With fares dipping so low, why not go to the land of escargot?By Adam Holdridge Staff Writer April in Paris …? With airfares to Europe as low as $199 each way and a room at the Four Seasons George V at $600 a night (a 40 percent decrease from its standard $1,000 a night rate) it is a very good reality. If you can get over the fact that the French hate us, it would be … [Read more...] about Get Away: April in Paris, or anywhere else
Get a Job: Career center helps students find jobs
By Christy ForemanStaff Writer Someone once asked a soap salesman why, if his product was so good, was there still so much dirt in the world. The soap salesman replied that it doesn’t matter that he has the best soap in the world available to people. What matters is that people must then use it in order for them to be clean. The same can be said for the multitude of wonderful … [Read more...] about Get a Job: Career center helps students find jobs
Why they protest
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief “It’s courage to stand up for what you believe in.” —Victoria Cunningham, Code Pink coordinator A few weeks ago, a firestorm of controversy surrounded one college athlete who chose to voice her opposition to war with Iraq in what seemed to be the smallest of ways — turning her back on the American flag during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It … [Read more...] about Why they protest
Get a smoothie and a smile at the Sandbar
John Renteria is the fresh, friendly face behind Islandz five nights a week.By Peter CelauroAssistant A&E Editor It’s 11 a.m. on a Thursday, and John Renteria just woke up. Yawning, he pours himself a cup of coffee and scans his extensive DVD collection for the perfect movie. A splash of cream and a spoonful of sugar later, he plops onto the couch and gets settled for one … [Read more...] about Get a smoothie and a smile at the Sandbar
FaceInTheCrowd: D. Matt Williams
By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor While Donald Williams, more commonly known as Matt, is passionate about many things, anyone who speaks with him for more than a few minutes knows that his encompassing passion is for Jesus Christ. “I am confident that the Lord is going to be there for me every step of the way,” William said. “Whatever happens I know that –– nothing … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd: D. Matt Williams