Graphic by Nate BartonLiving in Malibu, it's easy to get caught up in the glitz and glam of living with the millionaires. From the Lamborghini that frequently parks in the Country Mart, to the lavish beach houses and elegant clubs that line the shoreline, the amount of wealth surrounding Pepperdine's campus is undeniable. Therefore, it's natural for students to become fixated … [Read more...] about Balance Passion with a Paycheck
Perspectives
Experience Songfest
Graphic by Nate Barton Songfest might be over this year, but some students are already looking ahead to next year. Students should participate in Songfest; even if they aren’t willing it commit to late night practices, they can engage in the Pepperdine tradition by being a part of the audition. Songfest is an amazing tradition that needs to be preserved and enjoyed for years … [Read more...] about Experience Songfest
When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
Graphic by Nate Barton I have friends from across the United States who enjoy the rain. They make a cup of their favorite coffee or tea, put on a cozy sweater and blanket and then sit on a covered porch and enjoy the atmosphere. They’ve created a wonderful memory of the rain that will last them a lifetime. Being from Los Angeles, this is not my experience at all. It's … [Read more...] about When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
Staff Editorial: Walk Out for Gun Reform
Art by Peau Porotesano After the February 14th Parkland shooting left 17 students dead earlier this year, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are refusing to let their friends become just another statistic. Emma Gonzalez, David Hogg, Cameron Kasky and many others are leading movements for gun control, taking on politicians like Sen. Marco Rubio, the NRA’s … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Walk Out for Gun Reform
Research Family History
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe increasing availability of DNA sequencing technology and ancestry databases makes it easy for people to learn more about themselves and their families' pasts. People should take advantage of these technological advances as much as they are able in order to keep the memory of their ancestors alive.It is easy to dismiss the lives of distant relatives as … [Read more...] about Research Family History