Local law enforcement drive by an anti-ICE protest outside the Malibu Library on Feb. 1. The Malibu Democratic Club organized the protest. Photo by Katherine Lytle Censorship and free speech are often a hot topic on college campuses, and Pepperdine is no exception. Over the past academic year alone, students across campus have debated free speech issues, including art … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech
audrey riesbeck
Democrat and Republican Clubs Start Semester with Community and Conversation
Senior Anniah Smith, president of Pepperdine College Democrats and a Graphic Perspectives staff writer, speaks with an interested student about club goals during Tidepools at Mullin Town Square on Jan. 21. Smith said creating a safe space for dialogue was a key aspect of their recruitment efforts. Photo by Melissa HoustonTransparency Item: Gabby Sebastiani, social media manager … [Read more...] about Democrat and Republican Clubs Start Semester with Community and Conversation
Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice
Although retail therapy has always been around in some form, research has found COVID-19 increased online shopping and with it, retail therapy, according to Charlie Athill, a professor at the University of the Arts in London. Retail therapy refers to "the act of buying special things for oneself in order to feel better when unhappy," according to the Cambridge … [Read more...] about Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice