By Christina Maggiora staff writer PLNU students will have to look elsewhere to satisfy general education requirements at a fraction of the cost this summer. San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) cut courses for summer 2011 as a result of state budget cuts. “Public higher education in California is facing drastic budget reductions for the [...]
by Christina Maggiora staff writer It took the tsunami wave 10 hours to travel from the earthquake in Japan to the coast of California last week. Damage was minimal in San Diego, but the tragedies resulting from earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand and Chile in the past few months have heightened local awareness of tsunami [...]
By Christina Maggiora staff writer February’s full moon brought some of the highest tides and a glimpse into the future if ocean levels continue to rise over the next 40 to 90 years, scientists predict. San Diego’s tide peaked at a 6.84-foot high tide on Feb. 17. These rare “king tides” occur when the moon [...]
By Christina Maggiora Staff Writer The PLNU community felt the invigorating breeze of New York Times bestselling author and poet Mary Karr blow through campus for the 16th annual Writer’s Symposium on Feb. 16. In addition to speaking in chapel, Karr held sessions about the craft of writing stories and poems, as well as her [...]
by Christina Maggiora Staff Writer Mary Karr was at Point Loma Nazarene University for the 16th annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea on Feb. 16, an event dedicated to storytelling craft. Here the acclaimed poet and New York Times best seller sits to talk with The Point Weekly while in San Diego.
by Christina Maggiora Staff Writer They talked about lace, sashes and pearls. One praised a sweetheart neckline with a long train. The other talked about an off-white one with vintage embroidery that complemented the long-stem calla lilies delicately wrapped in silk crimson ribbon. “What are you talking about?” he asked, interrupting their conversation from across [...]
by Christina Maggiora Staff Writer Ever imagined what it would it be like to feel the wind in your face aboard the world’s oldest active sailing ship? Ever wanted to relish the genius of Italian Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto or Fra Angelico? Ever sought the secret language of whales? In honor of February’s “Museum Month,” [...]
by Christina Maggiora Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary Magdalene were a few of the women whose presence was felt at the Women in Ministry Luncheon on Thursday. The intimate gathering was held during Renewal Week to support, celebrate and encourage women interested, considering or already in ministry. Jossie Owens, Spiritual Renewal [...]
By Christina Maggiora Contributor October was an ugly month. It was impossible to hide from the endless propaganda of how unfit the opposing candidate was. The ads took over the airways, and mailboxes were stuffed full of political brochures. The phone constantly rang with pre-recorded messages, and I hung up as soon as I realized [...]
By Christina Maggiora Four professors, responsible for 84 combined years of dedication and passion to PLNU students, were honored at a retirement dinner overlooking the harbor during sunset at Humphrey’s Marina Ballroom Saturday. Vice Provost and former Spanish professor Keith Bell, math professor Don Evans, history professor Dwayne Little and business professor Jim McEliece were [...]
