Art by Sacha Irick It’s our generation’s greatest addiction. The cell phone epidemic has infected many home, school and work environments, and our dependency is developing as early as elementary school. Technology, such as smartphones, allows access to the wide world of information and enables constant communication. However, there are many detriments to the digital age, and … [Read more...] about Do cell phones really cause cancer?
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DPS Reports 01.16.14
1/7/14 8:52 a.m. Incidents – Welfare Check Location: Baxter Drive Summary: A staff member reported that they were unable to reach occupants of a residence on Baxter Drive for an extended period of time and requested a welfare check. Public Safety officers responded and made entry into the residence. No occupants were found inside the house. 1/8/14 3:12 … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 01.16.14
Scrolling life away
I’m as capable as any to fall into the evil vortex of Netflix. It only takes a measly 15 seconds for one to choose between a fifth episode of “Parks and Rec,” or the arduous task of homework and other unfortunate responsibilities. After factoring in the amount of hours a day I spend on academia, tweeting my passive aggressive feelings away, Facebook stalking people and other … [Read more...] about Scrolling life away
N. Korean human rights club denied application
Liberty in North Korea is a global movement that rescues and helps relocate refugees hiding in China The Inter-Club Council denied the application of Liberty in North Korea’s Pepperdine chapter to become an official club Jan. 8. The club would support the rescue of North Korean refugees from China. LiNK is a grassroots organization that is dedicated to providing aid and … [Read more...] about N. Korean human rights club denied application
LSAT test-taking drops at School of Law
The number of law school applicants is at its lowest point since 1998 with a 45 percent drop in last year’s October Law School Admission Test (LSAT) takers since 2009, according to The Wall Street Journal in 2013. Fewer people are choosing to put themselves through the grueling, half-day, reasoning test. According to the Law School Admission Council — the organization in … [Read more...] about LSAT test-taking drops at School of Law