Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Many viewers struggle to recall who won a given Super Bowl. Images tend to endure instead: Rihanna suspended high above the stadium in red, revealing her pregnancy without interrupting a note. Kendrick Lamar structured his … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Halftime Show Outshines the Game
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Music: A Little Piece of Home
Art by Betsy BurrowTransparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Throughout my life, being an international student has proved to have both advantages and disadvantages. I have been able to experience new cultures, places to explore and make life-long friends across the world. However, I am also familiar with saying goodbye and closing important chapters … [Read more...] about Music: A Little Piece of Home
Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
Something so trivial as small talk can play a determinant role in initial conversations with strangers.Small talk can shape how one’s relationships with people evolve, but opinions on the importance of it vary, especially among different cultures. “You don’t just know someone deeply,” sophomore Pamela Martinez said. “Relationships are a process and … [Read more...] about Small Talk: A Culture of Its Own
‘Truth-teller’: Alyssa Medina Brings Her Voice to Pepperdine
The sun shines on junior Alyssa Medina, who sits on a blanket on the green lawn of the Seaside Residence Hall courtyard, next to her clay pot and mugs. Medina said she enjoys making café de olla, a sweet Mexican coffee, for herself and her friends. Photos by Lucian HimesDuring Housing and Residence Life student leadership training in August 2021, then-sophomore Alyssa … [Read more...] about ‘Truth-teller’: Alyssa Medina Brings Her Voice to Pepperdine
Vocalizing Their Story: Students Speak On Hispanic Heritage Month
Sophomore Nelly Figueroa-Herrera wearing a Huipil, a piece of traditional clothing from Arguacatán. She said wearing traditional clothing is one of the ways she celebrates her culture. Photo courtesy of Nelly Figueroa-Herrera For senior Lisette Isiordia, amplifying her family's story is a way to celebrate her heritage. Her story, as a first-generation student, is something … [Read more...] about Vocalizing Their Story: Students Speak On Hispanic Heritage Month