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How to Deal with Fake Friends

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You have your best friends, casual pals, group friends, class acquaintances — but somewhere between the different levels of your own social pyramid are fake friends. Malibu, and especially Pepperdine, is a rather friendly environment with everyone walking around smiling and giddy from the buzz off their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Sometimes this sunshine-filled atmosphere can cloud a … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Fake Friends

Mikaela’s Meals

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Photos by Mikaela Bisson Once the Halloween dust settles, but before the cheer of Christmas is in the air, comes every college student’s favorite time of year. No, I’m not referring to Thanksgiving break or finals week. I’m talking about Flu season. The time of year that leaves everyone sniffling and coughing while simultaneously glaring at the person in their class … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals

Mikaela’s Meals

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Photos by Mikaela Bisson It’s the perfect Malibu moment: You’re walking down the pier to Malibu Farm — beacon of hope in a world of cafeteria food. You order the cauliflower crust pizza you have been craving for weeks. Then, the dream ends, the bubble pops and reality sinks in. “That’ll be $25 please.” Just like that, the cost of your perfect pier pizza ruins the … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals

Homesickness Is Normal

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Art by Sybil Zhang The dominating theme I heard from alumni of International Programs was that their year or semester abroad was one of the best of their lives. During the first weeks of my time abroad, I wondered if that would also be the case for me. Not only did I struggle with linguistic and societal differences, but I also had to undergo this transition with limited … [Read more...] about Homesickness Is Normal