As I sat late into the night with one of my dear friends we were both wrestling with what it takes to be truly compassionate. We both went through a list of nonprofits and social justice movements that we had supported by "giving up something in our lives" like for example donating our unused and worthless Caf points at the end of the year – without a doubt the ultimate … [Read more...] about Routine charity distracts energy
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Sleepless in Seaver struggle
It's 1 o'clock in the morning and just as you finally finish your research paper for your morning class the next day you get a call from a friend reminding you that the quiz that was scheduled one month ago will be taking place tomorrow in your other class. Frustrated by the fact that this has slipped your mind you realize the only option now is to down that next cup of coffee … [Read more...] about Sleepless in Seaver struggle
Consumers complicit in animal torture
Wake up. Torture innocent animals. Rinse and repeat. Get dressed. Torture innocent animals again. Put on the finishing touches and walk to class.No average college student would write this on his or her daily to-do list. Yet however unknowingly nearly every Pepperdine student probably follows this routine each morning. Through simple choices of body hair and makeup products … [Read more...] about Consumers complicit in animal torture
Staff Editorial: Students deserve voice from SGA
From the yellow journalism that shoved the United States into the Spanish American War to fabrications and plagiarism by discredited New York Times reporter Jayson Blair American media have a scandal-plagued history. Meanwhile politicians' unintentional admissions and embarrassing misstatements help keep a sinking newspaper profession afloat.Given this backdrop it is natural … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Students deserve voice from SGA
Native American group says hello
How do you say hello in Indian? No, it's not How as popular television would have you believe. It is misconceptions like this that have led me and fellow students in organizing to re-establish Pepperdine's Native American Student Organization. Pepperdine once had a group centered on this topic, however, due to lack of interest, the group fell apart. I have thus led a charge … [Read more...] about Native American group says hello