We have now entered the week after President Barack Obama’s reelection — after a whirlwind, $2 billion election cycle characterized by its partisan fervor and political polarization, it feels like the quiet that follows a storm. In fact, the night of the election was a bit of an anticlimax after the political rollercoaster of the campaign season: President Obama not only won … [Read more...] about Winds of change
'Argo’ saves victims, audiences
With scenes of the revolutionary forces breaking down the gates of the U.S. embassy, public hangings and women with machine guns, “Argo” holds nothing back in its depiction of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis. Academy Award winner Ben Affleck (“The Town,” “Good Will Hunting”) directs and stars in this suspenseful thriller produced by Oscar nominee Grant Heslov and Oscar winner … [Read more...] about 'Argo’ saves victims, audiences
Keep calm and communicate on
Students met with Brian Dawson, associate dean of students, yesterday to relay their concerns regarding Housing and Residence Life’s connection with the Pepperdine community. The students and Dawson discussed a wide range of issues during the hour-long dialogue, covering everything from problems with the newly implemented laundry system to a proposed change in mixed-gender … [Read more...] about Keep calm and communicate on
Juicy tidbits: sweet like gossip but more worth your time
This past month has been unusually busy for the typical college student. With midterms and everything else that invades our schedules, our lives have been going nonstop. During this time I’ve received some juicy tidbits of advice and encouragement that I thought really needed to be shared. Some of these have to do with college life, but most are just simply for everyday life, … [Read more...] about Juicy tidbits: sweet like gossip but more worth your time
Back to the future
Remember when you were a kid and someone asked what you wanted to do when you grew up? Maybe you wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer — or perhaps you said, “I want to be just like mommy and daddy.” As a senior in college, I just got a reality check. I can finally see the finish line. For all the seniors out there, I am sure the anxiety and fear of what’s next is in full effect, … [Read more...] about Back to the future
