Every day hundreds of underage children are being exposed to scenes of violence, sex and inappropriate language. Children watch as their heroes kill a room full of people with guns, rob stores and disrespect others by using foul language. These children are not witnessing these types of situations in their neighborhood or home, but someplace else, the movie theater.
So many things to do, to see, to try, but so little time. Students are probably wondering what is there to do, at such a small school and community. Although the University of La Verne is not surrounded by franchises, it is fortunate to have small, Mom and Pop businesses and restaurants that have a sociable ambiance.
Around here, the little things count. La Verne is a unique little town. I say little town because the population is only roughly 32,000. As with all cities, there are interesting as well as annoying things one should consider before making the choice to move here permanently. With brainstorming efforts of myself and some long time La Verne natives, the following list was composed.