Art by Chris ChenScience fiction films often depict technology advancing to a point where we can’t control it, and it instead controls us. “Terminator,” “The Matrix” and “I, Robot” are a few famous examples of humanity becoming subservient to technology’s machinations. So far it hasn’t happened; we’re still in control … [Read more...] about Autonomous Cars Rev up Debate
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Senior Reflection One
Art by Chris ChenBeing a senior is bizarre. You see the school you came to regard as home evolve before your eyes, as all the familiar faces are slowly replaced with strangers. You start wondering whether you’ve outgrown this, but at the same time you can hardly believe that you’re an adult who’s responsible for paying off tens of thousands of dollars in … [Read more...] about Senior Reflection One
Faith Can Still Move Mountains
Art by Chris ChenI grew up in a Christian home, which meant going to church every Sunday, listening to adults tell me what faith is and how to procure salvation. I learned about Jesus and his sacrifice in the New Testament. It’s always been around me, always been enforced through my parents’ decisions and the way they raised me. Eventually I chose to make Christian … [Read more...] about Faith Can Still Move Mountains
US Provides International Golden Ticket
Art by Chris ChenAs an international student from Quito, Ecuador, I have been asked many times “Why? Why would you leave home to come all the way to the United States for college?” It almost feels as if I seem completely insane to many when they find out how far my small South American country is from Pepperdine in comparison to their two-hour drive or four-hour … [Read more...] about US Provides International Golden Ticket
Religion 101 Emphasizes Literacy Over Literalism
Art by Chris ChenIf there is one thing about Pepperdine that can always draw complaints from its students, it’s the attempt to make everyone into a Renaissance man with a massive load of GEs. The compulsory religion courses are no exception to this, as many freshmen majoring in Business or Chemistry shake their fist at the sky and ask, “What am I doing learning … [Read more...] about Religion 101 Emphasizes Literacy Over Literalism
