I had an existential crisis at Rock the Brock last week. I should first state that the event itself was delightful, pristinely put on by the school and an overall memorable evening overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the house of our school’s president. My existential crisis came from a place inside my own heart. I got off on a bad foot when the dress code wasn’t announced, … [Read more...] about A crisis of conscience
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Break out of Malibu: First Friday
From mouthwatering Belgian waffles drenched in Nutella to awesome one-of-a-kind items from locally owned shops, First Friday in Venice is a can’t miss opportunity for food lovers, shopaholics and hipsters alike. First Friday takes place on Abbot Kinney, a hip street in the Venice neighborhood that becomes flooded with more than 30 food trucks and crowds of food-loving … [Read more...] about Break out of Malibu: First Friday
Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?
NO: I would prefer to avoid military presence in Syria, specifically any policy that puts “boots on the ground.” However, punitive strikes may be necessary if the Syrian government is lying to the U.S. about using chemical weapons on civilians. Obama is right to carefully consider the situation but should seek approval from Congress before declaring war on Syria. Washington … [Read more...] about Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?
Staff Editorial: Unpacking diversity at Pepperdine
Art by Sacha Irick What can we say about the Miley Cyrus VMA performance? Trashy? Maybe. Controversial? Most definitely. Beaten to death by the media? Absolutely. But what should we really be focusing on here? Unfortunately, the Miley Cyrus conversation spilled over into the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech. MLK dreamed of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Unpacking diversity at Pepperdine
Give G(r)eek life a try
Three years ago, if someone told me I would be writing an article on why people should join the Pepperdine Greek system, I would have assured them that I wasn’t the type. Needless to say, I joined skeptically as a freshman, and it has been one of the best decisions of my college career. I am not your typical sorority personality, and I feared that I couldn’t possibly have … [Read more...] about Give G(r)eek life a try