By Sarah Pye Living Editor Today’s Important Lesson that anyone more intelligent than dryer lint needs to know is: All places are not like Los Angeles. Now, a week ago, I would have assumed that this lesson might go without saying, and I could instead devote this week’s column to an issue of more worth and substance, such as nuclear arms agreements, or the latest antics of … [Read more...] about Downtown desertion not really all that odd
How to treat trauma after facing fire destruction
By DeNae Thomas Staff Writer Dear RA: My grandmother’s house was burned down by the Grand Prix fire. I try to concentrate on my studies, but all I can think about are the Thanksgiving and Christmas memories we shared there and all the birthdays we celebrated. I can’t imagine how she is coping with all of this and I really feel like I should be there helping her. It seems … [Read more...] about How to treat trauma after facing fire destruction
Nice and toasty
At first glance, they might look kind of silly. But arm warmers may just be the latest tren d in fashion – and eve if they never make it to the pages of Glamour, no one can argue that they aren’t functional! By Elizabeth Reinking Contributing Writer The Experiment: On any given day, I find myself to be, unfortunately, a mildly to moderately self-conscious person. This needs … [Read more...] about Nice and toasty
Respect tops Jeff Banks’ list of values
Social Action and Justice Colloquium co-founder demonstrates to students that he is a man wholly devoted to true service. By Faren Visintin Staff Writer A small note posted outside of Dr. Jeff Banks’ office door reads: Students don’t interrupt my work; students are my work. This was substantiated by the numerous knocks and warm responses that occurred during the course of … [Read more...] about Respect tops Jeff Banks’ list of values
Fear of getting caught may deter Internet cheating
Students say they resist plagiarizing online papers because they are afraid of the many consequences that could result. By Jemma Eriksen Staff Writer College students today are just a click away from serious consequences. At this Christian university, the number of students cheating off the Internet may well be significantly lower than the national average. However, high … [Read more...] about Fear of getting caught may deter Internet cheating