By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor Amy Barfoot, a 20-year-old junior from Arcadia, Calif., knows how to juggle activities and classes while still managing to keep her sanity. This psychology major sings in the Concert Choir, directs campus activities for the Alpha Phi sorority and tutors in her spare time. And besides lending a hand, Barfoot truly enjoys using her … [Read more...] about Face In The Crowd: Amy Barfoot
Global Gab: How about cutting the Argentines a little bit of slack? They could use it
By Katrina WillsStaff Correspondent BUENOS AIRES--In my letters to you, I have described how to identify an Argentine by their pride, ultra-hip clothes and style (just last week I was again deemed crazy for wearing flip-flops). However, I would like to think a bit deeper. I ask, who are these people and what is going on in this country? I know, I know. You may be asking, … [Read more...] about Global Gab: How about cutting the Argentines a little bit of slack? They could use it
Do BMWs really reign supreme on Pep streets?
From Bimmers to Bens to Deloreans, the luxury vehicles that line the university's roads may be yet another factor that lends credit to the "spoiled rich kids" stereotype. But the Honda Accord is really No. 1By James RedwickOpinions Editor There is a certain undeniable stereotype that belongs to students of Pepperdine University. When people think about this fine academic … [Read more...] about Do BMWs really reign supreme on Pep streets?
Mama Mia: The first quarter is almost over
By Kimiko Martinez They say age ain’t nothing but a number. But this year, the number 25 seems to be giving me a little bit of trouble. I haven’t really had many problems with birthdays past, but for some reason this one, which is tomorrow, seems like such a doozy. Okay, I admit I had a few concerns about the implications of 23, but I was fine with 24. So maybe it’s just the … [Read more...] about Mama Mia: The first quarter is almost over
Battling the uninvited viral visitors
By Shanna Duablon Been sniffling and sneezing lately? It could be a cold or the flu. But what’s the difference? For a cold, a viral infection, the symptoms usually include a sore throat, sneezing, a runny nose, mild fever and headache, stuffy ears and sinus pressure that last seven to 14 days. Influenza is a viral infection that causes high fever, headache, muscle aches and … [Read more...] about Battling the uninvited viral visitors