Wendy TranOverseas Columnist Ever feel as if life goes on without you? In the beginning of the year, I felt as if my world back in the United States was on pause for me while I lived this dream of being in France. Everything would be just the way I left it after this year, nothing would have changed. But I have realized how disillusioned I was, and now I sit pondering how I … [Read more...] about Lyon students stay longer
Where in the world are Pep seniors going?
Tracy DomingoAssistant Living Editor Pepperdine Seniors off to explore the world. Spring is finally upon us and the feelings of rebirth and change are in the air. But for many Pepperdine seniors, the change this spring brings will taste bittersweet as life as a Wave officially winds to an end. With April 30th looming just around the corner, the seemingly never-ending … [Read more...] about Where in the world are Pep seniors going?
How to buy a car with no regrets
Kelsey MaysStaff Writer Bright colors — red, silver, blue — shimmer in the afternoon sun. Eyes dart nervously around, from one slab to the next. Then, The Hand appears. “Hi, welcome to our lot!” The Hand extends, exposing a silver Timex beneath its shirt cuff. A flashy smile, slicked back hair and a freshly pressed pinstripe-tie combo. The Hand takes no prisoners: it listens … [Read more...] about How to buy a car with no regrets
How to collect Sharpies (except mine, klepto!)
AuthorAuthorTitle As the school year comes to a close, many of you are starting to make your summer plans. Some of you will get jobs or internships, some of you will go on vacation, some of you aren’t planning on ever leaving the beach and some of you will be taking summer school. A few of you, however, will use this summer to enrich your lives by starting a new hobby. To you, … [Read more...] about How to collect Sharpies (except mine, klepto!)
Listen up fools, Go big or go home!
Ginna NguyenStaff Writer I mean, seriously, as Nelson Mandela said, “Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure about you.” I have encouraged you in this column to funk up your life via out-of-the-Pepperdine-box ways such as discovering the joy of nature by camping, the spirituality in … [Read more...] about Listen up fools, Go big or go home!