Art by Elizabeth BrummerThere are countless paths that women can venture down throughout a lifetime — motherhood, career, volunteering, traveling, learning, the list goes on. But despite this freedom, there comes a pressure to be checking off certain boxes.Even though women make up almost half of the current workforce, 77% of Americans say that women face high pressure to … [Read more...] about Unapologetically Her: Defying Expectations of Motherhood
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Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students
Art by Madeline Duvall Disney CEO Bob Iger did not have an Ivy League education, extraordinary GPA or famous relatives, yet he somehow managed to become one of the most influential people in the world today. His book "The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company" is an important read for college students seeking inspiration as they … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students
Students Consider Body Modifications and Career Opportunities
Photo courtesy of junior Macy Scruggs When junior Sergio Velazquez sat down in the tattoo parlor, he wasn’t thinking about how it would impact his career path, or what people would think of when they saw him. He was thinking about his family. A rising college sophomore at the time, Velazquez was getting ready to embark on his journey to Buenos Aires, where he would be away … [Read more...] about Students Consider Body Modifications and Career Opportunities
Pepperdine Provides a Breeding Ground for Instagram Influencers
Photo courtesy of Amelia EdmondsonPepperdine is home to the beach, SunLife and, more recently, Instagram influencers.Instagram influencers are people who have a large enough following and engagement to influence their followers, according to USA Today. Influencers from all over make the drive to Malibu to pose at Nobu, Malibu Farm or El Matador State Beach for content, but at … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Provides a Breeding Ground for Instagram Influencers
Explore the Unknown
Art by Ally ArmstrongEntering the twelfth week of the semester, students have a strong sense of their routines. In the predictable rhythm of the day to day, it is easy to grow complacent. This complacency causes the days to rush by in a monochromatic blur.Without even meaning to, people tend to settle into comfortable ruts, which consequently diminishes their productivity and … [Read more...] about Explore the Unknown
