Photos by Gabriella Chan When one enters the Waves Cafe, an overwhelming sensory explosion hits the innocent bystander, who, for the sake of convenience or hunger, has entered this bustling culinary realm. Sometimes it can be quite intimidating to pick a meal, particularly when there is a dictionary-thick stack of orders piling up at The Grill, or if the broccoli-and-apple … [Read more...] about Raise the Salad Bar
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Look Out for That Shark
Photos courtesy of Zach LeSinger-songwriter John Anderson, who goes by the stage name John Lowell, is the type of person who is immediately noticeable when he walks into a room. His considerable height of 6’6” could play a part in his prominence, but it’s his positive aura that makes him memorable. Having released an EP in September, Lowell came by for an … [Read more...] about Look Out for That Shark
Pepperdine Probz: When the Ocean Glare is Inconvenient
Pepperdine’s picturesque view is the perk that sets it apart from other small, private schools. However, this week Pepperdine Probz is here to tell you that living next to the ocean is not all fun and games. A near-daily woe of the Malibu student is the unwieldy glare of the ocean. This blinding ocean reflection works its way into multiple daily routines, making designer … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When the Ocean Glare is Inconvenient
Let the Christmas Countdown Begin
Art by Kris HarperThank goodness Halloween is over. It’s not that college students will ever tire of free candy, horror movies or cat costumes (honestly, how are we not over those yet?); it’s just that what is around the corner is so much better than the street on which we’ve been trick-or-treating. OK, “around the corner” is a generous phrase … [Read more...] about Let the Christmas Countdown Begin
Benton Throws a Party Like Jay Gatsby
Photo by Julia NamanPresident Andrew K. Benton threw a house party with The Board on Friday called “AKB Campout,” inviting students to come and — you guessed it — camp out in his backyard for the evening. The event, however, was far from a grimy camping trip. There was no mud, hard labor or port-a-potty involved. In fact, the evening felt a lot more like … [Read more...] about Benton Throws a Party Like Jay Gatsby