shirt, feel like they are doing something, small though it may be. Sure there are more extreme things that they could do, like enroll in the draft for one, but for many that is not a feasible option.

Like anything else, this outpouring of patriotism could run its course. But that's not to say that it is not important now. On a whole, the United States does support our war effort, unlike the division that we encountered during Vietnam.

The Loquitur does support the nation's war effort and as a majority we do realize the importance of showing our nation's colors. For our final issue this year we leave you, the reader, with a look back at Pearl Harbor, another one of America's most tragic, yet defining moments. We came together then, and we are coming together now. We'll see you next year.

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I had some great professors. They were nice people, excellent teachers, eager to help you in several situations and kept the classes interesting. I have also had more than my share of professors that didn't really teach. They just rambled on about nothing sometimes. Some could care less how much effort you would put into class, a paper or a project.

My time at Cabrini is slowly rolling to its very last days. In some ways it seems like the time has passed so quickly, but many times it seems like it has dragged on and on.

When I was a freshman I didn't really care too much for Cabrini and couldn't wait to be a senior. Now as a senior, I look back on being a freshman and realize that was the best time I had here and in a way wish I could retreat back to freshman year.

The dances were always a good time, people actually came. Parties actually happened on campus and were sometimes so large that you could hardly move, and this was even in the apartments. Fun nights of stumbling back to your room, often looking like idiots, were numerous.

Some of the classes were wonderful and I learned many new and

Commentaries and letters to the editor may be submitted by the entire Cabrini campus community to Theloqultur 0 hotmail.com or The Loquitur 610 King.9f Prussia Road Radnor, Pa. 19087 different activities has helped me grow as an individual. •I have worked on the college radio station all four years and am currently the music director for RPM, Hip Hop and Dance. This has helped me meet great contacts in tM musit"ifttiustry.

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When I first applied to colleges my goal was to go to Penn State University, main campus, straight from high school like my brother. However, I chose Cabrini (along with a little persuasion from my parents).

I came from a tiny high school where there were only about 160 students in my graduating class. Coming to a small school has helped me achieve the dean's list several times. The one on one communication with teachers has helped me to become a better student.

On the contrary, I could make a long list of things about this school that upsets me, such as the administration (excluding most of the faculty), the cliques and how it sometimes seems this school is out to get you.

However, I want to· end on a positive note. Being involved in

I had the chance to express my love of music through my writing with the Loquitur, as well as numerous other stories, both informative and just for fun. I had the chance to be a photographer for the newspaper, to develop my artistic skills.

I was able to participate with the college TV station as a reporter. All of these activities will help me in the future with narrowing down what path I want to chose.

I made great friends here at Cabrini, which I will always keep as a part of my life. They are very special to me and I will never forget them. I hope to be able to keep in close contacts with them as long as possible.

Even though my days here as a student are numbered I will never forget these wonderful years of my life. Now I am off to receive a master's degree, but I will never forget where my first experiences came from, Cabrini College.

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