I stepped onto the tarmac at Burbank Airport with adrenaline and anticipation running through my veins. It was the first time I had stepped foot in the Golden State, the first time I had stepped foot west of Louisiana. It was the day before NSO was set to begin. Welcome to Pepperdine! NSO had begun, and I was in shock. Virtual tours, pictures, reruns of “Zoey 101” and YouTube … [Read more...] about Senior Gives Advice to Class of 2018
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Roommates do affect success in college
A friend of mine from another university recently gave me an article that his behavioral economics teacher assigned to the class. When I opened up the file, my attention was drawn directly to the title, which introduced a term I had never really heard before: “Peer Effects and Alcohol Use among College Students.” Peer effects? What ever happened to the good old, overly used, … [Read more...] about Roommates do affect success in college
Close friends stick like glue
Art by Sacha Irick “Never let school get in the way of your education.” Were those really the words that were coming out of my AP English teacher’s mouth? I never thought I’d hear my most admired instructor advise such a thing. Although I must admit that now, three years later, that offer of guidance has been one of the most treasured pieces of advice I have ever … [Read more...] about Close friends stick like glue
Pick two: sleep, grades or social life
Art by Jacklyn Maza There’s a long-standing joke that as a student, we have three options: sleep, good grades and a social life. Students may choose only two. Given that grades and a social life usually take priority, most of us have given up on the hope of a good night’s rest. It is a dream and a whisper of days gone by, and sleep deprivation has become a trademark of … [Read more...] about Pick two: sleep, grades or social life
Persistence is the new black
It’s that time of year again when pumpkins and ghouls come out to play. The spooky spirits aren’t the only ones giving us bad dreams, our midterms are sure to give us nightmares as well. Midterms are like full moons — they sneak up on us with no warning. The lack of sleep we experience can make us believe in the wickedness of the season. We all know the struggle behind … [Read more...] about Persistence is the new black
