KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant The words of devoted writer and avid artist Cassandra Nehf provide powerful insight into the art of blogging as well as its importance in students’ lives. “Writing is about the condition of humanity, taking a slice of humanity, illuminating it until it looms large in the mind and brings out shadowy truths,” Nehf wrote on her LiveJournal blog April … [Read more...] about Students use blogs for professional and personal promotion
Use of sleep aids becomes prominent
CHRIS SEGALNews Editor I’m looking for the quick fixes just like everyone else of my generation. When an early morning is required, I have been known to take a Tylenol PM to go to sleep early. Sleeping pills are safe in moderation, like most drugs. Over-the-counter drugs can be just as dangerous as prescribed drugs if taken in the wrong or large doses. Downing an entire bottle … [Read more...] about Use of sleep aids becomes prominent
Waves swim well at PCSC Championships
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team began competition in the culminating event of the season at the four-day Pacific Coast Swimming Conference Championships in Long Beach on Wednesday at the Belmont Plaza. In the only event of the day for Pepperdine, the Waves early broke a school record. The Waves’ 800-meter freestyle relay team, … [Read more...] about Waves swim well at PCSC Championships
Cupid’s arrows don’t compare to Roscoe’s waffles
HANNA CHU & ANELA HOLCKA&E Editor & Photo Editor For the Valentine’s Day edition of Cheap Date, we are stepping it up a notch by requiring a commute for the date. That’s right, it’s time to get out of Malibu and get a little culture at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in West Los Angeles.To get the true Roscoe’s experience, it is recommended that you go around … [Read more...] about Cupid’s arrows don’t compare to Roscoe’s waffles
Fine Arts alumni take the stage
ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor Just weeks after graduation from Pepperdine in 2002, Hilary Rushford found herself living her dream while most graduating seniors were still moving out and putting their careers in order. “Within weeks I was incredibly blessed to be cast in the first National Tour of ‘42nd Street,’” Rushford said. “After touring the country for a year and a … [Read more...] about Fine Arts alumni take the stage