Art by Samantha MillerSo what's the big deal with American football? Like, what is everyone cheering for? While you may be able to see the quarterback throw a 40-yard pass to the wide receiver for a touchdown, there is simply too much to focus on when it comes to football. It's time for people to get over the hype, and realize football is the most unsatisfying sport to watch … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Football — I’ll Pass
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Good News: Appreciating Uncertainty
In a little over six months, which at this rate will feel like in a week’s time, I will earn a degree in Political Science from Pepperdine University. I will receive this certificate at the grand old age of 20. I do not have a job secured, I haven’t thought about applying to graduate school and overall I have no idea what I want to do. This situation leaves me … [Read more...] about Good News: Appreciating Uncertainty
Staff Editorial: This Land is Not Our Land
Correction: The article's art was replaced to correct a misuse of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians' official logo. Pepperdine is built on the land of a people who have been here for over 4,000 years, and it’s time we start recognizing them more. On Oct. 9, President Biden officially proclaimed Oct. 11, 2021 as Indigenous Peoples' Day, but he also formally recognized it … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: This Land is Not Our Land
New Health Ambassadors Monitor Public Spaces for Mask Wearing
Pepperdine Health Ambassadors sophomores Asia Ford (left) and Rachel Jiang (right) pose in front of Payson Library before starting their shift Oct. 20. Ford said she hopes to make an impact through her new position by reducing COVID cases. Photo by Ryan Brinkman As Pepperdine staff and students settle into life on campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Pepperdine works to enforce … [Read more...] about New Health Ambassadors Monitor Public Spaces for Mask Wearing
Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends
Graphic by Ali Levens Carved jack-o’-lanterns sit outside dorm rooms, spider webs and ghosts loom over the HAWC and students become frantic as they try to figure out what to dress up as. Alas, Halloween is here. As we inch closer to the spooky day, the Pepperdine community embraces the holiday spirit. But, how did this day come to be? The holiday started as an ancient … [Read more...] about Happy Haunting: The Origins of Halloween and Urban Legends