CARA VAN METERStaff Writer Freshman Ivy Brewer, junior Jessica Jackson and freshman Tomi Jaiyeola serve dinner to the women and children at the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle. Serving meals was one of the daily duties undertaken by the Project Serve Seattle Team last week. Seattle, the birthplace Seattle’s Best, Tully’s and perhaps most famously Starbucks, is known as an … [Read more...] about Seattle, Starbucks and Service
Special Publications
Jaimee Rojas: Proud to be a Ragamuffin
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer A few weeks before graduation, Jaimee Rojas’ best friend gave her a copy of Brennan Manning’s book The Ragamuffin Gospel. Since she was only days away from completing her degree in English, cracking open another book didn’t exactly make Rojas’ mouth water. When the Admissions office offered Rojas a job as a counselor shortly thereafter, she accepted … [Read more...] about Jaimee Rojas: Proud to be a Ragamuffin
Medicine for Humanity
DENJA CHASSEStaff Writer “The health of a nation depends on the health of its women.” These words by Dr. Leo Lagasse embody the fundamental beliefs by which Medicine for Humanity operates. Medicine for Humanity is a non-profit organization, soon to be headquartered in Encino and currently located in Malibu. Co-founded by Lagasse, the organization is committed to cervical cancer … [Read more...] about Medicine for Humanity
University Church extends Community Outreach
DALLAS COOKStaff Writer “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.” This lesson from Matthew 25:35 taught by Jesus is the foundation for the Community Outreach Ministry led by the University Church of Christ. Last June, 20 members from the UCC felt a calling from God to do something more, said seven-year church member Dr. John Jones. The committee met and began … [Read more...] about University Church extends Community Outreach
Local politician gears up for state senate race
DALLAS COOKStaff Writer A familiar name will face is leaving office, but she will not be out of the public view long: Assembly Member Fran Pavley, who is leaving office because of term limits, has decided to run for the California state senate. Schoolteacher, mayor, state legislator, and now a candidate for the 2008 state senatorial race, Pavley of Agoura Hills has made a name … [Read more...] about Local politician gears up for state senate race