Art by Caitlin Roark“I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met," wrote Melody Troung.It’s not just an “itch” to travel.It’s a raging fire, building up with every minute spent stagnant — stagnant as the soul desperately tries to push out of the prison of bones and flesh and cross the water to a … [Read more...] about Use Your 7R Travel Gene to Change and Inspire
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Review: Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’
Photos Courtesy of Paramount Pictures“Annihilation," directed by Alex Garland, is ambitious but disappointing. Previously, Garland directed "Ex Machina," arguably one of the best films in the past five years. The sci-fi film reached beyond its genre lines and attracted audiences with an intricate and polished story. "Annihilation" did none of these things. "Annihilation" … [Read more...] about Review: Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’
Former NASA Astronaut Speaks At Pepp
Photos by Caroline Edwards Former NASA astronaut’s lecture was out of this world. Jeffrey Hoffman presented "Vacations in space? A new era in Space Flight" to the Pepperdine community, Tuesday, March 27 at 4 p.m. The event was part of The Pepperdine Diane and Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies' Speaker Series, hosted by Professor Edward Larson. The … [Read more...] about Former NASA Astronaut Speaks At Pepp
Play-Based Education Changes Children’s Lives
Art by Sybil ZhangOne of the most important phases in a child's life is early childhood, generally from ages 2 to 6. In this time, the brain is constantly developing, and children have a seemingly unlimited source of energy. This energy, though encouraged at home during playtime, is sometimes repressed at school. This should not be the case. In early childhood and education, … [Read more...] about Play-Based Education Changes Children’s Lives
Stem Cell Research Still Opposed
Art by Jessica RagsdaleDr. Eugene Gu was well on his way to a breakthrough that could save lives, according to Laura Bassett's article, "How House Republicans Derailed a Scientist Whose Research Could Save Lives," published Nov. 3 by The Huffington Post. In 2014, Gu was the first person to successfully implant the heart and kidney of a human fetus into a rat. Although that … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Research Still Opposed
