It is time for society to focus its efforts on pain remedies that do not lead to addiction. This is necessary, especially in the United States, where opioid addiction has reached an all-time high. In fact, "more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on [them]", as reported by in an article by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.It is important for … [Read more...] about Light Saves Lives
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Pepperdine Community Addresses Inclusivity Issues within Greek Life
Logo of Pepperdine Greek Life Silver and bordeaux. Garnet and gold. Wine and silver blue. All of these are colors selected by national Greek organizations with chapters at Pepperdine, specifically chosen to represent a Greek group’s distinct values and to provide recognition. However, one overarching color exists within Greek organizations that is hard to miss: … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Addresses Inclusivity Issues within Greek Life
It’s OK To Create Disunion
Art by Ally ArmstrongMost parents try rather quickly to resolve disputes between their children. Whether the conflict originated due to control over the television or chores, quarrels between siblings tend to be brief for the sake of familial unity as it is necessary for balance and comfort.However, most conflicts in the home end when someone yields their argument for the sake … [Read more...] about It’s OK To Create Disunion
Fresh Face Column 8: First-Year Aims to Help People’s Diets
Art by Madeline Duvall Originally from the southeastern city of Guangzhou, China, first-year Cecilia Li is an international student who went to high school in Searcy, Arkansas, while living with a local host family. During this time, Li said she found her passion for nutritional science, which has encouraged her to pursue a career in this field. Li wrote in an email that … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 8: First-Year Aims to Help People’s Diets
Art Exhibit Gives Trash a New Life
Photos by Vernie Covarrubias The Center for Sustainability unveiled a sculpture titled World at War alongside student artwork on Nov. 5. Artist Blake McFarland said he created the piece as a way to bring awareness to the issue of human waste in the ocean and landfills. “The figure is rising up out of a pile of trash, holding a crumbling earth,” McFarland said. “It … [Read more...] about Art Exhibit Gives Trash a New Life