Student passes away suddenly

On Monday, Oct. 22, junior Robert Cumming, Jr., passed away. On Tuesday, President Antoinette Iadarola set this letter to faculty and staff.

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"Our hearts are heavy and saddened with the recent news of the death of one of our students, junior Robert Cumming, Jr. As some of you may know, Robert was a business administration major, with a minor in finance, who planned to make a difference in the lives of many. With a 3.2 average, be was a very good student with a promising - future. is a program where handicapped children ride horses to help them strengthen their muscles.

"While we cannot explain the mystery of life and death, we can be there for each other to offer comfort, support and love.

The student development office, with campus ministry, is working hard to help all of us with our grief. Counselors are available to meet with students every Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The counselors are also available every Thursday evening until 8 p.m. A campus-wide memorial service will be held on campus at a later date to celebrate the life of our friend.

"When funeral arrangements have been made, I will be sure to tell you about the details. I know Robert's family, friends and loved ones will be in your prayers today and in the days that will follow."

Due to the events of Sept. 11, Circle K took it upon itself to make boxes for donations to send to the American Red Cross. It also sold ribbons for the victims, donating all profits.

Circle K has already participated in two fun nights. Fun nights are when Circle K and volunteers from the community help plan games for the children to participate in, keeping them off the streets.

Circle K has also gone to soup kitchens twice to help serve food. It also participated in Light the Night with West Chester Circle K, which is a walk for leukemia.

Circle K also helps with a program called Sebastian. Sebastian

The Cabrini chapter attended the Fall Rally, which is a convention for Circle K. West Chester, Drexel, University of Pennsylvania, and Immaculata College all came together to meet each other, and train for future events at this rally. Circle K has also made soup bowls from scratch to sell them to raise money for its division, along with many other fundraisers. Cabrini's Circle K has participated in kite festivals and Philly Cares day.

Circle also plans on gift-wrapping with MARC (Montgomery county association for retarded citizens), helping out with Habitat for Humanity and with adopt a highway programs.

The chapter of Circle K that is recognized at Cabrini College is having tons of fun. This organization is a heart-warming club that is willing to serve the community while having fun.

Club sponsors hoedown

by Amy Gassen news editor

Did you ever dream of throwing a pie in the face of your favorite professor or student? The Cabrini College chapter of Circle K is hosting a hoe down on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. One of the events planned is 'pie in the face.' So far, professors Mary Laver, Hal Halbert and Michael Taylor will offer their faces for pie. Additionally, Catie Garafalo, sophomore and Jesse Gluckman, sophomore, will be available to throw a pie at.

"The big event is the horse plop:' Lisa Difabio, sophomore board member of Circle K, said. According to Difabio, one of the fields on campus will be converted into a checkerboard with a matching grid on a sheet of paper. Names of people wiio purchase plots of the grid will be randomly placed on the plots. Plots cost $3. ''Whichever person's plot that the horse poops on gets the money," Difabio said. Additionally, 2/3 of the money collected will be donated to Sebastian.