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Staff Editorial: Take Our Advice and Enjoy College

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Art by Sybil ZhangRemember NSO when no one knew what DTR stood for or how the shuttle system worked? We've learned a lot, we've grown and we've definitely never been late because of the shuttle. But just because no one has to ask where the CAC is anymore doesn't mean we all couldn't use some advice. Don't be concerned about trying to have everything figured out during college, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Our Advice and Enjoy College

OneStop Tips

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Photos by Brett BeanRegistration can be a stressful time of year, especially if you’re new to the process. Luckily Pepperdine has an entire department devoted to making students' lives easier when it comes to selecting classes, choosing a major/minor and much more. In a recent interview, OneStop Student Services Adviser Lucas Saucedo offered insight into the process, as … [Read more...] about OneStop Tips

Let Me Leave Without a W

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Graphic by Nate BartonA lot happens during your first week of school. You go to your first classes, start the semester's activities and generally begin to understand what kind of mess you've gotten yourself into. Pepperdine students are notorious for overcommitting themselves, and the first several weeks are when that reality begins to set in. At some point, generally around … [Read more...] about Let Me Leave Without a W

GEs Slow Student Progress

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Art by Peau PorotesanoPepperdine's general education system is laborious and strict. It requires students to take nearly two full years of classes before starting their major classes, and if students want to start knocking out those key pre-reqs for their major, then they must compromise. If you take fewer GEs and more major classes early on, you suffer by taking GEs for the … [Read more...] about GEs Slow Student Progress