By Lacey Von Lanken Health Educator Alcohol has a significant impact on us emotionally, physically and mentally, and when used to excess, alcohol can have some significant mental and physical impacts. I have gathered a lot of information for this article in hopes that you will have a better understanding of the consequences of alcohol use. First, it is important to … [Read more...] about Understanding the impact of alcohol
Face in the Crowd: Dave Osborne
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Some know him as Coco. The name may sound familiar … possibly from those brown T-shirts with a monkey’s face grinning on the back. But Pepperdine junior Dave Osborne is much more than a nickname on a 2003 Spring Fling Cookout T-shirt. The Southern California native has been labeled a few nicknames in his 20 years, but Coco stuck … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Dave Osborne
Greetings from Santa Monica
By Sarah Pye Living Editor For many Pepperdine students, it is an inevitable weekend destination. Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade offers a wide range of entertainment activities to capture students’ attention, offering multiple dining and shopping options, six movie theatres, and, of course, a wide array of street performers displaying talents that range from break … [Read more...] about Greetings from Santa Monica
Detectable plot line gets lost in translation
By Sarah Pye Living Editor In an attempt to gain a little culture, I went to see Sofia Coppola’s most recent film, “Lost in Translation.” Now, of course, by “gain a little culture,” I mean “become exceedingly bored while consuming approximately 68,000 cubic tons of popcorn in a movie theater.” Because, let’s face it, the more “artistic” a film is purported to be, the less … [Read more...] about Detectable plot line gets lost in translation
Winning the peace
Students in a Pepperdine service class aid local aid organization founder Judith Jenya in her efforts to teach peaceful conflict resolution skills to kids in war-torn nations. By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor Multitalented visionary Judith Jenya makes miracles happen on a regular basis. Students in Dr. Mullen’s service and leadership class are learning to … [Read more...] about Winning the peace