Art by Ally ArmstrongWhen nearing the end of summer, back to school commercials run constantly, advertising sales on supplies, the newest fashion trends and the most in-style backpack brands this year.Shopping for the coolest, most fashionable backpack may seem like quite a task avoiding dull colors, bulkiness and certainly those with wheels. But trading in that posh Lululemon … [Read more...] about Is ‘Back to School’ Better Described as ‘Back to Pain?’
Perspectives
Meal Points System Needs to Evolve
At the end of the semester, it is common to face one of two problems. Problem one features having an abundance of meal points, while problem two is the complete opposite. Both problems have their pros and cons but are still not an ideal lifestyle for students to adopt. A good solution would be for Pepperdine to implement a system where meal points are connected to students' … [Read more...] about Meal Points System Needs to Evolve
Pepperdine Unmasks Micro-Aggressions
Art by Caitlin Roark A micro-aggression directed at the Black/African American student body took place this semester on campus. During the Theatre Department's casting of "Ragtime," a professor involved with the upcoming show handed out flyers to students with dark skin to recruit performers for the show. Students of color later voiced their feelings of confusion and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Unmasks Micro-Aggressions
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Is More Than Its Ranking
Art by Caitlin Roark Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report published the 35th edition of Best Colleges in which Pepperdine University was ranked 50th, four spots lower than the previous year. While being one of America’s top 50 universities is a great thing, the method in which U.S. News conducts and determines the rankings is systematically flawed. Carnegie … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Is More Than Its Ranking
Trauma Taxes Everyone
Art by Madeline DuvallTraumatic events happen every day, and there is no doubt that experiencing trauma has an impact on one's mental and physical health. But what happens to those who are not directly or firsthand affected by traumatic events? Are the emotional responses of those people negated or wrong? When trauma changes the course of a person's life, it can be hard to … [Read more...] about Trauma Taxes Everyone
