Art by Jessica RagsdaleThis piece is the counter to another Plastic Surgery piece, found here.By almost every measure, surgical body enhancement is a phenomenon steadily on the rise in the United States.There has been "a steady increase in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures in the United States," according to, "Botox Injections Have Jumped 700% Since 2000," … [Read more...] about Avoid Unrealistic Expectations of Beauty
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Dean of Graduate Studies Continues the Conversation of Diversity
Photos by Hannah ArledgeIn continuation of an informal series of forums last spring, Al Sturgeon, dean of Graduate Studies at Pepperdine's School of Law, opened the conversation for law students to discuss diversity in a tolerant environment. Dean Sturgeon served as the Dean of Students at the Law School for four years before assuming his current position this past May, but he … [Read more...] about Dean of Graduate Studies Continues the Conversation of Diversity
These Albums Keep Summer Alive
Image courtesy of Columbia Records Group Having a good summer playlist is crucial to preserving the experiences and adventures that happen during our break from all-nighters and overcrowded schedules. This summer gave us plenty of hit singles, but the pickings were slimmer when trying to find good, solid albums to play on repeat. These three albums stood out from the rest … [Read more...] about These Albums Keep Summer Alive
Caleb Scott Trades Winter Break for Refugee Support Trip
Photo Courtesy of Caleb ScottPepperdine junior Caleb Scott, Spiritual Life Adviser of Eaton, was not in Malibu at all during the beginning of the semester. Rather than reading through syllabi Scott extended his winter break to participate in a trip to Lesbos, Greece, led by the International Surf Lifesaving Association, to provide support for victims of the Syrian refugee … [Read more...] about Caleb Scott Trades Winter Break for Refugee Support Trip