Art by Madeline DuvallStudents at Pepperdine have some of the highest performing and capable minds. For some, the realization that they are among others of like-minded brilliance may ignite an identity crisis. Personality tests grant students the opportunity to find themselves in a crowded field through self-actualization, the realization of one's potential, and provide a means … [Read more...] about You Can’t Test This … Unless You Want To
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Staff Editorial: Go Deeper Than A Retweet
Art by Caitlin Roark Recent news of record-breaking fires blazing throughout the Amazon rainforest caused outrage on social media. Celebrities, politicians and likely many of one's own acquaintances shared photographs and articles about this massive catastrophe. Several of these reposts brought up another issue — bandwagon news. It is crucial for all social media users and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Go Deeper Than A Retweet
Laptops Hinder In-Class Attention
As August is coming to an end and classes are starting up again, students will start buying school supplies. But with an increase in technology, materials for school are shifting away from paper and pens to laptops.My sibling's schools are changing from traditional writing tools to laptops for students. It brings up the question: which promotes higher learning and a more … [Read more...] about Laptops Hinder In-Class Attention
Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery
Art by Caitlin Roark First-year students, who are beginning their Pepperdine experience alongside newly selected President Jim Gash, and returning students — especially those who studied abroad — will be experiencing new aspects of campus this upcoming year. Since the events of last November shaped our identity and unified us in new ways, it may seem challenging for the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Embrace the Year of Recovery
It’s OK To Be a Child
“What, are you like 4?” my friend asked when I came over to watch cartoons wearing a Stitch onesie as if it were the most normal thing in the world.I got used to this question after countless occasions, along with getting strange looks from screaming at seeing candy shops, skipping across the road instead of walking and putting on wacky outfits at thrift shops just … [Read more...] about It’s OK To Be a Child