Heather CloudStaff Writer So we all knew that Valentine’s Day was just a vast conspiracy among card companies, jewelers, chocolate makers and florists to make single people depressed and attached people poor. So as informed, intelligent people, we should feel absolutely no guilt about not indulging in this vicious cycle of debt and depression, and instead take solace in our … [Read more...] about How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even though you didn’t!)
All that glitters is good for Valentine’s Day jewelry gifts
Jennifer ChanFashion Columnist With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, gift giving bombards the minds of many, once again — but this time, with the idealistic potential for heightened emotion or meaning for their special someone. Amidst the overhaul of chocolates, floral bouquets or clothing — jewelry remains the gift that no girl can refuse and will undoubtedly adore for … [Read more...] about All that glitters is good for Valentine’s Day jewelry gifts
How to plan your Spring Break
Sarah PyeAssociate EditorWith our first month of school behind us and the newness of a new semester wearing off rapidly, the time has come to begin making plans for the rapidly approaching Spring Break. Nothing says “Spring” like “the end of February,” and after a grueling not-quite-two-months back in class, we’re all going to be yearning to escape the cold and gloom of … [Read more...] about How to plan your Spring Break
Weekend surf destinations
Ben Young Photo Editor Photo by Ben Young Malibu is a surf town, or at the very least, Malibu used to be a surf town. Truth be told, back in the day, Malibu was the surf town in California. It’s hard to imagine that today among the multi-million dollar castles and designer restaurants, the trendy boutiques and Bentleys. But if one looks hard enough, much of that heritage is … [Read more...] about Weekend surf destinations
World vision publications director thanks Pep prep
Lindsay TuggleStaff Writer As a child, Shelly Ngo first understood the power of words on people’s perception while reading E.B. White’s children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.” If a spider could spin words into her web and convince people that a pig, “destined for bacon,” was “fantastic,” then Ngo herself could have the same impact someday. The director of Publications and … [Read more...] about World vision publications director thanks Pep prep