Perspectives

We have now entered the week after President Barack Obama’s reelection — after a whirlwind, $2 billion election cycle characterized by its partisan fervor and political polarization, it feels like the quiet that follows a storm. In fact, the night of the election was a bit of an anticlimax after the political rollercoaster of the campaign season: President Obama not only won … [Read more...] about Winds of change

This past month has been unusually busy for the typical college student. With midterms and everything else that invades our schedules, our lives have been going nonstop. During this time I’ve received some juicy tidbits of advice and encouragement that I thought really needed to be shared. Some of these have to do with college life, but most are just simply for everyday life, … [Read more...] about Juicy tidbits: sweet like gossip but more worth your time

Remember when you were a kid and someone asked what you wanted to do when you grew up? Maybe you wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer — or perhaps you said, “I want to be just like mommy and daddy.” As a senior in college, I just got a reality check. I can finally see the finish line. For all the seniors out there, I am sure the anxiety and fear of what’s next is in full effect, … [Read more...] about Back to the future

Despite other efforts to strengthen the bond, a disconnect between Pepperdine and its students exists, especially in terms of the students’ lifestyles and the services provided on campus. Often enough, students find themselves unhappy with the conditions of student life that are provided for them, including the dining possibilities available on the Seaver campus. The longer … [Read more...] about Students ask for more meal options

My daily eating ritual has become a source of security: wake up, go to the Caf for breakfast, load a to-go box (sorry to all you environmentalists) with pineapples and grapes or an apple, and head off to my first class. For lunch, I pile another to-go box with whatever the salad bar has to offer as well as a whole-wheat tortilla from the Grill. Sometimes the salad bar is good, … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: The Price Is Super Wrong