As I trudged on through the blistering heat, I could feel every pound of my backpack resting on my shoulders. My body ached in places I had never felt before, and I could feel traces of fresh blisters forming on my feet. I was fully convinced that I could not make it another step. And then I saw a glimpse of a little yellow arrow painted on a tree in the distance — the same … [Read more...] about Finding my Camino
Perspectives
Nam Knows Best: Re-Run
Why the number of years here means nothing I feel like a freshman: I don’t know what time the Caf opens or closes or switches over for lunch. I don’t know when the shuttle runs (but I’m always too late for it anyway). I am putting off getting my convo credit like a boss. I don’t know anyone. Even though I am technically going on my fourth year on this blessed … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Re-Run
Clothes for a Cause: Malibu’s Pop-Up Night of Fashion
Photos by Kristin Vartan Clothes for a cost? More like clothes for a cause! Morgane Le Fay, John Varvatos, I.C.O.N., and Stop Cancer teamed up to make the fight against cancer the star of their runway at Malibu’s Pop-Up Night of Fashion. On Thursday, Sept. 4, a fashion show was held in Malibu Country Mart, featuring looks by the famous fashion house, Morgane Le Fay and … [Read more...] about Clothes for a Cause: Malibu’s Pop-Up Night of Fashion
In the Name of Diversity
Art by Xander Hayes When abroad, Pepperdine students often speak of homesickness. For 9.95 percent of Seaver, that is a constant reality. According to the admissions website, this 9.95 percent of international students hail mainly from China (28.97 percent), Indonesia (10.34 percent), South Korea (7.97 percent), Canada (4.83 percent) and India (3.10 percent). For an … [Read more...] about In the Name of Diversity
Multiple Counts of Assault Go Unpunished
When the Princess Katherine was photographed sun bathing topless and the photos were then placed in a five-page spread by the French Magazine “Closer,” in 2012, this was assault. This same assault has happened to Prince Harry when his nude photos were “leaked.” When the same happened to Vanessa Hudgens in 2007 she was shamed by Disney and millions of people for her assault. … [Read more...] about Multiple Counts of Assault Go Unpunished