Art by Christopher ChenI suffer from anxiety. And not the normal anxiety that everyone experiences from time to time, like right before an important test or a job interview. Instead, I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, meaning that I’m experiencing some form of anxiety practically every moment of every day, which is certainly far from pleasant. I go to therapy, I’m … [Read more...] about Sometimes, Anxiety Takes Me Hostage
Christopher Chen
Students Connect at Beach Campout
Photo courtesy of Tanya GarciaSometimes, a night on the beach is all that is needed to connect a community. This past Tuesday, Pepperdine’s Campus Ministry held an overnight campout at Thornhill Broome Beach. The campout was intended to take the place of the previously-held weekend retreats. In addition to a barbecue and a worship session, the campout featured a speech by … [Read more...] about Students Connect at Beach Campout
Emojis: Create Your Speech
Art by Christopher ChenAnyone with parents will realize that the meanings of words change. For instance, just the other day, my friend’s mother complained that “they came up with a new word: binge-drinking.” She hilariously ranted about it being unnecessary. “To us back then, it was just the weekend!” Since the meanings of words are not inherent in … [Read more...] about Emojis: Create Your Speech
Waze Gains Traction Through Word of Mouth
Photo by Sylvia HartleyOn occasion, students will find the need to travel to specific locations by navigating through the crazy wild goose chase that is the Los Angeles area freeway system. Navigation applications are there to make that journey all the more convenient, and two, which seem similar and are even owned by the same corporation, pose different benefits and … [Read more...] about Waze Gains Traction Through Word of Mouth
Gym Packed for the New Year
Photo Courtesy of AberroCreative//PixabayDue to its relatively small size, the Firestone Weight Center has suffered crowding problems, especially as the new year begins. This has often led to students and faculty being unable to access certain cardio equipment and weights. Those who regularly attend the gym make due with the equipment that is available at the moment.The gym is … [Read more...] about Gym Packed for the New Year
