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Battle of the Sections
Art by Christine NelsonLife & Arts:They say America is the land of opportunity, but I think they mean Life & Arts is the land of opportunity. Or maybe, Life & Arts is America. Either way, there’s a plentitude of opportunity.Want to write about your favorite book? Favorite band? Favorite toilet? (Oh, yes. That happened.) You can write it, my friend. We will not … [Read more...] about Battle of the Sections
Grab an Ax
You’re not going to make it. You’ve taken on too many units, too many extracurriculars, finals are less than a month away and you’re almost out of meal points. Yes, finals are coming. Just as certain as death, taxes and Convocation. They are coming. But these sentiments aren’t completely true, are they? I have no idea how many meal points you have. Maybe … [Read more...] about Grab an Ax
Yik Yak’s Anonymity Threatens Colleges’ Peace of Mind
Art by Brooke MuschottThe recent scare at the University of Missouri has prompted students at multiple college campuses across the country, including Pepperdine, to advocate for the banning of the app Yik Yak. You may be familiar with this anonymous location-based app, on which people can post whatever they want to the feed for their surrounding area. The app has been at the … [Read more...] about Yik Yak’s Anonymity Threatens Colleges’ Peace of Mind
Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart
Art by Christopher ChenI first realized that I was fat when I was in the seventh grade. Not because my doctor said anything; I was eating right, physically active and overall a healthy kid. It wasn’t because I noticed something on the scale; I had never been told what a “normal” weight was and therefore had no point of reference for my size. It wasn’t … [Read more...] about Stop Judging Based on Weight; Look at the Heart