Art by Madeline Duvall Were you devastated by the switch to online classes this fall? Instead of returning to Pepperdine's beautiful Malibu campus, students will now have to spend the semester sitting in front of their laptop for at least 12 to 18 hours per week. Terrific. Despite the challenges of virtual classes such as spotty connections and tired eyes, an online … [Read more...] about Opinion: Fall 2020 Is the Time to Be Intentional
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Refocus on Gratitude
Art by Ally ArmstrongEntering my senior year, I had one goal in mind: make every day memorable. As what I like to call a lazy extrovert — meaning I love being around other people, once you pull me out of the house — this posed a unique challenge. It meant resisting the urge to spend my free hours buried under blankets and instead seek out adventures with my close … [Read more...] about Refocus on Gratitude
Start the School Year Intentionally
"Happy New Year" is not a rallying cry that is typically heard at New Student Orientation, but it should be. While these words may make orientation leaders seem seasonally challenged, they promote a beneficial attitude toward the return of school. All Pepperdine students should approach the start of the school year in the same way that they would Jan. 1. They should take … [Read more...] about Start the School Year Intentionally
Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
Photos by Arthur Puu Brianna Visalli started her soccer career early at only 4 years old at a local church league called Los Gatos Christian. Now she's playing in the National Women's Soccer League for the Chicago Red Stars. Visalli considered playing abroad after some of her previous coaches advised her that playing in the states was a risk. However, because of her … [Read more...] about Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
People of Pepperdine: Sophie Nelson
Photo by Chad Jimenez “I think the one word to sum up everything right now is ‘overwhelming.’ So much information is hitting me at once and I’m just mostly excited though, now that we have said goodbye to our parents, and everything is starting to get exciting, I think what I’m most excited for in the near future is rush, but long-term, studying abroad. I’m a little bit … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Sophie Nelson