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Perspectives

Words of Worth, Words of Wisdom

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Not everyone had the chance to hear Marcus Luttrell speak at Elkins last week, which is unfortunate. His message of perseverance, humility and integrity was simple yet powerful. And those who attended gained a little perspective on what it means to endure and overcome. For those who don’t know, Luttrell is a former Navy SEAL who transitioned into motivational speaking … [Read more...] about Words of Worth, Words of Wisdom

The Lady with Lots of Luggage

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You know that girl at the airport who brought 4 suitcases when IP suggested to only bring two including a carry on? Yes, I’m that person. My name is Kristin Vartan and I’m a fashion fanatic. They say the first step to conquering any addiction is acceptance, but here’s the funny part: I am not planning on decreasing my love for clothes anytime soon. In fact, … [Read more...] about The Lady with Lots of Luggage

Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression

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Art by Peau PorotesanoOne quick scroll through our Pepperdine email accounts reveals a lot about what our university values. There are emails about career fairs, clubs to join, volunteer positions, internship opportunities and, wait a second — what is this one? SavvyChic is seeking models for its latest fashion show for its annual fundraiser for the Boone Center for the … [Read more...] about Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression

If Trump Gets the Vote, I’ll Jump Ship

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Art by Peau PorotesanoHillary Clinton’s private emails, Kanye West’s 2020 candidacy announcement, and the “Deez Nuts” phemonmenon have become some of the bigger faces of the upcoming election. As unsettling as these events may be, the scariest part of the current election-related news, for me, is that Donald Trump is actually winning the GOP race. Yes, … [Read more...] about If Trump Gets the Vote, I’ll Jump Ship