Art by Chris ChenPepperdine’s International Programs statistics say that participants of these programs include approximately 60 percent of the student population. For those students staying in Malibu next year as sophomores, that might very well seem like an under-exaggerated statistic. From the first day of NSO, Pepperdine stressed the importance of its wondrous … [Read more...] about Abroad: It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later
Perspectives
Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs of the Real World on Campus
Art by Chris ChenWhen I first entered the Pepperdine bubble as a freshman this past fall, I quickly realized how little sarcasm was appreciated and how I’d have to leave my playful banter habits back in New York, a land of blatant self-expression. In an attempt to maintain the cheery and positive attitude that exuded from most of the students I encountered, I tabled the … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs of the Real World on Campus
Beauty, Redefined
When I was in the third grade, my friends and I decided; to go on a diet. At that age, dieting meant fewer brownies, but still, the concept of an 8-year-old going on a diet is quite frightening. I did it for the same reason anyone else would: I wanted to lose weight. The role models I looked up to at that age were artists and groups such as Britney Spears and the Pussy Cat … [Read more...] about Beauty, Redefined
Understand the Real Kanye
Art by Peau Porotesano Somewhere deep in my soul lies an affinity for people with personalities that the general public loathes. Kanye West is one of those people. Doused in controversy, fresh off stealing the Grammy spotlight from Beck, Mr. West still holds my affection. From “College Dropout” to “808s & Heartbreak” to “Yeezus,” he can do no wrong. From swiping … [Read more...] about Understand the Real Kanye
Nam Knows Best: Being the Token Poor Part I
I walk through Rho parking lot every day on my way home from class. I live in Lovernich, which isn’t that bad, but I happen to reside in the worst building: no ocean view, a refrigerator that smells like rotted cucumber no matter how many boxes of baking soda we lavish upon its odoriferous sensibility, and we don’t have cable. How? I don’t even know, but I've been missing out … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Being the Token Poor Part I