Well you guys, the end of this school year has arrived, and I’ve found myself reevaluating if I’m better for the experience. Results are inconclusive. What did I learn in my second campaign at Pepperdine? I have no idea. I just found out that staying on campus for your sophomore year is the equivalent of calling Pepperdine’s International Programs bluff. Did you know they … [Read more...] about I accidentally stayed here
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Just read this some other day
It’s 2 a.m. You are starting your 12-page research paper due in six hours. You’re armed for battle with a 5-Hour energy, a Red Bull, a PowerBar and a SmartWater. This is worth 25 percent of your grade. This night comes down to you, your laptop, your energy armor and your textbooks. It’s 2:30 a.m. Time to update the Facebook status, and let everyone know how hard you are … [Read more...] about Just read this some other day
The genealogy of GDI: trace the tension between Greek and Geed
Everyone has regrets in life. Some regret their last words to a lost loved one. Others regret irrational choices that led to destructive addictions. Me? Well, I regret one thing and one thing only — I regret that I decided to sit inside watching “Boy Meets World” reruns during rush freshman year. That’s right. I said it. I, Benjamin Lawrence Kryder, am a G…D…[gasp]…I! For … [Read more...] about The genealogy of GDI: trace the tension between Greek and Geed
My life on the Z-list: Toilet trained
Well, adoring fans and dedicated nemesi, this is my last ode to passionate ranting about nothing. I will soon disappear into the undying lands of employment, bills, foster kids, fast food, “Ellen,” oil changes, excessive gambling and, lets just be honest, most likely some form of prostitution. I will greatly miss this opportunity to communicate with the masses without fear of … [Read more...] about My life on the Z-list: Toilet trained
Malibu Meets India: Los Angeles residents gather beach side for Holi celebration
Hundreds gathered for the annual “Holi at the Beach” celebration at Will Rogers State Park earlier this March, celebrating the Indian festival of color. “Holi”- Day This yearly celebration is not new to the Malibu/ Pacific Palisades area, but with the growing numbers of South Asians in the Los Angeles area, it it becoming more popular each year. Pallavi Singh, who celebrated … [Read more...] about Malibu Meets India: Los Angeles residents gather beach side for Holi celebration