Art by Peau PorotesanoDuring the past month, the city of Los Angeles and all of Southern California watched eagerly as the Los Angeles Dodgers did something they hadn't done for 29 years — clinched a World Series berth. For the first time in a lifetime, Dodgers fans watched their team play the Houston Astros in one of the most exciting and whirlwind series in baseball … [Read more...] about Dodgers Unite L.A. Community
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Staff Editorial: Purpose and Ethics of Journalism
Graphic by Nate Barton Fake news. It is the two words that all journalists, including our own members of Pepperdine Graphic Media, have heard all year long. But the characteristics behind the fake news movement capture the essence of everything journalism is not. One year after the election of President Donald Trump, the journalism industry still faces a lot of scrutiny. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Purpose and Ethics of Journalism
How to Deal with Fake Friends
You have your best friends, casual pals, group friends, class acquaintances — but somewhere between the different levels of your own social pyramid are fake friends. Malibu, and especially Pepperdine, is a rather friendly environment with everyone walking around smiling and giddy from the buzz off their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Sometimes this sunshine-filled atmosphere can cloud a … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Fake Friends
Tips for Second Half Survival
Congratulations, midterm season is officially over! No more fretting over unread chapters, last-minute studying curled up on a couch in Payson Library and almost crying of anxiety minutes before an exam. But that doesn't mean you should procrastinate on those readings again and wait until the very last minute to start that 10-page research paper. Finals season will be in full … [Read more...] about Tips for Second Half Survival
How to: Eat Happy
A happy stomach makes a happy person. In these busy times of college, between class, internships, extracurricular activities and attempting to have a social life, worrying about the particulars of your diet should really be the last of your worries. In Malibu and Calabasas, self-image is everything. While the cultures of these neighborhoods emphasize the importance of health … [Read more...] about How to: Eat Happy