Art by Ally ArmstrongI have heard it all. The name “Anastassia” pronounced as ana-STAY-zhuh, ah-na-STAH-shyah, ah-na-stah-SEE-ya, or worse, watered down to Stacy, Annie, Ana, Stas. The question, “What pronunciation do you prefer?” was the hardest one to answer. I simply wanted to say, “Whatever is easiest for you.” Over time, I realized that … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Mac Miller’s Death Proves Need for Drug Education
Art by Caitlin Roark News of rapper Mac Miller’s death in early September struck fans and shocked people worldwide. Found dead in his Los Angeles home, the 26-year-old singer overdosed after an arduous battle with drug addiction. Many people, especially young adults, suffer from the effects of addiction. Miller's overdose conveys the importance of college and high school … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Mac Miller’s Death Proves Need for Drug Education
Live In Your Colors, Bask In Your Truth, and Thrive
Art by Caitlin RoarkBeing open in the LGBTQ+ community has always been a funny concept to me. I thought when I began to be open and told everyone the secret I had been holding onto my entire life, I would have a huge boost of confidence and self-awareness, allowing me to truly find and be myself.The one thing that I didn't expect to feel was the pain involved in the coming out … [Read more...] about Live In Your Colors, Bask In Your Truth, and Thrive
Be A Good Steward of Campus
One man's trash may be another man's treasure, but when said object is littering the ground, it tends to fall into the former category. Pepperdine students can make a difference on campus by discarding any trash that they see. Students should be intentional about keeping campus clean, as well as appreciating those who do so for a living. Being a good steward on campus is a … [Read more...] about Be A Good Steward of Campus
Understand the Power of Introverts
Art by Ally ArmstrongPeople fall on the spectrum of two socialization categories — introvert and extrovert, with ambiverts directly between them being a mix of both. The world is structured toward those who fall on the more extroverted side of the scale — those that work best being out and around people; however, those that differ from this societal norm … [Read more...] about Understand the Power of Introverts