The Tri-Lite

On Wednesday October 31, 2007, 54 year old police officer Chuck Cassidy was gunned down at a Dunkin Donuts near 66th Avenue and Broad Street just before 10:30am that Wednesday. He was a 25 year veteran of the force. Cassidy was checking in on the store for a routine check.

While charitable causes aimed towards improving the quality of life in third world countries are no doubt noble, worthwhile efforts, it is becoming quite apparent that similar endeavors might be of equal value right here in our own nation. A new study released by the Associated Press details a series of shocking revelations regarding the quality and safety of the public drinking water in American cities.

This year, Holy Family will hold its first commencement ceremony in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, located in downtown Philadelphia. The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 23 with the celebration of both the graduate and undergraduate students.

"This October will be the 20th Golf Outing sponsored by Holy Family, and it is a huge undertaking because all of the money raised, after event costs, is used to benefit student financial aid," said Cynthia Brong, Executive Secretary to Vice President for Student Services, and third year committee member.

College students always have a reputation for partying and drinking. Underage drinking is rampant among this age group and has been for years. The statistics are alarming. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that 2 out of every 5 eighth graders have drank alcohol.

Carol Baldwin is an education consultant and a writer who has somewhat recently visited Holy Family University. She is a major fan of reading and writing so it was no surprise that she came here to do her workshop titled "I Love Writing."

As many of you know, Holy Family held the Second Annual Miss Holy Family Competition on Thursday, March 13th, 2008, right before Spring Break. This year, eleven of Holy Family's finest competed for the envied crown, sash, and title. Each girl was judged on her entrance with an escort of her choice, a tough question and answer, talent competition, evening wear, and a show and tell category, in which each contestant demonstrated something or someone that has significantly influenced her life.