Of all the commitments a college student can make, marriage may not be the first that comes to mind. But three Pepperdine students, junior Heavin Hunter, senior Erica Schenk and senior Lilia Kerski are redefining the Pepperdine dating landscape and saying 'I do.' Heavin Hunter said she plans to graduate this April and have her wedding with her fiancee Josh the following … [Read more...] about Lifting the Veil on Pepperdine’s Engaged and Married
Dating
Practice the Art of College Chivalry
Art by Peau Porotesano Fellow lords, ladies and various peasants: In the honor and preservation of the art of chivalry established in tradition by noble knights of the round table, it is suitable to provide particular guidelines to the aid of campus love. Other documents have, in the past, aided young people down the winding path of love. For example, "The Art of Courtly … [Read more...] about Practice the Art of College Chivalry
Pepperdine Can’t Get You a Boyfriend
Graphic by Nate Barton A few weeks prior to graduation, nostalgic self-reflection has brutally ousted all work ethic. One productive outcome of my slight emotional instability — besides making academic stress seem comparatively small — is that it’s made me think back on my time at Pepperdine critically. I think more about the words I've said and heard over the years. And, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Can’t Get You a Boyfriend
When Racism Strikes, Are You Ready?
Graphic by Falon OpsahlMy boyfriend asked if he could go after him, the man staring at us. I said “no.” I knew violence was not the answer. My heart dropped. My boyfriend’s hands shook, and rage was etched into his face. We sat there with a bitter taste in our mouths and stomachs that no longer craved the food for which we had been starving just moments … [Read more...] about When Racism Strikes, Are You Ready?
Faculty Take on Dating Culture on Campus
Infographs by Monica Avila and Kylie Myers A new dating series functions as a resource for men at Pepperdine to learn more about and discuss dating. The first event was held as a Convo on March 16, and the remaining two events will be April 5 and April 12 at 6 p.m. in the PLC 125, though not as Convos. The series will close with encouraging conversations about dating, and … [Read more...] about Faculty Take on Dating Culture on Campus