By Juana DiegoStaff Writer DeBell and Rho residence halls and fellow friends teamed up for a great cause over Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. They carpooled to the poverty-stricken city of Ensenada, Mexico, to spend time at the City of Children orphanage. The students spent their time being aspirations and playmates to the young children. Rho’s Resident Advisor senior … [Read more...] about Leave your heart in the City of Children
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Series moves on without benefit of Convo credit
Second Dean’s Lecture installment highlights noted T.S. Eliot scholar, Dr. Jewel Spears-Brooker.By Kim OberhamerStaff Writer Seaver Dean Dr. David Baird expects students to attend his lecture series merely for educational value. While the series features distinguished scholars from around the country, many students say the lack of Convocation credit may hinder attendance. … [Read more...] about Series moves on without benefit of Convo credit
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Iraq promises to help the U.N. inspectors BAGHDAD — Iraq promised to help U.N. weapons inspectors Monday by forming its own teams to search for banned weapons. It also agreed to encourage its weapons scientists to hold interviews with inspectors. However, it was later revealed that Iraq had refused to allow reconnaissance flights by U2 aircraft to aid inspectors in their … [Read more...] about National&International
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Marrs and Chesnutt take on new roles in Seaver administration Dr. David Baird, the dean of Seaver College, announced Friday that Dr. Randall Chesnutt accepted the invitation of the Screening Committee, President Dr. Andrew K. Benton, Provost Dr. Darryl Tippens and his colleagues to serve as the Religion Division’s next chairperson. Chesnutt will replace Dr. Rick Marrs, who … [Read more...] about NewsBriefs
A peaceful means of persuasion
By Rosy BanksStaff Writer Seeking adventure and immersion in a whole new culture, Peace Corps volunteers set out to impact the world. But what Peace Corps volunteers discover is that the people they serve end up changing them in ways never imagined. Dedicating two years to service in a developing country, volunteers choose an area of specialization and set off on their … [Read more...] about A peaceful means of persuasion