Carissa MarshWashington, D.C. Columnist “Life in drive.” That may be the latest slogan for the Ford Motor Company, but it has also been the motto for much of my adult life. However, as I prepared for my semester in D.C., it became apparent to me that there was one thing I would not be able to pack: my black 1998 Chevy Cavalier. My lack of a car was not directly my main problem … [Read more...] about Same country, different world
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Lobbying for community
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant Living Editor Pauley Paradise, Saved By DeBell, White Lilies, Pengilly Penguins, Phillips Flotilla – butcher paper, tape and puff paint can stretch far in a freshman hall. With limited media and a shoestring budget, resident advisors transformed bare lobbies into elaborate lands in hopes of drawing residents together. Ideas for hall themes emerged … [Read more...] about Lobbying for community
Seaver males go back to basics
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer According to the 2005 Princeton Review, Pepperdine’s campus is the most beautiful campus in the country. Pepperdine’s on-campus living facilities also received national recognition in 2005, ranking first on the Princeton Review’s list of “Dorms Like Palaces.” But what is it that makes Pepperdine’s dorms so special, and could they be improved? You might … [Read more...] about Seaver males go back to basics
How to set yourself up for New Year’s resolution success
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant The question is usually asked at holiday celebrations or family dinners over winter break: So what’s your New Year’s resolution? For college students, New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to reflect on the previous semester and decide to improve some aspect of their lives. Though New Year’s resolutions can cover a wide spectrum, the resolutions … [Read more...] about How to set yourself up for New Year’s resolution success
‘Arrested’ creates less glam OC
Audrey ReedEditor in Chief America is in love with Orange County. It’s a beautiful place with even more beautiful people. Best of all, the problems that arise squarely within county lines can be solved in 30 or 60 minute intervals. That’s why the Orange County-based television show, “Arrested Development,” is holding its breath until Fox announces next season’s line-up. While … [Read more...] about ‘Arrested’ creates less glam OC