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
$450,000 awarded: First WIT presents new possibilities
Wednesday night brought students, faculty and friends to Smothers Theatre for the first annual Waves of Innovation Talks. With 158 applications submitted, eight semi-finalists were selected by the Waves of Innovation Committee to present their ideas in hopes of gaining funding for their projects. The semi-finalists were given $5,000 in preparation for the talks. Waves of … [Read more...] about $450,000 awarded: First WIT presents new possibilities