We walk among you every day, blending beautifully into Pepperdine’s small community of intelligent and chiefly conservative students. You may not know we’re even here. We go to class, do our homework, play on sports teams, lead clubs and start non-profits, just like every other Pepperdine student. But you sense our presence here, and once you know one of us long enough, you may … [Read more...] about Native homeschooler analyzes ‘normalcy'
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Numbers deceive in delegate debacle
The 2012 presidential election cycle is clearly well on its way with the Republican primaries and caucuses that have been taking place. But the different news agencies’ reports on the numbers of delegates for each candidate is anything but clear. First off, a delegate is a person who advocates the selection of a candidate during the Republican National Convention. At this … [Read more...] about Numbers deceive in delegate debacle
Instead of 40 fat-free days, ‘Lent’ a hand
Welcome to Lent! This week begins the 40-day period of prayer, penance and sacrifice that leads up to the celebration of Easter. Catholics and Christians of many denominations around the world ate, drank and made merry this past Tuesday, then turned over on Ash Wednesday to begin the period of fasting. All over the world, there are pre-Lent festivities packed with exorbitant … [Read more...] about Instead of 40 fat-free days, ‘Lent’ a hand
In a digital age, we implore you to think before you speak
Beyond crushing student loan debt and a bleak job market, our generation faces another issue that threatens to characterize us: A crisis in communication. Or, the lack of professional restraint in how we express opinions when communicating digitally. We, the Digital Generation, are blessed with avenues of communication that our parents and grandparents used to read about in … [Read more...] about In a digital age, we implore you to think before you speak
Spring break how-to: plan a staycation for one
Dear Grace, I didn’t make any plans for spring break, and now it seems like everyone is doing something cool. What can I plan last minute? Spring Broke *** Remember that time right after Christmas vacation when you and all your friends were hanging out and someone started talking about spring break? “Guys,” you said, “Let’s do something totally epic.” Everyone nodded … [Read more...] about Spring break how-to: plan a staycation for one