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Educators Discuss the Impact of Online Technology

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Photo by Brittney Gibson / Photo Courtesy of Laurie Burruss Long gone are the days where encyclopedias, textbooks and in-person teaching were the only ways in which individuals could acquire new knowledge. The internet has opened the gateways for a global exchange of ideas and information on a scale and at a speed we've never seen before and most information is just a click … [Read more...] about Educators Discuss the Impact of Online Technology

Grab and Go: Staying Healthy on the Road

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With spring break just behind us, I’ve been reminded of just how challenging it can be to give your body the nutrients it needs while traveling. Whether vacationing by the beach, road tripping with friends or even serving others on a missions trip, staying healthy can be a challenge. While road tripping through the South on Pepperdine’s Project Lead, I was bombarded with all … [Read more...] about Grab and Go: Staying Healthy on the Road

Staff Editorial: SAT revamp refocuses our education system

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Art by Brooke Muschott Rightfully so, the SAT has been tossed aside in the minds of many college students. The intimidating standardized test that caused so much stress to our high school junior and senior selves has diminished into a stepping stone on our quest for higher education. For the past few days, however, the haunting three letters have caught the eye of many past … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: SAT revamp refocuses our education system

Oscars voting ignores important stories

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Art by Sacha IrickWhat kind of person can truly claim to have never wondered what it would feel like to clasp that little statue of a golden man in their hands, what it would be like to finally give that acceptance speech, whether or not your tears would cause the mascara to run down your face, and whether you should thank God or your inspirational first grade teacher first. … [Read more...] about Oscars voting ignores important stories