Art By Samantha Miller “You Belong Here,” “You Matter Here,” and “You Are Loved Here.” The University decorated lamp posts across campus with different prints of celebratory banners to welcome back all students for the first time since March 2020. While these displays are one of the University’s attempts to invite students to the Pepperdine community, one must not forget … [Read more...] about Opinion: The University Must Welcome All Students
Opinion: How to Consume Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
Art by Leah Bae Many say 2020 was a year full of misinformation and disinformation. With the evolution of journalism, the monetization of media is perhaps one of the main reasons why there is a lot of inaccurate information on the internet. One of a journalist’s main duties is to hold those in power accountable. Investigative journalism, such as the coverage of the … [Read more...] about Opinion: How to Consume Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
Opinion: Unlink from the Toxic Side of LinkedIn
Art by Autumn Hardwick"I am excited to announce that I will be interning/working at …"LinkedIn members often start posts with this phrase to announce their internships or employment offers. While these posts receive many positive engagements and words of encouragement from their connections, they raise the question: How genuine are these congratulatory comments?For some … [Read more...] about Opinion: Unlink from the Toxic Side of LinkedIn
Seaver Students Success Stats Soar in a Remote Semester
Junior Public Relations Major Allie Coates' home on a sunny afternoon. Coates' living room is a place to socialize and study with her roommates. Photo Courtesy of Allie CoatesBehind every success, there are countless hours of hard work, sacrifices and adjustments — especially during COVID-19.After delivering its first fully remote semester, Seaver College saw 371 Seaver … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Success Stats Soar in a Remote Semester
Opinion: Unlearn History to Combat Racism
Art by Nicole WongAmid the growing cases of violence against the Asian community, March 11 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 that claimed almost 16,000 lives. To many Japanese communities all over the world, March 11 is a date to remember, just as how Americans pay tribute to the Sept. 11, 2001 attack every year.These days have a lot in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Unlearn History to Combat Racism
