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Whitney Irick

The attention-snatchers invade

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I need your help. I think these things might be toxic: they hypnotize us, they divert our attention and they don’t allow us to enjoy life. What can we do? Implement a quarantine system? No one would ever go for that. Attempt to destroy them? Impossible. Isolate ourselves from them? Unlikely. Cell phones have taken over. I was waiting for the shuttle the other day and had a … [Read more...] about The attention-snatchers invade

Pao the professional

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics On Jan. 17, Pepperdine’s Senior Michelle Pao was selected in the third round of the National Women’s Soccer League college draft held at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention in Philadelphia. Pao was selected in the third round of the draft by New Jersey Sky Blue FC. As a Wave, Pao played primarily as … [Read more...] about Pao the professional

DPS Reports 01.30.14

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1/22/14 1:09 p.m. Traffic Related – Traffic Accident, Non-Injury Location: Seaver Drive Summary: A motorcycle rear-ended a vehicle that stopped for a pedestrian. Minor damage was reported.   1/22/14 6:37 p.m. Incidents – Disturbance – Loud Noise Location: Richard Rockwell Towers Summary: Public Safety officers responded to a noise complaint. The … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 01.30.14

Let’s take time to smell the roses

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I hate to say this about our generation, but y’all, we have forgotten the beauty of simplicity— the glorious, hazed euphoria of that first jolt of coffee in the morning, the sharp electricity of hair standing on edge when it’s about to rain, an ear fine tuned to the familiar, booming laugh of a dear friend. We no longer take time to slow down and enjoy the moments that … [Read more...] about Let’s take time to smell the roses