Campus gets free press
January 22, 2008
Students, staff and faculty no longer have an excuse for not being informed about what is going on around the world. Beginning last week, The New York Times, USA Today and the San Diego Union-Tribune are now available for free at PLNU.
Deli line gets nixed after day 1
January 22, 2008
Upon entering the cafeteria for lunch last Monday, students were surprised and disgruntled to find that they could no longer make their own sandwiches. Instead, under a new “deli system,” a long line awaited students as cafeteria employees made the sandwiches.
Trees get chopped for sake of clock
January 14, 2008
The recently removed trees in front of the cafeteria will be replaced soon with Kentia palms. The Cabinet decided on the tree exchange to make the clock tower more visible.
PLNU prof says 'vote'
January 14, 2007
The government of the people, by the people and for the people is gearing up once again to allow citizens to cast their votes. With the upcoming primaries on Feb. 5, registered California voters will finally get to participate directly in the presidential campaign.
Library adopts new research system
January 14, 2008
In an effort to provide students with greater access to research data and information, Ryan Library now subscribes to EBSCO’s Academic Search Premier. The database, which will replace ProQuest, offers 4,493 articles, nearly twice the number available through ProQuest.
The White House race
December 3, 2007
It’s coming. Even though the California primaries are two months and two days away, it is not too early to learn a little bit about the top three candidates from the Democrat and Republican parties.
Students act on AIDS
December 3, 2007
PLNU students saw orange during AIDS Awareness Week, beginning last Monday.
Increase in Baja crime troubles PLNU surfers
December 3, 2007
A recent wave of crime on the Baja California peninsula has caused a new level of concern for many surfers, fishermen and travelers who frequent the area, including members of PLNU student ministries.
Flex introduces new honors community
December 3, 2007
The Office of Residential Life plans to replace student-designed Flex Learning Living Communities with a new Flex Honors Living Learning Community for the 2008-2009 academic year.
ASB revamps constitution
December 3, 2007
The Associated Student Body Board of Directors is reviewing proposed changes to the Constitution of the Associated Students, including a change in the Board of Review selection process and creating permanent standing committees within Student Congress.
Debate team wins first place
November 19, 2007
PLNU’s debate team took first place two weeks ago in the Grossmont Griffin Invitational 2007.
It's the circle of lice: school play has outbreak
November 19, 2007
The bedbugs may be gone, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any other little creatures to be worried about on campus. During the opening week of the fall play, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, an e-mail was sent to cast and crew members informing all involved that a cast member had been infected with head lice.
Panel discusses 'white man's burden'
November 19, 2007
Students, faculty, staff and community members filed into Colt Hall last Monday afternoon for a panel discussion forum on postcolonialism called “White Man’s Burden?”
PLNU hosts key political figures
November 19, 2007
Students gathered last week to attend PLNU’s Political Science Fall Speaker Series, in which they were able to interact with many leading public service and political figures. The series began last Monday and will conclude tonight with a dinner featuring William Inboden, former member of the National Security Council.
Sorority deemed ‘unconstitutional’
November 19, 2007
Greek life almost made a comeback this year. In September, the ASB Board of Directors accepted a charter for an on-campus organization proposed by the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha, a community service-oriented sorority noted for being the first sorority established by black college women.
Blocked road drives some crazy
November 5, 2007
The road next to Ryan Library that runs from Caf Lane toward the commuter parking lot was closed in one direction last Tuesday due to the construction on Smee Hall.
Student nurses call the shots
November 5, 2007
The Wellness Center offered flu vaccines to students for $15 last week.
Classes cancelled due to wildfires
October 22, 2007
Classes at PLNU and the Mission Valley regional center were canceled begining at 4 p.m. yesterday and extending through Friday due to two wildfires burning in San Diego County.
Fire Gallery
October 23, 2007
These photos are courtesy of Tom Chletsos, a resident of Escondido. The photos of the fire were taken last night. This morning, Chletsos took pictures of his pool filled with ash.
ASB has 'Sex in the Greek'
October 22, 2007
Last Wednesday night, approximately 130 PLNU students sat together in the Greek Amphitheatre for an hour for “Sex in the Greek": a series of viewpoints on sexual identity.
Chapel sermon shakes up Spiritual Life
October 22, 2007
Beep... Beep... Beep... Much like his speech on Wednesday, Oct. 10, Director of Spiritual Life senior Anthony Livolsi has a beat all of his own.
Student Congress and Res. Life revise housing point system
October 22, 2007
The point system for on-campus housing was updated by the Office of Residential Life last Monday, but the policy that subtracts points for missed chapels still stands.
Waterless urinals are 'magic'
October 22, 2007
If you are a male and have utilized central restrooms at PLNU, then you have witnessed the change.
Shuttle inconsistency, untimeliness frustrate students
October 22, 2007
PLNU freshmen often rely on the off-campus shuttle Thursday through Sunday to go shopping, visit the bank or get to work. But some say that the shuttle is not always reliable.
For your convenience
October 22, 2007
When sophomore Brandon Walsh said he thought it would “be really cool if there was a grocery store and maybe a coffee shop,” built within walking distance of the campus, he had no idea that his wish would come true in the near future.
A week of growing awareness
October 8, 2007
Tomatoes seem innocent enough. But as Renee Robertson pointed out in last Wednesday’s chapel, the tomato is a small example of how consumer habits can influence the world.
WASC committee visits PLNU, gives positive review
October 8. 2007
The team from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges responded positively last week to PLNU’s continued progress towards re-accreditation.
