Photo courtesy of Michael Kruel | Students sheltering in place in Payson Library look out the window at Pepperdine's Malibu campus on November 10, 2018, the morning after the Woolsey Fire surrounded the university. As I write this, I am sitting in the back corner of the library near the fireplace in one of the chairs where I slept during the shelter-in-place last year. Looking … [Read more...] about A Senior’s Side of the Story
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Look for Silence in the Noise
Finding time for oneself during a busy college schedule can be difficult. Between classes, internships, jobs, friendships, relationships and extracurriculars, the life of a college student is involved, challenging and demanding. It's filled with balancing academics, a social life and, of course, the most important but the least achieved of these, sleep. At times, it can seem as … [Read more...] about Look for Silence in the Noise
Don’t Wish It Away
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
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