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Opinion: YikYak Provides Positivity
YikYak is taking over Pepperdine and there is controversy of whether it is good or bad. The lighthearted app is positive in its regard to entertainment and student communication.
The Fine Print: Malibu Is Not Perfect (But It’s Pretty Close!)
The Fine Print is a weekly column written by Addison Whiten addressing problems at Pepperdine in a lighthearted and real way. This edition addresses some of the complications that come with living in Malibu, though it is nearly a perfect place to be.
Opinion: Pepperdine Is Not An Accurate Reflection of Global Numbers
Pepperdine is a small, isolated college community and cannot be compared numerically to the world at large. Students must edge themselves into adulthood through experience of their own.
Division I Teams at Pepperdine by Participation
The fall 2020 special edition of the Graphic explores Pepperdine, Malibu and the world by the numbers.
How Diversity Shapes Human Interaction
2020 has been a time of racial reckoning, prompting many to explore the impact of diversity — or lack thereof — on human interaction, especially on a college campus like Pepperdine.
Opinion: The Pandemic Can Stunt Students’ Growth
Students who are now living at home due to COVID-19 are suffocated by their lack of independence and inability to socialize.
Baby Waves: Some Freshmen Stuck at Home
With no fall season, student-athletes are dealing with another few months without competition. While returning student-athletes know what to expect, incoming freshmen are navigating new territories in school and sports.
Opinion: Don’t Feel the Pressures of Figuring Out Your Life’s Purpose So Young
Figuring out the next 40 years in the next four is unrealistic. College students shouldn’t stress about finding a life purpose so young.
School Helps Creatives, Too
Attending school adds value to the lives and careers of creative students.