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Opinion: Students Should Not Rely on Social Media for Political Information

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Art by Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Many college students are exposed to national politics through TikTok, Instagram, Fizz, memes and group chats — even more so than traditional news outlets. An April study found that 57% of teens get … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Should Not Rely on Social Media for Political Information

Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions

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Art By Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Editor's Note: The author Anniah Smith is the current president of Pepperdine College Democrats.From Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerns to abortion issues and the Weisman censorship scandal, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions

Opinion: Celebrity Artists Should Engage More With Politics

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. It is undeniable how much influence celebrities have on public opinion. Celebrity-endorsed advertisements are found to massively increase confidence and quick decision-making in consumers choosing a product, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Celebrity Artists Should Engage More With Politics

Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Every day we wake up and are handed a version of reality. This reality comes through notifications, headlines and algorithms tailored specifically to us. It's usually what we call "staying informed." Rarely do we stop and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality

Letter from the Editor: Share Diverse Opinions

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Transparency Item: Letters from the editor are based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer, in this case Perspectives Editor Ashley Burton. Last semester, I started writing for the Perspectives section of the Graphic. I quickly found my stride writing about often politically charged topics. These topics varied, whether they concerned the protection … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Share Diverse Opinions