Art by Caitlin RoarkAfter facing scrutiny at last year's Grammy Awards for the lack of winning female artists, the 2019 awards ceremony shifted to multiple women of different genres going home with awards in top categories. Among the many winners were rising pop sensation Dua Lipa, who won Best New Artist, pop-country phenomenon Kacey Musgraves for Album of the Year and rapper … [Read more...] about 2019 Grammy Awards Highlights: Kacey Musgraves, Cardi B, Dua Lipa & More Take Home Top Awards
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Why You Should Take a Break from the Library
Photos by Kat NanceThe convenient study rooms, a brand new Starbucks and an irresistible ocean view might make you never want to leave Payson library again. However, packing up your textbooks and heading to some new scenery might help boost your motivation and your GPA.When asked by Education Weekly, Psychologist Robert Bjork said that a change of scenery could increase both … [Read more...] about Why You Should Take a Break from the Library
Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike
Photos Courtesy of JumpstartWith over a month of missed class time, Pepperdine Jumpstart members face major disruptions in the program."It's been kind of a lot," freshman Lauren Kula said. "November happened, so because of the fires and everything, we didn't have Jumpstart for basically a month. And now with the LA teacher strike, it's pushing our curriculum back even … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Takes a Hop Back After Woolsey Fire and LA Teacher Strike
Staff Editorial: The L.A. Teacher Strike Impacts Us All
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) week-long strike ended last week after teachers pushed for smaller class sizes, higher pay and school nurses, among other things. As teachers returned to their classrooms with the promise of smaller class sizes and a 6 percent pay increase, the strikes have continued to ignite a sustained conversation about … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The L.A. Teacher Strike Impacts Us All
GNews: Pepperdine Students Attend the 2019 Women’s March
Thousands gathered at Pershing Square for the third annual Women's March in Los Angeles. Among them, some Pepperdine students! … [Read more...] about GNews: Pepperdine Students Attend the 2019 Women’s March