By CAROLYN SIMPSON & AMANDA LUCASStaff Writers Let’s be honest, no upperclassman likes to cook. Even if that were true, they are diligently studying or saving money to pay back immense loans. Needless to say, they don’t always have time or money for such petty concerns as making dinner. OK fine, it could just be that students are l-ay-z-zy. But, there is no need to go … [Read more...] about How to survive on free dinners all week
Pepperdine stings Loyola
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Going into Saturday's game against Loyola Marymount University, the team that handed it a heartbreaking, buzzer-beater loss just two weeks earlier, the Pepperdine women’s basketball team was determined to walk away with a win. Backed by some help off the bench from freshman Jessica Ross, the Waves did just that, pulling off a 53-47 West Coast … [Read more...] about Pepperdine stings Loyola
Laptops become a nuisance
HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer For most college students, laptops, which are lighter and more compact than ever, are becoming more of an everyday necessity and less of a luxury. While many students utilize their laptops for note-taking, others are distracted by the Internet’s many offerings, and teachers are left to decide whether the benefits outweigh the disadvantages in terms of … [Read more...] about Laptops become a nuisance
Olympics inspire positive world focus
GLORIA SHELLERAssistant Perspectives Editor The time has come for the much-anticipated 2006 Winter Olympics. In the wake of so much global unrest, the games couldn’t have come at a better time. The TV channels are polluted with news about war and federal deficits, and prime-time sitcoms are increasingly hard to swallow. Finally, the world can come together for a good old … [Read more...] about Olympics inspire positive world focus
Students explore morbid side in rainy Vienna
LAUREN WAUGHHeidelberg Columnist A high-pitched scream pierced the air that filled Maria-Theresien Square in the heart of Vienna, Austria. A group of Heidelberg students rushed over to the base of the looming statue in the center of the plaza, searching for the spot the noise had come from. There, sprawled upon the pavement nearby, one of their own lay fallen. Some students … [Read more...] about Students explore morbid side in rainy Vienna