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An Optimist Flirts With Cynicism

October 4, 2016 by Kelly Rodriguez

Art by Peau PorotesanoIt's common for older high school students to experience cynicism during the "inevitable and difficult transition" that is high school to college, according to Nancy Faust Sizer's article "'Enhancing' the truth in order to compete destroys students' optimism, promotes cynicism," published in the Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter in … [Read more...] about An Optimist Flirts With Cynicism

Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers

October 4, 2016 by Abigail Van Horn

Graphic by Nate BartonThis year, unlike those previous, Pepperdine made the announcement that they would no longer be sorting the recycling but will instead be relying on the good-will of campus members to put the recyclable materials in their own respective bin. However, they have not removed the labels from any of the outdoor trash cans that advertise they still sort … [Read more...] about Remove the Single-Source Recycling Stickers

Stop the ‘Tampon Tax’

October 4, 2016 by Evelyn Lee

Art by Jessica Ragsdale Every month, for anywhere from three days (if I'm lucky) to seven days (if I'm not), my uterus decides to punish me for not blessing it with a child. It's generally accompanied by cramps, extra laundry and the desire to do nothing but lie in my bed all day. But this isn't about the way periods ruin my quality of life (if you're interested in that, … [Read more...] about Stop the ‘Tampon Tax’

Staff Editorial: As Students and U.S. Citizens, We Must Vote

October 4, 2016 by Pepperdine Graphic

Art/Graphic by Peau PorotesanoWhile many students may feel less inclined to vote this election due to their dislike of the presidential candidates, there is much more to the ballot than the fate of the future leader of the U.S.Important issues being debated this year, including some prevalent topics like immigration reform, economic policies, social issues such as abortion and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: As Students and U.S. Citizens, We Must Vote

Must Love Mutts

October 3, 2016 by Sarah Kiker

Graphic by Nate Barton Dogs come in so many adorable colors and sizes, but the existence of the specific breeds are actually a major source of harm for all dogs. Mutts, or crossbred dogs, receive less attention because they are less recognizable and by definition do not carry recognizable traits, but they are healthier dogs.To keep distinctive traits, purebreds are much more … [Read more...] about Must Love Mutts

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