By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Have you ever received a completely unprompted compliment that made your whole entire day? I know I have. In fact, about two weeks ago I received five compliments in one day. That’s right, five. It was spectacular. And most of those compliments came from total strangers. They ranged from the mere superficial, to ones with more depth. It … [Read more...] about Whatever: Choose your words very carefully
Etc. A glimpse into the life of students, faculty and staff.
Service fills spring break of several seniors Spring Break has long been the time when college students head to Cancun, Mexico, and other sandy locations to have fun in the sun. And while many students did go to places of leisure, students like seniors Neal Murata and Erin Egley took the Spring Break challenge of going to a lesser known destination of Esperanza in the … [Read more...] about Etc. A glimpse into the life of students, faculty and staff.
FaceInTheCrowd: Michelle Lydin
By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor Some people have so much energy and enthusiasm for life that it is hard to imagine when they sleep. Junior Michelle Lydin doesn’t think sleep is as important as taking advantage of all the opportunities available to her. “We are so incredibly blessed,” Lydin said. “I just look around me every day and am overwhelmed with how beautiful … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd: Michelle Lydin
Get Away: Don’t get mad, get everything
What to do when an airline, or anyone, ticks you off. Have a pen and paper ready.By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer United Airlines and I have a love-hate relationship. I am very surprised that when I call them to make a reservation I don’t hear warning bells going off in the background. Sometimes I wonder if that agent’s smirk when checking-in is because it says in my profile: … [Read more...] about Get Away: Don’t get mad, get everything
Global Gab: War not deterring weekend travel in Europe
By Lindsey BeseckerStaff Correspondent FLORENCE—Lately in the villa, all anyone has been talking about is the potential war with Iraq. A few weeks ago, about 35 of us woke up early to watch President George W. Bush’s State of the Union, which the Chandler family kindly taped for us in the wee hours of the morning. We huddled once again around the television to watch Secretary … [Read more...] about Global Gab: War not deterring weekend travel in Europe