Art by Sybil Zhang "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." No sentence proved more true than this one by the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson during my semester in this marvelous city. My experience in London was marked by adventure and self-discovery to an extent I had never experienced before. From nights out on the town at Piccadilly Circus to evening … [Read more...] about Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock
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Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want
Art by Peau PorotesanoTerrorism is not incomprehensible. It may seem like pointless evil, but groups like ISIS have a plan and a purpose with their actions. They seek to gain power and a following, and to be taken seriously, despite their extremist fringe ideology. ISIS and groups like it should not be given the legitimacy they desire. To start, simply calling them Daesh … [Read more...] about Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want
Take Flight and Go Abroad
Graphic by Nate Barton A common question for Pepperdine students and alumni is “Did you go abroad?” Going abroad is a significant part of Pepperdine’s culture. Studying in another country not only gives someone the ability to expand their horizons and explore new parts of the world but also invites in an unparalleled ability to grow and mature in ways that will scarcely come … [Read more...] about Take Flight and Go Abroad
Urban Fringes
Photos by Trevor MartinezFrom busy freeways to the pursuit of cheap parking, a day trip to Los Angeles is not always for the faint of heart. Fortunately, Southern California has a wealth of unique suburban towns removed of LA's tourist traps and traffic jams. Here are three of our favorites within a two hour drive of campus.Redlands — 1 hour, 40 minute driveOften passed … [Read more...] about Urban Fringes
All Aboard Songfest 2017
Photos by Brett BeanThe spotlight glimmers down on eagerly singing faces. The live orchestra pit echoes throughout Smothers Theatre while a vibrant spectrum of set lights dazzle across the illuminated stage. As each musical number ends, the audience's applause breaks through the short-lived silence.This year Smothers Theatre hosts Songfest in its transportation-themed show "All … [Read more...] about All Aboard Songfest 2017
