I realized I would never be cool the summer before fourth grade. This was mainly because I had buck teeth, baby fat and an embarrassing supply of gauchos (pants that can pretty much substitute for parachutes). But even so, I had way too much fun being the weird kid. That summer we moved to Redlands, Calif., which is a relatively small town in the Inland Empire. I didn’t … [Read more...] about Embracing eccentricity
Pepperdine University
Debate heads to Reagan Library
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Debate Team The policy debate team has been invited to participate in a series of public debates, sponsored by the Cross Examination Debate Association and University of Virginia’s Miller Center. The debates will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on Nov. 8. Partnered with the Miller Center, which is a … [Read more...] about Debate heads to Reagan Library
Internships are ‘in’
Whether a college student aims to be LeBron James’ media manager or his corporate lawyer, internships are all the rage. “Every student should intern no matter what major you are, as many times as you can,” Assistant Director of Internships and Orientations Kirsten Vassie said. “It’s the hot, hot thing right now.” Vassie heads the internship branch for International … [Read more...] about Internships are ‘in’
Polo’s senior White makes waves in pool
Photo by Sarah Malone Senior Danny White is ready to take water polo to the next level. It was not an easy choice for White to make the decision to redshirt his senior year and stay at Pepperdine a fifth year to play water polo, but he is glad for the opportunity to make the best of his last year here, especially under the tutelage of two coaches who were Olympians. “The … [Read more...] about Polo’s senior White makes waves in pool
Keeping up with the conference: TheW.tv
Art by Alexander Hayes The West Coast Conference publicly launched its new media outlet TheW.tv on Sept. 17. This new website is available to fans everywhere and can be viewed on a computer, as well as accessed via smartphone or tablet device. TheW.tv is the WCC’s all-access website that includes not only live streaming of games, but also features game videos and clips, … [Read more...] about Keeping up with the conference: TheW.tv