Art By Jenny RustadMaterialism has been defined by Merriam-Webster as a way of thinking that gives too much importance to material possessions rather than intellectual or spiritual things. Think of the show “Gossip Girl” for example. You don’t need to watch more than one episode to note that brands matter and what you wear defines your status among those … [Read more...] about Forget the Labels, Buy the Memories
Perspectives
Student Tributes Prepare to Fight in the Housing Games
Art by Peau PorotesanoPepperdine students, it may be time for the Housing Games. The time has arrived for a battle to the death — for housing, for ocean views, for kitchens that don't smell like feet.Tributes, remember the reaping: Wednesday March 18, when a battle between juniors and seniors over registration for on-campus housing erupted across campus. Unable to access … [Read more...] about Student Tributes Prepare to Fight in the Housing Games
Religion 101 Emphasizes Literacy Over Literalism
Art by Chris ChenIf there is one thing about Pepperdine that can always draw complaints from its students, it’s the attempt to make everyone into a Renaissance man with a massive load of GEs. The compulsory religion courses are no exception to this, as many freshmen majoring in Business or Chemistry shake their fist at the sky and ask, “What am I doing learning … [Read more...] about Religion 101 Emphasizes Literacy Over Literalism
We Need to #RaceTogether
Art by Sacha IrickUrban Dictionary defines the term “White Girl” as, “A creature who often posts pictures of Starbucks on Instagram, Tumblr or Facebook. You will always see a White Girl with her Ugg Boots on, Leggings on and iPhone at Starbucks.” Starbucks no longer has the reputation of serving the average working, commuting American; it represents a … [Read more...] about We Need to #RaceTogether
The ‘bu Yorker
Art by Sacha Irick_________Follow Sacha on Twitter: @sachachachaa … [Read more...] about The ‘bu Yorker
