Art by Jenny RustdadBeing on your own is a lot different than living at home. You rely on yourself for meals, clean clothes and deciding how best to spend your time. It is also a time you have the option of owning a pet that is all yours if you’re not living on campus. A furry friend, like a dog or cat, is a great housemate who will love you unconditionally. Not to … [Read more...] about Adopt, Don’t Shop: A Peck of Pouting Puppies
Heelys Cruise by on Campus
Photo Courtesy of Dan Taylor//Creative CommonsThere has been a clear indulgence of the ‘90s on Pepperdine’s campus. Today, I was almost run over by a blue-wheeled Razor scooter. Cinnamon Toast Crunch reigns the cereal aisles once again. Heck, I played MASH about two days ago (hello, husband Shia LeBeouf). The newest comeback to campus is the … [Read more...] about Heelys Cruise by on Campus
Forget the Labels, Buy the Memories
Art By Jenny RustadMaterialism has been defined by Merriam-Webster as a way of thinking that gives too much importance to material possessions rather than intellectual or spiritual things. Think of the show “Gossip Girl” for example. You don’t need to watch more than one episode to note that brands matter and what you wear defines your status among those … [Read more...] about Forget the Labels, Buy the Memories
Make It, Don’t Fake It
Photo by Allison Hubbard I’ve been under the selfish pretense that all my peers at Pepperdine have life figured out. Although I know that’s not necessarily true, the moment I am having difficulties in class (or with life in general), I assume that everyone is milestones ahead of me. How do they all have perfectly lined–up schedules where classes start at noon so they can … [Read more...] about Make It, Don’t Fake It
Say Goodbye to the Sombrero
Photo by Sylvia HartleyMalibu restaurant La Salsa served its last meal yesterday. Angie Torres, an employee who has worked at the restaurant for a year and a half, confirmed that it was closing and said they would stay open Wednesday, “until we run out of food.” “I’m really bummed that La Salsa is closing because they’re like the forgotten Mexican … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to the Sombrero