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Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want
Art by Peau PorotesanoTerrorism is not incomprehensible. It may seem like pointless evil, but groups like ISIS have a plan and a purpose with their actions. They seek to gain power and a following, and to be taken seriously, despite their extremist fringe ideology. ISIS and groups like it should not be given the legitimacy they desire. To start, simply calling them Daesh … [Read more...] about Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want
Millennial Stereotypes, Reinterpreted
Art by Peau PorotesanoMillennials, those born from the years 1982 to 2000, are often defined by a number of negative stereotypes. Lisa Hovey remarked how she frequently hears the complaint that millennials are “lazy, selfish and entitled,” in "Why Your Office's Millennials Aren't Lazy, Selfish and Entitled," published Feb. 6, 2017 by Fortune. But these stereotypes … [Read more...] about Millennial Stereotypes, Reinterpreted
Solar Eclipse Leaves Impact on Pepp Students and Staff
For the first time in 38 years, a social eclipse was visible in the U.S., on Monday, Aug. 21. It was also the first time in 99 years since a total solar eclipse crossed the country from coast to coast. Although Malibu did not fall within the eclipse's path of totality, Pepperdine students and faculty members were still able to see a partial eclipse on campus. Campus Minister … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Leaves Impact on Pepp Students and Staff
Don’t Prioritize Internships
Art by Sybil ZhangI work at the Seaver Career Center editing resumes and cover letters. Every day, my peers come in or email their documents for review even amid the rush of exams or finals. Some students come in because their professor "made" them come in as an assignment, others to apply for on-campus jobs, but usually, their document frenzy is initiated by the hunt for one … [Read more...] about Don’t Prioritize Internships