By Karma Chrisitne SalvatoStaff Writer “Dreams are what make this life tolerable.” So true. And I have found that in a world full of continuous trials, occasional disappointments and the hurdles we must constantly endure to make us stronger — our dreams give us the strength and courage to face each new, daunting day. The quote is from one of my favorite movies, “Rudy.” The … [Read more...] about Whatever: If you have a dream . . . follow it
Global Gab: Um, Jimmy Eat World thinks they played at Pep
By Lindsey BeseckerStaff Correspondent FLORENCE—Winter break is finally over and it is time for a fresh start in the Florentine villa. Most of us are tired of traveling and living out of a bag, but we all have plenty of stories for the 10 new students in the house. One of my favorites deals with the Jimmy Eat World concert in Lyon, France. It was during the first week of … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Um, Jimmy Eat World thinks they played at Pep
FaceInTheCrowd: Rob Garey
By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor It’s a simple question — one that everyone asks each other after a vacation. But when you ask Rob Garey what he did during Christmas break you learn quickly that Garey is an exceptionally involved guy. “I tend to get bored extremely easily,” Garey said. During the three weeks back in his hometown of Seattle, Garey went skiing in … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd: Rob Garey
Get Away: The great air depression
By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer To quote the career-revitalized Paula Abdul, the weather in Los Angeles on Jan. 3 is best described using her two words: “fa nominal.” The same sentiments were felt by the few passengers and crew on United Airlines flight 15 from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport bound for Los Angeles upon its descent. Earlier that morning in New York, while West … [Read more...] about Get Away: The great air depression
Healthy Habits: Creatine may be risky for athletes
By The Health Center Staff Gary Green, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine and recently sat down for an interview about the pros and cons of the use of the frequently used sports supplement creatine. We asked the following question: What are the benefits and risks of creatine? In order to frame the debate on creatine, it must be approached from a risk/benefit perspective. For … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits: Creatine may be risky for athletes