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Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire

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Photos Courtesy of Twitter Social media played a key component in the spread of misinformation the night of Friday, Nov. 9, as the Woolsey Fire grew in close proximity to Pepperdine's Malibu campus. The shared false claims of the fire arose from a lack of communication and misunderstandings. It caused confusion and heightened worry among students both on and off campus and … [Read more...] about Social Media Spreads Misinformation During The Woolsey Fire

Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting

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Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting

Students React to Kavanaugh Confirmation

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Photo courtesy of AP PhotoBrett Kavanaugh's nomination is confirmed and the media is talking, but Pepperdine students are concerned that their fellow classmates are not saying enough. “I think all college students should look at this case and know that there are consequences for their actions,” sophomore Jade Smith said.Pepperdine alumna Christine Blasey Ford and … [Read more...] about Students React to Kavanaugh Confirmation

Students Shouldn’t Idolize Celebrities

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Art by Ally ArmstrongCelebrity addiction could be a symptom of self-esteem issues. It could potentially cause confusion as to whether being content with one’s outward appearance is merely related to having high self-esteem. This is detrimental because it could potentially produce a likelihood that some young people will fall into a false reality of what they consider true … [Read more...] about Students Shouldn’t Idolize Celebrities

Professor Discusses the Good and Bad of the iGen Generation

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Photos by Sam FinneganToday's generation enjoys the privilege of increased inter-connectedness that comes with smartphone usage, though this phenomenon is paired with some distressing statistics. Professor Jean M. Twenge’s discusses some of these statistics in her lecture, "iGen: Understanding the Smartphone Generation," which took place in Elkins on Oct. 2 and was the … [Read more...] about Professor Discusses the Good and Bad of the iGen Generation