In 63 days, I will be on a plane somewhere over the Atlantic on my way to Italy. I will be looking out the window, listening to music or maybe just sleeping. Either way, I will be experiencing the beginning of my once-in-a-lifetime journey. The choice to study abroad for my spring semester was a huge step for me. Born and raised near LA, I have rarely traveled outside of … [Read more...] about I’m Not Scared of Living La Dolce Vita
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Movement: New Dance Club Welcomes All Students
Photo by Jenna Aguilera Editor’s Note: Lauren Davila is a member of the dance club Movement and Movement President Monika Haskell is a staff photographer for Pepperdine Graphic Media. The first class for Movement, a newly established dance club at Pepperdine, was held on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in PLC 100. Classes will be held each Monday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., with … [Read more...] about Movement: New Dance Club Welcomes All Students
American Apparel Sells Sex
As you drive down PCH, enjoying the ocean breeze and the view of Topanga State Beach, your eyes can’t help but lock on the huge American Apparel ad emblazoned across the storefront. The ad features two girls at the beach in skin tight and probably extremely uncomfortable swim suits that accentuate their thigh gaps. This is the image shown to people as the ideal, perfect girl … [Read more...] about American Apparel Sells Sex
Nude Photo Leak is a Violation of Privacy Rights
Each individual is complex. People go far beyond what meets the eye and yet most people judge based off simply what they see. As the technology-savvy generation, we all see pictures either of friends or complete strangers, and we judge them. We judge the outfits they wear, the people they hang out with, where they go and what they do. We also pass these judgments on … [Read more...] about Nude Photo Leak is a Violation of Privacy Rights
Why I’m private on social media
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