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By Caleb CamachoStaff Writer “God never told me to become a minister,” Dr. Daniel Rodriguez says with unwary, passion-filled eyes. Hundreds of books, both in Spanish and English, fill any available space on the shelves of his office in the Religion Division. Pictures of his family and former classes stare down at a steady stream of visitors. Not only does Rodriguez preach … [Read more...] about Journey of faith leads professor to unexpected but welcome places

By Kristen LowreyAssistant A & E Editor “Buffalo, buffalo, wings wings.” To most people this might sound like the appetizer special at Chili’s, but to sophomore Hayley McClelland these words have a different meaning as tap dancing steps. McClelland began her extensive relationship with show business at the age of three when she became hooked on dancing. She later picked up … [Read more...] about McClelland taps her way to the top

By Laura ShamasContributing Writer Hollywood’s annual big night is almost here. This Sunday, one billion people all over the world will be tuned to the glitzy, three-hour (or longer) awards show hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, where Tinseltown’s brightest will shine, shine, shine. Why do so many people watch? Because it is a mimetic reflection of our culture and of the human psyche … [Read more...] about Oscar’s cultural consciousness

By Paul BostStaff Writer Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This makes sense. Breakfast food and drink is the day’s first fuel, that which drives you through those decisive morning hours. And although a balanced breakfast is undeniably important, whether it be a warm bowl of oatmeal or a couple of egos with a fresh glass of orange juice, some … [Read more...] about Settling down

Pep student accepted to Midwestern medical school Watch out, world, here she comes. Pepperdine senior Emily Touloukian was recently accepted into medical school at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Ill. This sports medicine major said she was “very excited” to hear of her acceptance, just one day after her interview with the university. Though Touloukian has not yet … [Read more...] about Etc.