Art by Jenny RustdadOn Wednesday, March 18, I rose with the sun from a restful night’s sleep. And I rose to fight. I had assembled my weapons ahead of time – my fully-charged laptop sat open on the kitchen table, waiting to be roused from its mechanical slumber. Growing up during the dawn of the social media age meant that my thumb and index finger had been … [Read more...] about If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It: HRL Requires No Reform
Perspectives
US Provides International Golden Ticket
Art by Chris ChenAs an international student from Quito, Ecuador, I have been asked many times “Why? Why would you leave home to come all the way to the United States for college?” It almost feels as if I seem completely insane to many when they find out how far my small South American country is from Pepperdine in comparison to their two-hour drive or four-hour … [Read more...] about US Provides International Golden Ticket
Adopt Agape in Administrative Criticism
The past couple of years have been an interesting case study in administration at a Christian university. There has been plenty of drama surrounding campus security, national rankings and — as was recently covered by the Graphic — LGBT issues on campus. There are plenty of instances in which the administration deserved some respectful vitriol, and there are times … [Read more...] about Adopt Agape in Administrative Criticism
Freshmen Reflect on their First Year
Art by Peau Porotesano As I sat down to write this, I was momentarily confronted with the fear of being authentic and vulnerable. Then I realized that these fears plague most people, and how much that bothers me. So now, instead of perpetuating the submission to these fears, I only wish to share my most sincere and honest reflections for whatever they are worth. If I could go … [Read more...] about Freshmen Reflect on their First Year
Freshman Reflect on their First Year Part II
Art by Jenny RustdadIf I could rewind back to the first day of freshman year, I would tell myself to make the best of the situation by promoting real communication with others. I think we’ve all been struggling with some degree of homesickness, whether we miss our parents, our friends or even just the familiarity of our own rooms, but we’ve all learned how to adjust … [Read more...] about Freshman Reflect on their First Year Part II