Art by Christopher ChenI suffer from anxiety. And not the normal anxiety that everyone experiences from time to time, like right before an important test or a job interview. Instead, I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, meaning that I’m experiencing some form of anxiety practically every moment of every day, which is certainly far from pleasant. I go to therapy, I’m … [Read more...] about Sometimes, Anxiety Takes Me Hostage
student life
PIT Brings the Laughs with First Show of the Year
Photo by Zach LePepperdine’s Improv Troupe (colloquially known as PIT) started off its new season with a bang Friday night. The group of students performed for a full house in Elkins, and the energy that the crowd brought translated to a very strong show. Improv is hit-or-miss by nature, so the evening’s success is a huge credit to the performers. PIT has been a … [Read more...] about PIT Brings the Laughs with First Show of the Year
Betting It All on Black
Photos by Monika Haskell Last Thursday night, students flooded into Mullins Town Square as the Board hosted their third annual Monte Carlo Night. Upon arrival, students were given a raffle ticket for the giveaways later as well as a paper “$500 bill” which they could hand to a card dealer to cash in for chips so the games could begin. There were a variety of casino games … [Read more...] about Betting It All on Black
Burned Out Light Bulb Sets Off Towers Fire Alarm
Photo courtesy of Mika Inoue At 3:36 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, a smoke detector went off on the second floor of Towers. Students were evacuated and LA County Fire Department was dispatched. Residents were let back into the building after a brief inspection. DPS found that the source of the smoke was a burned out light bulb. The fire department was cancelled after DPS … [Read more...] about Burned Out Light Bulb Sets Off Towers Fire Alarm
This is a safe place
Moral ambiguity, gray areas and romantic country songs all have the same effect: They make me feel itchy. And I’m not talking about the pollen or food allergy kind of itchy (like the kind from hives and eczema, if we are going to get technical with it). I’m thinking of the kind of itchy that starts behind your neck when you are laying in bed. It’s probably because the little … [Read more...] about This is a safe place
