Jason Negro (left) and Bruce Rollinson are the head coaches of St. John Bosco High School and Mater Dei High School, each a powerhouse program at the center of the high school football recruiting debate. The two schools have won the past four CIF State Open Division titles. Photo courtesy of Raul Romero Jr. | Press TelegramThere were nearly 16,000 Southern California high … [Read more...] about Recruiting, Transfers and Super Teams: The Challenge of SoCal High School Football
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Higher Education Reform Requires More Nuance Than Free College And Loan Forgiveness
Art by Elizabeth Brummer“Promises make debt, and debt makes promises,” states a Dutch proverb. For millions of Americans, the promise of a better life through higher education led to $1.5 trillion in total student debt, according to the Federal Reserve. Coupled with a rising number of jobs requiring college degrees, these facts have made college costs a salient … [Read more...] about Higher Education Reform Requires More Nuance Than Free College And Loan Forgiveness
Pepperdine Drops to #50 in 2020 U.S. News and World Reports College Rankings
Infographic by Natalie Rulon Pepperdine University ranked 50th in the 2020 edition of U.S. News and World Report's college rankings list, a four-spot decline from the 2019 rankings.U.S. News published their annual rankings in the beginning of September. This is the 4th year in a row that Pepperdine has placed in the top 50 of the rankings. The college edition of US News and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Drops to #50 in 2020 U.S. News and World Reports College Rankings
Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
"I just want to have a boyfriend by the end of the year." "I really want to go on more dates this semester." "Who am I going to ask to formal?" It's the first week of class and these concerns are already at the forefront of some Pepperdine students' minds. Since high school, (maybe even middle school for the more mature) each year brings another opportunity for a … [Read more...] about Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
Review: ‘Love, Simon’ is a Diverse and Inclusive Teen Rom-com
Photos Courtesy of 20th Century Fox“Love, Simon” is everything audiences have seen in teen rom-coms before. There’s grand romantic gestures, quirky best friends, clueless parents, legendary soundtracks and quick-witted narration. We have always been able to rely on these teen love story cliches. Hollywood keeps making these movies because people keep buying … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Love, Simon’ is a Diverse and Inclusive Teen Rom-com