Graphic by Nate BartonI recently listened to Death Cab for Cutie's Plans album all the way through for the first time since I was probably 12, and it shook me. I was really into Death Cab back in the day, and it reminded me of the girl who imagined her future and thought she could do anything. She looked into her future to imagine who I am now. I wondered if she would be proud … [Read more...] about Revisit Your Past
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How To Score A Summer Internship
Graphic by Nate BartonThough the university equips students with the necessary skills to go out into the workplace and complete required job duties, nothing beats the experience gained from completing an internship, as students get authentic, hands-on experience in their given field. Completing an internship can help students realize their passions and the industry in which … [Read more...] about How To Score A Summer Internship
Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Graphic by Nate BartonStudying abroad is one of the most momentous experiences of most students at Pepperdine. Naturally, not everyone's experiences are the same. One factor students don't often think about is the quality of living spaces in any one of the seven locations, which can vary significantly. I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Many will tell you how … [Read more...] about Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Democracy Hangs on a Thread of Truth
Art by Sybil ZhangPresident Donald Trump began his presidency by starting a war over crowd size with the media. He claimed that the image comparing his Inauguration's crowd size to President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration's crowd size was intentionally misleading. It is possible that the crowd seemed incredibly full from his perspective. The crowd sizes aren't actually the … [Read more...] about Democracy Hangs on a Thread of Truth
Fountains Flow, Drought Dries
Graphic by Nate BartonLike Lazarus, the fountain has been resurrected from the grave.For those who hadn't noticed, the main fountain residing center stage of Pepperdine's own Joslyn Plaza has been turned back on, and it is phenomenal. While water has not been restored to all fountains on campus, the return of the main fountain is a physical depiction of Southern California … [Read more...] about Fountains Flow, Drought Dries