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Rhonda Harris-ScottHealth Columnist From doctor’s offices to political offices, the flu shot is a hot topic. Many people have seen the reports on television about the shortage of flu vaccines across the nation. These reports have caused many people who have never gotten the flu shot before to call their doctors to try to get appointments. Companies are paying four times the … [Read more...] about The flu can come in a variety of forms – what to know

Tracy DomingoAssistant Living Editor There are many factors in an average Pepperdine student’s life that can instigate high stress levels. Tests, exams, papers, mid-terms, jobs, careers, the future and non-existent girlfriends and boyfriends may be among the few. But one problem that the majority of Pepperdine students do not usually go to bed fretting about is financial … [Read more...] about Pepperdine: Home of the rich kids

Audrey ReedA&E Editor With only a few weeks until students can officially register for classes, the prime time for planning next semester’s schedule is here. A bad schedule can next ruin your semester. No one wants 8 a.m. classes everyday or a class that ends 4 p.m. on Friday. But even though the days and times may look perfect, the teachers or subject matter can still … [Read more...] about How to plan the perfect schedule

Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer This is the third time I’ve tried to write this column. I’ve been writing a weekly column for this paper now for going on three semesters, and every week I feel like I have worse writer’s block than the week before. I just keep staring at my blank Word document, but not even my friend Clippy, the Microsoft Word assistant, has any words of advice … [Read more...] about Bad case of writer’s block? Try TBS

Madeline JacksStaff Writer “Crisscross, applesauce — just like first-graders!” So says Miss Stewart to Mrs. Farlow’s first-grade class at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School. “I’m waiting for a patient hand before I call on someone to help me with the weather today.” The gentle tone of Deanna Stewart, a soon-to-be teacher, captures the children’s attention as she successfully … [Read more...] about Pep students balance teaching, learning