By Katrina WillsStaff Correspondent BUENOS AIRES—Call me Christopher, an aspiring adventurer who set out to circumnavigate the global waters in search for the new world and unknown civilizations. Or, at least, a few very mature, life-changing epiphanies to convince my parents this overseas thing was a good idea. I, your contact to the Americas below the equatorial lateral, … [Read more...] about Global Gab: The power of prayer keeps travel alive
Religious Write: A question that must be answered
By Greg DaumGuest Writer Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.” “But what about you?” Jesus asked. Who do you say that I am?” — Luke 9:18-20 Do you … [Read more...] about Religious Write: A question that must be answered
My So-Called Life: Peeling off all those pesky labels
By Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor Have you ever tried to peel off one of those stupid subscription stickers on a magazine? You know, the one’s that have all your mailing information on it: JANE DOE, 123 SESAME ST. ANY TOWN, CA 90000 While I’m happy that I subscribe to most of the periodicals I receive, those stupid stickers always seem to be covering up some vital bit of … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: Peeling off all those pesky labels
Global Gab: Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more
Travis WeberStaff Correspondent HEIDELBERG—It was far from my typical Christmas break. On Dec. 6 at 5 p.m., the doors of an empty Moore Haus were shut and locked as many Heidelberg students began the first of five weeks traveling through Europe. Sure, I was free of classes and had no time commitments. It’s true that I spent most of break with close friends and family. … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more
Healthy Habits: Kissed some toads? Look out for warts
By the Health Center A patient has just learned she has an abnormal Pap smear and had tested positive for human papillomavirus, HPV, a sexually transmitted disease. She suddenly has so many questions: How could this have happened? What is HPV? I wonder which partner gave this to me? Can I pass this on to another person? Is there a cure? Will I be able to have children? Why me? … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits: Kissed some toads? Look out for warts