By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer To quote the career-revitalized Paula Abdul, the weather in Los Angeles on Jan. 3 is best described using her two words: “fa nominal.” The same sentiments were felt by the few passengers and crew on United Airlines flight 15 from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport bound for Los Angeles upon its descent. Earlier that morning in New York, while West … [Read more...] about Get Away: The great air depression
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Healthy Habits: Creatine may be risky for athletes
By The Health Center Staff Gary Green, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine and recently sat down for an interview about the pros and cons of the use of the frequently used sports supplement creatine. We asked the following question: What are the benefits and risks of creatine? In order to frame the debate on creatine, it must be approached from a risk/benefit perspective. For … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits: Creatine may be risky for athletes
Remembering a King
By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor While some students are planning on taking a short trip or getting extra homework done this three-day weekend, others are looking forward to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by honoring the legacy of the nonviolent civil rights leader. Members of the Black Student Union plan to attend the annual MLK day parade in Los … [Read more...] about Remembering a King
My So-Called Life: Making a French connection
By Maya MinwaryStaff Writer “Bonjour, comment allez vous? Je m’apple Maya …” These were the thoughts running through my head as I was trying to recollect the three years of French lessons I received in high school, while frantically looking through my pocket dictionary on my last flight to Lyon, France. It’s still a bit weird for me to say that I’ve actually lived and … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: Making a French connection
Whatever: A new year means new beginnings
By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Jack London once said, “The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.” With a new year (and new semester) upon us, it is time to allow those words to become part of our daily mantra. Don’t dwell on the past. Think of this as a chance to start over, or an opportunity to be seized. Use this time to reinvent yourself, set new goals … [Read more...] about Whatever: A new year means new beginnings