It's springtime. The flowers are blooming and the temperature is rising. This can only mean one thing— pingpong is in full swing. Some may recall a column I wrote on Pepperdine's table tennis team last semester. And as the year is beginning to wind down I thought it would be an appropriate time for a reunion with the group of short-wearing wiff-wafers. So I decided to … [Read more...] about Pingpong team hopes for future
Life & Arts
What do your favorite shoes say about you?
It's the week after spring break and the latest trends have hit stores. The spring fashions are out making their marks on society (and the ground beneath it). The in thing this season? New spins on old favorites. It seems the designers are taking the classic shoes and giving them a new twist with bright colors add-ons such as flowers or glitter and even changing the structure … [Read more...] about What do your favorite shoes say about you?
Rewriting History: Songfest Image Gallery
Student dance and vocal talent light up the stage in this year's production of Songfest. The theme of the production is 'History in the Making.' … [Read more...] about Rewriting History: Songfest Image Gallery
Volunteer efforts earn Pep place on national honor roll
The rush of preparing for Project Serve— 15 distinct student-led groups of Pepperdine volunteers traveling to areas where they feel their services are needed— nearly drowned out Pepperdine's presidential recognition as a center for community service. Pepperdine announced Thursday that it was on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of its … [Read more...] about Volunteer efforts earn Pep place on national honor roll
Top 10: (Pepperdine) language and lingo failures
Walking around campus leaves ears highly susceptible to improper lingo. Not sure if your Pepperdine slang is uncouth? Check out some samples.Also if you like my weekly Top 10 look for it and more on my personal blog. Astoldbyjess.tumblr.com.1. Fail. Something can't be a fail. It can however be a failure a failed attempt and the list goes on...2. Mixer. Did you know that every … [Read more...] about Top 10: (Pepperdine) language and lingo failures
