Photos by Jacob Resendiz The blood drive at La Reina High School is only accepting scheduled appointments to donate, as there are now upwards of 500 people in line, according to LAist. Donors have been waiting hours to donate blood. A representative from Vitalant, the blood drive company hosting the drive, said this blood drive was scheduled as solely a drive for the high … [Read more...] about Blood Drive at La Reina High School Assists Victims of Borderline Shooting
Staff Editorial: Nike Sets the Standard for Advocacy
Art by Caitlyn Roark Brands have a responsibility to make a difference and inspire change because they are held to a higher standard. Nike has never been afraid to spark change, and hopefully their latest campaign will inspire other brands, as well as consumers, to follow suit. On Sept. 5, Nike released their newest ad campaign, featuring Colin Kaepernick as its face. … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Nike Sets the Standard for Advocacy
Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
"I just want to have a boyfriend by the end of the year." "I really want to go on more dates this semester." "Who am I going to ask to formal?" It's the first week of class and these concerns are already at the forefront of some Pepperdine students' minds. Since high school, (maybe even middle school for the more mature) each year brings another opportunity for a … [Read more...] about Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
Delivery Service Provides Healthy Meals with a Cost
Photos by Sherry YangConvenience comes with a cost. Whether it's one-click ordering with Amazon or the self-driving Tesla, society finds new (and often expensive) ways to do the least amount of work to satisfy daily needs, and this doesn't stop at food.In this era of foodies, sliced bread is hardly innovative compared to the ways people have managed to make food more … [Read more...] about Delivery Service Provides Healthy Meals with a Cost
Review: ‘The Director’ Sheds Personal Light on the #MeToo Movement
Photo Courtesy of J.K. Stein In recent times, stories from Hollywood about sexual abuse and harassment flood the news. Some stories are more graphic than others, but J.K. Stein’s “The Director: a memoir” adds a particular rawness that forces the reader to take a step back from all the #metoo and #timesup press and really come to terms with these horrific experiences from a … [Read more...] about Review: ‘The Director’ Sheds Personal Light on the #MeToo Movement