After drunk driving accident, Oaks Christian junior returns to his school and church. By JJ Bowman Associate Editor The sight of an injured student returning to the stands of a high school football game to wild cheers and a standing ovation may be cliché in the movies. For Oaks Christian student Michael Rivas, a junior, who received such an ovation weeks after losing his leg … [Read more...] about Car crash takes young man’s leg, not his spirit
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Sigma Nu ‘Talent for Life’ inspires, entertains crowd
Brain trauma victim Ryan Corbin, an alumnus and former Sigma Nu president, returns for charity event. By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Sigma Nu kicked off its first Talent for Life philanthropy event Monday in a show that had its share of silly moments — as well as its dose of seriousness — to a full house in Elkins Auditorium, which benefited its philanthropy, Ryan’s Reach. … [Read more...] about Sigma Nu ‘Talent for Life’ inspires, entertains crowd
Fashioning a cause
Delta Delta Delta raises money for cancer research at annual philanthropy. By Mary Wisniewski Staff Writer Clowns strutting by the fountain. Children throwing wet sponges at guys squatting behind a bikini cutout. Streamers and balloons smothering Elkins Auditorium were just some of the sights you’d see walking in and around Joslyn Plaza Oct. 25. Not exactly your typical … [Read more...] about Fashioning a cause
Firing yet another volley at the Yanks
By James Riswick News Editor So George Steinbrenner’s Yankees got thumped by a cheap batch of fish. How incredibly gratifying that is for all of us “small market” fans forever irritated by the nonchalance Steinbrenner and the Yankees display as they go about winning. When the A’s, Twins, Red Sox and Cubs lost this year, the players and their fans shared a feeling of sadness … [Read more...] about Firing yet another volley at the Yanks
What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004
By James Riswick News Editor As the dust begins to settle from California’s whirlwind gubernatorial recall election, political analysts are predicting Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger’s victory over Gray Davis could send shock waves throughout the California Republican Party and even all the way to the White House. The Republican actor-turned-politician won a convincing … [Read more...] about What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004