Hill quashes rumor that students get $50 for snitching
October 8, 2007
The going price for snitching is $50, according to false rumors on campus.
Surfers can’t stomach the water
October 8, 2007
Two days after it rained, sophomores Adam Sweeney and Nathan Thompson traveled down the muddy cliffs for what promised to be a great surf day.
Recent book ban questions academic freedom
October 8,2007
When Richard Colling’s book Random Designer was published in 2004, some expected it to make a few waves. Colling did not anticipate that Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnaise, Ill. would ban the book.
Goff named honorary consul
October 8, 2007
PLNU adjunct business professor Bob Goff added one more title to his list of accomplishments earlier this month.
Accreditation team visits PLNU this week
October 1, 2007
How valuable will your college degree be? The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) will be addressing that question Oct. 3-5, as members of the WASC committee will be at both PLNU’s main campus as well as the Mission Valley Regional Center.
A look at Myanmar revolts
October 1, 2007
The country of Myanmar has received increased attention in recent weeks due to protests against government corruption and restrictions. Due to the government’s failure to halt the nonviolent demonstrations that began on Aug. 19, measures against the people have become more extreme.
Golden or Gold's
October 1, 2007
PLNU opted out of an offer from Gold’s Gym to provide a membership to its Sports Arena Boulevard location to every PLNU student.
Iranian president sparks controversy, PLNU reacts
October 1, 2007
The same man who denied the Holocaust a year ago spoke at Columbia University amid protests last Monday as part of his trip to New York to speak at the United Nations.
'Localism' problem for surfers
October 1, 2007
Animosity runs deep between PLNU surfers and San Diego locals. Though most days there are no incidents, local surfer and surfboard shaper John Riddle remembers a day 40 years ago when locals decided to stand up for what they felt was theirs.
Room selection process updated
October 1, 2007
Brandon Hill, dean of students, visited Student Congress (SC) last Monday to address proposed updates to the housing selection process.
Student mugged at In-N-Out
September 24, 2007
Chomping on fries and laughing with friends, PLNU students Jenny Miner, Jenny Barram and Chantal Shader had no way of knowing someone was about to steal their fun.
Panel dicussion on abortion
September 24, 2007
It was an effort to make a gray area less gray. Last Monday, PLNU’s political science honors society, Pi Sigma Alpha, celebrated Constitution Day with a panel discussion on abortion in Colt Hall.
Students say new Caf rule inconvenient
September 24, 2007
The Caf now prohibits students from scanning in multiple times in one meal period.
Dance party breaks out in PBC
September 24, 2007
An impromptu dance party took place last Wednesday night at After Dark, raising a few eyebrows in light of PLNU’s on-campus dance policy.
Speed bumps scrape vehicles
September 24, 2007
Driving over the new speed bumps on the north side of campus has proven costly for David Livingston, PLNU junior.
Homosexuality comes out of closet at PLNU
September 24, 2007
Student Congress (SC) approved a measure to “explore and engage the diversity of viewpoints concerning gay, lesbian, transgender and bi-sexuality” last Monday with a vote of 44-7.
Construction begins on Caf Lane
September 24, 2007
As PLNU visitors drive past the south side of Brown Chapel, it is difficult for them not to notice the construction site blocked off by chain-link fences and green tarps.
One junior replaces 32 ASB positions
September 24, 2007
The position of class activities coordinator has replaced class councils this year.
Student Congress approves objectives
September 24, 207
Student Congress (SC) voted last Monday to accept all seven of the ASB board’s proposed objectives.
McGowan outlines ASB objectives
September 17, 2007
ASB President Scott McGowan set a precedent Sept. 10 with his State of the Student Body Address to Student Congress.
Student ministry cancelled
September 17, 2007
The financial plug has been pulled on student ministry Beacon of Light, after its leader, senior Kukui Sutcliffe, could not attend parts of LEAD Week.
Married housing on campus thing of the past
September 17, 2007
PLNU no longer offers married housing on campus due to the increased need for space for single students.
International Club remembers 9/11
September 17, 2007
The International Club met on Tuesday, Sept. 11, to remember the terrorist attacks six years ago and discuss American culture in a post-9/11 world.
Bedbugs found in Flex apartment
September 17, 2007
A new infestation of bedbugs was discovered in a Flex apartment on Monday, Sept. 10.
Students flock to the beach for surf, skate event
September 10, 2007
For many students, Saturday was a day of surfing, skating and sunburns. There were also volleyball, surf lessons and free Wahoo’s for lunch.
Bedbugs strike back
September 10, 2007
After the implementation of the new furniture policy, multiple inspections by bedbug dogs and more than $500,000 toward eradication and prevention of the pests, bedbugs were discovered in one room in Hendricks Hall and four rooms in Nease Hall two weeks ago, displacing occupants.
Student Congress begins today with address from ASB President
September 10, 2007
Student Congress will kick off the year today with ASB President Scott McGowan’s “State of the Student Body” address. The speech will outline the proposed objectives for the ASB Board of Directors to the newly elected congress.
On-campus First Church starts new college ministry
The San Diego First Church of the Nazarene on campus has created the group “University-Aged Ministry” to further integrate students into the main body of the church.
Rock on Point Loma
August 27, 2007
Noah’s ark and the new Rock Church building have a lot in common. Both measure about 180 feet wide, are three stories tall and 440 feet long.
Stop on Lomaland, but don't park
August 27, 2007
Two stop signs and no-parking ordinances were added to Lomaland Drive over the summer. |