Ginna NguyenStaff Writer I mean, seriously, as Nelson Mandela said, “Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure about you.” I have encouraged you in this column to funk up your life via out-of-the-Pepperdine-box ways such as discovering the joy of nature by camping, the spirituality in … [Read more...] about Listen up fools, Go big or go home!
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Face in the crowd: Ryan Breedyk
Lindsay TuggleStaff Writer Senior Ryan Breedyk There are many Pepperdine students who will admit that they’ve endured some bad summer jobs. But, while flipping burgers or tearing movie tickets may seem like unglamorous ways to earn money, senior Ryan Breedyk’s summer job for the past four years takes the cake when it comes to less-than-pleasant undertakings. Growing up outside … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Ryan Breedyk
Nicholas Flats provides scenic venue for picnic
Katie ClaryLiving Editor Most people drive to Leo Carillo State Beach to surf. Here’s a secret: a few short miles away is the most perfect picnicking place imaginable, with rolling green fields like something out of “Legends of the Fall” or “Dances with Wolves.” Problem is, it’s a grunt to get there. I once planned a romantic dinner up at Nicholas Flats. Halfway up the hill, … [Read more...] about Nicholas Flats provides scenic venue for picnic
Grand Canyon Escape
Hood WhitsonOnline Editor Photos Courtesy Taylor HarrisA view from the first side hike at mile 53. The trail approaches granaries built by theAnazazi Indians in 1100 A.D. at Nankoweep “We set across the desert from Flagstaff and soon found ourselves in dnse fog. It was as if we were on another planet, otherworldly. I quickly fall asleep in this soft, cool world. Then I … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Escape
Tobacco is tobacco even if it is hookah
Rhonda Harris-ScottHealth Columnist The hookah bar has been touted as one of the best places to socialize in 2005. These bars are usually very trendy, coffeehouse-like, dimly lit, music filled, plush lounges that allow people a place to smoke flavored tobacco and socialize. The activity Americans have made into a popular social trend, stems from traditions in the Middle East. … [Read more...] about Tobacco is tobacco even if it is hookah
