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Stop the Polarizing Political Videos
I continue to see polarizing videos as the United States’ political climate grows into a bigger headache every day. It starts with a zealous liberal or conservative person who attends an event — a Trump rally, pride parade, women’s march, anti-abortion protest — with people who share radically different views.They interview participants of these events, … [Read more...] about Stop the Polarizing Political Videos
Malibu Rocks
Pepperdine University sits in Malibu, California: 21 miles of scenic beauty I often take for granted.When I am walking around outside or even driving to school in the morning, I hardly notice the beautiful features surrounding me. My morning commute has the ocean on my right and rolling hills on my left. In the morning, I am often too busy thinking about the day ahead to … [Read more...] about Malibu Rocks
Pay (Some) Collegiate Athletes
The California State Senate unanimously passed a recent bill known as the “Fair Pay to Play Act.” The bill is now on the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom.The bill does not force universities to pay student-athletes, but it does allow student-athletes to hire agents and to profit off their own names, images and likenesses. The National Collegiate Athletic Association … [Read more...] about Pay (Some) Collegiate Athletes
Payson Library is the Social Hub of Pepperdine
When thinking about where I want to hangout with my friends on campus, the answer may seem surprising. Instead of going to traditional places like the Waves Cafeteria or the Firestone Fieldhouse, my friends and I will always choose the Payson Library.Payson holds a central location to many buildings on campus. It is a short walk from the Thorton Administrative Center (TAC), the … [Read more...] about Payson Library is the Social Hub of Pepperdine
