Art by Brooke Muschott Valentine’s Day always seems to separate people into two camps: sappy lovers and bitter singles. By now we’ve heard the joke about Singles Awareness Day (S.A.D.) so often that it’s not funny anymore — but was it ever? Why have we collectively agreed that being single and aware of it is sad? I advocate for the creation of a third … [Read more...] about Love your friends this Valentine’s Day
Perspectives
The ‘bu Yorker
Art by Andrea Wijaya _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic As published in the Feb. 13 issue of the Pepperdine Graphic. … [Read more...] about The ‘bu Yorker
Staff Editorial: One flap to rule them all
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
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
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