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Staff Editorial: One flap to rule them all

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Art by Christopher Chen It’s late at night and the eight students heading back to their dorms board the shuttle and pull out their phones, as usual. But something is different. This time there is no Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. This time, there is something enticingly evil in the air. “Tap. Tap. Tap. PING!” resonates all around the vehicle. One student curses out loud. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: One flap to rule them all

Scrolling life away

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I’m as capable as any to fall into the evil vortex of Netflix. It only takes a measly 15 seconds for one to choose between a fifth episode of “Parks and Rec,” or the arduous task of homework and other unfortunate responsibilities. After factoring in the amount of hours a day I spend on academia, tweeting my passive aggressive feelings away, Facebook stalking people and other … [Read more...] about Scrolling life away

Not just another success story: Jason Allred

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All-American alum, Jason Allred, wins at life even when it’s not all fair(ways). Childhood dreams cannot become a reality without steadfast determination, perseverance through routine and — for those lucky enough to have that certain magic in their genes — talent. Former All-American and Pepperdine alum Jason Allred has been chasing his childhood dreams ever since he was, … [Read more...] about Not just another success story: Jason Allred

99 Shades of Grey

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Recently, the world learned about the tragic, terrorist attack on Nigeria’s Northeastern state of Borno where, on April 14, nearly 300 girls were kidnapped from their boarding school. CNN reported on May 6 that at least 53 of the girls who were kidnapped — all between the ages of 12 and 15 — managed to escape. As this cruel situation starts gaining popular attention in … [Read more...] about 99 Shades of Grey