Art by Brooke MuschottOn one of our walks down the bustling streets of Shanghai, that great and wondrous metropolis, a friend once turned to me and bemoaned his current state of existence. “Man, I really miss America.” “Mmh?” I said, probably distracted by the moped that had just come hurtling our way, oblivious to the fact that we were, in fact, on the … [Read more...] about Semester IP students wax nostalgic for chicken gizzard
Perspectives
Post up for the turn-up in tent city
“Scenic Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., has its very own tent city reminiscent of the Depression era.” This is what I imagine reporters saying when they come to report on the installation of new on-campus housing options facilitated by students for students. For those of us who missed out of on-campus housing for next year, fear not. There are still some … [Read more...] about Post up for the turn-up in tent city
Experimental drugs save lives at great cost
With a recent report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology predicting that cancer cases will increase from 1.6 million to 2.3 million by 2030, the story of 7-year-old Josh Hardy, who is in critical condition due to a virus, highlights an increasingly serious dilemma. Young Hardy was diagnosed with kidney cancer before he reached his first birthday, and now seven years … [Read more...] about Experimental drugs save lives at great cost
Educators Discuss the Impact of Online Technology
Photo by Brittney Gibson / Photo Courtesy of Laurie Burruss Long gone are the days where encyclopedias, textbooks and in-person teaching were the only ways in which individuals could acquire new knowledge. The internet has opened the gateways for a global exchange of ideas and information on a scale and at a speed we've never seen before and most information is just a click … [Read more...] about Educators Discuss the Impact of Online Technology
Grab and Go: Staying Healthy on the Road
With spring break just behind us, I’ve been reminded of just how challenging it can be to give your body the nutrients it needs while traveling. Whether vacationing by the beach, road tripping with friends or even serving others on a missions trip, staying healthy can be a challenge. While road tripping through the South on Pepperdine’s Project Lead, I was bombarded with all … [Read more...] about Grab and Go: Staying Healthy on the Road