Perspectives

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

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

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

Dear Grace, It’s my 11th day at Pepperdine and the soreness in my thighs has become unbearable. I live in Banowsky, have two classes in the CCB, one in the library and one in the CAC. When will my body adjust? Will the next four years be filled with perpetual pain? Sincerely, Freshman Fatty As someone who takes pride in the lengths to which I will go in order to remain as … [Read more...] about Tips to gaining the freshman 15