Graphic by Nate BartonThere are so many different ways to say I love you:"Have you been getting enough sleep?" "I brought you some coffee." "Text me when you get home."I am guilty of every single one of these, and I'm proud of it. It might come off as slightly overbearing (I mean I am the mom friend, though), but that doesn't mean I would ever be ashamed of how I express my … [Read more...] about Embrace Platonic Love
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Embrace Your Inner “Mom Friend”
Photos by Terra Atwood Every group always has that one friend who is always there for any situation that the group faces. She's the shoulder to cry on, the ultimate advice giver, and whether it's 2 p.m. or midnight, she's ready and on her way with two gallons of cookie dough. You know who I'm talking about — the ultimate friend — the one known as "The Mom … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Inner “Mom Friend”
Take Your Time Adjusting to Pepperdine
Art by Peau Porotesano Pepperdine's New Student Orientation is, for some, a social nightmare. With its dance parties, song and dance routines, small talk and the onslaught of names forgotten seconds after they're heard, the experience can be overwhelming. I was recently struck with a sense of horrified nostalgia as I watched the class of 2020 navigate its way through hordes … [Read more...] about Take Your Time Adjusting to Pepperdine
What the Tour Didn’t Tell You
Photos by Brandt Misik If you took a campus tour before committing, you were probably struck most by the smiling students and the prospect of gazing into a pink sunset while absorbing knowledge at your leisure. While the Pepperdine experience initially appears this way, romanticized on a tour designed to show the best side of the school, there are a few things every student … [Read more...] about What the Tour Didn’t Tell You
Timsh’l: Pepp-Famous Band Plans To Keep The Music Going
Photos by Katrina WarmeThe sweat of legends past permeates the Vaucluse Lounge as Timsh’l takes the stage for their final sound check before the show. The minimalistic venue that is the former home of Charlie Chaplin once hosted the likes of Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan and, unfortunately, hasn’t installed an air-conditioner since. It’s hot. Plastic crystals … [Read more...] about Timsh’l: Pepp-Famous Band Plans To Keep The Music Going
