I still have it, my signed piece of paper pledging my pure body to God and my future husband. I even still have a brick — yes, a five-pound burnt-red brick — that reads ”Promise Kept” with a sloppy signature of an 11-year-old accompanying it. However, neither of those items represents anything more than a wall decoration and door weight now. Christian practices focus on … [Read more...] about The Case against Abstinence
Ashlie Benson
Farewell, Malibu, I’ll Miss You
My eyes take in the blinding sun as it glistens above the water, beginning its descent and illuminating the sky with pink clouds. I can barely notice my laborious breathing as I turn around and see the view after a long journey from main campus to the School of Law Caf. This has become an ordinary occurrence I am fond of: the beauty and the burning calves. Exactly a month from … [Read more...] about Farewell, Malibu, I’ll Miss You
Jab ‘em with a Shakespearean insult
Not long ago the world of insults was plagued with “your mama” jabs and blonde jokes. Before impetuous contemporary attempts ensued, a true master of insults graced the stage: Shakespeare. His talent goes beyond fatal love stories, tragic comedies and dramatic historical accounts. Indeed, Shakespeare padded his stories with incredible insults that will set you apart when you … [Read more...] about Jab ‘em with a Shakespearean insult
Pepp Takes Patagonia
Photos Courtesy of Jared Price “They presented sheep testicles, and on my plate I got the huff and the leg with fur still attached,” sophomore Callaghan McDonough said. “It’s the only time I questioned [becoming] a vegetarian.” During Buenos Aires’ first long weekend, 20 Pepperdine students traveled more than 1,200 miles south with 10 Universidad Catholica Argentina (UCA) … [Read more...] about Pepp Takes Patagonia
Get SMART about Recovery
“Finding Nemo” introduces himself in a fish addiction meeting by saying, “Hi, my name is Bruce” and receives a collective greeting in response. Cultural recognition when someone talks about addiction and the recovery process is possible due to the 12-step programs that dominate the recovery environment. A person struggling with addiction traditionally finds his or her identity … [Read more...] about Get SMART about Recovery