Art by Chris Chen Nowadays, it’s pretty much impossible for me to scroll through my Facebook feed without being bombarded with pictures of my old high school classmates frolicking around Europe.Most of the time, seeing my friends’ selfies in front of the Eiffel Tower and action shots of them biking over the canals of Amsterdam leads me on a pleasant trip down memory … [Read more...] about Sophomores Don’t All Need to Go Abroad
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Staff Editorial: Students Need the Chance to Connect with Alumni
Art by Sacha Irick In today’s competitive job industry, networking is everything. As the saying goes, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” College is the prime time to build connections. Typically that involves developing relationships with your university’s alumni. At Pepperdine, however, there’s been a disconnect between students and alumni. Alumni Affairs … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Students Need the Chance to Connect with Alumni
New York Times to be distributed on campus daily
The New York Times will be available to students on campus for free within the next couple weeks, according to Student Government Association President Demisse Selassie. SGA passed the resolution March 5 to have 50 issues of the Times delivered to campus daily; the papers will probably be available in three places on campus. The locations have not yet been determined, but … [Read more...] about New York Times to be distributed on campus daily
Cal Grant Program in Jeopardy for Private Colleges
Photo Courtesy of Deborah Armstrong Five Pepperdine students and staff members headed to Sacramento on March 11 to protest a proposed cut to Cal Grant awards for students who attend private schools like Pepperdine. Their trip was part of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities’ “Day in the Capitol.” The California Legislature and Gov. Jerry … [Read more...] about Cal Grant Program in Jeopardy for Private Colleges
HRL reflects on Calamigos after one month
Photos by Sarah Malone Hidden in the Santa Monica hills sits the Calamigos Ranch, one of Malibu’s most prominent wedding venues, home to the Biggest Loser Resort and — as of Jan. 2 — new off-campus housing for sophomores. About 11.5 miles from campus, the 130 acres of land features various recreational activities from horseback riding to hiking in the Santa Monica hills … [Read more...] about HRL reflects on Calamigos after one month