Photos by Mikaela Bisson I have always been a foodie, much to my bank account's dismay. When you have world-renowned restaurants in your backyard who wouldn’t be tempted to break their student budget? A Nobu roll here, a Tra de Noi dinner there. That is where this column comes in, to help students learn what it took others years to figure out — that you can eat well … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals
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Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock
Art by Sybil Zhang "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." No sentence proved more true than this one by the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson during my semester in this marvelous city. My experience in London was marked by adventure and self-discovery to an extent I had never experienced before. From nights out on the town at Piccadilly Circus to evening … [Read more...] about Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock
This Week’s Hidden Gem: Caffe Luxxe
Photos by Sandy LiuFor many students, coffee has become an essential part of life. Despite the new Starbucks on main campus, many are still on the search for quality coffee. Malibu's newest addition — Caffe Luxxe — is an Italian-inspired cafe located three miles from campus. Nestled in the Malibu Sands Center across from Carbon beach, Caffe Luxxe provides a wide … [Read more...] about This Week’s Hidden Gem: Caffe Luxxe
God Knows Best
By the grace of God, I've successfully completed two weeks of classes at Pepperdine University and also coped pretty well with being away from home. Coming from a community college, this has been a huge transition for me, which I am loving nonetheless. But it has taken a great deal of soul searching to reach this point since I was initially filled with the feeling that I … [Read more...] about God Knows Best
Don’t Prioritize Internships
Art by Sybil ZhangI work at the Seaver Career Center editing resumes and cover letters. Every day, my peers come in or email their documents for review even amid the rush of exams or finals. Some students come in because their professor "made" them come in as an assignment, others to apply for on-campus jobs, but usually, their document frenzy is initiated by the hunt for one … [Read more...] about Don’t Prioritize Internships
