Sometimes I forget the beach exists. I’m so caught up in running from my internship to my classes to my job to club meetings to Payson that I never look up to recognize the beauty around me. I never slow down for a second to just remind myself how lucky I am to go to […]
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Don’t Forget to be a Friend
In the midst of shootings, political unrest and midterms (both elections and tests), it can be easy to get caught up in one’s own thoughts and problems and forget to pay attention to how others are doing. I am notoriously guilty for this mistake. I tend to favor my classwork and extracurriculars over being intentional […]
Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Upperclassmen offer words of wisdom to new Waves
Remember Your Health During Finals
How to prioritize yourself during your finals while trying your best.
Balance Passion with a Paycheck
It’s important not just to work for the six-digit salary but to find work that is genuinely enjoyable
How to deal with family members over Thanksgiving
It might be the greatest time of the year, but going back home for the holiday may include having to deal with some not so great family members. “How is school?” “Are you dating someone?” “What are your plans after college?” “You look fat/thin.” “When are you going to get a real job?” Whether it […]
How to: Eat Happy
A happy stomach makes a happy person. In these busy times of college, between class, internships, extracurricular activities and attempting to have a social life, worrying about the particulars of your diet should really be the last of your worries. In Malibu and Calabasas, self-image is everything. While the cultures of these neighborhoods emphasize the […]
How to Develop Student-Teacher Relationships
Graphic by Nate Barton Teachers, you either love them or hate them. Going to class is much better when you have a positive relationship with your professor. When you like your teacher, it motivates you to go class more often and maybe even pay attention. It also makes you feel more guilty when you miss […]
How to Manage Extracurricular Activities
Between homework, on or off-campus jobs, school and community activities and a social life, it can be a lot for one person to manage. In these four years, your time is limited and valuable. Some students might question the importance or necessity of joining extracurricular activities in the first place. Extracurriculars are important because through […]
Post Abroad Blues
Coming back from abroad isn’t always easy