Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.In the past few months, there has been a significant increase in the everyday use of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT and other large language models, according to website trackers. When using generative AI … [Read more...] about Opinion: Artificial Intelligence Perpetuates Environmental Injustice
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Athletes Pick Up Their Pace with Energy Drinks
Pushing through a three-hour practice and one-hour lift on a Monday after cramming for an exam the night before has proven difficult or even dangerous for some athletes. However, Pepperdine student-athletes have found a way to keep their energy high even when they are not completely rested. Energy drinks like Celsius, Monster or Reign provide a heavier kick than the average … [Read more...] about Athletes Pick Up Their Pace with Energy Drinks
Feng Shui: How to Create Energized and Balanced Spaces
Before she goes to bed at night, sophomore Yuqian Shi said she turns her mirrors away from her because she believes mirrors can suck one’s spirit out while one sleeps. Growing up, Chinese Professor Helen Wan said her family piano stood in the corner of a room instead of in the center to allow energy to flow freely. These routines relate to feng shui. The practice of feng … [Read more...] about Feng Shui: How to Create Energized and Balanced Spaces
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Brightens up Los Angeles
Six years after her On the Run II Tour in 2018, Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour marks the prominent singer's long-awaited return to stages around the world. From Sept. 1 to 4, the global superstar lit up SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Pepperdine students and faculty shared their experiences attending the star-studded concert as a final summer … [Read more...] about Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Brightens up Los Angeles
Science Trumps Silence
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe world is vast and beautiful. Looking out on the ocean from Pepperdine’s Malibu campus is a view so beautiful it doesn’t seem real. Looking out on the views that Pepperdine’s abroad programs offer, allow students to connect close with God's Creation. Whether it is standing atop a mountain in South America or skiing in the Swiss Alps, … [Read more...] about Science Trumps Silence
