by chelsea davis staff writer Tyran Hines works early hours for a chance at an entry-level postion Tyran Hines’s alarm clock goes off at 2 a.m., just as it has twice a week for the last three weeks. He throws on a buttoned-down collared shirt, zips up his black Dickies and tightens his striped necktie. [...]
by katie callahan staff writer “That’s him. That’s Russell,” said junior Ian McKay as sophomore Russell Wood walked into Wiley with only his skinny brown briefcase. It holds the scissors and other supplies of his trade that he can’t carry around campus. Seeing a reporter, he joked that he needed to talk to his agent [...]
by haplin hills staff writer For more than two years, residents of what was affectionately titled “The Manor” had been fostering art, community and faith for PLNU students and the surrounding Point Loma area. From theatrical productions in the backyard to musical performances inside, they graciously opened their doors time and time again. But has [...]
by abby hamblin news editor The Point Weekly gets in touch with the creator of ‘Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus’ Point Weekly: How did your time at a Christian university influence the themes of your poetry? Jeff Bethke: I think in a Christian college, we students get so caught up in the “bubble” [...]
by amanda mccord staff writer 7 a.m. Todd Vance shakes the sleep from his eyes and gets ready to face his next day as a civilian, just as he has every day since 2005 when he left the army. The junior majoring in social work sits down at his computer and opens his e-mail. But [...]
by kevin fawcett contributor Dear Anonymous, It’s no big secret when Valentine’s Day is approaching. Store shelves are stocked with chocolates, roses and sappy Hallmark cards. Restaurants have been booked weeks in advance. Various shades of reds and pinks abound everywhere because these, of course, are the colors of true love. Though your questions don’t [...]
by cory saul and alexa mangrum editors It seems natural to take a trip after graduation. Get out of the bubble and explore the world, right? Go to Europe or Australia and spend a few weeks living at the whims of your spontaneity. But why not more than a few weeks? OK, a month. … [...]
by haplin hills staff writer Open gym never fails to draw plenty of basketball players to the courts for friendly competition—I myself have made a habit of going over the past two weeks. But while my jump shot may be at its best, I still need to hope I’ll be put on the same team [...]
by amy cruse staff writer Above the tennis courts, on the rooftop of the athletic training clinic, a group of students gathers beneath the starry night to dance to the Big Band Swing sound of songs like “Blue Suit Boogie.” This is a typical Thursday night for the “Lindy Bombers Point Loma Swing Dancing Club.” [...]
I was recently approached by a student who has been wrestling with the concept of “personal value.” Among other things, he seemed to be questioning what it means to find value in ourselves and where we can look to find that value. Though I will not be addressing his specific questions in this column, I [...]
