Art by Jenny RustdadPeople say college is the best time of a person’s life. “You’ll never get those four years back!” Every time people tell me about their (unsolicited) bucket lists, I can’t help but visualize some type of “Saw VI” device that entraps their heads inside a bucket and doesn’t let go until everything is crossed off. … [Read more...] about Seniors Reflect On College Part 1
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What to do if you see a Mountain Lion
Photo by Alexander HayesWildlife is alive at Pepperdine. And that’s not just the occasional deer on the hill watching you at the shuttle stop or prancing around in Rho parking lot. Rather, there have been two confirmed bobcat sightings and one mountain lion sighting on our campus. Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Robert McKelvy wrote in an email that, … [Read more...] about What to do if you see a Mountain Lion
Abroad: It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later
Art by Chris ChenPepperdine’s International Programs statistics say that participants of these programs include approximately 60 percent of the student population. For those students staying in Malibu next year as sophomores, that might very well seem like an under-exaggerated statistic. From the first day of NSO, Pepperdine stressed the importance of its wondrous … [Read more...] about Abroad: It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later
Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs of the Real World on Campus
Art by Chris ChenWhen I first entered the Pepperdine bubble as a freshman this past fall, I quickly realized how little sarcasm was appreciated and how I’d have to leave my playful banter habits back in New York, a land of blatant self-expression. In an attempt to maintain the cheery and positive attitude that exuded from most of the students I encountered, I tabled the … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs of the Real World on Campus
Enjoy a Lunch Date With a Professor
Photo by Sylvia HartleyStudents and faculty/staff can spend quality time outside of their work and classroom lives through Pepperdine’s Dine with a Student Program. The program allows a faculty/staff member and a student to share a meal worth up to $15 at the Caf for a once-a-week use. The sign-up sheet and one-time-use meal card are available at the Career Center. … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Lunch Date With a Professor