Art by Sacha Irick“If I could go back” is an extremely dangerous phrase, especially coupled with “I would change —.” Like anyone, there were have been many points in my life I have wished I had a redo button, a la “Click.” Many times I reflect on the moments, ranging in severity, and mock my younger self thinking, “If she only … [Read more...] about Freshman Reflect on their First Year
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Turndown for London Club Misogyny
Art by Jenny RustdadThere is an incredibly important scholarship due tomorrow. My train for Stratford leaves at 7:45 a.m. Also, I can feel the scratchy hint of a sore throat coming on. I can’t possibly go out tonight. And yet here I am, strapping on the first pair of open-toed heels I’ve worn since September. They are six inches tall even though it is both 40 … [Read more...] about Turndown for London Club Misogyny
Culture Barriers Affect International Students
Art by Peau Porotesano“Wow! You’re so far away from home! This must be so different for you!” I can’t stress how many times I have heard this comment since my freshman year here at Pepperdine. Being an international student here is something truly hard to explain. It honestly depends on what part of the world you come from and the people you surround … [Read more...] about Culture Barriers Affect International Students
Distance Teaches the Heart
Art by Sacha IrickHe’s asleep on my couch after another weekend of visiting. Hours from now, he’ll have to grab a snack from Nature’s Edge for his drive and kiss me goodbye. I’ll continue on with my head held high as always, jumping back into Seaver College’s current of achievement, another wave of time fizzling out as it beats on the shore of my … [Read more...] about Distance Teaches the Heart
Forget the Labels, Buy the Memories
Art By Jenny RustadMaterialism has been defined by Merriam-Webster as a way of thinking that gives too much importance to material possessions rather than intellectual or spiritual things. Think of the show “Gossip Girl” for example. You don’t need to watch more than one episode to note that brands matter and what you wear defines your status among those … [Read more...] about Forget the Labels, Buy the Memories