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There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You

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Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — the equivalent of "I did not understand … [Read more...] about There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You

There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You

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Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — the equivalent of "I did not understand … [Read more...] about There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You

Fear Drives Division

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Art by Kris HarperDear Americans,We can do better. As I watched the protest that shut down Donald Trump's rally in Chicago, I decided to mute the TV and watch the faces on the screen. As I watched tensions escalate between two groups of people, I became very still and upset. Two groups of people facing each other, screaming so loudly you could see veins bulging out of their … [Read more...] about Fear Drives Division

A New Way to Roll: Sushi on a Budget

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Photos by Rhema Gabriella If you're anything like the rest of the Pepperdine student body, you may find yourself craving sushi on the regular. Yet with limited choices, given the fact Sushi Friday in the Caf happens only once a month, it is not hard to wonder why students are constantly looking for new places to find this beloved cuisine. Being in Malibu, students aren't … [Read more...] about A New Way to Roll: Sushi on a Budget