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BLAIR WARNERHong Kong Columnist  “It’s such a shame when old friends fall out.”  The Thrills were singing on my iPod this morning while I fought my usual battle with the treadmill. These lyrics stood out to me, and I mulled them over while I jogged.  Life in Asia — sometimes a language barrier, always a culture barrier — is a constant yin and yang. It is hard to believe that … [Read more...] about Student discovers the gift of English

ALISSA SMITHStaff Writer  Students who balance their studies and jobs may be losing sleep, but they are gaining experience, time management skills and connections that will take them into the post-collegiate world.   The number of college students who take on a job at the same time that they are enrolled in classes has greatly increased in the past decade. The number of … [Read more...] about Job juggle worth the struggle

AMY LARSONStaff Writer  I am a Spiritual Life Adviser this year, and it has been a really incredible experience. I love living with freshmen — they help me remember the excitement of being at college. Everything is new and fun, and they are very excited about being involved. It is really refreshing — they see things in such a different way.  Though it is quite an amazing … [Read more...] about Service comes with standards

MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor  Silver bells, cockleshells or pretty maids in a row do not grow in every garden. Or at least not at John’s Garden, in the Malibu Colony Plaza.  This Malibu market and deli grows something better: good food and service. This can be attributed to Jim Musante, who opened the business after graduating from high school. He has owned John’s … [Read more...] about Meet a Malibuite: Jim Musante

SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Assistant Most students have been there. The days passed quickly and then the hours count down toward the moment of truth. As beads of sweat start to pour down your face, you begin to wonder if it is too late. Many have experienced it at one time during their college careers — procrastination. Despite that many dedicated college students know better, … [Read more...] about How to pull off an all-night study session