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Peau Porotesano

Beware the False Coffee

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Art by Peau Porotesano Coffee is a staple for the common college workaholic, and some of us need it every day. All we have to do is go to the Caf and pour ourselves a cup with a ton of cream — to drown the burnt taste. But there is a more convenient way: the Keurig coffeemaker. The Keurig K-Cup Coffee system first appeared in stores in 2004, and in two years was acquired … [Read more...] about Beware the False Coffee

Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue

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Art By Peau Porotesano A passionate group of people gathered near main campus Thursday evening, Feb. 5. They picketed with provocative signs saying “Pepperdine discriminates against LGBT students!!!” and “Fire Adi Conologue.” The individuals there came to protest the treatment of Haley Videckis and Layana White, two former student athletes on Pepperdine’s women’s … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: LGBT Lawsuit Reveals Larger Issue

Awards Give Credit to Women

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Art by Peau Porotesano Even though Sam Smith won Record of the Year, last week’s Grammy Awards were all about the ladies. In just about every category, there were women who were winning or being highly recognized, not to mention camera action of rad female artists in the audience. After watching the show, it was clear that after a hiatus, music belongs to women once … [Read more...] about Awards Give Credit to Women

Understand the Real Kanye

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Art by Peau Porotesano Somewhere deep in my soul lies an affinity for people with personalities that the general public loathes. Kanye West is one of those people. Doused in controversy, fresh off stealing the Grammy spotlight from Beck, Mr. West still holds my affection. From “College Dropout” to “808s & Heartbreak” to “Yeezus,” he can do no wrong. From swiping … [Read more...] about Understand the Real Kanye

Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus

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Art by Peau Porotesano We’ve all been through it: You’re walking to class, and you pass someone you know. They say hi, so you’re obligated to return the greeting. Thus the small talk ensues and the distracted smiles and head nods continue. It’s not that you don’t want to say hi or see how they’re doing, but on the way to class isn’t exactly the ideal time to hear … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus