Art by Christopher ChenThere’s a monkey on all our backs. It’s a habit we’ve all developed that’s slowly turning into an addiction. It’s not drugs, alcohol or an eating disorder. It’s our cellphones, and we should put them away. I understand the commonality of this topic, and I am as guilty as most when it comes to over-reliance on this tiny … [Read more...] about We Have Cellphone Syndrome
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Fast Fashion Costs Outweigh its Convenience
Art by Christopher Chen If there's one thing Pepperdine students have, it's style. Many students look like they stepped straight out of a fashion blog, and a few students actually run them. The other thing many Pepperdine students, and college students all over the country, have in common are tight budgets. So students look to stores like Forever 21 and H&M to get their … [Read more...] about Fast Fashion Costs Outweigh its Convenience
Why the Feminism Talk Can’t Stop
Art by Christine Nelson Full disclosure: I am a feminist. You may have picked that up from the title, but I'm saying it again, because it's an incredibly important part of my identity. It's right up there with being a Christian and being a filmmaker in ways that I identify myself. And since it's so important to me, I have a tendency to talk about it. A lot. Some people … [Read more...] about Why the Feminism Talk Can’t Stop
Staff Editorial: What’s Up With the CCB?
Art by Christopher ChenIt's mostly the stairs that people complain about when the CCB is brought up. But we aren't here to talk about the stairs. After all, they're stairs. How much can you really do to change that? Now, we're talking about the other quirks of the CCB, which, while sometimes lovable, can make it a puzzling place to take classes.Everyone finds themselves in the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: What’s Up With the CCB?
Pepperdine Diversity Breeds Discussion Rather than Hate
Art by Peau Porotesano As a result of being someone who tends to sway liberal both politically and religiously, I was a bit hesitant to enroll at a university with a conservative and religious reputation. The university was founded in the Church of Christ tradition, and the Office of Church Relations was developed to make sure that Pepperdine maintained its strong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Diversity Breeds Discussion Rather than Hate
