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Opinion: ‘If It Bleeds, It Leads’ — The Modern Implications of an Outdated Phrase

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Art by Samantha Miller As a problematic phrase with dehumanizing connotations, "if it bleeds, It leads" represents the reality behind why the most gruesome stories get breaking coverage and front-page news. Are people being subconsciously desensitized to death, violence and pain with constant exposure to the worst parts of humanity? The issues of this phrase imply that … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘If It Bleeds, It Leads’ — The Modern Implications of an Outdated Phrase

Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases

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Pepperdine University and the surrounding Malibu area both have a reputation for being secluded and safe. While overall crime rates at the University and in Malibu have fallen, certain crimes — such as burglary and weapons charges — have trended upward in recent years. In 2019, people in Malibu reported 1,128 crimes in the area, showing a decline in total reported crime … [Read more...] about Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases

A Crime at Stinkies

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Photo by Milan Loiacono Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher On February 8th, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department put out a report of a sexual battery that occurred at 23900 Civic Center Way, known to Pepperdine students as "the Stinkies." In This Week’s Episode: Assistant news editor … [Read more...] about A Crime at Stinkies