Katherine McCuneHealth Columnist No doubt about it. Vegetarianism is IN. Just check out popular restaurant menus. Even fast-food chains like Subway, McDonald’s and Wendy’s have surrendered to the trend of “going veggie.” Vegetarian diets have been around since the beginning of time. There are many reasons why people practice vegetarianism, including religion, health, concern … [Read more...] about Vegetarianism and other diets provide many health benefits
The ‘O.C.’ defines America
Mary WisniewskiOverseas Columnist “We just got a drag queen in. Is it OK if he comes in to try some dresses on?” asks the sales clerk at Top Shop nonchalantly. I nod quickly but am certainly caught off guard. I mean, the only thing I’ve ever been asked before by a sales clerk is how everything fits. Life in London certainly has a daily surprise. I suppose, like any city, … [Read more...] about The ‘O.C.’ defines America
Dance to the beat of the bongo
Ginna NguyenStaff Writer I’ve got a drummer. My very own musician. He is barefoot in the sand, shaggy-haired, hot body... yeah, that’s a nice drummer. He smiles at me as he plays out my rhythm on his drum. I don’t know his name. Perhaps he is a man I have yet to meet. Perhaps he is my best friend. Perhaps my drummer is God, composing the beats of my life. Bum bum ba dum … [Read more...] about Dance to the beat of the bongo
World vision publications director thanks Pep prep
Lindsay TuggleStaff Writer As a child, Shelly Ngo first understood the power of words on people’s perception while reading E.B. White’s children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.” If a spider could spin words into her web and convince people that a pig, “destined for bacon,” was “fantastic,” then Ngo herself could have the same impact someday. The director of Publications and … [Read more...] about World vision publications director thanks Pep prep
Cheeseboro Canyon is worth the drive for friendly foothills
Katie ClaryLiving Editor We Malibu-dwellers sometimes forget that the space to explore “through the canyon” is much bigger than our narrow strip of beach and mountain. Taking that to heart, this week’s trail requires a trek inland, to Agoura Hills. Cheeseboro Canyon is a national recreation area nestled between quiet neighborhoods in Old Agoura. Horse farms border the parkland … [Read more...] about Cheeseboro Canyon is worth the drive for friendly foothills
