Art by Amber Shin Rave: There's a Reason it's called "The Great Pumpkin" Fall is a season like no other. The weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing colors and there is a resurgence of delicious pumpkin-flavored items. Pies, breads, lattes, chocolates and more — the pumpkin possibilities are endless and the flavor adds even more comfort to an already amazing … [Read more...] about Rant and Rave: Pumped About Pumpkin (Flavoring) Or Not
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Letter to the Editor: Responding to Hub 2.0 Story
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Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy
Art by Amber ShinIn less than two months, millions of Americans will head to the ballot box to decide which party will control Congress for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s first term in office.Political advertisements will be on screens soon, many intentionally targeting "the other side," according to the Brookings Institute. Designed to evoke emotions, they can be … [Read more...] about Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy
Opinion: More Women Should Learn Jiujitsu
Art by Hee Joo RohAs a 5-foot-tall woman, people are astounded when they hear I can take down a man twice my size and weight. It’s not because I have super-strength or amazing athletic abilities. What allows me to do this is simple — I know jiujitsu.Besides the fact jiujitsu is a physical activity that helps improve my physical health, learning jiujitsu has also … [Read more...] about Opinion: More Women Should Learn Jiujitsu
Opinion: Prioritize Sleep for Success
Art by Autumn Hardwick For first-year students at Pepperdine — myself included — college is completely uncharted territory.I moved to Malibu a little over a month ago, and since then every decision has suddenly become my own. A whole new realm of possibilities and opportunities came my way, and as you could imagine, sleep quickly became quite low on my list of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Prioritize Sleep for Success