Art by Leah Bae When high school seniors eagerly accept admittance to Pepperdine, around 8 out of 10 of them do so with the expectation they will spend a significant portion of their college career in another country, according to the International Programs website. For many, the University's stellar study abroad programs are the sole reason they choose to attend. This year, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: IP Needs a Stronger COVID-19 Response
Communication
Staff Editorial: Hey Pepperdine, Communication is More than Social Media Posts
Art by Madeline Duvall Pepperdine is known for its Instagram-worthy views and photo opportunities, not leaving any wonder as to why the University's @pepperdine accounts stay an active resource for community members. Students, however, find Pepperdine's social media pages confusing as the account shifts from sunset photos to important notices and back again. In the era of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Hey Pepperdine, Communication is More than Social Media Posts
Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication
Image courtesy of Focus FeaturesDo you ever wish you could forget a bad breakup? A lost pet? That one time a waitress told you to enjoy your food and you said, "You too?" In his 2004 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Director Michel Gondry explores the need to forget. Despite being over 15 years old, the film is still relevant. It combines the hopefulness of a … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Katie O’Malley
Senior Communication and Hispanic Studies double major Katie O'Malley poses at the Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain. Photo courtesy of Katie O'MalleyBefore Pepperdine shut down its campuses due to COVID-19 concerns, senior Communication and Hispanic Studies double major Katie O’Malley could be found running for the track team, studying, hanging out with fellow Pi Phis … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Katie O’Malley
Chromatic Communication: Color Speaks Volumes in Fashion
Photo by Milan Loiacono For centuries, color has played an important role in clothing's power to convey political symbols, personal messages and social statuses. Color also represents a collective sentiment in clothing's ability to tell stories, said Juan Marco Torres, a senior and aspiring fashion designer. "Fashion is very powerful; it represents how people look at … [Read more...] about Chromatic Communication: Color Speaks Volumes in Fashion