Travis WeberStaff Correspondent HEIDELBERG—It was far from my typical Christmas break. On Dec. 6 at 5 p.m., the doors of an empty Moore Haus were shut and locked as many Heidelberg students began the first of five weeks traveling through Europe. Sure, I was free of classes and had no time commitments. It’s true that I spent most of break with close friends and family. … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more
Healthy Habits: Kissed some toads? Look out for warts
By the Health Center A patient has just learned she has an abnormal Pap smear and had tested positive for human papillomavirus, HPV, a sexually transmitted disease. She suddenly has so many questions: How could this have happened? What is HPV? I wonder which partner gave this to me? Can I pass this on to another person? Is there a cure? Will I be able to have children? Why me? … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits: Kissed some toads? Look out for warts
Get a Job: Test the career waters with an internship
By the Career Center Are you one of the many Pepperdine students interning this semester? If not you may want to consider applying for an internship this summer. Typically, students begin the internship search process one semester in advance. Many competitive programs have early deadlines. Where can you intern this summer? If you are staying in the Pepperdine area, there are … [Read more...] about Get a Job: Test the career waters with an internship
Whatever: If you have a dream . . . follow it
By Karma Chrisitne SalvatoStaff Writer “Dreams are what make this life tolerable.” So true. And I have found that in a world full of continuous trials, occasional disappointments and the hurdles we must constantly endure to make us stronger — our dreams give us the strength and courage to face each new, daunting day. The quote is from one of my favorite movies, “Rudy.” The … [Read more...] about Whatever: If you have a dream . . . follow it
Global Gab: Um, Jimmy Eat World thinks they played at Pep
By Lindsey BeseckerStaff Correspondent FLORENCE—Winter break is finally over and it is time for a fresh start in the Florentine villa. Most of us are tired of traveling and living out of a bag, but we all have plenty of stories for the 10 new students in the house. One of my favorites deals with the Jimmy Eat World concert in Lyon, France. It was during the first week of … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Um, Jimmy Eat World thinks they played at Pep