GREG BARNETTStaff Writer Alcohol and drug abuse are common addictions in this country, but online pornography is becoming the new drug of the 21st century. Porn addiction can affect any person with an Internet connection. That, experts say, combined with more than 4.5 million pornographic Web sites and sex from the media have lured people into the addiction of online porn. … [Read more...] about Stripping the secret addiction
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Risky Business
ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor Students may be sipping murder with their lunches in the Cafe. They might be wearing child labor on their sleeves. And they could be ordering a half calf venti full of African poverty before their morning classes. Though Pepperdine students pride themselves on being socially conscious, they use products every day that support the evils they … [Read more...] about Risky Business
Students stack activities to the max
CASSANDRA NEHFStaff Writer Senior Scott Smith started out the spring semester on a high. He landed an internship at Dreamworks Animation Studios and just got engaged to his girlfriend, Sarai Small. However, all of this combined with his other responsibilities of school, work and serving as an SLA, difficulties arose. The hours quickly added up. “I got sick after the second … [Read more...] about Students stack activities to the max
How to have an awesome Spring Break
LINDSEY BOERMA Living Assistant As the spring break countdown for numerous universities around the world ticks its final beats, college students everywhere are undoubtedly itching to hop on the next plane. They want to go on a coveted vacation destination like Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean or Southern California. Yet, with Pepperdine students already spending the school year … [Read more...] about How to have an awesome Spring Break
Parisians give breath of French AIR
MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor Great music can take people places. Imagine sitting in a chic Paris studio on a late night with contemporary furniture, ambient light and a skyline view of la Tour d'Eiffel.This is where “Space Maker” takes the listener on the opening track of the French duo AIR’s new album, “Pocket Symphony.” Simple beginnings of light percussion, a 70’s funk … [Read more...] about Parisians give breath of French AIR