When school dismisses in the spring, students are eager to start their summers — an entire three months full of nonstop travel, laughter and friends. That’s what makes a summer “good,” right?When thinking about this inquiry in a deeper manner, what actually constitutes a “good summer?” Is it an abundance of trotting the globe? Is it working … [Read more...] about Students Feel the Heat to Have a Picturesque Summer
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Staff Editorial: Go Deeper Than A Retweet
Art by Caitlin Roark Recent news of record-breaking fires blazing throughout the Amazon rainforest caused outrage on social media. Celebrities, politicians and likely many of one's own acquaintances shared photographs and articles about this massive catastrophe. Several of these reposts brought up another issue — bandwagon news. It is crucial for all social media users and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Go Deeper Than A Retweet
Fake News – Can it be stopped?
Journalism is intended to check the power of government. Today, it appears as though journalism is failing in its ability to seek truth and report it, allowing an epidemic of fake news to engulf our screens.Evidence of the effectiveness of fake news and its ability to spread can be seen in the recent 2016 presidential election.The most circulated fake news stories concerning … [Read more...] about Fake News – Can it be stopped?
“Great Artists Steal”: Where is the Line Between Inspiration and Imitation?
Art by Jordan Smith In a 1994 interview, Steve Jobs said, “Picasso had a saying, ‘Good artists copy, great artists steal.’” Actually, Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky said it first. Or maybe it was renowned poet T.S. Eliot. After years of manipulation and modification, the true origin of the saying remains unclear, rendering it emblematic of the discipline it … [Read more...] about “Great Artists Steal”: Where is the Line Between Inspiration and Imitation?
Pepperdine Provides a Breeding Ground for Instagram Influencers
Photo courtesy of Amelia EdmondsonPepperdine is home to the beach, SunLife and, more recently, Instagram influencers.Instagram influencers are people who have a large enough following and engagement to influence their followers, according to USA Today. Influencers from all over make the drive to Malibu to pose at Nobu, Malibu Farm or El Matador State Beach for content, but at … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Provides a Breeding Ground for Instagram Influencers