Photo by Allison Hubbard I’ve been under the selfish pretense that all my peers at Pepperdine have life figured out. Although I know that’s not necessarily true, the moment I am having difficulties in class (or with life in general), I assume that everyone is milestones ahead of me. How do they all have perfectly lined–up schedules where classes start at noon so they can … [Read more...] about Make It, Don’t Fake It
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Death with Dignity Poses Ethical Questions
We’re always told to live life to the fullest because we never know when our final day will come. Knowing or choosing death is something beyond my comprehension. But not for Brittany Maynard. If you’re not familiar, Maynard has recently been in the news for having terminal brain cancer and deciding to end her own life through a process called “Death with … [Read more...] about Death with Dignity Poses Ethical Questions
Nam Knows Best: The hills are alive and you can be too
I’m going to vent for a minute on the behalf of, well, everyone: nothing is right. Nothing. I feel like I am a walking disclaimer of “fine, but not quite good enough.” Whether it be classes or a grade on a test or a particular friendship that is just not where I want it to be or the more superficial but just as impactful to my morning routine running out of coffee on a Monday — … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: The hills are alive and you can be too
Scrolling life away
I’m as capable as any to fall into the evil vortex of Netflix. It only takes a measly 15 seconds for one to choose between a fifth episode of “Parks and Rec,” or the arduous task of homework and other unfortunate responsibilities. After factoring in the amount of hours a day I spend on academia, tweeting my passive aggressive feelings away, Facebook stalking people and other … [Read more...] about Scrolling life away
Love of others shows us the face of God
Addressing the crowd during one of the Sunday congregations on campus last semester, the pastor said — not necessarily in so many words — the following: “Couples! Look at your partner sitting next to you, and acknowledge that he or she is not the center of your life. He or she is only your companion as you make your way to God. Do not put your faith in the … [Read more...] about Love of others shows us the face of God