Naomi Munoz may be missing an organ, but she’s not missing out on life.By Andrea BandaA&E Editor Pepperdine student Naomi Munoz and her mother walked into the offices of the USC Medical Surgeons. Munoz’s difficulty swallowing food and frequent upset stomachs had progressively worsened since they began at age 14. Now 19 years old, she wanted to find out what was wrong. A … [Read more...] about Can you live without your stomach?
Fashion Focus: Something for the imagination
By Nicole FlowersStaff Writer For once in my life, I got an e-mail regarding my last article. Whoo hoo! So I want to thank you, Nate Watts, for your thoughts. Though Mr. Watts did send me some love in the inbox, I got many a reader who talked to me personally about the sentiment of saggy baggy pants on women. And since I love each and every one of you who reads my column … [Read more...] about Fashion Focus: Something for the imagination
Global Gab: It started out just like any ordinary evening
By Maya MinwaryStaff Correspondent LONDON—Sitting down at a quaint little restaurant for lunch in Segovia, Spain, the London group saw a man dressed up in a suit wearing medallions while a couple of waiters rolled out six or seven whole little roasted piglets on a tray. The man in the suit started to read out of a black folder in Spanish and suddenly we hear “whack” and the … [Read more...] about Global Gab: It started out just like any ordinary evening
Money Matters: Getting what you really want
How do you really nab the job and pay you deserve? Follow these tips for salary success.By Nadine BoisnierContributing Writer Anyone who has ever had a first date can relate to the anxious feelings of a first interview. Trying to be on your best behavior while alleviating the awkwardness of meeting someone new takes practice and preparation. Getting the first interview that … [Read more...] about Money Matters: Getting what you really want
Eat It: Athlete or not, eat like an all-star
By Kimberly KingStaff Writer You may not be a professional athlete, but you can eat like an “all-star.” Professional athletes know what their bodies need to perform, and they make eating choices to maximize their abilities. To get the most out of your body, give it all-star nutrition. Next time you sit down and watch our men and women at their games, think about your eating … [Read more...] about Eat It: Athlete or not, eat like an all-star