Compiled by Courtney Hong The normally uneventful trip up Seaver Drive onto campus was disrupted one afternoon a few Saturdays ago when Britney Spears, with an entourage of two SUVs, sought refuge from the paparazzi. Junior Matt Steffen, who was working the Public Safety booth at the time, was requested to let Spears, who was with her bodyguard; her mom, Lynne; her sister, … [Read more...] about Et cetera
Face in the crowd
Brittany DeanStaff Writer Rodrick Craig is a busy man. A freshman basketball player, Craig splits his time among a heavy practice schedule, pursuing a budding career as a rap artist and volunteering with inner-city children. When asked if it is hard to balance academics and sports, he replied, “At times it is, but it comes with the territory…you know what you have to do.” … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd
Global Gab
Settling into 'European travel headquarters' Dustin LongOverseas Columnist I’m sitting in the library of Moorhaus at “Graimbergweg zehn” in Heidelberg Germany. The local time is 11:30 p.m. and the room is filled with students pouring over “Let’s Go Europe” books, maps of central Europe, Deutsche Bahn train schedules and books of travel notes from students of years past. The … [Read more...] about Global Gab
Your health
Managing stress: a guide to living the hectic life Rhonda Harris-ScottHealth Columnist It is three months until the end of the semester, but already some of you are feeling the effects of stress. How are you going to conquer the “stress beast,” so when December rolls around you can feel relaxed and ready to ace your tests? First, you need to understand what stress is, and … [Read more...] about Your health
Going home, a journey to the past
Senior Ashley Obrey reflects on growing up and growing apart from her childhood friend and the memories that will remain with her forever. Ashley ObreyStaff Writer Photo Courtesy Ashley ObreyAshley Obrey, left, and her childhood friend Cobey visit after spending four years away at college. "Twenty dollars and forty-three cents," the cashier announces, smiling. "Hey, Cobes, ya … [Read more...] about Going home, a journey to the past