Art by Sybil ZhangA few weeks ago it was announced that Pepperdine ranks No. 46 in the U.S. News and World Reports’ “Best National Universities.” The Pepperdine community boasted the news across social media, the Pepperdine's Integrated Marketing and Communication's newsroom and at Convocation a few weeks ago. The world has become increasingly defined by … [Read more...] about Don’t Emphasize College Rankings
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Staff Editorial: Take Advantage Of Pepperdine’s Resources
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe ongoing construction of Payson Library has had an enormous impact on student life in the 2016-17 school year. Students no longer have immediate access to the thousands of books, DVDs and CDs they had in previous years, and for many, a primary place of study is gone. There are still pockets of quiet on campus, a designated library hub in the TAC and the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Advantage Of Pepperdine’s Resources
Trigger Warning, Safe Space Use Sparks Debate
Graphic by Ella Gonzalez A recent letter from the University of Chicago to the incoming class of 2020 went viral after it denounced “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” in higher education in August 2016. The letter has since sparked debate over political correctness, First Amendment rights and the limits of freedom of speech on college campuses across the United … [Read more...] about Trigger Warning, Safe Space Use Sparks Debate
Malibu Book Presentation in the Payson Library
Photos by Carolina PintoDavid K. Randall, author of "The King and Queen of Malibu: The True Story of the Battle for Paradise," held a book-signing session at the Surfboard Room in Payson Library on Monday to talk about his most recent book. Around 70 people attended the event, including members of the Malibu community, staff, faculty and donors. Randall is also a New York Times … [Read more...] about Malibu Book Presentation in the Payson Library
Pick These Books to Cure Rainy Day Blues
Photos Courtesy of Penguin Random House Publishing, W. W. Norton and Company Publishing, Bloomsbury Publishing and Harper Publishing. With all of this dreary rain and fog, it's easy to settle into an energy slump. We all just want to stay in bed and watch Netflix with some snacks and a coffee. But who wants to binge watch the same show over and over? How about an old-school … [Read more...] about Pick These Books to Cure Rainy Day Blues
