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Staff Editorial: Dear Pepperdine, Give Us A Break

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Art by Samantha Miller Hey Pepperdine, your students are tired. We’ve been through midterm after midterm — why can’t we just have a break? A real one. It’s not fair that most universities have a full week for fall break, and more three-day weekends. Pepperdine students have to struggle without either of those. Pepperdine's Thanksgiving break needs expansion or alteration … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Dear Pepperdine, Give Us A Break

Students Prepare for a Relaxing and Productive Winter Break

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Art by Leah BaeNov. 24, the last official day of the fall 2020 semester, marks the conclusion to an abbreviated and unusual term for both students and faculty at Pepperdine.As the end of the semester approaches, some students prepare for a time of rest, while others get ready to take more classes or complete internships. No matter what individual plans students may have, every … [Read more...] about Students Prepare for a Relaxing and Productive Winter Break

Rediscovering Kwanzaa

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Graphic by Pepperdine BSAMeal points have come and gone, the winds have rolled through, and sleep schedules have been reset. This all can only mean one thing: Winter break is here! The holidays are a joy-filled time for many because it can be a time for rest and enjoying the company of loved ones. Amidst the religious holidays that are celebrated, there’s one cultural … [Read more...] about Rediscovering Kwanzaa

Stop Over-Hyping the Holidays

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Graphic by Nate Barton There is a phenomenon of people getting psyched for the holiday season months in advance. From popular social media posts counting down the number of weeks until Christmas, to stores that put out their Christmas merchandise before Halloween, to those annoyingly cheerful people who insist on listening to Christmas music as soon as they feel a chill in … [Read more...] about Stop Over-Hyping the Holidays

I Dropped My Toothbrush on a Hostel Bedroom Floor: Lessons I Learned While Traveling Between Semesters

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Art by Peau PorotesanoThere are some moments in life you can’t change; like the time I dropped my toothbrush on the floor of a hostel in Bern, Switzerland. That toothbrush, which I should have burned on the spot, but instead discarded as quickly as possible, is a good metaphor for all the disastrous events and situations I encountered throughout my travels. Before … [Read more...] about I Dropped My Toothbrush on a Hostel Bedroom Floor: Lessons I Learned While Traveling Between Semesters