Keanu (left) with his family at his dad's retirement ceremony on the military base in Ansbach, Germany. As a campus, we are well acquainted with international students, but few of us are aware of another breed. This type of peculiar persons includes President Obama, Kobe Bryant, King Jong Un and Cady Heron from Mean Girls. These people may often think in Celsius and the … [Read more...] about Cultural Chameleons: Third Culture Kids
Why Personality Tests are Horrible
If you were anything like me, your mandatory Freshman Seminar course started off with an incredible dose of awkward. As the nicest professor in the world kicked off the semester by asking the class why they signed up for the particular course, your classmates took turns finding creative ways of saying, “I didn’t get into the one about Harry Potter” or “this seemed like an easy … [Read more...] about Why Personality Tests are Horrible
Healthy Hacks for Fast Food
Photos by Shayla Girardin Fast food, aka my main means of survival while in college. As a junior living off campus with no meal plan, fast food has become a close friend and comrade over the past semester. You’re correct in assuming that some fast food is better than others, but don’t sweat it if you find yourself eating out more than you’d like. While making your own … [Read more...] about Healthy Hacks for Fast Food
Stepperdine: Put Campus to Use with Your Workout
Photo by Shayla Girardin At one point or another, we’ve all had to face the Pepperdine stairs. Whether we’re running late for COM 180 or trekking up to Towers, it’s safe to say we’ve all dreaded the countless steps at some point in time. As annoying as they are, walking up those stairs could actually be doing you a favor. Not only are you breaking a sweat, but you’re also … [Read more...] about Stepperdine: Put Campus to Use with Your Workout
Pilates Plus Puts the Fit in Fitness
Photos by Shayla Girardin Think you know all there is to Pilates? Think again! Pilates Plus is a unique workout that incorporates strength training and Pilates to achieve maximum muscle definition. Located right off of the Pacific Coast Highway, Pilates Plus is a great workout option for Pepperdine students. Pilates Plus owner Kristi Vacanti said the secret to Pilates … [Read more...] about Pilates Plus Puts the Fit in Fitness
