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Persistence is the new black

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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

Staff Editorial: Lines leave students out of Convocation

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Art by Sacha Irick Meet Sam. Sam is your average Pepperdine student. He is responsible, loves school and enjoys a good time. Sam’s problem is that like many other students, he has too much on his plate. Sam’s plate isn’t that sturdy and can’t hold too much stuff, and sometimes things tend to fall off. Sam hates it when this happens. Meet Jane. Jane is also your average … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Lines leave students out of Convocation

Overconquering will conquer you

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Art by Sacha Irick Let’s talk about the other Napoleon syndrome. No, this article is not about short people. Because let’s face it, there are lots of people who are much shorter than the famed emperor and do just fine. Short jokes aside, Napoleon’s height (or lack thereof) wasn’t his downfall. No, Napoleon’s fatal flaw was that he was an overachiever. For all that he … [Read more...] about Overconquering will conquer you

Face Off: Should sophomores be required to live on campus?

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YES: I think sophomores should live on campus because they are still getting used to the college environment and are at such a young age; they are at the point in life where they still need social and spiritual guidance. Also, since many sophomores go abroad, the students who stay here are able to get an opportunity to make new friends. Living on campus offers sophmores a … [Read more...] about Face Off: Should sophomores be required to live on campus?