Even though Pepperdine remains just as friendly once NSO is over, being a freshman can be a bit overwhelming these first few weeks. Sooner or later, everyone learns that most students go to the athletic events for free gear and many spend their Wednesday nights at Borderline dancing. But until then, here’s a list of tips that covers commonsense items, pending questions … [Read more...] about Gain the Freshman 15
Keep money safe, budget fall style
If you want to catch everyone’s eye on campus with new fall fashions, you can do it without breaking the bank. Keep in mind these eight essentials for the upcoming semester and you will be ready to walk the Pepperdine runway. 1. The ceramic watch can be found on nearly every celebrity and is a great piece that can be dressed up or played down on a casual day. Choose a … [Read more...] about Keep money safe, budget fall style
Summer films rise to the occasion
A highly anticipated trilogy conclusion, the first female lead in a Pixar movie and a Marvel superhero film several years in the making are just some of the movies debuted these past few months. It seems that with each summer, production companies are releasing films with even more explosions, larger love stories, and more epic endings. Summer 2012 proved to have an eclectic … [Read more...] about Summer films rise to the occasion
Attar makes Olympic history- Junior Sarah Attar becomes the first female athlete to compete for Saudi Arabia in track
The starting shot rang out and two laps later history was made. For Pepperdine junior Sarah Attar, the experience of participating in track and field in the London 2012 Olympics was “surreal and incredible.” Despite the fact that she finished last, she said it was the principle that mattered the most, not the time. Attar became one of two female athletes to represent Saudi … [Read more...] about Attar makes Olympic history- Junior Sarah Attar becomes the first female athlete to compete for Saudi Arabia in track
Seeking truth leaves room for doubt
Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Indeed, as human beings, it seems to be unanimously agreed upon that there is something deep-rooted and fully natural about our desire to discover the world and our position in it. Whether it’s a neurological examination … [Read more...] about Seeking truth leaves room for doubt
