Savana Harrison

On October 27th, the student led club Cabrini Spectrum, a LGBTQIA+ campus organization, held an Outfest event in The Grill at the Widener center. What is Outfest? According to Galaeiqbipoc.org, Outfest, which is also now known as OURfest, is held in Philadelphia and is known as the largest National Coming Out Day event. Throughout this event there are festivals/fairs, and a parade. These events take place in the streets of Philly.

Students and faculty filled Grace Hall for the 13th annual domestic violence symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The symposium, presented by the Barbara and John Jordan Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education, featured a keynote address from Lynn Rosenthal, director of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele also gave remarks.

Halloween is a huge commercial holiday, according to History.com, it is the second largest on the list after Christmas. This retail success comes not only from decorations but costumes. Cabrini celebrates this Holiday by dedicating a whole week to festivities, organized by SEaL. A 2020 CNN.com article by Marianna Cerini explains the Halloween tradition of dressing up was brought to America in the 18th century by Scottish and Irish immigrants.