Lindsay TuggleStaff Writer Hannah Rascher “Kamusta ka” is not a common greeting overheard here in Malibu. However, to freshman physical education major Hannah Rascher, it is very familiar. The greeting is in Cebuano, a dialect of Tagalog, the main language of the Philippines. Rascher learned much of this language, along with a variety of other things, while growing up with her … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Hannah Rascher
Water polo coach travels world, returns to Pep pool
Chris MayerStaff Writer Ben Young / Photo Editor Over the years, thousands of students, teachers, faculty, fans, opponents, refs and lifeguards have come and gone from Raleigh Runnels pool. Of these thousands, perhaps a few hundred are regulars, living day-to-day with the smell of chlorine and wet hair. Of these hundred perhaps a dozen or so stay more than four years. Of this … [Read more...] about Water polo coach travels world, returns to Pep pool
Lifestyle changes can aid frequent headache sufferers
Rhonda Harris-ScottHealth Columnist Do you or someone you know suffer from headache pain? If so, you may be familiar with stories similar to these: “I have frequent headaches that usually occur when I am stressed and they feel like a band tightening around my head” “My headaches are usually in my lower forehead, and around my eyes. It is a throbbing sensation that starts off … [Read more...] about Lifestyle changes can aid frequent headache sufferers
Argentina is a true home
Virgina ThomasOverseas Columnist As California was drowning and the East Coast was freezing, we Buenos Aires dwellers are tanning. That is, except for this week. Right now we’re on an educational field trip to Calafate, in southern Argentina. And for the first time since summer started, we’re cold. All 60 gazillion of us (Ok, really 60, more or less), are bundled up as we’re … [Read more...] about Argentina is a true home
How to keep a resolution (or happily wait until next year)
Heather CloudStaff Writer Studies have shown that the number of people keeping their New Year’s resolutions drastically drops off in the month of February. The studies could not totally determine why this lack of will power occurs, but many believe that it has something to do with one of my roommates bringing home bagels. (Oh carbohydrates, you beautiful beasts!) But never … [Read more...] about How to keep a resolution (or happily wait until next year)
