Graphic by Nate Barton Every year, various entertainment news outlets publish lists about celebrities, like the most hated celebrities or People's Worlds Most Beautiful Women, which objectify and dehumanize them. Celebrities are more accessible than ever, and it creates a real problem. Their every thought is written on Twitter, and their every fault is broadcast on the news. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Culture Leads to Dehumanization
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Women’s Volleyball Falls in Four Sets to No. 11 UCLA
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team lost to UCLA in four sets 3-1 at Firestone Fieldhouse in a non-conference matchup Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Waves to 6-4 overall with two games remaining in non-conference play. After winning two of three in the LBSU/LMU Invitational, the Waves were underdogs entering the matchup … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls in Four Sets to No. 11 UCLA
Let Me Leave Without a W
Graphic by Nate BartonA lot happens during your first week of school. You go to your first classes, start the semester's activities and generally begin to understand what kind of mess you've gotten yourself into. Pepperdine students are notorious for overcommitting themselves, and the first several weeks are when that reality begins to set in. At some point, generally around … [Read more...] about Let Me Leave Without a W
Women’s Volleyball Rocks Long Beach
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Golden The youth movement of Pepperdine's women's volleyball team is coming into fruition. Last year was very much a transitional period for this Waves squad. After losing major players Katie Messing and Samantha Cash, the team suddenly became very youth-oriented, playing mostly underclassmen in starring roles, with the notable exception of star … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Rocks Long Beach
Alumna Nominated For Emmy
Photo Courtesy of Shannon Urtnowski Pepperdine alumna Shannon Urtnowski has been nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy award for her work as a NBC Nightly News producer. She worked on a series of reports called "The Trail of Tears," which highlights the growing refugee crisis in Europe. The series received Emmy nominations in two categories: "Outstanding Continuing … [Read more...] about Alumna Nominated For Emmy