Art by Sacha Irick I’m just a bit obsessed with the written word. As an English major, that might be obvious. However, even people who aren’t reading books every day for their major classes still enjoy a good book every now and then. People connect to writing in a way that can sometimes not be truly explained or understood. Authors can express loss, heartbreak, joy and … [Read more...] about Book Censorship Halts Social Progress
American Apparel Sells Sex
As you drive down PCH, enjoying the ocean breeze and the view of Topanga State Beach, your eyes can’t help but lock on the huge American Apparel ad emblazoned across the storefront. The ad features two girls at the beach in skin tight and probably extremely uncomfortable swim suits that accentuate their thigh gaps. This is the image shown to people as the ideal, perfect girl … [Read more...] about American Apparel Sells Sex
Nude Photo Leak is a Violation of Privacy Rights
Each individual is complex. People go far beyond what meets the eye and yet most people judge based off simply what they see. As the technology-savvy generation, we all see pictures either of friends or complete strangers, and we judge them. We judge the outfits they wear, the people they hang out with, where they go and what they do. We also pass these judgments on … [Read more...] about Nude Photo Leak is a Violation of Privacy Rights
Staff Editorial: Housing procedures fail to house students
Art by Sacha Irick Being homeless is a terrible predicament for any college student. Unfortunately, that’s the current plight of many less-than-pleased Pepperdine students. Sitting in the Sandbar, Payson or even your 8 a.m. class, you have likely heard objecting voices in regard to the housing process this year. The new policy of no summer interim housing due to Bible … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Housing procedures fail to house students