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Staff Editorial: Confront the Desensitization of Mass Shootings

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Art by Caitlin Roark Recently, mass shootings are almost commonplace in the United States. In 2017, the United States experienced 346 shootings, almost one a day, according to Courtland Jeffrey in his article "Mass shootings in the U.S: When, where they have occurred in 2018," published Aug. 27 by ABC15 Arizona. When news headlines announce that another took place, many … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Confront the Desensitization of Mass Shootings

Know When to Say No

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Art by Ally ArmstrongWith the semester just beginning, campus is getting back to its normal, bustling self. Students are getting settled back into their routine, and clubs are advertising for new members. A stereotype exists at Pepperdine that all students have to be heavily involved in events and activities. While it is important to get out and try new things, it is also … [Read more...] about Know When to Say No

Embrace the Abroad Opportunity

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Art by Caitlin RoarkWith NSO ending and the fall semester about to begin, the topic of studying abroad is circling the campus again. The Return, a Pepperdine event that welcomes students back from their abroad programs, is just around the corner, so new and old students alike will get a glimpse into the lives of those who have spent a semester or more in another country. … [Read more...] about Embrace the Abroad Opportunity

Appreciate History Classes

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Art by Madeline DuvallMany students take HIST 204, Humanities and World Civilizations only because Pepperdine requires these classes to graduate. However, there are great benefits to studying history, and students should take full advantage of them. By learning about history, students examine what truly makes people human and can understand others who are not like them while … [Read more...] about Appreciate History Classes

Help Raise Service Dogs

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Art by Madeline DuvallWhen people think of volunteer work, they might imagine helping clean trash from the sides of highways or working in soup kitchens. But another fun, exciting way to help the community is to bring in a puppy and help train it to be a service dog for people with disabilities. Even though Pepperdine has not forged a connection with a service dog group, … [Read more...] about Help Raise Service Dogs