BRITTANY YEAROUTPerspectives Editor An open market for ideas, critical thinking, tolerance and free speech, is supposed to be the mainstay of American universities. However, as director Evan Coyne Maloney’s upcoming film, “Indoctrinate U,” highlights, the truth is becoming just the opposite. By revealing specific instances in public and private colleges, Maloney proves that … [Read more...] about Film exposes truth about academia
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Life: It is a balancing act
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager As our generation takes the helm of the working world away from the Baby Boomers, we will inherit a job landscape different from when our parents were just out of college. But studies show the state of the American work force in the 21st century is troublesome. Many signs point to the fact that we may be working too much, especially outside … [Read more...] about Life: It is a balancing act
Reduce, reuse, regardless
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Disclaimer: Be aware that I am not trying to tell you whether or not to believe in global warming. Most days I don’t even know what I believe about global warming. There are excellent points to both sides of the argument and I am not trying to convince you one way or another.That being said, I think we can agree that the global … [Read more...] about Reduce, reuse, regardless
Convo change only alters perceptions
LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor STAFF EDITORIAL What’s in a name? Despite its simplicity, the Student Activities staff’s decision to change the Wednesday morning program from Convocation to Chapel sends a different meaning to the Pepperdine community and potential students. The name “Chapel” clearly holds a more religious connotation than the word convocation. Is this … [Read more...] about Convo change only alters perceptions
LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor
“Kid Nation” goes wrong, exposes pitfalls of reality TV CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer Ready to see what life is like in “Kid Nation?” It’s not a new country, but one of the latest reality show offerings that will be gracing the screens of conscientious, Patriotic media-consumers across the country courtesy of CBS on Sept. 19. And in keeping with the trend of the ceaseless barrage … [Read more...] about LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor