Something so trivial as small talk can play a determinant role in initial conversations with strangers.Small talk can shape how one’s relationships with people evolve, but opinions on the importance of it vary, especially among different cultures. “You don’t just know someone deeply,” sophomore Pamela Martinez said. “Relationships are a process and … [Read more...] about Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
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Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
Standing 2,000 feet below the summit of the Eiger Mountain in Switzerland, Parker Beard had just a few hours to come back down the mountain before the last gondola left.But for this experienced climber, the journey down the mountain didn't just take skill, it took faith, determination and a strong mindset.The Eiger is the “only route you can do in the winter solo,” … [Read more...] about Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
‘I’ve Become Inherently More Confident’: How Adulthood Emerges in College
Often, entering college, students think they know exactly who they are. Throughout their four years, they come to find out they’re just starting to discover the person they are meant to be. Every college student has their own unique story about how their time in college has shaped and molded them into the emerging adults they both are and are becoming. Three Pepperdine … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve Become Inherently More Confident’: How Adulthood Emerges in College
Students Reflect on Three Unforgettable Destinations
Katie Nehrir, a sophomore from Newport Beach, the capital of suburbia as she described it, prefers to spend her vacations in large bustling cities. She said she appreciates the various activities and culture they have to offer tourists. The No. 1 city on her list to visit is Paris. Nehrir said she counts herself among those who romanticize Europe. “I like the fact that … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on Three Unforgettable Destinations
YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’
Encountering one free spirit isn’t necessarily uncommon, but finding three roommates who share the same love for spontaneity and adventure is a rarity.Senior Connor Housefield and juniors Peter Runey and Morten Hansen all bring unique life experiences and a "you only live once" YOLO mantra to their shared lives as roommates in their apartment off campus in Point Dume, … [Read more...] about YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’
