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Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Change the Sexual Policy

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I am not unlike many other LGBTQ+ students at Pepperdine. Months before moving to Malibu, I told myself that as soon as I started college, I would finally come out of the closet as bisexual. I wanted to explore my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Change the Sexual Policy

Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism

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Deinfluencing is the antithesis of influencer culture — deinfluencers encourage people to reduce consumption of products hyped on social media, according to CNN. In 2023, online content creators started the deinfleuncing trend to counter the impact influencer marketing has on spending habits. Instead of pushing products, deinfluencing content dissuades consumers from … [Read more...] about Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism

Opinion: Combat the Friendship Recession

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As time marches faster and faster toward my final years in undergrad, I cannot help but ponder my current friendships and wonder what will happen after graduation. Will people drift apart? Will I lose those friendships when … [Read more...] about Opinion: Combat the Friendship Recession

Opinion: Paris Geller Teaches Viewers More Than Expected

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Note: Spoilers ahead “Gilmore Girls” features mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, who navigate the antics of a small town, prep schools and family dinners in the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Paris Geller Teaches Viewers More Than Expected

Opinion: You Can Survive Being Alone in College

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In high school, I had a shining image of what college would be like: a fresh start with many opportunities to meet new people and forge close friendships. But reality didn’t completely fulfill my expectations. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: You Can Survive Being Alone in College