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Consider a Replacement for Columbus

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Art by Peau PorotesanoStudent outcry in October 2016 against the statue of Christopher Columbus located near the bustling Amphitheater led to a campus-wide discussion that would later culminate in the statue's removal, according to Rachel Ettlinger's "Students Protest Columbus Statue on Columbus Day," published by the Graphic on Oct. 11, 2016. Since then, the statue's old … [Read more...] about Consider a Replacement for Columbus

Learn to Listen

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Graphic by Nate Barton Listening is an important skill that creates understanding among people and shows that they matter. Every person should learn to listen effectively as it will improve the quality of their relationships with others and make them more desirable to work with in classrooms and in future careers. A person shows they care by listening to others. By … [Read more...] about Learn to Listen

Staff Editorial: Plan Financial Future Now

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Art by Peau Porotesano It’s common for students to come to college with the dream that after graduation they’ll have a job, a trendy apartment and other success. If everything goes according to that plan, the job will cover all expenses, including the car and student loan payments, so there can be worry-free happy hour splurges with friends. But that is not every … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Plan Financial Future Now

Dance in Flight Explores a Journey of Imagination

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Photos by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine’s Dance in Flight plans to bring imagination to center-stage this week as the company showcases meaning through dance for the University and Malibu community. DIF is an annual dance performance put on by a company of Pepperdine student dancers and choreographers every spring semester. The performances focus on a current and relevant … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Explores a Journey of Imagination

Embracing Self-Compassion

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Graphic by Nate BartonI recently attended a Weight Watchers meeting and what they were teaching extended far beyond weight. It delved into an idea that applies to every aspect of life. The lesson was self-compassion, a principle that encourages every individual to be as kind to themselves as they would a best friend. In the context of weight loss, this means to forgive … [Read more...] about Embracing Self-Compassion