Art by Peau Porotesano Convocation is no longer fulfilling its purpose for Pepperdine, and that needs to change. If they want to fix the fact that a large majority of students associate “Wednesdays at 10 a.m.” with having teeth pulled, then the Convocation office needs to seriously reconsider what its mission is and what message they are trying to send to the student … [Read more...] about Reinvent Convocation
pepperdine
Gas Tax Hurts Pepperdine Students
Art by Peau PorotesanoThis past November, California raised the gas tax 12 cents, from 29.7 to 41.7 cents per gallon. With the rising gas prices, Pepperdine students are suffering from the costs of a tax that has no benefit for them at all. This overreaching tax is a complete waste of money for most Californians because public transportation simply is not a realistic option for … [Read more...] about Gas Tax Hurts Pepperdine Students
Pepperdine Relieves Marty Wilson of His Duties, but Signals the Start of a Slow Rebuild
Photo by Arthur Puu When I think of Pepperdine's decision to not renew Marty Wilson's contract next season, I think of the closing scene of "The Graduate." Dustin Hoffman's character successfully persuades Katherine Ross's character to spurn her future husband at the altar. Caught up in the moment, the young lovers run out of the chapel, board a bus and ride away from the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relieves Marty Wilson of His Duties, but Signals the Start of a Slow Rebuild
Artists Corner: Chanse Alexander
Photos by Nina Harris Junior Chanse Alexander, Psychology major, is a self-taught graphic artist who started designing due to his love for anime. "I love psychology, and I want to become a therapist but I also want to act, make music and do graphic design," Alexander said. When he was little, anime was his way of getting away from the world, and now it's his way of … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Chanse Alexander
Escape to a World of Dungeons and Dragons
Graphic by Nate Barton Dungeons and Dragons, a role-playing game in which players invent characters and a Dungeon Master invents the story, has grown in popularity over the past few years. More students should invest time in learning and playing the game, using it as a chance to escape from screens for a time and take a break from the real world while practicing creativity … [Read more...] about Escape to a World of Dungeons and Dragons