Art by Mariah Mapa Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Affordability has recently become the new watchword among prospective political officeholders, and the reasoning is plain to see. Financial stability has become progressively challenging to maintain in recent … [Read more...] about Opinion: If You Want to Win an Election, Run on Affordability
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Opinion: Malibu Refrains From Walkability
Art by Mariah MapaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.For college students, living on campus often means walking downtown, bar-hopping or finding a restaurant that’s open 24/7. In comparison to nearby cities, such as Santa Monica or Los Angeles, living in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Malibu Refrains From Walkability
Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Billionaire investor Howard Marks (pictured above) speaks alongside Jeffrey Rohde, Pepperdine's chief investment officer, in Smothers Theatre on Jan. 13. Marks said balancing conservatism with risk-taking is the key to investing. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Correction: An error stating that Oaktree Capital Management is ranked the 64th largest pension fund in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Make Student Loan Debt Disappear
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe crippling weight of student loan debt sits on the shoulders of 45 million people in the United States, according to Forbes. Totaling a whopping $1.5 trillion and counting, student loan debt in 2019 is the highest it has ever been, and it keeps climbing.Student loans do not solely affect the most recent generation of Americans: in fact, the current … [Read more...] about Make Student Loan Debt Disappear
Be a Responsible Consumer
Art by Ally Armstrong The desire to make a difference is a common thread that runs through the hearts of many college students. However, in the face of a massive and systematic world, doing so can seem like a lofty and unattainable goal.Despite this, students actually have a remarkable capacity to spark change. Students can make a significant difference by shopping with high … [Read more...] about Be a Responsible Consumer