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Opinion: Death To Malls Means A Death To Memories

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Art by Stella EngelTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.With online shopping becoming more convenient and relevant in recent years, a significant amount of people no longer want to go shopping in a mall. From 2012-21, online sales increased by 11.1%, and offline … [Read more...] about Opinion: Death To Malls Means A Death To Memories

Good News: Treat Yourself

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  For many people, different seasons bring different emotions. For some, summer is when they thrive — enjoying the sun, surf and warm summer nights. Personally, I feel my best in the fall and winter months. There is something so wonderful about snuggling up in a blanket with some Lipton tea and a good book or movie. That is when I feel my happiest. Maybe being an Angeleno has … [Read more...] about Good News: Treat Yourself

Navigating Fashion in the Age of COVID

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Art by Madeline DuvallWith store closures and significantly minimized profits, the fashion industry is still struggling in the age of COVID-19. In addition to drastically altering the supply and demand for clothes, the pandemic forced advertising, customer service and company values to adapt. Pepperdine students involved in the fashion industry have noticed the shift in the … [Read more...] about Navigating Fashion in the Age of COVID

Shop till You Drop: Church Shopping is a Necessary Evil

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Art by Aliya Edwards Before she found a home at Agoura Bible Fellowship, freshman Rachel Stull visited about seven churches but none of them were a perfect fit. “Honestly, the bottom line has been just finding something that feels normal,” Stull said. “There’s been a lot of my suitemates and I just visiting churches and coming away from a service and being like, ‘Wow, … [Read more...] about Shop till You Drop: Church Shopping is a Necessary Evil

Be a Responsible Consumer

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Art by Ally Armstrong The desire to make a difference is a common thread that runs through the hearts of many college students. However, in the face of a massive and systematic world, doing so can seem like a lofty and unattainable goal.Despite this, students actually have a remarkable capacity to spark change. Students can make a significant difference by shopping with high … [Read more...] about Be a Responsible Consumer