There’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than shamrocks, green beer and pinching people.By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Shamrocks, the color green and those curious little creatures called leprechauns are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of St. Patrick’s Day. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into more of a secular … [Read more...] about Leprechauns put the ire in Ireland
Peace & Quiet
Students and professors find some sacred solitude in Pepperdine’s busy environment.By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor The classic college student does not usually see 4:30 a.m. unless it is through the eyes of a caffeine induced all-night study session. With an increasingly fast-paced lifestyle, the little free time students have is generally spent sleeping. However, … [Read more...] about Peace & Quiet
3.1415: Mickey Watch 2003 has begun
By Sarah PyeStaff Writer I have a new roommate. His name is Mickey. He’s about three inches long, gray, small tail. He may have a friend, Minnie, though her existence has not yet been confirmed. On the upside, he’s fairly quiet, a non-smoker and doesn’t eat too much. On the downside, he’s a mouse. Yes folks, that is correct. I currently share my living space with not only … [Read more...] about 3.1415: Mickey Watch 2003 has begun
My So-Called Life: More than qualified to celebrate
By Rebecca LawsonStaff Writer The sound of the Irish whistle comes clear and pure over the CD stereo. A young girl listens, enraptured, not quite knowing why. All she knows is she loves everything Irish, and as she leafs through a book of pictures of the green hills and thatched roof houses, she swears someday she’ll go there. March comes in like a lion, and the young girl … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: More than qualified to celebrate
Whatever: If you care, be sure to tell them
By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Death. It is never easy to talk about — or to accept. What’s worse, is when you lose someone you care for without ever having told them what they meant to you. A little less than a year ago I found out that a friend I hadn’t talked to in a while died in a motorcycle accident. I’ve never personally known anyone who died before and that … [Read more...] about Whatever: If you care, be sure to tell them