Halloween is over. Knott’s Scary Farm is long gone. And although I still sense an eerie presence of darkness and decay, I assume that’s just from the sagging pumpkins in my suite as they succumb to the force of gravity. It’s that confusing time of year when I have no clue what I should be celebrating. My candy supply from trick-or-treating is down to disheartening Whoppers … [Read more...] about ‘Twas the month before Christmas
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Club Convocations to honor C.S. Lewis in memoriam
Fifty years ago, famed author and theologian C.S. Lewis passed away, leaving behind numerous books, poems and essays that are still widespread and renowned. In his honor, the Center for Faith and Learning created 11 club convos for students, each on a different book that Lewis authored or an idea that he theologically addressed. “Students are still interested in Lewis, so we … [Read more...] about Club Convocations to honor C.S. Lewis in memoriam
Join the struggle for an internship
Art by Brooke Muschott During college, most students begin to think about where they picture themselves working post-graduation. Securing a job opportunity always seems to be possible, especially for those students with the experience of an internship under their belts. Academics can teach you a lot, but as my favorite saying goes, “Never let school get in the way of your … [Read more...] about Join the struggle for an internship
Life lessons ‘The Graduate’ taught me
I couldn’t really tell you what my favorite movie is, but I can say that Dustin Hoffman’s first shot to fame, “The Graduate,” is pretty high up on my list. Hoffman plays the protagonist, Benjamin Braddock, the big-shot college student who, after being the university track star, ladies’ man, award scholar and even the editor of the school paper, graduates and finds himself … [Read more...] about Life lessons ‘The Graduate’ taught me
Speed bumps hurt our safety
For those of us who use motorized vehicles, Pepperdine’s Malibu campus became far less welcoming over the past several months. The ever-increasing on-campus population has made parking difficult for those of us who live here and a real struggle for those who commute. There is little that can be done immediately to fix that issue, since building new parking areas takes time and … [Read more...] about Speed bumps hurt our safety