Florida Charity Helps Homeless Children
Lindsay Bodily, Campus News Editor
May 18, 2012
The small, disheveled elementary students arrived at school and trudged their way through the weave of buildings, heading to the cafeteria early Friday morning. Once a month they are given the gift of toiletries, set aside and in bags waiting to be picked up and packed into their little backpacks. Luxuries... Read more »
National University Graduates Over 1600 Students
Mike Lewis, Senior Editor
May 15, 2012
Graduates, meet your future. With the sun shining outside the San Diego Convention Center, and the faces of more than 1,600 graduates beaming inside, National University held its Southern California commencement ceremony Monday. After an inspiring rendition of the national anthem by Leonard Tucker, multi-talented... Read more »
Chilling With the Chili Queens
Patricia Valdez, Special to the NU Herald
May 14, 2012
Ana Fernandez and the Chili Queens are shedding new light into a growing buzz at the Alamo Street Eat Bar near downtown San Antonio. The Alamo Street Eat bar was once a simple outdoor bar patio, but the current owners have reinvented the location to cater to the locals with a bit of a twist. They reconstructed... Read more »
Overcoming Life’s Challenges Through Education
Mike Lewis, Senior Editor
May 10, 2012
Down the street from luxurious high-rise apartment buildings, and steps away from the San Diego City and County Administration Building is a school like any other: brick and mortar, teachers and students. Yet the collective pride and commitment within this 10,000 square foot facility on Cedar Street... Read more »
San Diego Church Undergoes Transformation
Wanda Maxwell, Special to the NU Herald
April 16, 2012
Bayview Baptist Church celebrated “Transformation Sunday” on March 4 in a newly-remodeled sanctuary after a six-month renovation project. The historical church, located in Southeast San Diego, features new state-of-the-art audio/video equipment, theatre seating, restrooms, foyer and high-tech choir... Read more »
The Best of the West: The Coast’s Ballparks and Their Menus
Jeff Game, Staff Writer
April 10, 2012
Get your baseball grub on or take me out to the ballgame. Spring is here and baseball is back. These days, going to a baseball game is not just about peanuts, crackerjacks and hot dogs; there is much more grub to be eaten at your local ballparks. There are still the staples of our American pastime, but... Read more »
Quail Brush Power Plant Project Continues to Draw Public Controversy
Mike Lewis, Senior Editor
March 30, 2012
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) public workshop was held March 22 at the Mission Trails Visitor Center theater, addressing the issues Santee residents have regarding the proposed 100MW Quail Brush Generation Power Plant project. In a visible display of community unity, an estimated 200 Santee... Read more »
Santee Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Power Plant
Mike Lewis, Senior Editor
March 17, 2012
The proposed 100MW Quail Brush Generation Power Plant Project encountered more resistance at the San Diego Planning Commission meeting downtown Thursday morning. In a victory of sorts for the project’s opponents, a 30-day continuance was granted, delaying a decision on rezoning the 22-acre plot from... Read more »
Stand-Down 2012: 25 Years of Helping Veterans
Mike Lewis, Senior Editor
March 14, 2012
“A hand up. Not a hand out.” Such is the philosophy of the homeless veterans Stand Down. A collaborative effort amongst the local Veteran Affairs, military units and community, Stand Down has been providing support to homeless veterans for a quarter-century. According to the Department of Veterans... Read more »
San Diego Sailors Assist Habitat for Humanity
Adonica Johnson, Special to the NU Herald
February 25, 2012
San Diego, CA. (NNS) — Sailors from Commander, Helicopter Maritime Weapons Wing volunteered their time to help restore a home for a Habitat for Humanity project Monday, Feb. 20th in San Diego. The home is being restored for a low-income assistance family, who is also required to contribute so many... Read more »
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