Art by Autumn HardwickSome Pepperdine students received news Aug. 22, when President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan to help many individuals with student debt. This plan is a decent start at addressing existing racial and class inequities in the U.S. higher education system, but making loan forgiveness amounts higher and providing free public undergraduate … [Read more...] about Opinion: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough
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Opinion: Long-distance Relationships at Pepperdine are Achievable
Art by Stella EngelBeing in a long-distance relationship is nothing short of an endeavor, but it is even more daunting when entering college — a time of fresh experiences, new people and self discovery. Barring personal success, long distance dating is generally considered to be an almost impossible feat. On average, long-distance relationships last 2.9 years, much … [Read more...] about Opinion: Long-distance Relationships at Pepperdine are Achievable
Opinion: It’s Important to Consume Balanced Media
Art by Hee Joo Roh Are you consuming news in a healthy way? With the thousands of different news outlets for viewers to choose from, it is important to be sure you are getting your news in a balanced way. Journalistic balance is when a story's content offers a wide range of voices and perspectives so a viewer can decide on their own how they feel about a topic, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s Important to Consume Balanced Media
Petty Perspective: Apples are Red, Androids are Green
Art by Vivian Hsia When I was 11, I got an iPod Touch for my birthday. Back then — when the YouTube logo looked like a boxed TV from the 1960s — one of my favorite moments was redeeming an iTunes gift card, just so that I can purchase a ninja theme on Doodle Jump. Another one of my fond — and somewhat thrilling — moments was transferring illegally downloaded audio files from … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Apples are Red, Androids are Green
Staff Editorial: Find Balance in Students’ Performance
Art by Samantha Miller With a little under a month left in the spring 2022 semester and students receiving notifications about final exams and assignments on a daily basis, it is easy for them to become overwhelmed. With every day being a due date, pausing to rest is necessary for students to reach their highest potential. Students deserve a break after pushing themselves to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Find Balance in Students’ Performance