Art by Peau PorotesanoOpen Instagram? In-N-Out. Check Snapchat Stories? In-N-Out. In-N-Out is everywhere you look. Everyone loves it, and some are literally obsessed. However, as a native valley girl I often wonder why everyone thinks In-N-Out is so good. There are equally good, if not better, burger joints all over California. In-N-Out’s food does have a place in my … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Get Over In-N-Out
Perspectives
A Blessing in Disguise
Art by Christopher ChenI have a confession to make: When I was a freshman, I hated NSO. Instead of feeling amped-up when over-caffeinated students surrounded my car on day one, screaming with the explosive inner joy that comes from drinking one too many Red Bulls and being a Wave, I felt suffocated. Instead of enjoying a packed Zuma beach on a sun-soaked Saturday, I found … [Read more...] about A Blessing in Disguise
It’s Time to Talk About Transgender Rights
Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old transgender youth, committed suicide Dec. 27. Leelah’s death has become national news because of the mistreatment she encountered during her life because she identified as transgender. Leelah was born a male; she identified herself as a female at the age of 14, when she first learned the meaning of being transgender. Leelah’s parents … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Talk About Transgender Rights
Watch Out for the Pope
Art by Sacha IrickIt’s happening — Roman Catholic Pope Francis has announced that he will be coming on his first papal visit to the United States in September, as confirmed by Jim Yardley and Dan Bilefsky in their New York Times article, “Pope Francis Confirms U.S. Visit for Next Year,” written Nov. 17. Pope Francis will be attending the eighth World … [Read more...] about Watch Out for the Pope
Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
Art by Peau Porotesano We’ve all been through it: You’re walking to class, and you pass someone you know. They say hi, so you’re obligated to return the greeting. Thus the small talk ensues and the distracted smiles and head nods continue. It’s not that you don’t want to say hi or see how they’re doing, but on the way to class isn’t exactly the ideal time to hear … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
