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‘Nanny’ doesn’t clean up ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer The New York Times’ bestselling book “The Nanny Diaries,” written by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, has moved its way up and onto the big screen. Published in 2002, the book became an almost instant hit, and it is easy to see why. The book’s main character, Nanny, is a young bright college student trying to juggle life, … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Weinstein Company

AMY LARSONStaff Writer When I think of Jesus’ life, the abundant life He led as he walked the earth, I notice that Jesus was rarely hurried, seldom cared about reputation, and always dwelt with people. As this week marks the beginning of my last year at Pepperdine, although this is a liberating thought in many ways (I won’t be responsible for essays, humanities books, or … [Read more...] about Find a friend in Jesus, not stress

ROBIN NASBYLiving Assistant “The first day I went to volunteer I walked in the classroom and recognized one of the boys. I had gone to junior high with him. I had not seen him since we were in school and seeing him for the first time in a little less than ten years in a detention center was a little shocking,” said sophomore Tiffany Enciso Williams of her first day volunteering … [Read more...] about Facility offers fresh start for troubled youth

LISA CUMBIELiving Editor After a long day of settling into a new school year, all you want to do is crawl into bed, sink into your pillows and drift off to sleep. And just as you’ve accomplished the first two steps to a restful slumber and you start to close your eyes, a stranger opens your door. Yes, you may have met this person when you picked which side of the bedroom you … [Read more...] about How to survive living with the rooommate you never wanted

CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor  Leaving for college can be one of the most important, daunting, and overwhelming experiences in any student’s life. Leaving home, saying goodbye to friends, and facing the idea of a new independent future are what new students face every year.  Luckily for those students who are coming to Pepperdine, the experience will be a whole lot … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Alison Raisain