NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer JOHN TOCCI/Assistant Photo Editor Students, faculty and alumni are gathering this week to celebrate and join in a longstanding Pepperdine tradition. Songfest is celebrating its 34th year in production with a “Caught in a Tale Spin” theme reliving and revamping tall tales and legends. Musical stories about Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, Blackbeard … [Read more...] about Tall tales in twelve minutes
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Risky Business
ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor Students may be sipping murder with their lunches in the Cafe. They might be wearing child labor on their sleeves. And they could be ordering a half calf venti full of African poverty before their morning classes. Though Pepperdine students pride themselves on being socially conscious, they use products every day that support the evils they … [Read more...] about Risky Business
Students stack activities to the max
CASSANDRA NEHFStaff Writer Senior Scott Smith started out the spring semester on a high. He landed an internship at Dreamworks Animation Studios and just got engaged to his girlfriend, Sarai Small. However, all of this combined with his other responsibilities of school, work and serving as an SLA, difficulties arose. The hours quickly added up. “I got sick after the second … [Read more...] about Students stack activities to the max
How to have an awesome Spring Break
LINDSEY BOERMA Living Assistant As the spring break countdown for numerous universities around the world ticks its final beats, college students everywhere are undoubtedly itching to hop on the next plane. They want to go on a coveted vacation destination like Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean or Southern California. Yet, with Pepperdine students already spending the school year … [Read more...] about How to have an awesome Spring Break
Calling across the borders
JESSICA BIBERStaff Writer Many students leave home for their freshman year of college. They make one quick trip across the state or nation and arrive in Malibu. But sophomore year of college, most students really leave home. More than just a small flight or car ride away, sophomore year is when many Pepperdine students head overseas. Along with leaving ocean view dorm rooms, … [Read more...] about Calling across the borders