Art by Peau Porotesano As students, it's our job to take the time we are given in college to learn and grow into responsible adults, and that knowledge can't always come from the classroom. College is, in many ways, a half-step into independence; we're living on our own but the cafeteria is just a few steps away. However, finding ways to take responsibility for ourselves, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Can’t Teach Independence
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The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
Image Courtesy of Annaclare Burnett On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I woke up for my first day of preschool. I went into the kitchen for my usual cheerios and cinnamon toast, when my mom informed my sisters and I that "Daddy changed his flight this morning so he could come home sooner. He's on his way home right now. He misses you so much." We missed him too. We missed … [Read more...] about The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
Solve the Calabasas Driving Issue
Art by Peau Porotesano Pepperdine should provide shuttles to Calabasas. There's no shortage of students who live off campus, particularly in Calabasas, especially with the more recent housing difficulties and Villa Malibu breaking up with Pepperdine by shutting its doors to students. It's nice to live in Calabasas. The rent is cheaper, the scenery is picturesque and my high … [Read more...] about Solve the Calabasas Driving Issue
Let’s Reach Across the Aisle
Graphic by Nate BartonIt's important for us as students to reach across the college major aisle and learn from the other side. Let me explain.We all came to Pepperdine to get a degree, yes, but also to learn. When we were young, we studied all subjects in school; we had time for math, history, art and science, but once we reached high school we began to specialize and focus … [Read more...] about Let’s Reach Across the Aisle
Constantly Challenge Your Beliefs
Graphic by Evelyn Lee I grew up in the church. I went to a Christian school all the way through high school and now I'm at a Christian college. So yes, I can name all of the books of the Bible and quote the fruit of the Spirit anytime and anywhere. Perhaps the most important thing all those years of Christian education taught me was to challenge anything and everything I … [Read more...] about Constantly Challenge Your Beliefs
