Art by Amber ShinIn less than two months, millions of Americans will head to the ballot box to decide which party will control Congress for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s first term in office.Political advertisements will be on screens soon, many intentionally targeting "the other side," according to the Brookings Institute. Designed to evoke emotions, they can be … [Read more...] about Opinion: Polarization is Dangerous for Democracy
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First and Foremost: Antonio Gomez Shares Journey from San Joaquin Valley to Pepp
Pepperdine biology professor Antonio Gomez talks about how his childhood experiences helped him persevere as a first-generation college student. "No one is doing you a favor by accepting you to college," Professor Gomez said. "Your admission to college means you have something to contribute to the university." __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic Contact … [Read more...] about First and Foremost: Antonio Gomez Shares Journey from San Joaquin Valley to Pepp
Opinion: Prioritize Sleep for Success
Art by Autumn Hardwick For first-year students at Pepperdine — myself included — college is completely uncharted territory.I moved to Malibu a little over a month ago, and since then every decision has suddenly become my own. A whole new realm of possibilities and opportunities came my way, and as you could imagine, sleep quickly became quite low on my list of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Prioritize Sleep for Success
Opinion: Conflict is Needed For Peace
Art by Stella EngelThis world is full of contention and hostility. Social media and a hyper-connected digital community make this even more apparent. However, that does not mean one should shy away from conflict out of fear."Avoid conflict! Keep the peace! Don’t rock the boat!"People often warn others to stay away from conflict with one of these phrases. Certainly, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Conflict is Needed For Peace
Book Review: Jennette McCurdy Details Truth of Child Acting in ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
"iCarly" star Jennette McCurdy holds a pink jar on the cover of her brand new book. McCurdy dealt with abuse by her mom and someone at Nickelodeon, but she looks off in the distance at peace with her mom's death. Photo courtesy of Simon & Schuster Former actor and author Jennette McCurdy released her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died," Aug. 9, revealing experiences she faced in … [Read more...] about Book Review: Jennette McCurdy Details Truth of Child Acting in ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’