For freshman sports medicine major Tori Vollmer, sports is not just part of her academic curriculum — it has always been a part of her life. She performed internationally as a member of Team USA, being a 2010 National Novice silver medalist in pair ice skating. Vollmer said she “felt passion for skating right from the start. “Once you start gliding, you’re just flying through … [Read more...] about Pro skater to run on course- Vollmer moves on to cross country while coaching ice skating
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An Ope’ Lett’ to ‘Dexo
I’m sure sometime this summer a focus group convened to brainstorm ways that you could connect with the student body more, ways to be hipper, like the “Apple of mass-mediocre-food-distributors.” And you tried your best. You left the meeting with the mutual understanding that changing your staple food’s name from pizza to ‘Za was just what the doctor ordered for energizing our … [Read more...] about An Ope’ Lett’ to ‘Dexo
Change.org transforms petitions
Ten years ago, the easiest way to get a petition signed on college campuses was to walk around with a thick clipboard of empty lined paper and pen, bombarding students (mostly freshmen) with philosophical questions that would compel them to leave their signatures. While that might still be the practice for some, with the evolving technology of the Internet and social networking … [Read more...] about Change.org transforms petitions
Who cares about issues? Let’s see those abs!
Every four years, something strange seems to overtake our country. In the months leading up to November, those who had previously exhibited relative apathy are suddenly wildly opinionated, as if they had been storing up all of their hidden political zeal for years and are relieved that it can finally be made known. Come November, everyone is an amateur political analyst, not to … [Read more...] about Who cares about issues? Let’s see those abs!
Broad Beach storm drains construction in progress
The Malibu City Council will meet to discuss allocating funds for a project to improve the storm drain inlet at Broad Beach next week according the Malibu Patch. The meeting is scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Malibu City Hall. In the lawsuit settled in April, the Natural Resourced Defense Council and the Santa Monica Baykeeper accused Malibu of violating the Clean Water Act. … [Read more...] about Broad Beach storm drains construction in progress
