Art by Jessica RagsdaleWith autumn just around the corner, classes in full swing, and the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, it is easy to feel as if summer is long gone. In an effort to keep the summer mood around a bit longer, we have put together a list of venues with outdoor movie showings in Los Angeles.From classics like "The Goonies" and "The Breakfast Club," to more … [Read more...] about Keep Summer Around with LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings
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Remember the Other Victims of 9/11
Art by Jessica RagsdaleIn my memory of action and thriller films, Muslims have been the enemy. While my parents, growing up under the threat of a potentially nuclear World War III, feared thick-accented Soviet spies above all else, I grew up in fear of women in hijabs and of suspicious men talking on cell phones and looking meaningfully (and obviously) at American soldiers.This … [Read more...] about Remember the Other Victims of 9/11
Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
Art by Jessica RagsdaleI was diagnosed with ADHD right before my 20th birthday during my sophomore year at Pepperdine. Since then, I have been adjusting my life, trying to accommodate for the things I now realize are not my personality but a part of a deficit in my brain. I keep my planner updated religiously, I set reminders in my phone and I drink a lot of caffeine to stay … [Read more...] about Unexpected Side Effects of Study Drug Abuse
Back to School Minimalism: The Joy’s in the Details
Art by Peau PorotesanoWritten by Jessica Ragsdale The process of moving back to campus every year can bring with it a few questions. As students begin dragging full, heavy boxes up the steps of their dorms, one question is often asked: “How did I end up with all of this stuff?” Books, clothing, bedding, and electronics add up quickly and heavily. This question and … [Read more...] about Back to School Minimalism: The Joy’s in the Details