To the left is a monster and to the right, an open door. Through that open door is darkness. Whispers echo through the door from parents saying things like, "Just apply for some scholarships, that's how I did it." The monster whispers in your ear, "30 years, low-interest, you'll pay it off in no time." Every year the monster demands more to repay the debt. His pockets are … [Read more...] about American Horror Story: Students Face Lifelong Debts
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Please Wear Shoes On Campus
Sometimes the best way to unwind is to kick those shoes off and relax after a long day. It is a liberating feeling to release feet from the stiff confines off their shoe prisons and rest them on the nearest couch, table, chair or desk. While no one would object to lounging around the house barefoot, some may strongly object to walking around barefoot in public.While some … [Read more...] about Please Wear Shoes On Campus
Staff Editorial: Jamal Khashoggi’s Death Proves Need to Continue Fight for Truth
Art by Caitlin Roark News of Arab journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has sparked concerns for the safety of journalists and state of the media in general. Khashoggi’s murder reaffirmed what many journalists already knew going into this line of work — the fight for truth is not always easy, but should always be sought after … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Jamal Khashoggi’s Death Proves Need to Continue Fight for Truth
Invest in a Local Church Community
Art by Caitlin RoarkTransitioning to college involves an almost infinite amount of change. From moving to revamping one's wardrobe, only so much will stay the same after four years at university. Among these changes is finding a new place to spend Sunday mornings. The task is daunting: to find a new place to worship with an unfamiliar congregation who is authentic and … [Read more...] about Invest in a Local Church Community
Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes
Art by Caitlin RoarkUnite Pepp started out this semester with another demonstration. For the second time since this group’s creation last semester, they took over the Freedom Wall to bring a message to the Pepperdine community: Even though the Good Samaritan Policy was rewritten, more steps need to be taken for students to use it confidently. In order to keep all students … [Read more...] about Unite Pepperdine By Promoting Positive Changes