If you were expecting a giant crawl of yellow text across the front of this page underscored by some brilliant John Williams music, I’m sorry to say the technology has yet to be invented. I will, however, try to make up for it with some epic words of my own (feel free to stick your iPod in and jam to Mr. Williams as you read this). Nearly four years ago, in the wake of one of … [Read more...] about Forget promises, democracy is our only hope
Gluten intolerance radically alters lifestyle
“Does it have gluten?” It’s a question that has been asked quite frequently lately. While some ask it because they’d rather avoid gluten to stick to their strict diets, others avoid gluten because it can cause them harm. Gluten is not a protein, but a protein composite. This means that it is composed of glutenin, gliadin, secalin and hordein, which are proteins. Gluten can be … [Read more...] about Gluten intolerance radically alters lifestyle
Student offers tips to help dodge dicey ex run-ins
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you might have noticed that the number of couples polluting the Malibu campus seems to be skyrocketing rapidly. While I’m simply brimming with joy for those of you who’ve at last found a kindred spirit in this desolate wasteland of romantic selection, I must inquire whether it’s entirely necessary to spend each beautiful reunion between … [Read more...] about Student offers tips to help dodge dicey ex run-ins
Cheers to fresh housing options and slashed pricing
On-campus housing started so well. We all bounded up the hill with our luggage and NSO nametags to find that the “Dorms Like Palaces” ranking from Princeton Review hit it right on the nose. If you lived on Lower Dorm Road, you could watch baseball games on your way to class and the sun sinking into the ocean on your way back. If you lived on Upper Road, well, the hills of … [Read more...] about Cheers to fresh housing options and slashed pricing
Sick and tired? Detoxify your relationships
It’s that time of the semester again. Sniffley-faced peers are snatching up Jamba immunity boosters in yesterday’s sweats and glaring at the sunshine outside as if it were mocking their very existence. While crummy diets and irregular sleep schedules get the blame for typical college student sickness, researchers last week reported that poor physical health can now be linked to … [Read more...] about Sick and tired? Detoxify your relationships