Now that the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., has concluded, the presidential campaign will begin in earnest. But before we immerse ourselves in the fever pitch, let’s take a look at the Democrats’ plans for higher education in comparison to the Republican plan we examined last week. While the Republican plan for education borrowed heavily from Paul Ryan’s … [Read more...] about Democrats seek to alleviate student debt
Perspectives
Strings are for puppets not dating
Dating while you’re in college is an important part of the overall experience. At Pepperdine, I hear the complaint way too often that there is not enough dating. I have come to conclude that among other things, this is a result of the mindset that dating should only be undertaken with marriage in mind. I was brought up on the principle that you need to “save yourself for … [Read more...] about Strings are for puppets not dating
Living Abroad: C'est La Vie
EUROPEAN BUCKET LIST 1. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower 2. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain 3. Eat spaghetti in Italy 4. Ski the Swiss Alps 5. Meet an international pop star who falls madly in love with me & become famous just like Hilary Duff in The Lizzie McGuire Movie Okay, okay, so the last one is a little far fetched (but hey, a girl can dream right?!) Heck, … [Read more...] about Living Abroad: C'est La Vie
Staff editorial: Identifying ways to improve Convocation
Pepperdine University is defined by the traditions upheld by its community. One of these traditions is Convocation, a program that, according to its mission statement, exists “to help Pepperdine students build Christian faith, affirm Christian values, and address the moral and ethical dimensions of current issues.” Convocation is seen as an important fulfillment of the … [Read more...] about Staff editorial: Identifying ways to improve Convocation
Live from London: Breaking stereotypes and loving life
While a 10-hour plane flight and no language barrier may make London appear to be the least exotic Pepperdine IP destination, I can speak from experience and say that is not the case. Even though it’s only about a week into the program, I already have nine weeks of London under my belt because I am one of the three students who are returning after the 2012 summer program—I … [Read more...] about Live from London: Breaking stereotypes and loving life