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MICHELLE PETTYFlorence Columnist When a person thinks of Italy, great wine, olive oil and pasta immediately come to mind. Pepperdine students in Florence have experienced all three in a myriad of combinations. It surprised us all when we found that Italian food, both in and out of the Villa, is amazing, but for some, it wasn’t enough. We have all tackled the adventure of … [Read more...] about Despite delicious Italian menu, many miss American food

CARA VAN METERLiving Editor If you were to peruse the archived issues of the Online Graphic or the hard copies in the dark closet we so fondly refer to as the Morgue, you might be tempted to think that Pepperdine journalists have something against Valentine’s Day. The list of former “V-day” articles includes titles like “How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even … [Read more...] about How to secure your Valentine

CARA VAN METERLiving Editor Junior Alysha Scotten wore jeans and a T-shirt the day she became Mrs. Hayes. And though her accessories did not include the traditional white veil or bouquet, she did wear a ring on her left hand. That was nearly two years ago, and today Hayes can be seen around campus in the same outfit she wore to her wedding; jeans, a T-shirt and her ring, but … [Read more...] about Wedded Bliss: Pepperdine undergrads balance school and married life

RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Valentine’s Day is here again, a day for the lover and the hopeless romantic. As Pepperdine students reminisce on their ghosts of Valentine’s past, however, it becomes obvious that a day meant for chocolates and flowers, all-too-often turns into a day full of chaos and laughter. The dateless may feel relieved after hearing their peers’ tales marked by … [Read more...] about Students recall Valentine’s dates that did not go exactly as planned

GABE DURHAMStaff Writer As a gorgeous 30-year-old brunette puts on a pair of glasses in front of the mirror, she whispers so herself, “You’re hideous.” When she shows up for high school that day, she trips in front of Dash Handsome, captain of the football team, and someone throws a sandwich at her. “Oh,” the audience says, “This high schooler is a social outcast. We’re not … [Read more...] about Beauty wins movie roles and awards