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 did 100 burpees a day for two months. Here's why I did it and what I learned. Let me start by saying this. I hate burpees. If God had invented an exercise to punish the body, it would be a burpee. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: You Should Do 100 Burpees
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PeppVet: A One-Stop-Shop for Military-Connected Students
Members of PeppVet gather at the Ronald Reagan Library on April 9. Graduating members of PeppVet attended a private event at the library to tour the site and join as a community before leaving Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Eric Leshinsky In fewer than two years, student veteran organization PeppVet has become a “one-stop-shop” for student veterans to find a community and safe … [Read more...] about PeppVet: A One-Stop-Shop for Military-Connected Students
“Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building
Photos by Megan Williams Suddenly, everyone was talking about it. Google Search trends spiked to all-time highs: “Afghanistan,” “Taliban,” “Kabul.” A general understanding swept the nation that something had gone terribly awry in Afghanistan, where the United States military had served since the initial invasion to fight terrorism in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 … [Read more...] about “Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building
Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
Art by Ally ArmstrongPresident Joe Biden declared "America is back” at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 19 . What also is back is U.S.-led intervention in Syria. On Feb. 25, Biden authorized U.S military to initiate airstrikes on Iranian-supported militia groups in Syria.Biden's decision of taking military action in Syria raises concerns regarding human rights and a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
From Uniform to University
Photos by Zach Le It is generally assumed that most American high school students will participate in the standard college experience, a concept that often connotes going straight from high school to a four-year university, and afterward entering the working world. However, not everyone takes such a well-worn path. International student veterans have stepped out of their … [Read more...] about From Uniform to University
