The Pearl, April/May, 2009
Scope and Contents
This record group consists of Soka University of America (SUA) newspaper issues that have been collected since the beginning of the publication. The SUA student newspaper is an ongoing collection, and issues are kept in chronological order. Special issues exist within the chronological order, such as the inaugural issue named El Coyote, International Festival program, and the April Fool’s Day issue, The Clam. The number of issues published each year varies.
Dates
- 2009
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are all in English
Conditions Governing Access
This record group is open to the public, by request. SUA Employees and Students may access some items available electronically by logging in with SUA credentials on Box.com. Physical items can be studied at the Ikeda Library with an appointment. To learn more, contact archive@soka.edu.
Biographical / Historical
History of the SUA student newspaper: In the second semester of SUA’s Aliso Viejo campus history, a student newspaper group was created as "a contributor to and an indicator of what this place [SUA] is, who all these people are, and what it means to be here." The inaugural issue of El Coyote was printed February, 2002. Wula Dawson, managing editor of the SUA’s school newspaper traveled to Los Angeles to attend the late journalist Daniel Pearl's memorial service and asked his widow Mariane if SUA's paper could take on the name of her husband to continue his legacy. Therein after, the SUA student newspaper has been entitled The Pearl. Mission of The Pearl: The Pearl strives to emulate slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl's efforts to bring out the human side of every story. Following his courageous model, The Pearl opens channels of communication in an endeavor to articulately and respectfully express differing opinions. The contributors to The Pearlreport on issues of concern for the campus, the local community, and the globe, aiming to unify the campus toward the realization of the mission of Soka University of America.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Abstract
Letters from the Editor Jessica Bennett
Opinion Soka Time By Jolie Tea
Soka Student Union Updates By Eric Reker
SUA Swimmers Shatter School Records at NAIA Championships By Agnes Conrad
SUA Runners Set a New Standard: Track Season Highlights By Riri Nagao
SUA Goes to the Community: Humanism in Action By Kelly Lewis
The Community Comes to SUA: International Festival 2009 By Robert Asabushi
Ripples in the Mind By Garrett Braun and Miles Clark
SUA's C.I.A. Presents a Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer By Erica Lee
The Rescue: Invisible Children Takes a Stand Savannah Russell
SUA Students Attend MUN Conference in Spain Irina Punga
Paint the Nation Blue By Maya Ono
Twilight-Induced Delirium By Michelle Hamada
Patrick Duffy & The Crab a New Generation of Web Shows By Jean Marcus
Right Here, Right Now Thoughts on the Financial crisis from an SUA Alumnus By Rekha Gokhale
Alberto Fujimori By Elizabeth Pastor
Apollo's Ground
>>Artwork By Aaron Freedman
In The Eyes of the Court A Look Back at Important Technological court Decisions By Katrina Ortiz
Graduation 2001 Compiled by Jessica Bennett
Founder's Corner By Daisaku Ikeda
On Teaching: Hiroshi Matsumoto, Ph.D.
Staff Profile: Adam Berube By Jihii Jolly
Study Abroad: Chelsea Schwartz By Chelsea Schwartz
Study Abroad: Swapnil Mathur By Swapnil Mathur
The Galvanized By Tommy Yotes and Sonal Malkani
Advice I Am Struggling to Appreciate Aliso Viejo. How Can I Change My Outlook on the City? By Erica Stein
Brazilian Wax By Jean Marcus
Physical Location
SUA Ikeda Library, F1, LIB102A, North Side (MS: Movable Shelf) [Range: MS04, Section: 4, Shelf: 3]
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition information: Physical and electronic records were transferred by The Pearl staff or collected by SUA Archives staff. Some digital access copies were scanned by SUA Archives Office staff.
Dimensions
8.5 x 11 inches
General
SUA09 Publications and Works of Students & Alumni Guide to the SUA Student Newspaper Records This electronic resource is constantly updated. Classification number: SUA09-02-PRL Title of Record Series: SUA Student Newspaper Record Group: Publications and Works of Students & Alumni Sub Group: Non-academic SUA student organized publications Dates: 2002-[ongoing] Extent: 4 record cartons, please contact archive@soka.edu.
Processing Information
For the most up-to-date copy, please visit https://soka.box.com/SUA09-02-PRLRecord series processed and description prepared by Selena Chau, MLIS, Associate Archivist. Updated: June 1, 2016 and April 1, 2020 updated and transferred into ArchivesSpace by Eric Mitsuo Kimura, EdD, MLIS, University Archivist. © 2020 Soka University of America
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the SUA University Archives: SUA00-15 Repository
Soka University of America Archives
1 University Dr.
Aliso Viejo CA 92656 United States
archive@soka.edu