Staff editorial stereotypes Greek groups on campus Although I was once a first-year PNM (potential new member) who joined a sorority her first year, I tried to read the staff editorial with an open mind by accepting someone’s opinion that had not gone through recruitment or had a horrible recruitment experience. Those were the plausible explanations for the blatantly bitter … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor
If friends insist on driving, take warning
GARRETT COMANStaff Writer So you made it through driver’s ed and you’ve been driving for a while, but do you still seem to have problems? They might manifest in a fender bender or two, or perhaps just that your passengers always seem to have a death grip on the grab handles and eyes glued to the road, or worse yet, always insist on driving when you reach for your keys. First, … [Read more...] about If friends insist on driving, take warning
Bush’s top list: Roberts, Miers and Barney
TROY SENIKContributing Writer It’s been only a few short weeks since then-Supreme Court nominee John Roberts raised the non-answer to a Zen art form, while somehow simultaneously proving himself smarter than each member of the U.S. Senate (and perhaps all of them combined). Now, however, high court fever is re-emerging (note: high court fever is essentially the same as regular … [Read more...] about Bush’s top list: Roberts, Miers and Barney
For now, Florence students bid ‘ciao bella’ to Malibu
ELIZABETH KRESSFlorence Columnist Nothing could prepare a student for a year overseas. Classes lasting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., pasta twice a day and a massive language barrier all came as a shock. Stepping out of a comfort zone and absorbing the surrounding culture as quickly as possible suddenly became a necessity, not a luxury. Jet lag slammed our group upon arrival, followed … [Read more...] about For now, Florence students bid ‘ciao bella’ to Malibu
Paparazzi invade locals’ privacy
RACHEL JOHNSONPerspectives Assistant When asked the main difference between living in Malibu and living in most other places in the world, some might answer it is the opportunity to stroll along amazing beaches and view spectacular sunsets almost every day of the year. Some may think it’s the cultural and historic value of the town. Still, others might believe it to be the … [Read more...] about Paparazzi invade locals’ privacy