In our day and age, everyone seems to have an opinion to share. With pictures, videos and thoughts — either important or inane — being shared 24/7, everything is open to criticism. Being judged has become a normal occurrence on social media, and now everyone has to be vigilant. You have to be vigilant of what you say, think and feel, for any small reaction can be taken and … [Read more...] about Why I’m private on social media
Beyonce revolutionizes the music industry
Anyone who drops an album with no warning and then casually Instagrams vegan cupcakes has to be on another level than the rest of the world. Pop world Queen Bey did just that, and then let the world obsess over her while she slept like royalty. From the album name to the lyrics, Beyonce takes a whole new spin on self-confidence. She is Beyonce, but what does that mean? Is … [Read more...] about Beyonce revolutionizes the music industry
Social Media isn’t Social
My reasoning may blow your mind. See what I did there? With my seductive and bombastic title, such as –This is just an article, but what happens next will make you wish you were never born. Deny it all you want, but our social media sites have become graveyards for links to quiz results and material that was on Reddit two years ago. I’m all for reading "21 Questions Asian … [Read more...] about Social Media isn’t Social
Staff Editorial: Defeat the Pepperdine stereotype
Art by Brooke Muschott Rewind to 1, 2, 3, 4 or even 5 years ago when you were sitting in front of a computer screen on a Saturday night, one desk lamp illuminating the corner of your room. You were writing your college apps. You were applying to Pepperdine. You were writing your typical supplement essays, and Pepperdine asked you what you would bring to the diversity in a … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Defeat the Pepperdine stereotype
