By Kielle LindsayStaff Writer One out of every 500 college students today is infected with HIV according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Twenty-five percent of college students have a sexually transmitted disease. The chances of contracting an STD or becoming pregnant are increasing each year, so why is “hooking up” in college more popular today than it … [Read more...] about Ditching dating to ‘hook up’
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Pepperdine students plan Spring Break Tokyo trip It isn’t every year that Pepperdine students are given the joy of Spring Break, but this February is our lucky month. Knowing this isn’t an opportunity one should pass up, senior Hillary Viets and juniors Melissa Meister and Stephanie Prince decided they wanted to do something special. On Feb. 21, this adventurous trio is … [Read more...] about ETC
Star dancer takes flight on stage
By Michelle Rihovsky Staff Writer As she furiously dances across the Green Valley High School stage, determined to pick up yet another national dance championship title, the unthinkable happens. Her halter strap snaps, threatening a disruption in her routine, not to mention eternal embarrassment. But she makes a quick adjustment and keeps on dancing. The team ends up winning … [Read more...] about Star dancer takes flight on stage
Face in the Crowd: Pete Awad
By Janea Brown Lifestyles Editor Some students like “super senior” Pete Awad just can’t seem to get away from Pepperdine — he plans to graduate in April after five years. Awad simply moved from one beach to another when he came to Malibu from his hometown, Manhattan Beach. Awad grew up with two sisters — Myra, who is a teacher, and Maryan, who is in medical school. Awad said … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Pete Awad
Florence: Road trip replaces train ride
By JJ Bowman Whether to get away from the banality of dorm life or see a great concert hundreds of miles away, students have been enjoying road trips for years. Sometimes, the only reason to take a road trip is the need for release from the confines of a city and feel fresh air and open road. That couldn’t have been more necessary than in Florence. Although the city delights … [Read more...] about Florence: Road trip replaces train ride