Art by Peau PorotesanoThere are many competing ideas on the effects of our digital age. Technological advancements, especially surrounding the Internet, are blamed for nearly every social problem — procrastination, isolation and economic failures, for example. However, panic is the wrong response to these problems. It is vital that society accepts these changes and works … [Read more...] about Avoid Internet Panic
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Require Great Books
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Great Books program embodies the liberal arts education experience that Pepperdine affirms is central to its mission to strengthen the lives of students with "purpose, service and leadership." As such, all students should be required to take at least one semester of the program as a General Education requirement, perhaps replacing one of the three … [Read more...] about Require Great Books
Staff Editorial: Take Our Advice and Enjoy College
Art by Sybil ZhangRemember NSO when no one knew what DTR stood for or how the shuttle system worked? We've learned a lot, we've grown and we've definitely never been late because of the shuttle. But just because no one has to ask where the CAC is anymore doesn't mean we all couldn't use some advice. Don't be concerned about trying to have everything figured out during college, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Our Advice and Enjoy College
Yemen Raid Continues Alarming Precedent
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe first military action authorized by President Donald Trump, a military raid on an al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula compound in Yemen, resulted in the deaths of NAVY Seal William "Ryan" Owens and an unknown number of "civilian non-combatants," which "may include children," according to Luis Martinez's article, "US Military Determines Civilians 'Likely … [Read more...] about Yemen Raid Continues Alarming Precedent
Don’t Crush Me
Art by Sybil ZhangThis past Thursday, my father called to give me fatherly advice and such: something about finances, and finding a job, oh and making a move on a guy if I think he’s cute. While I think that my father dearest had the best intentions when he prescribed this last course of action to me, I would like to explain why talking to your crush is a horrible, if not … [Read more...] about Don’t Crush Me