Take it from someone who avidly collects The New Yorker, has rare 19th-century editions of Shakespeare and Tennyson on her bookshelf and has seen just about every Rolling Stones documentary ever made — at a certain point, enthusiasm is looked upon with skepticism or disapproval. If you are a Millennial enthusiast, a good number of people will cynically assume you’re some kind … [Read more...] about Defending the shameless enthusiast
Perspectives
Face Off
Is the Facebook page Pepperdine Compliments really necessary? Jamal Lopez YES: You look at things like the compliment page and you see that people are actually saying nice things about other people, and you feel that, oh, maybe this is a really nice community and not something that’s just on the surface. It really is something that Pepperdine is rooted in. Kevin Whiting NO: … [Read more...] about Face Off
Let's keep it Pepp appropriate
The professor poses a Socratic question, and the answer has something to do with sex. Eyes dart back and forth from the professor, then to peers, back to the professor. Oh no, you just made eye contact with the professor. Quick, look down at your hands in shame. No one is moving. You contemplate whether you’ve gone deaf, but then you hear a bead of sweat roll off the temple of … [Read more...] about Let's keep it Pepp appropriate
Staff Editorial: Unseen struggle impacts student body
Pepperdine is often recognized for its friendly community and laidback beach atmosphere, but this sunny exterior may often mask the feelings of depression and loneliness that plague college students. Nearly 30 percent of college students (at 2- and 4-year universities) reported feeling “so depressed that it was difficult to function” at some time in the past year. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Unseen struggle impacts student body
Live from London: Lance Armstrong Fiasco from Abroad
Lance Armstrong may be American, but his inspiring, influential story spread worldwide. In Europe especially, the sport of cycling is very important with the Tour de France and the UCI World Championships — so, when Oprah interviewed Armstrong on OWN, people were paying close attention, to say the least. I’ve been watching Armstrong’s once-revered career accomplishments … [Read more...] about Live from London: Lance Armstrong Fiasco from Abroad