Art by Peau PorotesanoThe news tends to have an overwhelming nature due to the speed at which it is released. Since so much information is released so quickly, it can be easy to ignore the news and instead, allow our opinions to form based on what we already know. However, it is vital to remain vigilant without being overwhelmed. For example, President Donald Trump just signed … [Read more...] about Pay Attention
Perspectives
Revisit Your Past
Graphic by Nate BartonI recently listened to Death Cab for Cutie's Plans album all the way through for the first time since I was probably 12, and it shook me. I was really into Death Cab back in the day, and it reminded me of the girl who imagined her future and thought she could do anything. She looked into her future to imagine who I am now. I wondered if she would be proud … [Read more...] about Revisit Your Past
How To Score A Summer Internship
Graphic by Nate BartonThough the university equips students with the necessary skills to go out into the workplace and complete required job duties, nothing beats the experience gained from completing an internship, as students get authentic, hands-on experience in their given field. Completing an internship can help students realize their passions and the industry in which … [Read more...] about How To Score A Summer Internship
Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Graphic by Nate BartonStudying abroad is one of the most momentous experiences of most students at Pepperdine. Naturally, not everyone's experiences are the same. One factor students don't often think about is the quality of living spaces in any one of the seven locations, which can vary significantly. I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Many will tell you how … [Read more...] about Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Democracy Hangs on a Thread of Truth
Art by Sybil ZhangPresident Donald Trump began his presidency by starting a war over crowd size with the media. He claimed that the image comparing his Inauguration's crowd size to President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration's crowd size was intentionally misleading. It is possible that the crowd seemed incredibly full from his perspective. The crowd sizes aren't actually the … [Read more...] about Democracy Hangs on a Thread of Truth
