Photo by Esther Kang Student Health Center delivers vaccines in Waves Cafe to prevent influenza It’s flu season again, and a lot of students feel sick — either from the flu or from watching people get shots while they’re eating in the Caf. The flu virus is expected to commandeer college campuses over the next few weeks, and the Student Health Center isn’t pulling any punches … [Read more...] about FLU: Any fries with that flu shot?
Julia Naman
Lectures coming soon
Distinguished Series will create a “lively intellectual discourse,” says Dean of Special Academic Programs Round two of this year’s Distinguished Lecture Series will take place over the next few weeks, bringing to the podium food system activist Ellen Gustafson Feb. 4 and former governor of Federal Reserve System Randall Kroszner Feb. 12, both with a myriad of achievements … [Read more...] about Lectures coming soon
Bio class monitors beach habitats
Most people think of beaches simply as territories for playing volleyball or getting a good tan — not many view them as ecosystems. Through the nonprofit organization Beach Ecology Coalition along with projects in her biology classes, Professor of Biology Karen Martin works to spread the message that beaches aren’t just sandy playgrounds. “Most people are so used to thinking … [Read more...] about Bio class monitors beach habitats
Embracing eccentricity
I realized I would never be cool the summer before fourth grade. This was mainly because I had buck teeth, baby fat and an embarrassing supply of gauchos (pants that can pretty much substitute for parachutes). But even so, I had way too much fun being the weird kid. That summer we moved to Redlands, Calif., which is a relatively small town in the Inland Empire. I didn’t … [Read more...] about Embracing eccentricity
Frozen to bring mixed chills
Photo Courtesy of Disney Disney’s new movie “Frozen” will be released this Thanksgiving, and — despite the title — no one should give it the cold shoulder. Inspired by the beautiful scenery of Norway, “Frozen” is about spunky Princess Anna (voice of Kristin Bell) after her sister Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel) sets her icy powers loose on the kingdom of Arendelle, making it … [Read more...] about Frozen to bring mixed chills
