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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

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

MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor Business and humanitarianism are usually far from synonyms in a capitalistic economy, but some companies prove that the two can coincide. (PRODUCT) RED is one such brand dispelling the rumors that all businesses are morally bankrupt. It sells products and donates part of the profits to the Global Fund as a means to invest in African AIDS … [Read more...] about Raising awarness through aid

AMY LARSONStaff Writer It seems that some  think Christianity and politics go together. While beliefs do fuel political ideals and probably impact which candidate gets the vote of a certain demographic, Jesus was never a political radical as much as he was a social radical. Jesus cared about loving people. That being said, it must be addressed that spiritual ideals have gotten … [Read more...] about Jesus gives love, respect to same-sex couples

ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor  Pepperdine student by day, phlebotomist-in-training by the time class lets out, freshman Alex Pennekamp works his way to the top. Although he takes classes at two different universities simultaneously, Pennekamp still finds time to attend convocation sessions in the evening— after a nap, that is. Though Pennekamp’s day is literally packed, he looks … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Alex Pennekamp