Not all alum dislike President’s reign

To the Editor:

I am writing in response to last week’s opinion stated by a former Alumnus about Cabrini College’s President.

President Iadarola has proven that she has accepted the challenge to live her life according to the Cabrinian vision and core values of this fine institution. She has demonstrated herself to be a leader in making sure that the Cabrini Community understands that the core values emanate from the life of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.

I am privileged that I had the opportunity to be a student and employee under President Iadarola’s leadership. She has been available to the students, faculty and staff and is an active listener who values everyone’s opinions. I would not be where I am today, if I did not have the help of President Iadarola, the faculty and staff which make up this college.

President Iadarola, Cabrini’s leader for 16 years, has exemplified our motto “Education of the Heart.” Her loyalty strives to focus our education on Christ and our mindfulness of the integrity and involvement of each individual.

I wish President was once an all-girl college and now boys are attending as well. If something that big can change, then why can’t this?

Iadarola all the best in her retirement. As an almunus, I thank her for all that she has done in providing leadership and commitment to finding the best faculty, staff and facilities that has built our strong community of 10,000 Hearts.

Lysionek previously worked at Villanova University and had a lot of experience with these organizations. She explained that some sororities were focused on sisterhood and were dedicated to their purpose, but others were only focused on the party aspect.

I think there are two main reasons as to why Cabrini doesn’t recognize Greek life. Lysionek explained that the off-campus fraternity has caused problems for Cabrini in the past and present, which is the first problem.

The other reason, I believe, is because stereotypically Greek life represents a “party” lifestyle, as shown in movies like “Animal House” or shows like ABC Family’s “Greek.” Although people are drawn in by the “party” lifestyle, there is more to it than just drinking. Greek life doesn’t exist on Cabrini’s campus now, but that doesn’t mean people don’t drink.

I think Cabrini’s decision should be based on the students who are willing to make the effort and their reasons behind it, instead of past experiences and media stereotypes.