Lindsey Besecker Staff Correspondent FLORENCE—Our group only arrived in Florence four weeks ago, but I think I can speak for all of us in saying that Italy already feels like home. I know that even after the first traveling weekend, returning to the Villa really felt like coming home from vacation. During the day we stay inside the comfort of the Villa, surrounded by Americans … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Old men in business suits on Vespas? How can you not just laugh?
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Mama Mia: Wondering woman, not Supergirl
Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor I’m not Superwoman. I’m just now starting to realize that. OK, maybe not just now, but recently. I actually like Wonder Woman better, but Superwoman has different connotations. I want to be the Supermom, Superstudent, Supereditor, Superworker, Superme, but I really just don’t have the time. Or the energy. I decided to take a tally of the total … [Read more...] about Mama Mia: Wondering woman, not Supergirl
Style and Substance: You can just call me the bag lady
Stefanie WissmannStaff Writer My mother owns two purses. One is tan canvas and as soon as Labor Day passes she trades it in for her black leather one. The columns and pictures that declare that red nylon purses are all the rage do not persuade her. When she walks through a department store, she goes straight to what she needs and doesn’t linger by the shelves of beautiful bags … [Read more...] about Style and Substance: You can just call me the bag lady
Making the most of your travel dollars after Sept. 11
From maximizing airline loyalty and mileage programs to chatting up the airline gate attendant, use these insider tips and simple guidelines next time you hop an international or domestic flight to save big bucks, get better fares and get more from your money.By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer In 2001, I flew a total of 230,000 miles. I’m no expert, but I have learned a lot about … [Read more...] about Making the most of your travel dollars after Sept. 11
Conceiving at a Christian college
By Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor It’s not something you see every day. And if Pepperdine was a public university, it probably would go virtually unnoticed. But with a renewed commitment to the university’s Christian mission that prompted clarification of policies involving sex and alcohol, seeing a pregnant student on campus is a little unexpected. “I get looks all the … [Read more...] about Conceiving at a Christian college