Art by Peau PorotesanoDuring my travels over Christmas break, I was faced with a rather vexing problem: the Airbnb I was staying at while exploring Rome was the definition of terrible. My previous experiences with the private property-renting website were great, but this house had a distinct lack of heat, a constant threat of burglars, a horrendous shower that flooded the … [Read more...] about Defining ‘Home’
I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time
I’ve never really been up to date with the latest and greatest social media trends, but I must say, I’ve never felt my digital age more than when I finally conceded and downloaded Snapchat two months ago before leaving to study abroad. Yes, you read that right: two months ago. I’m aware that I’m a few years late to this game.What followed has been an … [Read more...] about I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time
Let’s Talk about Small Talk
Photo by Matthew Westman“Hey! How’s it going? A bit warm today, isn’t it?” With a string of a few words and a smile, the small talk begins anew. Small talk is not one of my favorite pastimes and I certainly thought I had experienced the worst of it after all those “getting-to-know-you” questions freshman year. You know the ones I’m … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk about Small Talk
SGA Power Team
Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on April 2, 2015 but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Photo by Jenna AguileraSGA released the election results for the 2015-2016 school year on March 26. Following are their plans for next year.Ima Idahosa, President“I’m looking forward to increasing the efficiency and … [Read more...] about SGA Power Team
DPS Reports 4.09.15
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 3/30/15 thru 4/6/15 TRAFFIC RELATED - HIT AND RUN, NON-INJURY ACCIDENT Date: Mar 30, 2015-Monday at 11:59 Case Number: 15-00481 Location: DRESCHER PARKING LOT S Summary: VEHICLE VS. PARKED VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION. A STUDENT RETURNED TO THEIR VEHICLE AND NOTICED NEW DAMAGE. THE RESPONSIBLE … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 4.09.15
