By Travis Weber & Nathanael BreedenStaff Correspondents HEIDELBERG—“It will be the best experience of your life,” they told us. And having no reason to think otherwise, we believed them. We met in an airport, traveled roughly 11 hours by plane and bus, and arrived in Heidelberg, Germany, ready to begin what would end all too soon. And so our story began. Our story is … [Read more...] about Global Gab: What they told us to expect in Heidelberg
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Realm of the Gods
From the spires covered in exotic carvings to the distinctly non-Western architecture, the Hindu Temple in Malibu Canyon stands out. By Rebecca LawsonStaff Writer What can students from a Christian university learn from visiting a Hindu temple? Plenty, according to Dr. Glenn Webb, professor of Asian Studies at Pepperdine University. “It is helpful in learning that Hindus … [Read more...] about Realm of the Gods
Remembering Megan
How one little girl's legacy is helping protect people from sexual predators across the nation.By Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor She didn’t panic at first. Like most 7-year-olds, Maureen Kanka’s daughter Megan had most likely lost track of time while playing with friends. Now three hours late getting home, Maureen began checking with neighbors and friends to track down her … [Read more...] about Remembering Megan
Money Matters: Making the most of your 401k
How do you really nab the job and pay you deserve? Follow these tips for salary success.By Nadine BoisnierContributing Writer Enjoy the time you have left in school because soon you will start having to be a grown up, or at least make decisions like one. Why not be fully prepared, so that after graduation you’ll feel confident in the investment choices you make when getting … [Read more...] about Money Matters: Making the most of your 401k
My So-Called Life: So many things to so many people
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor I bought a card at the beginning of the summer, even though I didn’t really understand its meaning. I was compelled to purchase this note card not for a picture, or its individual beauty — the piece of folded black paper was merely adorned with a quote in white type, and it was blank on the inside. I bought it because the quote came from … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: So many things to so many people