Virginia ThomasBuenos Aires Columnist Hug an international student. It’s hard being foreign. I don’t know why I thought I would automatically fit in in Argentina, or why I always looked at exchange students like they should just know social norms. I remember the dorky exchange students in high school to whom everyone liked to teach swear words. Now, after being taught swear … [Read more...] about Trying not to be ‘that dorky exchange student’
Confessio from an e-journal junkie
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer I have a confession to make. I know I may seem like just your average slightly odd Pepperdine student, but in fact I lead a secret double life. Hi, my name is Elizabeth, and I am an online stalker. OK, it’s not quite as creepy as it sounds. I’m not going to appear on your local evening news anytime soon. See, I am addicted to online journals. I … [Read more...] about Confessio from an e-journal junkie
Men’s style: there’s more to dressing than you think
Jennifer ChanFashion Columnist Due to popular demand, this week’s column will focus on men’s fashion for all of those style savvy-guys on campus. According to most girls, guys have it easy. Without the pressures of hair, makeup, mini-skirts and high heels, men have little to worry about in the looks department. In fact, with significantly fewer clothing options — basically just … [Read more...] about Men’s style: there’s more to dressing than you think
Hundreds of Pep students find sanctuary Tuesday nights at University Ministries
Courtney HongLiving Assistant Keith Novosel/staff photo.Jeff Davenport has been the director of UM for two years. On Tuesday nights, hundreds of Pepperdine students gather in the sanctuary at Malibu Presbyterian Church near Pepperdine to worship through University Ministries, popularly known as UM. “There’s worship music, a talk from a Texan that usually hits pretty hard in the … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Pep students find sanctuary Tuesday nights at University Ministries
Pep students work hard for the money
Graham SheaAssistant Photo Editor It may be because they want to serve. It may be because they are bored. Or it may be because the $40,000 they are each sinking into every year at Pepperdine could buy them all new Corvettes. For whatever reason, a large proportion of Pepperdine students feel the need to go out and get a job, or two or three. Students search a broad array of … [Read more...] about Pep students work hard for the money