Over the course of my time as a student at Pepperdine, I have written a good news once a semester. They've ranged from how I rediscovered my love for art to why I love the chairs on main campus.But, when I think about it, the best news I can find in college, I find in journalism. I've loved telling stories since I was little, but I didn't realize until college that this could … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Light in Journalism
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Opinion: Find Positive When Consumed By Negative
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer The news headlines from January have been nothing short of a promise of anxiety for its viewers. They are as follows: “Additional Documents Found at Biden’s Home,” “Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Positive When Consumed By Negative
New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Professor Prioritizes Student Connections
Colin Storm attends a conference at the Washington State University Research Symposium in Pullman, Washington in summer 2017. Storm was a journalist out of college before finding a passion for teaching and research, he said. Photo courtesy of Colin StormFinding one’s calling can be a lifelong process, but Professor of Communication Colin Storm said his time working at … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Professor Prioritizes Student Connections
Latino Journalist Gustavo Arellano Unpacks Identity at ICA Event
Journalist Gustavo Arellano speaks to students and faculty at an ICA Hispanic Heritage Month event. Arellano said he hopes people can embrace their identity and share stories about unknown aspects of their culture with others. Photos by Ryan Brinkman In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which began Sept. 15, award-winning LA Times journalist Gustavo Arellano spoke at … [Read more...] about Latino Journalist Gustavo Arellano Unpacks Identity at ICA Event
Student Journalists Discuss Reporting on Tragedies
Photos by Araceli Crescencio It was right before midnight Wednesday, Nov. 7, when we got the text that catapulted us into the next 48 hours. "BREAKING: shooting at Borderline in Thousand Oaks around 30 minutes ago" Shortly after, we met in the newsroom, along with another reporter, Kayiu Wong, and one of our advisers, Elizabeth Smith. We split into two groups, one … [Read more...] about Student Journalists Discuss Reporting on Tragedies