Dear Grace, Finals are coming up and I have no idea how I am going to pass my classes! Studying seems impossible, but if I don’t do something fast, I fear my resulting 1.8 grade point average will be insufficient in maintaining my scholarship and prolonging my career at Pepperdine. Spring Fever Dear Spring Fever, Who knew there were only four weeks of school remaining? I too … [Read more...] about Spring fever sets in for students: Don’t fight it!
Senior mulls over life in the ‘Malibubble’
For the past four years, I have lived in a bubble. If you are reading this article, I believe you have been, too. In less than a month, my bubble will finally burst with the gentle prodding of a diploma. As I approach the end of my final year at Pepperdine, I have had a certain epiphany. Life in the Malibubble offers the best of both worlds. I would go so far as to say that … [Read more...] about Senior mulls over life in the ‘Malibubble’
Letter to the Editor: Career Center responds
Editor’s Note: Lauren Herr, junior and Career Center employee collaborated with other student employees Bud Davis and Jordan Grimwood, to write this Letter to the Editor. Last week’s Graphic staff editorial, “Facing the employment front lines, grads call out for real advocates,” voiced concern over the Pepperdine University Seaver College Career Center’s ability to help … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Career Center responds
I accidentally stayed here
Well you guys, the end of this school year has arrived, and I’ve found myself reevaluating if I’m better for the experience. Results are inconclusive. What did I learn in my second campaign at Pepperdine? I have no idea. I just found out that staying on campus for your sophomore year is the equivalent of calling Pepperdine’s International Programs bluff. Did you know they … [Read more...] about I accidentally stayed here
Just read this some other day
It’s 2 a.m. You are starting your 12-page research paper due in six hours. You’re armed for battle with a 5-Hour energy, a Red Bull, a PowerBar and a SmartWater. This is worth 25 percent of your grade. This night comes down to you, your laptop, your energy armor and your textbooks. It’s 2:30 a.m. Time to update the Facebook status, and let everyone know how hard you are … [Read more...] about Just read this some other day