Writers Archives: Reina Santa Cruz

During what Dennis Maxwell calls “preventative maintenance,” an accident caused a flood in Miller Hall. Maxwell was trying to change a diaphragm and disk to prevent leaks in the original installation when the flush valve and angle stop came off. “I moved fast. I didn’t get wet,” said a surprised Maxwell who has been working for the maintenance crew at the University of La Verne for 18 years. Maxwell later fixed the pipes with solder and flux, required for the solder to stick, When the building was first opened, a similar leak occurred, owing to poor installation procedures by the contractor responsible for remodeling the building. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Flushing the flood fiasco

By Reina Santa Cruz on May 20, 2005 in News

During what Dennis Maxwell calls “preventative maintenance,” an accident caused a flood in Miller Hall.

Marc Holmquist, a psychology major and guard for the University of La Verne men’s basketball team, spoke on behalf of all the student athletes a the Scholar Athlete Luncheon Wednesday in the Old Gym. Holmquist was recognized for his achievements both on the court and in the classroom. The luncheon was designed to recognize student athletes who have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The student athletes had the opportunity to bring an influential professor or coach as a guest. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Athletes recognized for good grades

By Matt Griffin, Reina Santa Cruz on May 6, 2005 in Basketball, Football, Softball, Sports

University of La Verne student athletes with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher were honored Wednesday with lunch in the Old Gym.

Professor of Zoology Dan Merritt has been doing research to test pollution in the water from Puddingstone Lake. Besides testing water, Merritt likes to photograph diatoms, which he said produce more than half of the oxygen on earth. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Merritt retires, keeps researching

By Andres Rivera, Reina Santa Cruz on May 6, 2005 in LV Life

After more than 36 years of teaching, Sheridan Merritt will be retiring this year leaving his post as professor of zoology and ending his time doing what he enjoyed most about the teaching process, getting in touch with his students.

“In one 10-mile stretch (in Louisiana), there are 50 petro-chemical factories that have been spewing chemicals out into the communities,” said Jeffrey St. Clair during a talk on “Nature’s Rapture: Can the Environment Survive George Bush?” St. Clair spoke about the environment and how, in his opinion, the government isn’t taking precautions to preserve endangered animals or the land. The talk was held April 21 in Hoover building. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Global warming hot topic in talk

By Alexandra Lozano, Reina Santa Cruz on April 29, 2005 in News

Environmental writer and activist Jeffrey St. Clair tackled global warming and other environmental issues in Hoover Library last Thursday.

“People who oppose Roe v. Wade don’t see the woman,” said attorney Sarah Weddington of the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case. Weddington spoke at the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Speakers Series on Tuesday. Following her talk, Weddington signed copies of her book, “A Question of Choice.” Alumnus Douglas Miller was among those who bought Weddington’s book; he had it signed for his wife. Approximately 200 people attended the event. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Abortion rights victory recalled

By Christine Moitoso, Reina Santa Cruz on April 22, 2005 in News

Sarah Weddington, who made a name for herself by successfully arguing the Supreme Court Case Roe vs. Wade, reflected back on her law school experience as she spoke before an audience of roughly 200 at the College of Law Tuesday.

“Delia is nice; that’s why I come here,” customer Albert Preciado said about Delia Heredia, owner of Delia’s Barber and Beauty on Third Street. Heredia, who started her business on May 3, 2000, said, “Styling hair is one of my passions.” / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Family found in LV barbershop

By Hugo Bryan Castillo, Reina Santa Cruz on April 15, 2005 in Community News, LV Life

As you walk into F&M Hair Cuts, Delia Heredia, the owner of the small shop, greets you with a smile. Even though her English is not perfect, you can enjoy talking to someone who is passionate about what they do.

Violinist Paul Stein explained to his young audience the importance of listening for the right sounds. Stein talked about the violin and the terms used for the sounds the violin makes, such as “popcorn” and “black cat” to Max Novak, Matthew Alvarez, Isabelle Cheng and Lucas Del Toro, who gathered Saturday for the Kids Music Club in Founders Auditorium. Stein has been with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra since 1981. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Kids Club enjoys some fancy fiddlin’

By Laura Bucio, Reina Santa Cruz on April 8, 2005 in Arts, Etc., Music

On Saturday, about 50 children and parents of the Kids Music Club had the chance to enjoy the “Popcorn,” “Tick Tack” and “Red Hots” of violinist Paul Stein in a performance fit for all ages.

Eastern Connecticut Warriors’ first baseman Chris DeSantis holds ULV senior Tony Lagos close to first base. After leading off toward second, Lagos slid safely back to the bag during the Cal Classic Tournament against the Warriors, Mar. 18. The Leopards lost to Eastern Connecticut but won the other three games in the Tournament. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Leopards charge toward SCIAC title

By Joseph Lovallo, Reina Santa Cruz on April 1, 2005 in Baseball, Sports

The University of La Verne baseball team continues to fight hard in its quest to repeat as Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champions.

The University of La Verne men’s track and field team placed fifth overall on Saturday at the SCIAC Multi-Dual Meet. Long jumper Donte Witherspoon said about his event, “It’s not easy.” Witherspoon achieved a season best of 22-4 in the long jump to finish fourth overall at the meet. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Leopards leap ahead in SCIAC

By Matt Griffin, Reina Santa Cruz on March 18, 2005 in Sports, Track & Field

The University of La Verne men’s and women’s track and field team took on Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match-ups in a multi-dual meet last weekend.

Freshman Lynsey Padilla of the University of La Verne hits for a single in Saturday’s doubleheader against Pomona-Pitzer College. The women’s softball team won both games of the doubleheader, 18-1 and 11-0, against the Sagehens at Pomona. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz

Leopards devour Sagehens

By Adrian Medrano, Reina Santa Cruz on March 11, 2005 in Softball, Sports

It was a week of ups and downs for the University of La Verne softball team as they dominated Pomona-Pitzer College, but lost to Redlands University in a nail-biting finish.

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