Photo by Chad Jimenez"I just really love the Pepperdine community here and I have been growing and getting to know the freshman, particularly this year. I feel like it is our duty as upperclassmen to make sure that our freshman are having the experience that we had. I also really love stale flamin’ hot Cheetos. I discovered stale flamin’ hot Cheetos by accident when … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Julia Trias
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How to Deal with Fake Friends
You have your best friends, casual pals, group friends, class acquaintances — but somewhere between the different levels of your own social pyramid are fake friends. Malibu, and especially Pepperdine, is a rather friendly environment with everyone walking around smiling and giddy from the buzz off their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Sometimes this sunshine-filled atmosphere can cloud a … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Fake Friends
Homesickness Is Normal
Art by Sybil Zhang The dominating theme I heard from alumni of International Programs was that their year or semester abroad was one of the best of their lives. During the first weeks of my time abroad, I wondered if that would also be the case for me. Not only did I struggle with linguistic and societal differences, but I also had to undergo this transition with limited … [Read more...] about Homesickness Is Normal
Staff Editorial: PGM Offers Perks and Public Service
Art by Peau PorotesanoPepperdine students are encouraged often to find ways to give back and serve their community. Working at Pepperdine Graphic Media is a form of service that comes with more than a few perks.PGM offers a variety of jobs and experiences. Students not only create articles and opinion pieces like this for the weekly paper, but they coordinate online content, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: PGM Offers Perks and Public Service
This is the End as We Know It
Graphic by Nate BartonUrban Dictionary defines Senioritis as, "A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors." I found this definition shortly before this article was due while also working on a group project, so it's safe to say it strikes college seniors as well. It's not necessarily just good or bad, though. Senioritis can be positive or negative, depending on how it … [Read more...] about This is the End as We Know It