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Kylie Kowalski

YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’

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Encountering one free spirit isn’t necessarily uncommon, but finding three roommates who share the same love for spontaneity and adventure is a rarity.Senior Connor Housefield and juniors Peter Runey and Morten Hansen all bring unique life experiences and a "you only live once" YOLO mantra to their shared lives as roommates in their apartment off campus in Point Dume, … [Read more...] about YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’

‘If We Go Down That Path’: Readers Discuss Dystopian Fiction

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Junior Emma Lake’s fascination with dystopian science fiction began in elementary school when she first read the "Hunger Games" series. Along with many of her classmates, she connected to dystopian literature, leading to a developed interest in the topic. Dystopian literature is a form of speculative fiction that provides a vision of the future where a society is in … [Read more...] about ‘If We Go Down That Path’: Readers Discuss Dystopian Fiction

Students Learn ASL for Disability Awareness Week

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Approximately half a million people use American Sign Language in the United States, according to the Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Pepperdine does not offer American Sign Language classes, according to the Academic Catalog. Students argue ASL is still an essential language to understand. Disability Awareness Week occurred March 11-15. Various events on … [Read more...] about Students Learn ASL for Disability Awareness Week

Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings

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Seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, is a disorder the sunny California stereotype often masks. However, it still affects many California residents. California received more than 33 inches of rain last year, which is 128% of the average, making it one of the wettest years in the state's recorded history, according to ABC7 News. Not only does rain bring … [Read more...] about Rainy Weather Evokes Negative Feelings