Students spend "Alternative Spring Break" working with less fortunate in D.C., South Carolina

Instead of taking a week off from classes to relax, some students chose to spend their break helping others.

Three different alternative break trips were sponsored by Discovering Vocation and the chapel. The trips occurred from February 21 through February 28. “I’ve been on several trips with my youth group in which I’ve worked for Habitat, but this year has been by far the greatest trip of all,” said Sarah DeYoung (07).

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of The Christ graphic and thought provoking

Mixed emotions have surrounded Mel Gibson’s The Passion of The Christ since it opened in theatres a few weeks ago. There is a wide variety of support and criticism towards this film due to the graphic portrayal of Jesus’ death. Despite this feature, the depiction and originality used by Gibson provides the audience with a more realistic view of the final days in the life of Jesus, played by James Caviezel.

Bursting the Bubble

Green, yellow and black food boom make Koreans Popeye

If you go into the Starbucks in Korea, you can see an item on the menu, which you cannot find in the US. It’s called “Green Tea Frappucino”. Green tea is thought to protect people from catching cold, prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, has 5~8 times as many vitamins as lemon, etc. Koreans are beginning to realize the good effects of green tea and what is known as the “green tea boom” has sprung up. Recently, many people (especially the young generation) are interested in so-called “well-being food,” and are consuming more and more everyday.

Breast Cancer Awareness Week Begins Women's Month

Women’s Month started off with student organized breast cancer awareness projects. Jessica Black (06) is the student who initiated the breast cancer awareness week to raise student’s awareness on campus and in the local community.

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