Photo Courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine’s women’s golf team started their season on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational, swinging into a 13th out of 18th place finish. Leading the team was senior Marissa Chow, who scored a 219, landing her in a tie for 23rd in the tournament. Chow is already ranked one of the top 20 women’s … [Read more...] about Golf Swings High
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Emojis: Create Your Speech
Art by Christopher ChenAnyone with parents will realize that the meanings of words change. For instance, just the other day, my friend’s mother complained that “they came up with a new word: binge-drinking.” She hilariously ranted about it being unnecessary. “To us back then, it was just the weekend!” Since the meanings of words are not inherent in … [Read more...] about Emojis: Create Your Speech
Stop Walking in Everyone’s Shoes: Thoughts on Judgment Culture
Art by Kris HarperWith all the categories available for us to sort and shelve ourselves, it’s no wonder why we love Buzzfeed quizzes so much. It’s pretty embarrassing how excited I get over a few indiscriminate questions that promise to tell me what breakfast food I am (French toast) or which character from “Parks and Recreation” is most like me … [Read more...] about Stop Walking in Everyone’s Shoes: Thoughts on Judgment Culture
PIT Brings the Laughs with First Show of the Year
Photo by Zach LePepperdine’s Improv Troupe (colloquially known as PIT) started off its new season with a bang Friday night. The group of students performed for a full house in Elkins, and the energy that the crowd brought translated to a very strong show. Improv is hit-or-miss by nature, so the evening’s success is a huge credit to the performers. PIT has been a … [Read more...] about PIT Brings the Laughs with First Show of the Year
Kenyan Jewelry Weaves its way into Western Culture
Photo by Priyanka Harania After coming to Pepperdine from Kenya, a country rich with both culture and diversity, I find myself putting on my Kenyan jewelry to remind me of home. I often wear my necklace with an Africa pendant to show others that although I am Indian, I am not from India, but from Kenya. It’s my favorite piece I have, especially since my sister bought it … [Read more...] about Kenyan Jewelry Weaves its way into Western Culture
