Age isn’t a factor for Pepperdine’s young entrepreneurs.By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor The average 4-year-old plays with bouncy blue balls and eats sticky Popsicles. But sophomore Katie Vaughn wasn’t an average 4-year-old. Vaughn said her interest in entrepreneurship began at the ripe age of 4, when she would take all the gifts she received each Christmas and … [Read more...] about Students, Inc.
My So-Called Life: Some things will stick with you for the rest of your life
By Mike TravisEditor in Chief It was a beautiful midsummer day in Rome. The sun was shining, without a cloud in the sky. The temperature was just right. I had just spent the past two months traveling all over Europe in what was one of the best experiences of my life. On top of that, this particular day was my 21st birthday. My girlfriend and I had spent most of the morning … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: Some things will stick with you for the rest of your life
Can you live without your stomach?
Naomi Munoz may be missing an organ, but she’s not missing out on life.By Andrea BandaA&E Editor Pepperdine student Naomi Munoz and her mother walked into the offices of the USC Medical Surgeons. Munoz’s difficulty swallowing food and frequent upset stomachs had progressively worsened since they began at age 14. Now 19 years old, she wanted to find out what was wrong. A … [Read more...] about Can you live without your stomach?
Leprechauns put the ire in Ireland
There’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than shamrocks, green beer and pinching people.By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Shamrocks, the color green and those curious little creatures called leprechauns are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of St. Patrick’s Day. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into more of a secular … [Read more...] about Leprechauns put the ire in Ireland
Peace & Quiet
Students and professors find some sacred solitude in Pepperdine’s busy environment.By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor The classic college student does not usually see 4:30 a.m. unless it is through the eyes of a caffeine induced all-night study session. With an increasingly fast-paced lifestyle, the little free time students have is generally spent sleeping. However, … [Read more...] about Peace & Quiet