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Yik Yak’s Anonymity Threatens Colleges’ Peace of Mind

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Art by Brooke MuschottThe recent scare at the University of Missouri has prompted students at multiple college campuses across the country, including Pepperdine, to advocate for the banning of the app Yik Yak. You may be familiar with this anonymous location-based app, on which people can post whatever they want to the feed for their surrounding area. The app has been at the … [Read more...] about Yik Yak’s Anonymity Threatens Colleges’ Peace of Mind

Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart

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Art by Christopher ChenI first realized that I was fat when I was in the seventh grade. Not because my doctor said anything; I was eating right, physically active and overall a healthy kid. It wasn’t because I noticed something on the scale; I had never been told what a “normal” weight was and therefore had no point of reference for my size. It wasn’t … [Read more...] about Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart

Celebrities Wear Faces for Society, Keep Their True Faces Hidden

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Robin Williams did not die from depression or substance abuse; his suicide was the result of side effects caused by Lewy Body Dementia. This was just revealed weeks ago when his widow spoke with ABC News. Lewy Body Dementia is a disease that causes protein clumps in the brain, which can lead to typical issues associated with dementia (memory, confusion, short attention span), … [Read more...] about Celebrities Wear Faces for Society, Keep Their True Faces Hidden