Photo by Marisa Padilla Landscaping Services workers Juan Cueto Hernandez and Ignacio Alamillo were talking together on May 10, 2011, like they did every day. When the two became work partners, they developed a close friendship. Cueto teased Alamillo about the day’s midday soccer pickup match at the lacrosse field, a tradition between landscape workers. Alamillo wasn’t … [Read more...] about Deceased landscape worker honored
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Negativity shouldn’t permeate the culture
Art by Brooke Muschott Last year I tried to give up second dessert for Lent. I am ashamed to admit that it was not even close to a successful attempt. This year, knowing that a chocolate fast was unlikely to last longer than a week, I decided to do something more meaningful: give up negativity. At first my plan was to stop the negative self-talk: no more telling myself … [Read more...] about Negativity shouldn’t permeate the culture
Cafeteria and Sandbar Evacuated
Photo by Veronica Johnson Around 12:40 this afternoon, both the Waves Cafeteria and Sandbar were evacuated as everyone was told to move to areas such as Smothers parking lot and Payson Library. Jeff Rapp, who works with Pepperdine Dining Services explained the situation: “DPS came down here, and said basically that everyone had to split. That’s all I know. All the … [Read more...] about Cafeteria and Sandbar Evacuated
Obama task force tackles sexual assault
Photo by Gary Wright A week ago, President Barack Obama created a special task force intended to protect students from sexual assault on college campuses, as well as to increase federal oversight. The task force has 90 days to come up with recommendations on how to prevent and respond to sexual assault cases. According to the 2012 Clery Act, which requires colleges and … [Read more...] about Obama task force tackles sexual assault
Rejected Waves of Innovation pitches
The Waves of Innovation presentations came and went last week and were generally regarded as a major success. The finalists for the maiden program received initial funding and advanced to the next round where they hope to receive the full amount of financial support to help ensure their given project’s realization. But, as with any story of triumph in life, there are untold … [Read more...] about Rejected Waves of Innovation pitches
