The starting shot rang out and two laps later history was made. For Pepperdine junior Sarah Attar, the experience of participating in track and field in the London 2012 Olympics was “surreal and incredible.” Despite the fact that she finished last, she said it was the principle that mattered the most, not the time. Attar became one of two female athletes to represent Saudi … [Read more...] about Attar makes Olympic history- Junior Sarah Attar becomes the first female athlete to compete for Saudi Arabia in track
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Seeking truth leaves room for doubt
Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Indeed, as human beings, it seems to be unanimously agreed upon that there is something deep-rooted and fully natural about our desire to discover the world and our position in it. Whether it’s a neurological examination … [Read more...] about Seeking truth leaves room for doubt
Art society returns to past
It might seeem like we exist in the age of computers, iPhones and reality television, but aboard the RMS Queen Mary you could be transported back to the 1930s for a weekend of travel, art and culture that will leave you transformed. Labor Day weekend, the 8th Annual Art Deco Festival will grace Long Beach with its presence aboard one of the greatest ships in history. The Queen … [Read more...] about Art society returns to past
Q&A with Sarah Attar: Running for Saudi Arabia, the 19-year-old Olympian made history
Graphic: How did you start your career in sports? Sarah Attar: I have always been involved in sports since I was really little. I played soccer growing up all my life, and then I got involved in volleyball. One of my friends randomly asked me to do track our sophomore year in high school, so I went out for the team. I was pretty decent so I figured I’d stick with it. And then … [Read more...] about Q&A with Sarah Attar: Running for Saudi Arabia, the 19-year-old Olympian made history
Couch potatoes will rejoice come fall
Though college students everywhere may be mourning the end of summer, the one benefit is with fall comes a group of new TV shows. After watching endless ads all summer long, we’ll finally be able to find out if any of the shows are as promising as they look (or if they were just as stupid as the commercials made them seem). “666 Park Avenue” This ABC drama follows … [Read more...] about Couch potatoes will rejoice come fall
