Art by Christine Nelson Pepperdine is the land of yes. Every student’s schedule overflows with classes, clubs and events; so much so that overcommitting is a considered a typical part of Pepperdine life. Add in the New Year’s resolutions and the pressures of a new semester, and you would be hard-pressed to find anyone saying no on this campus. Why shouldn’t everyone … [Read more...] about Unleash the Power of No
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Visibly Western: Musings from the Sweatshop
My mother is quirky, or maybe I just don’t get her. One year, I asked her what she wanted for Christmas. Despite being mentally prepared for an answer that was painfully practical, I was still shocked to hear that Saran wrap was a top contender. When I asked her what she wanted for Mother’s Day, she told me to get better grades. When she sent her first email in 2009, she shoved … [Read more...] about Visibly Western: Musings from the Sweatshop
Students network with alumni for Career Week
Photos by Julia NamanClustered around heaters and trays of appetizers, students and alumni exchanged business cards Feb. 5 at the SoCal Social in Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. With a $10 pre-charge, students from all five Pepperdine campuses (about 120 total according to Director of the Career Center Amy Adams) gathered to network with approximately 30 alumni.The networking … [Read more...] about Students network with alumni for Career Week
