To compete in a collegiate sport is an accomplishment very few college students achieve. Going professional after NCAA competition ends is a feat even fewer athletes accomplish. For most college athletes, the NCAA is the end of the road, leaving them with a major shift in identity, from both student and athlete to neither in a matter of months.For most high school athletes the … [Read more...] about College Athletes Find New Opportunities in Next Chapter
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Everyone Feels Lost
Graphic by Nate Barton I remember coming into Pepperdine as a freshman and seeing the seniors around me and thinking to myself, "Wow, they have it together. They have it all figured out." From my point of view, it seemed like they knew what they wanted and how to achieve their goals, or at least had some sort of direction in their life. But as I begin my senior year, I … [Read more...] about Everyone Feels Lost
SPC Application Open
Photo Courtesy of Angela Kappus The Student Philanthropy Council has officially opened up applications for the next academic year. The application opened early last week, and the final deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 29. According to the Student Philanthropy Council's application-requirements page, SPC is a student-led organization that strives to embody Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about SPC Application Open
Staff Editorial: Support the Pepperdine Arts
Art by Chris ChenIn an age in which STEM fields are lauded as the end all be all of education, it's wonderful that a liberal arts university such as Pepperdine still holds onto the importance of art in the education system through both the curriculum, the Center for the Arts and other institutions. As Pepperdine students, it's important that we work to encourage and support the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Support the Pepperdine Arts
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