Art by Christine NelsonYour major is a choice; often, this is one of the biggest decisions a college student is faced with. People often choose a major based on a variety of reasons: the title, salary, what their parents want them to do, etc. I personally chose my first major for the completely wrong reasons.I thought I wanted to work in the medical field so I declared … [Read more...] about Do What You Love, the Rest Will Follow
Perspectives
Staff Editorial: Learn the Ins and Outs of Class Registration
Art by Peau PorotesanoHere at Pepperdine, we like to swap registration catastrophes like they are old war stories. Apart from the incoming freshman who have yet to learn the struggle, we have all had a Wavenet mishap or two. While the ruthless architect of Degree Audit Report (DAR) complications and registration difficulties is largely unknown, the "powers that be" such as … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Learn the Ins and Outs of Class Registration
Dairy Proves to Be Scary
Art by Kris HarperMost who grew up in the United States were taught that dairy products are healthy for us. We're taught that cow's milk does the body good because it has nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. The USDA's MyPlate (the newer version of their Food Guide Pyramid) even recommends three cups of dairy per day for everyone over age 9. But what if we are being … [Read more...] about Dairy Proves to Be Scary
Staff Editorial: Progress for the LGBTQ+ Community is Progress for Everyone
Art by Nate BartonFor some people, the inclusion of Crossroads as an official student organization at Seaver College is a huge step. It represents years of advocacy, meetings and public debate. For those faculty, staff members and students, such as senior David Hylton, it is the realization of a years-long commitment to peaceful advocacy and reconciliation. It represents … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Progress for the LGBTQ+ Community is Progress for Everyone
There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You
Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — the equivalent of "I did not understand … [Read more...] about There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You