Writers Archives: Stephanie Ball

Dr. Kimberly Martin, professor of anthropology, loved collecting dolls and traveling. One of her favorite pieces was a clay sculpture of a storyteller from Oaxaca, Mexico. Dr. Martin died on Jan. 7 / file photo by Stephanie Ball

Martin leaves anthropological legacy

By Nicolette Rojo, Stephanie Ball on February 15, 2019 in News

Dr. Kimberly Martin, professor of anthropology, died Jan. 7 in South Bend, Indiana. She was 69.

Senior behavioral public relations major Mathieu Koontz enjoys making music in his free time. Koontz taught himself to play the piano at age 11 and has been producing his own music since he was 16. His musical influence comes from his family members who have many musical talents. Koontz hopes to get discovered and signed as an artist in the near future.

Koontz’s music brings prestige

By Julian Mininsohn, Stephanie Ball on May 23, 2014 in LV Life

Mathieu Koontz, 23, has made music more of a habit than a hobby. His debut EP “High Honors” was released April 18. He produced, recorded, mixed, mastered, edited and wrote lyrics for “High Honors” all in the mini-studio in the corner of his dorm room.

Kellie Galentine, sophomore and Sigma Kappa executive vice president, hands out pancakes to Tom Rivera on Saturday in Sneaky Park. This is part of Sigma Kappa’s philanthropy event Sigma Stacks, which offers unlimited pancakes for $10 to raise money for the Sigma Kappa Foundation. The Sigma Kappa Foundation supports all five of their philanthropies and scholarships for sisters. Photo by/ Stephanie Ball

Sorority flips pancakes for a cause

By Hayley Hulin, Stephanie Ball on May 16, 2014 in Greek Life, LV Life

Morning clouds and electrical issues did not stop the women of Sigma Kappa sorority from serving family and friends a pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday in Sneaky Park.

Senior music major Paolo Kespradit, a singer and songwriter, performs the song “Anthem” from the musical “Chess” at the “Paolo: The Awakening” concert Saturday in Morgan Auditorium. Kespradit is a performance scholarship recipient and has studied under Doug Frank. / photo by Stephanie Ball

Concert ‘Awakens’ spirit

By Hayley Hulin, Stephanie Ball on May 9, 2014 in Arts, Etc., Music

The stage was set, the lights dimmed and the audience anticipated the musical performance “Paolo: The Awakening” at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Morgan Auditorium.

Trevor Persson has been named the new men’s soccer coach, replacing Crescencio Gonzalez after 12 years as head coach. Persson, a graduate of La Verne’s master’s program in education, has previously coached at Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State San Bernardino. He said he chose the position at La Verne because he saw the opportunity to transfer into a Division III school, and he believes this school has potential for athletic and academic excellence. / photo by Stephanie Ball

Persson brings a winning attitude

By Julian Mininsohn, Stephanie Ball on May 2, 2014 in Soccer, Sports

In April, Trevor Persson was announced as the new men’s soccer head coach. He replaces Crescencio Gonzalez, who held the position for 12 years.

Senior liberal arts major Mathieu Koontz recited a poem at the spoken word plays open mike night on April 17. The club holds an open mic night one Thursday a month at Pappa’s Artisanal, where anyone is welcome to sing, recite poetry, and in some cases even tell jokes.

Dinner served with side of poems

By Bernarda Carranza, Stephanie Ball on April 25, 2014 in Arts, Etc.

Pappa’s Artisanal served something more than a fine menu as it opened its doors to ULV’s Spoken Wordplay Open Mic night, on April 17.

State Assemblyman and Majority Whip Chris Holden, D-Claremont, spoke about his many political goals and plans including creating public transportation to link the Inland Empire to the Los Angeles International Airport. Holden’s April 11 talk was co-sponsored by the The University of La Verne College Democrats and the Democrats of the Claremont Colleges. / photo by Stephanie Ball

Assemblyman supports education

By Kristine Delgadillo, Stephanie Ball on April 18, 2014 in News

The University of La Verne College Democrats and the Democrats of the Claremont Colleges held a meet-and-greet event April 11 with guest speaker state Assemblyman Chris Holden, D-Claremont, in the Hanawalt House Courtyard.

A popular hiking trail in the San Gabriel Mountains is the Eaton Canyon trail located in Altadena, 34 minutes from La Verne. The trail is 3.4 miles round trip with a 397-foot incline and a large waterfall at the end which takes approximately one hour from the trailhead. On the weekends, the hike is packed with families and individuals hiking up to the waterfall. /Photo by Stephanie Ball

Stunning sights of spring

By Stephanie Ball on April 11, 2014 in Community News, News

A popular hiking trail in the San Gabriel Mountains is the Eaton Canyon trail located in Altadena, 34 minutes from La Verne.

Kim Martin, professor of anthropology, loves collecting dolls and traveling the world. One of her favorite decorations in her office is a clay sculpture of a storyteller she got in Oaxaca, Mexico. It was made by a woman artist who worked with few raw materials to make many sculptures for tourists. Martin says that the sculpture is beautiful because it “symbolizes generations passing down wisdom.” Martin loves this sculpture because it reminds her of herself, she is a storyteller, a teacher, and a grandmother of three boys. Photo by/ Stephanie Ball

Martin stands for women of ULV

By Bernarda Carranza, Stephanie Ball on April 4, 2014 in LV Life

As you step inside Hoover 105 you find yourself submerged in a myriad of small international treasures. Your eyes shift around the room not knowing where to look first but a colorful set of Oaxacan dolls capture your attention, you then notice the countless of books that fill every corner. Three Vietnamese paintings are hung […]

Freshman biology major Abril Casias sang a Bruno Mars song at day one of La Verne Idol tryouts on March 26. Casias got the “golden ticket” to go on to the next stage of the competition. The finals will be on April 17. / photo by Stephanie Ball

La Verne Idol begins audition process

By Erum Jaffrey, Stephanie Ball on April 1, 2014 in Arts, Etc., Music

Singing in front of judges for the first time may not be the easiest thing to do, but for University of La Verne students, it was a chance to test their skills at the La Verne Idol auditions.

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