Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Banning books must stop. It's that simple of an idea. Banning books has a history in America. The earliest known book ban in 1627 banned the “New English Canaan" in Quincy, Massachusetts, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Banning Books
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Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone
Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I love my phone. I love my phone so much, I named her Camille. However, I spend about two hours a day aimlessly scrolling through social media. That is 14 hours a week and 728 hours a year I spend watching … [Read more...] about Opinion: Read More, Even If It’s On Your Phone
Opinion: Read More, Scroll Less
Art by Autumn HardwickTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In comparison with previous generations, today’s teens and young adults spend much more time on social media than reading books. Statistics show 80% of teens use social media daily, while fewer than … [Read more...] about Opinion: Read More, Scroll Less
Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
Collage by Beth Gonzales "A book should serve as the ax for the frozen sea within us," author Franz Kafka said. In the world of technology and streaming, one is often overloaded with options to consume. This year, many new TV shows and movies are based either exactly or loosely on their novel counterparts. Some new actors and adapted stories have already hit the screen, and … [Read more...] about Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
Professors and Students Recommend their Favorite Reads
First-year Chelsea Taura's books and notebooks she keeps in her bedroom. These books kept under her nightstand include a variety of authors and titles. Photo courtesy of Chelsea TauraPepperdine staff and students suggest their favorite reads to help you choose your next literary journey.From a romantic adventure through Egypt to a thought-provoking experience about faith … [Read more...] about Professors and Students Recommend their Favorite Reads
