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Julia Naman

Investment policies raise questions

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Occidental College in Los Angeles took a new approach in traditional college investment policies, announcing in February that the college would no longer be investing in firearm companies. The college's board of trustees made this decision in response to recent gun violence on school campuses.This type of social movement is atypical for universities, and Senior Vice President … [Read more...] about Investment policies raise questions

Pre-law student to sushi-restaurant owner: Coffee cart operator reflects

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Photo by Sarah MaloneStanding at 4-feet-11 in her Beatles sweatshirt behind the coffee cart in Joslyn Plaza, Lisa Givner-Hatae takes an order, pours the foam of steamed milk on top of a latte, caps it and says, “Here you go, my dear,” with a smile. Givner-Hatae is back to working the coffee cart after a year and a half of working up at the School of Law’s … [Read more...] about Pre-law student to sushi-restaurant owner: Coffee cart operator reflects

Library renovations planned for next year

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Renovations of Payson Library are expected to begin fall 2014, bringing in new furniture, study spaces and more technology, according to Dean of Libraries Mark Roosa. “There’s a lot going on right now concerning the library,” Roosa said. “When I arrived here about nine years ago, there was a good deal of interest in renovating the facility. So we began a … [Read more...] about Library renovations planned for next year

HRL reflects on Calamigos after one month

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Photos by Sarah Malone Hidden in the Santa Monica hills sits the Calamigos Ranch, one of Malibu’s most prominent wedding venues, home to the Biggest Loser Resort and — as of Jan. 2 — new off-campus housing for sophomores. About 11.5 miles from campus, the 130 acres of land features various recreational activities from horseback riding to hiking in the Santa Monica hills … [Read more...] about HRL reflects on Calamigos after one month