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 school somewhere as beautiful as Malibu. I, like many other students, often fall into the trap of filling … [Read more...] about Appreciate Your Surroundings
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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 about showing interest in my friends' lives. That needs to … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to be a Friend
Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Photos by Haidyn HarveyDuring this year's New Student Orientation week, a new wave of students hit campus, ready to call Pepperdine home. NSO is a time for meeting new friends, frosh folly-ing and hoarding free T-shirts. During the excitement, upperclassmen offer advice for incoming students.Junior Audrey Whiting reminds incoming students to take their time when getting … [Read more...] about Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Remember Your Health During Finals
Photo by Cameryn Zorb As finals season approaches it’s easy to lose yourself in the stress that the oncoming tests bring, but it’s important to put yourself first. Remember that your health is more crucial than your grades. Here are a few tips to help remind you of this during your upcoming tests. You have to pay attention to what your body and mind are telling you. If … [Read more...] about Remember Your Health During Finals
Balance Passion with a Paycheck
Graphic by Nate BartonLiving in Malibu, it's easy to get caught up in the glitz and glam of living with the millionaires. From the Lamborghini that frequently parks in the Country Mart, to the lavish beach houses and elegant clubs that line the shoreline, the amount of wealth surrounding Pepperdine's campus is undeniable. Therefore, it's natural for students to become fixated … [Read more...] about Balance Passion with a Paycheck
