Art by Christopher Chen Anyone with parents will realize that the meanings of words change. For instance, just the other day, my friend’s mother complained that “they came up with a new word: binge-drinking.” She hilariously ranted about it being unnecessary. “To us back then, it was just the weekend!” Since the meanings of words […]
Language
English Divides, but Love Conquers
Art by Peau Porotesano Upon finding out that I am a senior, many inconsiderate adults and students alike inquire about my plans post graduation. When I nervously explain that my plans are not entirely concrete, a few joke that “it’s OK” because “if things don’t work out,” I can always “go back to China to […]
Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs of the Real World on Campus
Self-expression gets a reality check at Pepperdine.
Crest of the Waves: Kevin Hoffman
Photos courtesy of Kevin Hoffman Junior Kevin Hoffman is not only double majoring in History and Economics, but he also spends his free time researching historical coins, learning new languages, writing papers on the chivalric code and participating in historical fencing. This Newport Beach native enjoys participating in all things historical. Hoffman explained how language […]
The Internet has Advanced our Language
Art by Sacha Irick I think we can all agree that technology is amazing and affects all of our lives. We have easy access to the entire world and all the knowledge in it (we mainly use it to watch cat videos, but that’s beside the point). The thing is, we’ve all heard that before. […]
