Art by Christopher Chen Prompted by protests at the University of Missouri, discussions about campus diversity have become abundant. Students across the United States have urged for greater dialogue about race and gender to foster a sense of inclusivity for students. After waves of protests, the rallying cry of American college students is clear: College students want more … [Read more...] about Promoting Diversity Isn’t Just a Numbers Game
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Here are our Blueprints for the Payson Utopia
Art by Peau PorotesanoMany have spoken in hushed tones about Payson Library renovations that are to come — mainly because it’s a library, where talking at full volume is not allowed. However, there is a certain elusiveness and, dare we say, sense of foreboding toward these changes only spoken of in mere whispers, like “You-Know-Who.” After all, how many … [Read more...] about Here are our Blueprints for the Payson Utopia
POPSUGAR and Hilton call Pepperdine’s View the Most Beautiful in the US
Photo by Danielle RomeoIn a recent post to POPSUGAR.com, Pepperdine was named one of the five most beautiful college campuses in the U.S., more specifically the one with the “most beautiful view.” Sarah Lipoff, POPSUGAR’s Native Content Editor, posted the video that also named Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island as having the most beautiful … [Read more...] about POPSUGAR and Hilton call Pepperdine’s View the Most Beautiful in the US
The “Not-so-Safety” Net of Culture
We all remember when our coaches or parents told us to give 100 percent to something. And as cliched as that sentiment might be, it continues to hold value in how we live our lives. Every single day the world becomes more and more competitive, making our complete focus ever more a necessity. But we ignore this necessity in order to go after goals considered more "socially … [Read more...] about The “Not-so-Safety” Net of Culture
Seniors Reflect on College
Art by Peau Porotesano One of the most fascinating shows I ever watched when growing up was “Do Over.” It was about a 34-year-old who was incredibly miserable and, after a freak accident, ends up being sent back 20 years in time with a chance to manipulate the future to his advantage. If I were in that same situation but found myself back at the beginning of my … [Read more...] about Seniors Reflect on College