Photo by Marisa Padilla If you don’t already know, Malibu is a city with a college, but it is not a your typical college town. It’s called the Malibubble for a reason (see Pepp Talk, B3). When you work hard, you have to play hard in order to stay sane and focused. Besides that, you want to make memories during these college years — and I’m not talking about memories with … [Read more...] about Bust out of Malibu and pop into Santa Monica
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Navigate the murky waters of Pepp style
Freshman year can be the most challenging, yet most exciting, time in an individual’s life. Students have enough to worry about — from getting to class on time to getting along with roommates — so I’m here to take away a critical worry: fashion. These few fashion do’s and don’ts should help prevent any major fashion catastrophes. Don’ts 1. Don’t wear wedges and heels: … [Read more...] about Navigate the murky waters of Pepp style
Journey from misdirection to directioner
Late nights and endless hours spent meeting people sounds like the typical freshman New Student Orientation experience. But the NSO Leaders experience their own personal Renaissance the week before school, too. Nearly 100 returning students came back to campus on Aug. 15 to begin their training in all-things Pepperdine. Orientation leaders spent time getting to know each … [Read more...] about Journey from misdirection to directioner
Self-actualization comes in the form of a Hot Pocket
Freshmen, welcome and calm down. It’s just college; in a few weeks, you’ll hate it just like you hate everything else in life. College is kind of like a Chipotle burrito — it’s so amazing in theory, but once you near the end of it, you’re like, “bleh,” and kind of want your money back. Again though, WELCOME! To the rest of you, somehow it has happened ... again. A fresh … [Read more...] about Self-actualization comes in the form of a Hot Pocket
Staff Editorial: Check yourself before you wreck yourself
Art by Sacha Irick “Don’t drink and drive” is an expression today’s college-age adults hear so frequently that it has arguably become cliche and lost its gravity. Nonetheless, drunk drivers are involved in about one out of every three fatal car crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Nearly 11,000 lives were lost as a result of “alcohol-impaired” drivers … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Check yourself before you wreck yourself