Moral ambiguity, gray areas and romantic country songs all have the same effect: They make me feel itchy. And I’m not talking about the pollen or food allergy kind of itchy (like the kind from hives and eczema, if we are going to get technical with it). I’m thinking of the kind of itchy that starts behind your neck when you are laying in bed. It’s probably because the little … [Read more...] about This is a safe place
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If You’re Reading This, It’s Not Too Late
Art by Alysha Tsuji My relationship with Drake is a lot like my relationship with my senior year. A week ago, I didn’t like Drake. I never caught on to the fan craze. “Thank Me Later,” “Take Care,” “Nothing Was The Same” — none of it captivated me. Whenever someone said, “Drake,” all I could picture was Jimmy Brooks, the wheelchair kid. Sure he had his bangers, “Best I … [Read more...] about If You’re Reading This, It’s Not Too Late
Pepperdine Conquers Sophomore Slump
Photo by Shawn JonesThe so-called “sophomore slump” can be found in universities across the nation. Sophomores experience a decline following the thrill of freshman year as they wrestle with their meaning and identity on campus. Pepperdine tackles the sophomore slump through a variety of programs. International Programs, the Sophomore Experience — including … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Conquers Sophomore Slump
Nam Knows Best: What Classrooms Smell Like Post-Break
Unless you are Buddy the Elf, you are probably a little relieved that the season of holidays is now over. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely think that the holiday season is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Also, I may or may not have dreamt of being Cindy Lou-Who from that one Dr. Seuss book about the Grinch. Even I get tired of poinsettias everywhere and garlands in … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: What Classrooms Smell Like Post-Break
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Art by Sacha Irick__________Follow Sacha on Twitter: @sachachachaa … [Read more...] about The ‘bu Yorker