Art by Sacha Irick “Don’t drink and drive” is an expression today’s college-age adults hear so frequently that it has arguably become cliche and lost its gravity. Nonetheless, drunk drivers are involved in about one out of every three fatal car crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Nearly 11,000 lives were lost as a result of “alcohol-impaired” drivers … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Check yourself before you wreck yourself
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Living Abroad (Shanghai): Get to know your Jia
Wednesday September 12, 2012 In mandarin Chinese the word Jia has two meanings: house and family. With that in mind, I have spent the past eight days exploring my new Jia, in every way possible. Every moment has been devoted to learning about my new house, my new neighborhood, and most importantly the 34 other Pepperdine students who are my new family. The Pepperdine Jia … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Shanghai): Get to know your Jia
Nam knows best: Speaking Specific Sorority
First off, let’s start with a confession. That’s always a good way to begin an article, right? I think confessions release stress for me, the person doing the confessing, as well as provide entertainment for those few people still reading this funny little column. Are you ready? No, seriously, grab your cup of coffee or your mug of tea or your to-go grande no-foam, sub-soy, … [Read more...] about Nam knows best: Speaking Specific Sorority
Living Abroad (Lausanne): Au Revoir Mere!
"Hey Mom! I'm going on my first weekend backpacking trip…If you don’t hear from me by Tuesday morning, assume I've been taken and please send Liam Neeson to come save me." - Xoxo, Amber And that was all I told my mom before setting out on my first mini-euro trip alone. Don’t worry though, by alone I don’t technically mean alone - I brought 8 friends. By alone I mean the … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Lausanne): Au Revoir Mere!
Huan ying nimen laidao Shanghai! (Welcome to Shanghai)
Sunday, September 9, 2012 When we first landed at Pudong airport in Shanghai I was struck by the greenery and beauty of the land. I had expected flashing lights and the gray scale of concrete to characterize the most populous city in the world, but instead I was greeted by a wonderland of green plants the bright colors of traditional architecture. Before I begin to describe … [Read more...] about Huan ying nimen laidao Shanghai! (Welcome to Shanghai)