Photos by Gabrielle Norte The Pepperdine Women’s Soccer team returned to their home field for the first time this season, resulting in a 1-0 victory against Brown on Aug. 24. After 1-0 road losses against Kansas and Texas Tech, this win was particularly important and was a morale-booster to start off the season. The Waves soared through the first half, with the Bears … [Read more...] about The Waves Win Home Opener Against Brown
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When Familiar Culture Brings New Shocks
Photos by Micah LambertSo you’ve traveled the world, met interesting people and tried exotic foods. Now it’s finally time to return home, a place that should be familiar and comfortable. But upon arrival, you soon realize no one speaks your language. I’m not talking about English or French or German, but the language of growth, discovery and dramatic change. … [Read more...] about When Familiar Culture Brings New Shocks
Stay Productive Through The Summer
Art by Julia Naman As the second semester of my first year of college comes to an end, I am filled with excitement about seeing my friends and family when I return home for the summer. I imagine hanging out on the lake, sharing embarrassing college stories over lunch, seeing cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents, and mostly, just relaxing. However, being away from home … [Read more...] about Stay Productive Through The Summer
Defining ‘Home’
Art by Peau PorotesanoDuring my travels over Christmas break, I was faced with a rather vexing problem: the Airbnb I was staying at while exploring Rome was the definition of terrible. My previous experiences with the private property-renting website were great, but this house had a distinct lack of heat, a constant threat of burglars, a horrendous shower that flooded the … [Read more...] about Defining ‘Home’
‘Up Here, I Am Home’ – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Katrina Warme “You’re going to do what?” asked the park ranger, with all the incredulity his expression could muster. He could not comprehend that anyone this young or this small was about to attempt what we had set out to do. Setting: Yosemite National Park, California. Little Yosemite Meadows Campground. Summer, 1999. Late afternoon, six miles into a hike, and … [Read more...] about ‘Up Here, I Am Home’ – Currents Magazine Fall 2015