Christmas trumps all holidays
Angie Marcos, LV Life Editor Visit any department store and you will be welcomed by white glowing lights, glittery red and green streamers, elegantly dressed up trees, classical festive music and signs...
View ArticleLet's all do our part to fight hunger
The United States received some pretty sobering news Monday: There are more hungry people in this country now then at any other time since the government has tracked the statistic. The U.S. Department...
View ArticleBringing the holidays to the poor
Natalie Veissalov, Editor in Chief I cannot believe how fast the holidays are approaching. It feels like we just rang in the New Year. With our busy schedules and hectic life, it seems like everything...
View ArticleToy drive aids local children
Aisha Gonzales Staff Writer In an effort to spread some holiday cheer to children in the community, the Associated Students of the University of La Verne are carrying out a toy drive until Dec. 7. All...
View ArticleBlack Friday bargains draw crowds, chaos
Charlie Neff Staff Writer Every year, the Friday after Thanksgiving attracts masses of people to malls and department stores around the country, during the blackness of predawn morning. Of course the...
View ArticleHave yourself a very green Christmas
Samantha Sincock, Editorial Director/Arts Editor Christmas time is here and so are the electricity bills from our treasured holiday delights. Walking or driving down the streets one becomes awed by the...
View ArticleActivities add to holiday festivities
Heritage Park is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Farm, with a hay maze for children and a garden patch decorated for the holidays. Frank Molina, an Arizona resident, volunteers every year at the...
View ArticleLV students feel the strain of unemployment
Carly Hill Arts Editor Students at the University of La Verne often choose to jump start their working careers early by picking up a part-time job during school in order to pay bills or for some extra...
View ArticleULV gives holiday housing option
For many students at the University of La Verne, winter break is essentially a vacation from school. Moving home for two months allows students to visit with family, see old friends and relax after a...
View ArticleTough times impact holiday routines
Karlie Bettencourt Staff Writer The holiday season rings in tradition, food and presents, all of which cost money. With the condition of the economy and scarcity of jobs, many students are finding they...
View ArticleReligious celebration combines spring holidays
Cindy Vallejo, a senior communications major, and Andrea Montoya, a sophomore communications major, enjoyed their lunch at the Campus Activities Board’s Passover and Easter event, which took place from...
View ArticleSprucing up the sleigh
James F. Skalicky, 67, and wife Lan Skalicky, 66, enter their 1927 Ford Model T in Saturday’s car show in downtown La Verne. Skalicky is a clinical psychologist in Glendora. He is also a professor of...
View ArticleChristmas tree lights up La Verne
Erin Friedeman, who works at the La Verne City Hall, and her daughter Margaret watch the Bonita High School choir perform at City Hall on Monday at the city of La Verne’s annual tree lighting ceremony....
View ArticleBlack Friday deals do not entice the majority
Liz Ortiz Metro Editor Americans and university students may have finally had enough of the Black Friday chaos this year. Twelve out of 16 University of La Verne students said they did not plan on...
View ArticleCAB decks the dining hall in cheer
University of La Verne students Anthony Reyes, Eduardo Fernandez, Jesus Alberto Orellana, Mariela Martinez, Tahil Sharma, Chrishelle Domonique Bates, and Jacqueline Perez pose in front of a green...
View ArticleHousing hosts Thanksgiving dinner
Brooke Grasso Metro Editor During Thanksgiving many students go home to be with their families and take a break from school. Unfortunately some live too far away or do not have the means to get there....
View ArticleLa Verne continues holiday traditions
Mayor Don Kendrick speaks to a crowd of La Verne residents following the eighth annual Christmas tree lighting in Mainiero Square Saturday. / photo by Daniel Torres Alexandra de Leon Staff Writer Old...
View ArticleChristmas carols deliver cheer to Claremont
Carolers Don Lucas, Wendee Bresee, Afton Hedley, and Eddie Eng walk around the Claremont Village on Dec. 4, singing Christmas carols to people attending the Village Holiday Promenade. People from the...
View ArticleLatino Student Forum celebrates Las Posadas
While waiting for the Las Posadas event to start, Dean of Student Affairs Loretta Rahmani stops by each table to introduce herself Friday at the Campus Center Ballroom. The Latino Student Forum hosted...
View ArticleStudents celebrate the season in diverse ways
Taylor Bolanos Staff Writer Winter is coming to the students at the University La Verne, and this season some of the best moments will be bonding with family and friends over holiday traditions. Ten...
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