Political clubs move beyond presidential election

KELLIE BELMONTE & KYLE ROUGEAU STAFF WRITERS

KRB722@CABRINI EDU

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With the presidential election over, the two newly formed political clubs on-campus, the College Republicans and Student Democrat Association, are now focusing on moving forward. Each organization has plans for the remainder of the school year.

The College Republicans are taking the initiative to focus on creating funds for their organization for the remainder of the school year by having fun and creative activities and events.

This is the club’s first year here at Cabrini. Currently there are 13 members but over a 100 people have signed up to join.

For the upcoming holiday the College Republicans will be sell- ing Christmas gift bags that will consist of a holiday candle, hot chocolate, coffee, personalized Christmas cards and much more. The price for these bags will range from $20 to $25. The gift bags will be sold at the upcoming basketball games here at Cabrini.

Future plans that are still in the works are a possible pool party at the Dixon Center, a formal dance that will be held at local country club and possible journalism articles dealing with the organization.

The College Republicans are also trying to focus more on a journalistic standpoint for their organization. They would like to start up an article or newsletter to educate people concerning what the Republican Party stands for and events that are happening within the party nationally, locally or on-campus. It would also express any thoughts or opinions on particular issues or topics currently going on.

Another focus is on getting the club’s name out. Since the elec-

Dr. Mary Laver, coordinator of community outreach, said, “It reflects the legacy of compassion Cabrini students have handed down to each other through the generations.”

The Mastronardi award began with two sisters who attended Cabrini in the 1960s. Margaret Mastronardi and Ruth Mastronardi-Baldovin were volunteers at local hospitals and nursing homes while they were students at Cabrini, and they wanted to have a lasting impact on the Cabrini student body The sisters designed this scholarship award in honor of their uncle, Charles A. Mastronardi.

The award is presented to students who apply and meet the necessary qualifications and requirements. These qualifications and requirements include maintaining a 2.5 grade point average, eligibility for financial aid, a service background and completion of at least 30 college credits.

Mastronardi award winner and senior education major, Megan Beauduy, said, “I’m very honored and flattered to receive the award.”

Beauduy is involved with many service projects that Cabrini offers to students. She is the senior executive director of “Up Til Dawn,” which is an organization recognizing the needs of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Beauduy also participated in the border experience as a freshman in

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