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The Pearl, 10th Anniversary Memorial Edition , 2011

 Item — Box: Box 3: 2010- 2019
Identifier: PRL61

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

  • 2011

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

Foreword By Jihii Jolly

The Important Mission of Student Newspapers By Daisaku Ikeda

A (Very Brief) History of The Pearl By Michael Strand

On Cynicism By Mariane Pearl

Donor Message By Craig Taro Gold Derousse

Support Youth Committed To Living a Contributive Life By Louis Nieves

A Lesson From My PHD Program By Koichi Hagimoto

"A New Light of Hope" By Maria Sanchez

In My Pocket By Ryan Hayashi

Simple Intentions By Elaine Sandoval

Column: Earth Tones By Michael Strand

Column: Brazlian Wax By Jean Marcus Silva

Aftermaths By Jennifer Ohstrom

Empowering Communities with Local History By Garrett Braun

Barcelona By Shaira Chaudhury

Korea, Japan and War By Seon Mi Jin

The Galvanized By Tommy Yotes

Tanto El Epilogo de Una Época Como El Prólongo de otra By Aditi Rao

More Reflections at Founders Desiree Foster

Disinherited Sonal Malkani

A Conversation By Jihii Joll7

The Allegory of the Seed By Maya Ono

Soka's First 10 Years and Beyond By Jim Merod

Reflections on SUA's Students Ten Years On By Nancy Hodes

A Message from the University President By Danny Habuki

A Very, Very Small Piece of a Very Big Puzzle Message By Hiroko Tomono

A Big Salute to the Brave Alumni! By Tomoko Takahashi

Path of Peace: The Power of a Candle and a Smile By Joan May

Message from World Donors By Loi Tak Lei and Minoru Maruyama

Column: Soka Footprints By Rekha Gokhale

Soka Education: Questions and Answers By Nozomi Inukai

On Global Citizenship By Emily Yamazawa

What Do You think. Alumni?: Some Questions, Answers and Thoughts By Aliana Sass, Mitsuaki Hirai, Anna Ikeda, Karina Kleiman, Leema Yamada, Erica Stein, Yuya Uchida and Tetso Motoi

Column: Potty Break By Nicole Chu

Column: Breakfast Music By Madeline Brownfield

A Beginning to Beginnings By Erika Enriquez

Onward By Jihi Jolly

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

Repository Details

Part of the SUA University Archives: SUA00-15 Repository

Contact:
Soka University of America Archives
1 University Dr.
Aliso Viejo CA 92656 United States