Graphic by Nate BartonOne of my most vivid memories of freshman year was the ceiling in Miller A4.Not the mixtape I made for the 90-minute flight from Tucson to LAX. Not the breathless week of NSO. Not taking Cross-Country team pictures at Zuma Beach and realizing I was finally a Division I athlete. Not the cringeworthy speeches I struggled to give in COM 180. Not the … [Read more...] about Don’t Wish It Away
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Staff Editorial: Think About Whom You Might Hurt Before You Post
Art by Peau Porotesano Like anything on the Web, social media presents pros and cons. When used correctly, it can be an excellent form of networking, connecting with friends and sharing one’s day-to-day activities. It can also be used professionally to advertise for business or attract a user’s attention. However, it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. If left unfiltered, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Think About Whom You Might Hurt Before You Post
London Just Called and it Won’t Stop Crying
Editors note: Due to a procedural error, this story was written on April 9, 2015 but was not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion.Art by Chris Chen My parents were both wearing their sunglasses inside LAX. I hadn’t met most of the London program yet, and I am sure some of the kids were a bit confused. But I knew my parents’ tactics –– … [Read more...] about London Just Called and it Won’t Stop Crying
Senior Reflects on College
Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on April 9, 2015, but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Art by Jenny RustadI have a constant fear that I am running out of time. Perhaps that is true about my life as an undergraduate at Pepperdine. In my four years at Pepperdine, all the fun stuff like studying abroad in Buenos Aires … [Read more...] about Senior Reflects on College
Senior Reflection Two
Art by Peau PorotesanoI can summarize my college experience in two words: unmet expectations. I still remember the day I didn't get the dreaded small envelope, and all was right in the world. As a high school senior, I couldn’t wait to go to the beach every day after class, meet lots of cute boys (I went to an all-girls high school) and go out all the time. I remember … [Read more...] about Senior Reflection Two