Art by Sybil ZhangJournalists have played an important role in politics for centuries. However, in his first couple of days in office President Donald Trump has declared a war on journalists and the media, according to Julian Zelizer's article, "President Trump's dangerous war on the media," published Jan. 25 by CNN. With so much opposition already on Trump's plate, the … [Read more...] about Media Trumps All
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Playing with Pets at Pepperdine
Graphic by Nate BartonIf you walk down to Alumni Park on a given day of the week, chances are you will meet someone walking their dog. It’s becoming more common to find a student living on campus with an approved Emotional Support Animal. However, many students may not qualify for a designated support animal but could benefit from the added support brought on by a pet. … [Read more...] about Playing with Pets at Pepperdine
Take Steps to Destress
Graphic by Nate BartonIt is the beginning of the semester. Winter break is out of sight. Though the first few weeks of school tend to be easier and not as stressful, soon, the school weeks will be chaotic and stressful. Because of this, it is important to make sure that stress does not become all-consuming — it can be so easy to become anxious, exhausted and … [Read more...] about Take Steps to Destress
An Exclusive Inside Look into the 58th Presidential Inauguration
Graphic by Nate BartonI never felt more proud to be an American as I witnessed the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next.My trip to Washington D.C. began with boarding a Gulfstream Jet as a guest of Academy Award Winner, Jon Voight. We were all guests of Tom Barrack, the Chairman of President Trump’s Inauguration Committee. As a Pepperdine Political … [Read more...] about An Exclusive Inside Look into the 58th Presidential Inauguration
Why I Chose to March
Graphic by Nate BartonI have to admit I was nervous. My Dad had been caught up in the Seattle WTO riots of 1999, and I knew from his tapes of that day how quickly a peaceful protest could go wrong. I hate large crowds, traffic and parking would be terrible. And with the inclement weather this weekend in Los Angeles, I was full of excuses not to go. It would have been easy for … [Read more...] about Why I Chose to March
