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Unexpected Optimism After Britain Says ‘Bye Bye’ to the EU

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Graphic by Nate BartonThe word “Brexit” flooded the international news circuit this summer, providing a catchy and enigmatic moniker for a move that rocked the boat of the European Union and spurred worldwide uncertainty. What it actually means is quite simple: Britain decided to exit the European Union in a successful referendum in June. But while the word … [Read more...] about Unexpected Optimism After Britain Says ‘Bye Bye’ to the EU

I Will Not Be a ‘Good’ Journalist

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Graphic by Nate BartonLast week I had the incredible opportunity of interviewing prolific investigative journalist and Washington Post Associate Editor Bob Woodward. You probably know him best for his work in breaking the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein in the 1970s. While sitting on stage with Woodward in front of 1,300 other student journalists at the Associated … [Read more...] about I Will Not Be a ‘Good’ Journalist

Calabasas to Become Branch Campus

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Photos by Cassandra Stephenson The Pepperdine facility in Calabasas opened a portion of its first floor for use as study space for students Wednesday.The space now provides study spaces, study carrels, five study rooms, a copier and printer, and librarians for students to use Sundays through Thursdays from 5 p.m. until midnight.As the Growing Seaver plan progresses, … [Read more...] about Calabasas to Become Branch Campus

Defining ‘Home’

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Art by Peau PorotesanoDuring my travels over Christmas break, I was faced with a rather vexing problem: the Airbnb I was staying at while exploring Rome was the definition of terrible. My previous experiences with the private property-renting website were great, but this house had a distinct lack of heat, a constant threat of burglars, a horrendous shower that flooded the … [Read more...] about Defining ‘Home’

I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time

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I’ve never really been up to date with the latest and greatest social media trends, but I must say, I’ve never felt my digital age more than when I finally conceded and downloaded Snapchat two months ago before leaving to study abroad. Yes, you read that right: two months ago. I’m aware that I’m a few years late to this game.What followed has been an … [Read more...] about I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time