I think it was somewhere between the first day of school’s hectic running around (no, I hadn’t bought my books and yes, I had spilled coffee all over my binder and wow, how was I going to fit in all those convos?) and the second day of school’s even more hectic running around (no, my books still hadn’t come yet even though Amazon said 24-hour delivery and yes, my new binder … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Enter Mid-College Crisis (Part I)
Perspectives
Bow down to the queen
Art by Sacha Irick How Beyonce conquered the world overnight You’ve probably already heard the news — on Dec. 13 Beyonce released an entire album without any prior announcement. I was scrolling through my Instagram feed when a video from Beyonce’s official Instagram account popped up announcing her surprise visual album. The 15-second video consists of a rapidly changing … [Read more...] about Bow down to the queen
Hop onto a board and hit the surf
It’s pretty much impossible to go anywhere in Malibu and not be met with images of surfing. Whether it is a surfer crossing Pacific Coast Highway, a sign shaped like a surfboard or one of the many surf shops in the area, Malibu has an unavoidable oceanic atmosphere. Pepperdine’s easy access to the Pacific Ocean is a huge attraction to many of the students who come here, but … [Read more...] about Hop onto a board and hit the surf
Rethink reverse racism
Whether or not reverse racism exists is simply a semantic issue. People tend to think that “racist” and “prejudiced” are synonymous terms. They’re not. Any person can be prejudiced against any group. It would be foolish to think that no white person has ever felt hostility due to the color of his or her skin. Prejudices exist, and some people can, and do, feel less than … [Read more...] about Rethink reverse racism
Staff Editorial: Free up your hands to become a techno four-eyes
Art by Brooke Muschott Close your eyes. Now open them. What is it that you see? The shiny reflection of a smartphone to your left or the glare of your own iPhone as the notifications stare up at you with words like “Snapchat” and “Missed Call”? Even if your answer matched neither of the two scenarios, there is truth in the claim that technology is an omnipresent part … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Free up your hands to become a techno four-eyes