Photos by Lidia Bayne The Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT) began its monthly show with two teams of performers, "Zygote" and "La La Land- I Mean Moonlight," in a fast paced dance-off that immediately drew the audience into the show. PIT, which has been going on for 16 years, entertained audience members of all ages with improvised sketches, songs and dances March 10. Two … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills
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Staff Editorial: Explore Beyond Seaver College
Art by Peau PorotesanoWhen Pepperdine undergraduate students discuss the university's culture, they often are discussing the culture of Seaver College. Students often forget that Pepperdine University is made up of five colleges that all have resources and opportunities undergrad students can utilize. Seaver College has an enrollment of roughly 3,533 students, while the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Explore Beyond Seaver College
Avoid Internet Panic
Art by Peau PorotesanoThere are many competing ideas on the effects of our digital age. Technological advancements, especially surrounding the Internet, are blamed for nearly every social problem — procrastination, isolation and economic failures, for example. However, panic is the wrong response to these problems. It is vital that society accepts these changes and works … [Read more...] about Avoid Internet Panic
Require Great Books
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Great Books program embodies the liberal arts education experience that Pepperdine affirms is central to its mission to strengthen the lives of students with "purpose, service and leadership." As such, all students should be required to take at least one semester of the program as a General Education requirement, perhaps replacing one of the three … [Read more...] about Require Great Books
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Collier"I'm encouraged daily by my dad's advice not to sweat the little things in life and to remember what's truly important. What's truly important to me is living out your life the way God would want you to, being a good person, being there for others when they need your help, being selfless and looking out for others. I may not have a lot of time, … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories