Art by Madeline DuvallTurning 22 is not as fun as Taylor Swift makes it seem. It’s not really an exciting birthday, especially compared to 21. If anything, it may feel like the first boring birthday of one’s adult life.My birthday was on Feb. 8 and leading up to it, I found it hard to get excited. There were a variety of reasons why: It's expensive, the world's … [Read more...] about Toast to Birthdays
Rewritten Higher Education Act May Affect Financial Aid Process
Infographs by Kelly RodriguezA rewrite of legislation known as the Higher Education Act could bring major changes to student financial aid and be "remarkably bad for students," said Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the Division of Government and Public Affairs for the American Council on Education.The Higher Education Act, originally passed in 1965, was last renewed in … [Read more...] about Rewritten Higher Education Act May Affect Financial Aid Process
Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire
Photos courtesy of Julie Ellerton A brush fire broke out near Civic Center Way in Malibu around 3 a.m. on Monday, according to Fire Station 88 Engineer Matt Rickard. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. While the blaze was estimated to be 6 acres, firefighters later changed the figure to approximately 2.6 acres. The fire was 95 percent contained and air … [Read more...] about Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire
Staff Editorial: Commit to Community To Foster Understanding
Art by Madeline Duvall "Community" is one of Pepperdine's biggest buzzwords. Students hear it used every year and somehow it finds new meaning as time goes on. Whether the "community" restores a garden, stands for unity, or remembers a student, this conglomeration of individuals finds a space to "unite" on one common goal. The world today is one where one media outlet … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Commit to Community To Foster Understanding
The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement
Photos and infographs by Kelly Rodriguez Sophomore Isabel Cornavaca works twice as hard to maintain her credit score after she made a big purchase in the first few months of having a credit card. Cornavaca, who works at Sephora and the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, said that even when she transfers an extra $100 to her credit card account, it still “doesn’t make a dent” to … [Read more...] about The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement
