Mary WisniewskiOverseas Columnist “We just got a drag queen in. Is it OK if he comes in to try some dresses on?” asks the sales clerk at Top Shop nonchalantly. I nod quickly but am certainly caught off guard. I mean, the only thing I’ve ever been asked before by a sales clerk is how everything fits. Life in London certainly has a daily surprise. I suppose, like any city, … [Read more...] about The ‘O.C.’ defines America
To join or not to join the Peace Corps
Katie Clary Living Editor Peace Corps logo The Peace Corps and college graduates go together like peas and carrots — and have since its inception 44 years ago. In 1960, then-Sen. John F. Kennedy challenged a group of 10,000 students at the University of Michigan to serve their country by promoting peace through living and working in developing countries, thus inspiring the … [Read more...] about To join or not to join the Peace Corps
How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even though you didn’t!)
Heather CloudStaff Writer So we all knew that Valentine’s Day was just a vast conspiracy among card companies, jewelers, chocolate makers and florists to make single people depressed and attached people poor. So as informed, intelligent people, we should feel absolutely no guilt about not indulging in this vicious cycle of debt and depression, and instead take solace in our … [Read more...] about How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even though you didn’t!)
Vegetarianism and other diets provide many health benefits
Katherine McCuneHealth Columnist No doubt about it. Vegetarianism is IN. Just check out popular restaurant menus. Even fast-food chains like Subway, McDonald’s and Wendy’s have surrendered to the trend of “going veggie.” Vegetarian diets have been around since the beginning of time. There are many reasons why people practice vegetarianism, including religion, health, concern … [Read more...] about Vegetarianism and other diets provide many health benefits
Mazda 3 zoom zooms through canyons
Kelsey MaysStaff Writer Latigo Canyon Road begins as a sudden detour off Pacific Coast Highway, an asphalt streak that disappears into the mountains. Snaking its way around sun-bleached fields and patches of California Oak, the road ascends high above the Pacific toward jagged rock faces and scenic vistas. Its meander quickens as wide loops turn into sharp hairpins and steep … [Read more...] about Mazda 3 zoom zooms through canyons