Graphic by Nate BartonNo matter what side of the political spectrum it's from, the view of our country isn't too pretty these days. People are angry, people are scared, people are full of hate, and it's exhausting. None of that means we can't make a change and be positive.What the world lacks at the moment is positivity. We are constantly given a negative picture of the other … [Read more...] about Keep Positive
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Restrict the Kid’s Menu
Graphic by Nate BartonChildhood obesity has become an un-subsiding epidemic that deserves the attention of national government and localities. While there has been no national legislation passed in the aim lowering this statistic, certain states and localities, like San Francisco and New York State, have passed laws regulating kids' menu items on fast food menus. Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Restrict the Kid’s Menu
Support Used Bookstores
Art by Sybil ZhangThere is nothing like a used bookstore. Between the smell and the excitement of being surrounded by stories, my local used bookstore was one of my favorite places to spend an afternoon. Sadly, bookstores, in general, are becoming less and less common. The number of bookstores has decreased by about 13,000 since 2007, according to Statista. Even here in Malibu … [Read more...] about Support Used Bookstores
Take Steps to Destress
Graphic by Nate BartonIt is the beginning of the semester. Winter break is out of sight. Though the first few weeks of school tend to be easier and not as stressful, soon, the school weeks will be chaotic and stressful. Because of this, it is important to make sure that stress does not become all-consuming — it can be so easy to become anxious, exhausted and … [Read more...] about Take Steps to Destress
An Exclusive Inside Look into the 58th Presidential Inauguration
Graphic by Nate BartonI never felt more proud to be an American as I witnessed the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next.My trip to Washington D.C. began with boarding a Gulfstream Jet as a guest of Academy Award Winner, Jon Voight. We were all guests of Tom Barrack, the Chairman of President Trump’s Inauguration Committee. As a Pepperdine Political … [Read more...] about An Exclusive Inside Look into the 58th Presidential Inauguration
