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Poverty is more than a fashion statement

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A while back, I picked up a fashion magazine to give me something entertaining and mind-numbing to read on a long flight. This turned out to be a mistake on my part, because I ended up reading an annoying rant from one of Hollywood’s top-paid actresses about how, upon reevaluating her life, she was left unsatisfied with its general lack of pain and suffering, resentful of the … [Read more...] about Poverty is more than a fashion statement

Trending for the week: Sep 9th-15th

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Check out the top 10 most read articles: 10. The Return: To go or not to go? For incoming Pepperdine freshmen, this is one of the most frequently asked questions, second only to one’s major and hometown. The class of 2016 has been inundated with exciting information regarding the International Programs and the incredible experiences that going abroad next year can offer. … [Read more...] about Trending for the week: Sep 9th-15th

Living Abroad (Florence): La Dolce Vita

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We have been in the beautiful city of Florence for a little more than a week, and I am already overwhelmed by the incredible culture that surrounds me here. The first time I turned a corner and saw the “Duomo”, or main cathedral, here in Florence my breath caught for a moment. It was a masterpiece—someone’s life work preserved for us to see and try to appreciate. Already, we … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Florence): La Dolce Vita

Music Review: Grizzly Bear's 'Shields'

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Indie folk rock band Grizzly Bear will release their new album “Shields” on Tuesday. The Brooklyn-based band originally began as vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Ed Droste’s music project in the early 2000s. With that, Droste’s Grizzly Bear dropped its first album “Horn of Plenty” in 2004. Similar to Bon Iver, Droste continued as Grizzly Bear’s only featured performer, … [Read more...] about Music Review: Grizzly Bear's 'Shields'