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“Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building

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Photos by Megan Williams Suddenly, everyone was talking about it. Google Search trends spiked to all-time highs: “Afghanistan,” “Taliban,” “Kabul.” A general understanding swept the nation that something had gone terribly awry in Afghanistan, where the United States military had served since the initial invasion to fight terrorism in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 … [Read more...] about “Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building

“The Oath Never Stops”: A Marine’s Heart for Service

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Photo by Megan Williams Purpose, service and leadership — Marine veteran Eddie Castillo lived by those words long before he enrolled in Graziadio Business School and heard them as part of Pepperdine’s mission statement. For as long as he can remember, Castillo has had a heart for service. Whether it be fighting for his country, coaching a special needs baseball team or … [Read more...] about “The Oath Never Stops”: A Marine’s Heart for Service

The Perfect Angle

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The train rocks back and forth On the edge of the Earth, it seems. Valley and falls below, And above us, snowy white peaks. Deeper into the unknown we trek, But we do not know how to rest. We are pilgrims of the modern era, Social media taught us how to see. We are pioneers of the common day, Striving for the perfect angle, and self-discovery. We flip foreign currency … [Read more...] about The Perfect Angle

Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA

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Photo by Megan Williams Communication Professor Anastasia Triviza experienced culture shock when she first moved to Los Angeles. Having grown up in Greece, she later studied in New York City for her master’s degree. Once in LA, she soon realized she needed a car to get from one place to another. “I thought I could take the bus to go to work in Redondo Beach from Newport … [Read more...] about Professor Anastasia Triviza Adjusts to Life in LA