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The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement

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Photos and infographs by Kelly Rodriguez Sophomore Isabel Cornavaca works twice as hard to maintain her credit score after she made a big purchase in the first few months of having a credit card. Cornavaca, who works at Sephora and the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, said that even when she transfers an extra $100 to her credit card account, it still “doesn’t make a dent” to … [Read more...] about The F-Word: Financial Literacy Comes from Student Engagement

Pepperdine Endowment Safe From Tax Bill Hike

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Photos and Infograph by Kelly Rodriguez Hovering over the heads of busy Pepperdine students is the future of its endowment. The tax bill that circulated around the House and Senate at the end of last year proposed taxes on those in higher education, such as Pepperdine and its students. While the House version of the bill aimed to raise taxes on student loan recipients and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Endowment Safe From Tax Bill Hike

“Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig

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Photos courtesy of IMDB and A24 FilmsAfter winning two Golden Globes “Lady Bird” is flying into awards season buzz.The film, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, portrays a contentious mother-daughter relationship framed in love. Since its release, it has gained critical acclaim. In late November, it broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for most consecutive … [Read more...] about “Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig

Pepp Community Discusses DACA Changes at Town Hall

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Photos by Chad Jimenez In light of The Trump Administration's Sept. 5th announcement to formally end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and in the midst of concern over the future of Dreamers at Pepperdine, Pepperdine Graphic Media hosted a panel discussion to provide students with an open space for discussion. The event happened Tuesday, Oct. 3. The Trump … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Discusses DACA Changes at Town Hall

Review: The Killers Return With Wonderful Wonderful

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Photo courtesy of Island Records So, "[I'm] coming out of my cage, and I've been doing just fine" because The Killers are back with their first album in five years.The Killers are most known for their song "Mr. Brightside," an early 2000s rock song that speaks about the dangers of jealousy while emoting a dance rock flavor. The Killers became known for their commitment to … [Read more...] about Review: The Killers Return With Wonderful Wonderful