Photo by Gabriella ChanIn your face, in your ears and — for those who don’t have a penchant for thunderous voices and spontaneous dance parties — perhaps even in your nightmares: New Student Orientation Leaders are literally (literally!) everywhere. It’s hard for anyone to imagine that these upperclassmen wake up every day with a yearning to lift … [Read more...] about NSO Leaders Exhausted but Fulfilled
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PVC Director Shares on the Value of Service
Photo by Julia NamanMany are aware that the Pepperdine Volunteer Center exists, but we often let it escape our attention. The PVC is a mainly student-led organization on campus that allows many to find service opportunities throughout the community. In support of its students is the PVC staff who help volunteers find their niche. Director of the PVC Peter Thompson said he … [Read more...] about PVC Director Shares on the Value of Service
Ban These Eight Ice-Breakers
Art by Peau PorotesanoWhether you’re coming out of NSO on top of the world or underwhelmed, there’s no question that a few topics were frequently revisited. Now that the dust has settled, the following questions may very well be burned into the back of all new students’ minds: 1. What’s your name? As if the goofball name tags didn’t already provide … [Read more...] about Ban These Eight Ice-Breakers
Which box is best?
Photos by Esther Kang Every holiday, my apartment gets a candy centerpiece for our living room coffee table. Last week, while out at Ralphs I decided to pick something up for my roommates and me to adorn our table with. I went straight to the cheaper heart-boxes in the back. I thought I was seeing double at first when, right next to each other, Russell Stover and … [Read more...] about Which box is best?
Cash at Payson
Johnny Cash (1932-2003) was a cultural icon and his musical talents have rivaled the likes of Elvis and many others. Though primarily regarded as a country singer, his works stretch over many genres. Cash has not only been immortalized by his music, but also by a series of photographs spanning 1960-1963 by Leigh Wiener. This very collection is now available for viewing in … [Read more...] about Cash at Payson