C3 presents Commuter Day

Kimberly White Staff Writer

KMW722@CABRINI

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An abundance of refreshments, arts and crafts and free give-a-ways filled the Grace Hall boardroom as delighted students enjoyed the exciting activities on display. “Commuter Rendezvous” a.k.a. Commuter Appreciation Day, was held on Thursday Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Amy Hecht and the Cabrini Commuter Crew (C3) organized the event in order to show their appreciation for Cabrini’s 400 plus commuters. Hecht said she “hoped the event would show commuters that Cabrini appreciates them while also giving them something fun and exciting to do

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Upon entering the atypical scene of the Grace Hall boardroom, students experienced a version of Mardi Gras as they acquired strings of beads, masks, customized t-shirts and candy.

Members of C3 greeted Cabrini students and demonstrated their appreciation by offering free food, including: sweet crepes, savory crepes, brownies, cookies, jambalaya and drinks. The energy-filled, Mardi Grasclad room displayed a buffetstyle table, arts and crafts station and up-beat music for all to enjoy.

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