Art by Peau Porotesano Convocation is no longer fulfilling its purpose for Pepperdine, and that needs to change. If they want to fix the fact that a large majority of students associate “Wednesdays at 10 a.m.” with having teeth pulled, then the Convocation office needs to seriously reconsider what its mission is and what message they are trying to send to the student … [Read more...] about Reinvent Convocation
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Gas Tax Hurts Pepperdine Students
Art by Peau PorotesanoThis past November, California raised the gas tax 12 cents, from 29.7 to 41.7 cents per gallon. With the rising gas prices, Pepperdine students are suffering from the costs of a tax that has no benefit for them at all. This overreaching tax is a complete waste of money for most Californians because public transportation simply is not a realistic option for … [Read more...] about Gas Tax Hurts Pepperdine Students
Escape to a World of Dungeons and Dragons
Graphic by Nate Barton Dungeons and Dragons, a role-playing game in which players invent characters and a Dungeon Master invents the story, has grown in popularity over the past few years. More students should invest time in learning and playing the game, using it as a chance to escape from screens for a time and take a break from the real world while practicing creativity … [Read more...] about Escape to a World of Dungeons and Dragons
Nunes Memo Is False and Misleading
Art by Peau PorotesanoRep. Devin Nunes, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, released an inaccurate and politically motivated memo in an attempt to undermine the Department of Justice and the FBI. This partisan statement is not only misleading, but it also poses a threat to our national security and the public's faith in law enforcement.The entire basis of the … [Read more...] about Nunes Memo Is False and Misleading
Embrace Valentine’s Day
Art by Madeline DuvallValentine's Day is traditionally considered an opportunity to show love to a romantic partner, but lately, the holiday has garnered some complaints. Single people feel overwhelmed by the expressions of romantic love, and people in relationships feel a societal pressure to do something significant for their partner. However, Valentine’s Day is more … [Read more...] about Embrace Valentine’s Day