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Opinion: YikYak Provides Positivity

February 15, 2022 by Emily Chase

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.

Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You

February 9, 2022 by Joshua Evans

TikTok rabbit holes into extreme content that you would not self-select and that you are better off not seeing. Emotionally triggering videos make TikTok an unsafe space.

Elija Gatling Encourages Mindful Social Media Use

December 6, 2021 by Liza Esquibias

Sophomore Elija Gatling said social media creates a trap for young people to constantly seek validation from others. He discusses his experience separating himself from an unhealthy obsession with social media and how others can do that too.

Opinion: The Met Gala is Stooping to Mediocracy

September 8, 2021 by Emily Chase

The Met Gala is known for its lavish, awe-inspiring celebration of fashion, the masterminds behind the works and the people who wear it. This year, however, it seems the gala is going from magnificent fashion to mediocre with a potential guest list that is lowering the fashion bar.

If It Bleeds: More On Navigating News through Social Media

May 17, 2021 by Christina Buravtsova

Pepperdine students talk more about how social media plays a big role in their news consumption.

The Double-Edged Sword: Social Media as a News Source

May 9, 2021 by Annabelle Childers

The rise of social media as a news source highlights has many advantages and disadvantages, emphasizing a need for news literacy among users of social platforms. While social media allows for efficient consumption of news, it can also aid the spread of misinformation.

Opinion: How to Consume Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation

May 9, 2021 by Sawa Yamakawa

In the age of social media, investigative journalism is evolving. News literacy is crucial in distinguishing between quality journalism and tabloids.

Sports Journalism Evolves in the Age of Social Media

May 9, 2021 by Austin Hall & Justin Touhey

Social media has opened the door to a variety of different ways that sports are covered. Experts with ties to Pepperdine and Los Angeles weighed in on the state of the industry and where it’s headed.

TikTok Serves as an Outlet Through COVID-19

May 8, 2021 by Tanya Yarian

As the pandemic left the world at home, some students turned to TikTok for the new quarantine trends and for entertainment to pass the time. With the app’s growth, student creators speak on how they went viral on TikTok as political tensions and negative aspects of the app continued.

Opinion: Unlink from the Toxic Side of LinkedIn

April 21, 2021 by Sawa Yamakawa

Looking for jobs can be stressful if done incorrectly. For students, LinkedIn is perhaps not the best place to search for jobs or connect with professionals.

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