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Housing Policy, Higher Salaries Mark Improvements for Minor League Baseball Players

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First baseman Giovanni “Gio” Brusa plays for the Guadalajara Mariachis in Zapopan, Mexico in 2021. The San Francisco Giants, the organization that drafted Brusa in 2016, cut him in 2020, and Brusa has sought an opportunity in independent baseball leagues since. Photo courtesy of Gio BrusaWithin the past two years, Major League Baseball has raised starting salaries … [Read more...] about Housing Policy, Higher Salaries Mark Improvements for Minor League Baseball Players

Stephen Weinstock Encourages All to Spread ‘Gospel of Wealth’

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Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Deeply moved by influencing the outcomes of people's lives, first-year Business major Stephen Weinstock said he wants to enrich the lives of others and — through the avenue of business — use philanthropic efforts to do so. Weinstock said he wants a career in which he can enrich people's lives, noting he puts a heavy … [Read more...] about Stephen Weinstock Encourages All to Spread ‘Gospel of Wealth’

Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening

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Art by Ally Armstrong Students, athletes and faculty members voiced their opinions about the partial reopening of Pepperdine's campus, but what about parents? Parents come from a unique perspective on remote instruction during the pandemic. They said they want their students to stay safe but also want them to learn in the most effective way possible. “I think it’s time … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening

Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women

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Art by Autumn Hardwick March 1 marked the beginning of Women's History Month. During Women's History Month, many social activists will speak on social problems, such as gender inequality in employment, domestic violence, sexual harassment and education for women. In recent years, abolishing the tax on menstrual products has also been a trending topic. "The tampon tax" … [Read more...] about Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women