Writers Archives: Claudia Ceja

Head chef Dan Hon makes a veggie roll in the Shota Sushi and Grill kitchen. Chef Hon is known to be an experienced chef for celebrities in Canada in the past. Shota Sushi restaurant offers specialty sushi rolls, sashimi, maki, rice bowls, and soups. The recently opened Shota Sushi and Grill is located on Foothill Boulevard in La Verne.

Restaurant Review: Sushi restaurant amps up aesthetics

By Claudia Ceja, Michael Sprague on December 7, 2018 in Dining, Feature Slider, LV Life

La Verne’s newest sushi restaurant, Shota Sushi and Grill, offers sashimi, sushi and a variety of appetizers in various sizes and styles.

Senior outside hitter and volleyball captain Kelsie Sievers received All-Region and All-American awards from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Outside hitter Sievers finished her career with 608 kills, 142 blocks and 119 digs, leading the Leopards in their fifth consecutive appearance in the SCIAC Postseason Tournament.

Sievers earns All-American honor

By Ashley Mubiru, Claudia Ceja on December 7, 2018 in Sports, Volleyball

Senior outside hitter Kelsie Sievers was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as an All-Region selection and also an All-American Honorable Mention for her outstanding season, in addition to being named first-team All-Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Associate Professor of Management Loren Dyck speaks about emotional engagement that is needed in life for change in a business aspect during his presentation, “What Drives Sustained, Desired Change?” on Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room. Dyck shared some published work on clinical skills exams for medical students and the construction of organizations on a Hawiian burial site. After the presentation, Dyck discussed his work outside the University as a professional body builder. He represented Team USA in the Olympia earlier this month. / photo by Claudia Ceja

Dyck explains making change is an inside job

By Ashley Mubiru, Claudia Ceja on November 16, 2018 in News

Change must come from within an individual. Such was the theme of Associate Professor of Management Loren Dyck’s faculty lecture this week.

Freshman biology major Kaitlyn Higgins pledged to vote at the Get Out the Vote event held by the Multicultural Council Monday at Citrus Lawn. The event encouraged students to vote on election day by signing a pledge on why they want to vote on pledge cards. The event also provided shirts, pins and free food from Chipotle to entice students to get out and vote.

Students pledge to vote

By Claudia Ceja on November 9, 2018 in LV Life

Freshman biology major Kaitlyn Higgins pledged to vote at the Get Out the Vote event held by the Multicultural Council Monday at Citrus Lawn.

Freshman outside hitter Haley Celaya spikes a point for La Verne during the first set against Chapman on Friday in Frantz Athletic Court. The Leopards took the win from Chapman, 3-1. La Verne started the SCIAC postseason tournament Thursday at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. / photo by Claudia Ceja

Leopards continue late season roll

By Claudia Ceja, Maydeen Merino on November 2, 2018 in Sports, Volleyball

It was an electrifying senior night for the La Verne volleyball team as it beat Chapman, 3-1, Friday at Frantz Athletic Court.

Assistant Professor of Management Giacomo Laffranchini talks about family businesses during his lecture in the President’s Dining Room Tuesday afternoon. In his lecture, “The Price Tag of Family Business Investments: Trading Entrepreneurship for Socioemotional Wealth”, Laffranchini explains his research on strategies that have a positive and negative impact on family management and capital expenditures. / photo by Claudia Ceja

Laffranchini talks family business

By Claudia Ceja, David Gonzalez on October 26, 2018 in News

Giacomo Laffranchini, assistant professor of management, said that owners of family-owned businesses don’t always do what is best for the company, but what is best for themselves.

Comedian Kiry Shabazz performs standup on Tuesday night in Morgan Auditorium.
He made jokes about making taco party packs as a former Taco Bell employee as a teenager and reflected on his childhood growing up with his mom. Shabazz has been featured on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in 2018 and was the winner of the 14th annual StandUp NBC Competition in 2017.

Stand-up comedian tests the limits

By Claudia Ceja, Nicolette Rojo on October 19, 2018 in Arts, Etc., Comedy, Feature Slider

Around 50 students gathered for a laugh Tuesday night at the Campus Activity Board’s Comedy Night in Morgan Auditorium.

Photographer Christine Carr speaks to Hiedi Marie, a former student of Carr’s at Hollins University in Virginia, about her photograph “Prescribed Burn at John’s Farm, Iowa”, during the Oct. 4 reception for her exhibition titled In The Air in the Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography. Carr’s photographs show various events in which airborne particles are ejected in the air from fires, smog, and agricultural practices all over the United States. In The Air in the Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography in Miller Hall is on view until October 21st. / photo by Claudia Ceja

Photography exposes toxic particles

By Claudia Ceja, David Gonzalez on October 12, 2018 in Arts, Etc., Feature Slider, Fine Art

Photographer Christine Carr showcased her passion for environmental awareness and photography at her “In The Air” exhibit Oct. 4.

Freshman outside hitter Haley Celaya scores a kill in the first period against Pomona-Pitzer Tuesday night. Celaya had eight kills and four digs overall, contributing to the win for the Leopards. The Leopards’ will host the Leopard Invitational Friday through Saturday.

Leos sit in third place, sweep Hens

By Claudia Ceja, Megan Hines on October 5, 2018 in Sports, Volleyball

The Leopards kept their momentum up throughout their matchup with Pomona-Pitzer to secure a 3-0 sweep of the Sagehens Tuesday.

University of La Verne Professor of History Kenneth Marcus presents his research on the effectiveness of using art in history classes Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room. Marcus found that the use of art, photography, films and music helps students understand various eras or events in history such as Modernism or the Dust Bowl.

Teaching history with art

By Claudia Ceja on September 28, 2018 in News

University of La Verne Professor of History Kenneth Marcus presents his research on the effectiveness of using art in history classes Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room.

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