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Let’s Erase Athletic Stereotypes

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I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t confront some sort of stereotype this week. While I’ve done my fair share of addressing grievances of minority groups in America, I have done little to explore the labels assigned to celebrated groups on campus — especially athletes. While most of us realize that the image of the dumb jock is very much pervasive, I can’t shake the … [Read more...] about Let’s Erase Athletic Stereotypes

Make It, Don’t Fake It

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Photo by Allison Hubbard I’ve been under the selfish pretense that all my peers at Pepperdine have life figured out. Although I know that’s not necessarily true, the moment I am having difficulties in class (or with life in general), I assume that everyone is milestones ahead of me. How do they all have perfectly lined–up schedules where classes start at noon so they can … [Read more...] about Make It, Don’t Fake It

DPS Reports 3.02.15

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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 3/2/15 thru 3/9/15   DEPARTMENTAL ‑ LOST PROPERTY REPORT Date: Mar 2, 2015‑Monday at 10:11 Case Number: 15‑00327 Location: THORNTON ADMINISTRATION CENTER Summary: LOST PROPERTY REPORTED TO PUBLIC SAFETY ‑ UNIVERSITY KEY Disposition: Referred to Investigations DEPARTMENTAL ‑ FOUND … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 3.02.15

DPS Reports 2.23.15

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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 2/23/15 thru 3/2/15   TRAFFIC RELATED ‑ TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, NON‑INJURY Date: Feb 23, 2015‑Monday at 6:53 Case Number: 15‑00291 Location: HUNTSINGER CIRCLE Summary: VEHICLE VS. FIXED OBJECT TRAFFIC COLLISION. A UNIVERSITY SHUTTLE COLLIDED WITH A FIRE HYDRANT; MODERATE DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 2.23.15

Anonymously Vent to Trained Listeners

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Photo by Allison HubbardA free app and website, 7 Cups of Tea that facilitates anonymous conversations between trained listeners and users who want to vent about their life, is now working on specifying services to college campuses. The service aims to provide users with an outlet to voice issues, loneliness or other life struggles. Volunteer listeners message with users via … [Read more...] about Anonymously Vent to Trained Listeners