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Hi. I can tell by your eye wrinkles and your barely noticeable upper lip hair, that you’ve had a busy couple of weeks (I have tiny high-definition cameras in the eyes of my above headshot). Do not fret. Valentine’s Day is over, and I would like to propose a toast to its survivors. Cheers to those who survived it and still have a significant other by means of a rose, a card or … [Read more...] about My life on the Z-list: Abolish chilvary

Another week, another dish. This week I tried to cook something less risky (remember that chicken can kill you) but a lot more complicated. When I called my mom to ask her how to cook stuffed peppers (chiles rellenos), she answered with, “Oh, you don’t want to do that,” and, “You’re going to get fatter from cooking all these foods all the time.” With a twice-bruised ego, I … [Read more...] about Difficult but rewarding: Impress friends with stuffed peppers and rice for dinner

In recent weeks, there has been considerable debate surrounding competing interpretations of civil and institutional rights here on campus. Plagued with intellectual anxiety concerning the conceptual battleground that has caught the pejorative attention of newspapers nationwide, I have often pondered — what if there were a forum on Pepperdine’s campus where anyone could write … [Read more...] about Give us, us, The Freedom Wall

Valentine’s Day: a day every year full of tenderness, love, surprises and fine dining. All of these characteristics came true this year at the Fig & Olive. My sweet father made reservations for a lovely dinner for my roommate and me. Little did I know that when we arrived, my family would be seated at the table, waiting for our arrival, making this day so very … [Read more...] about Dine with love at Fig & Olive

I don’t know if I can do Wednesday morning convo anymore. Of course, it’s not really up to me. With five credits under my belt and limited free time, Wednesday morning is the only time I can put aside for against-your-will inspirational speeches. But I’m discouraged because these assemblies aren’t nearly as encouraging as they could be. As of late, convocation’s been darker … [Read more...] about Sad Convos push us away