Art by Leah Bae My alarm clock begins shrieking at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Beep! Beep! Beep! Groggy and disoriented, I don’t even realize what a special day it is — Aug. 30, the first day of in-person classes back at Pepperdine.My last in-person class, along with many other students, happened in March 2020, meaning nearly a year and a half passed since COVID-19 forced life … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: School is in Session—In Person
Friends
Good News: Good Friends and Good Food
During my short time living at Pepperdine, I found the combination of food and friends is a major source of joy in my life. I am lucky to have a kitchen now, but I did not have one for the first few weeks of school. I do secretly miss, however, the chaos of figuring out how to cook pasta in the microwave and mastering the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Food bonds us. … [Read more...] about Good News: Good Friends and Good Food
A New Way of Communication: How Social Media Shapes Interactions
Photo courtesy of Geoffrey Leong Art by Ally Armstrong LOL, <3, 😊, OMG, g2g, 😘 & 🤗. These messaging symbols and acronyms have infiltrated their way into the human experience and the relationships humans hold. LOL signifies humor, <3 signifies love, OMG represents shock and g2g means 'got to go'. Even facial expressions can now be … [Read more...] about A New Way of Communication: How Social Media Shapes Interactions
Review: ‘New Girl’ Motivates Viewers To Make the Most Out of Life
The official poster displays the main characters in the TV series "New Girl." The heartfelt comedy aired on Fox for seven years and followed the lives of five friends in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of IMDbElizabeth Meriwether's "New Girl" is charming, hilarious and, above all, heartwarming. The show aired on Fox from Sept. 20, 2011 to May 15, 2018. It aims to inspire viewers … [Read more...] about Review: ‘New Girl’ Motivates Viewers To Make the Most Out of Life
Payson Library is the Social Hub of Pepperdine
When thinking about where I want to hangout with my friends on campus, the answer may seem surprising. Instead of going to traditional places like the Waves Cafeteria or the Firestone Fieldhouse, my friends and I will always choose the Payson Library.Payson holds a central location to many buildings on campus. It is a short walk from the Thorton Administrative Center (TAC), the … [Read more...] about Payson Library is the Social Hub of Pepperdine
