Art by Sacha Irick When I walked onto campus a mere three weeks ago for New Student Orientation and looked at the view from Alumni Park, I had to laugh at myself. Here I was, coming from my home town in Kailua, Hawaii, to go to school in Malibu, Calif. It seemed I was simply moving from one paradise to another. I have been overwhelmed by the friendliness of Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Reviewing education in Egypt
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Bust out of Malibu and pop into Santa Monica
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
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