Photo by Matt Benton Urban Outfitters has a variety of meanings to different people. For some, it is a clothing store that provides a certain carefree, hipster identity. Others view it as a place to purchase specific items, but only if they are on sale. And on another side of the spectrum, there are people who view Urban Outfitters as a scam: a store that sells cheaply made … [Read more...] about Students Examine Urban Outfitters’ Suspect Reputation
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Songfest
Photos by Matt Benton Songfest 2015 takes the audience back in time to our childhood with the theme “March of the Toys,” a simpler time when the only real struggles were when your Slinky was tangled or your sibling let your Play-Doh touch the ground. Once auditions began in October for host positions and lead roles, performers were only a short spin of a top away from … [Read more...] about Songfest
Women Are Taking Over Comedy
Photo courtesy of Pitch Perfect/Facebook There are a lot of fabulous female comedians that are currently smashing the stereotype that women can’t be funny. From Mindy Kaling to Lena Dunham, women in comedy are writing for television and film, creating their own shows and publishing best-selling books. They are releasing stand-up specials on Netflix and producing … [Read more...] about Women Are Taking Over Comedy
The Impact of Tuition on Student Wallets
Infographic by Sarah Kiker Seaver College tuition will increase 3.55 percent for the 2015-2016 year, Dean Michael Feltner has announced. In an email to the undergraduate student body on March 26, stated that “tuition rates will increase from 3.55 pecrent from $23,220 to $24,045 per semester, or $48,090 for both fall and spring semesters.” However, according to Vice President … [Read more...] about The Impact of Tuition on Student Wallets
Gamification: A New Tool for Education
Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Pollard//Creative Commons Turns out video games can be educational. Courtesy of Pepperdine’s Technology and Learning group, 14 teachers took part in the still ongoing gamification course across three Pepperdine campuses starting February 15. The course is part of the group’s Faculty Professional Development Program with the goal of offering … [Read more...] about Gamification: A New Tool for Education