As a result of all of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, one would think that this holiday season would be one filled with genuine holiday spirit. Think again.
Writers Archives: Natalie Fowle
Women’s VB scores big for ULV
Often overlooked because of its small size and limited resources, the University of La Verne is home to some outstanding athletes. Currently illustrating this point is the women’s volleyball team, which competes today in the NCAA Division III National Championships in Whitewater, Wis.
Friends don’t let friends drive, talk
Starting in the month of December, individuals driving in the state of New York who are caught talking on their cell phones will be cited with a $100 fine. This movement, which began in 1996 when assembly man Felix Ortiz witnessed a car crash that involved someone on their phone, is now beginning to affect […]
Executive orders: acts of convenience
When publicly elected officials have the power to work in secrecy, what have we, the public, lost? When a right to gain access to information that should be deemed “public” is denied, where do we turn to in order to learn from our mistakes?
Homecoming is unorganized, sloppy
This year’s Homecoming festivities were run by an organization which seems expert at sabotaging itself. The Associated Student Federation (ASF) Forum clearly attempted to put on a good show this year for the alumni, but the end results were moderate to disastrous.
Eating at Davenport is discouraged
We have seen Davenport evolve over the past few years and have watched as they have made numerous futile attempts at becoming a better place to eat. The staff has changed, the directors of dining have changed, but nothing that is provided for the students has changed.
ULV seal symbolic to whom?
You are making your way down the University of La Verne quad, when you find yourself heading straight for the seal. You ask yourself – To walk, or not to walk. This is a scenario that ULV students face daily.
Flag wavers’ patriotism questionable
Ever since the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Americans have been showing pride, patriotism and respect for the United States by displaying the American flag. There are American flags on cars, shirts, outside of houses, even on little toothpicks stuck in sandwiches.
Books are expensive, money is scarce
College students account for a percentage of the population which is usually short on cash. College students support an institution that provides an education. But at the same time mandate expenses that add to student debt. These expenses range from lab fees to student activity fees and then there are textbooks.
Student Center could use facelift
Student Center. When thought of, images of students hanging out, having fun and playing games come to mind.