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‘Frank’ Hits the Indie Scene

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Photo Courtesy of cultoid.com “Frank” is an independent feature which captures the essence, and at times illustrates, the charm of the independent film. It explores the popular motif of social media through a unique lens. The film follows Jon Burroughs, a far below average musician, who aspires to be more. At the film’s beginning, Burroughs leads a mundane life. He works in … [Read more...] about ‘Frank’ Hits the Indie Scene

Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media

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Art by Alexander Hayes A social media storm brewed when Pepperdine alumna Michelle Fields tweeted an image of a comment allegedly posted by then-Pepperdine professor Russell Burgos in reaction to her appearance on Fox News’ “Cashin’ In” a month ago — a comment that read, “It appears she’s gone Full Retard.” The tweet — which got 251 retweets and 130 favorites — attracted … [Read more...] about Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media

Why I’m private on social media

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In our day and age, everyone seems to have an opinion to share. With pictures, videos and thoughts — either important or inane — being shared 24/7, everything is open to criticism. Being judged has become a normal occurrence on social media, and now everyone has to be vigilant. You have to be vigilant of what you say, think and feel, for any small reaction can be taken and … [Read more...] about Why I’m private on social media

Pepperdine addresses comments toward alumna Michelle Fields

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The Twitterverse is buzzing after political journalist and Pepperdine alumna Michelle Fields (‘11) made allegations against Pepperdine professor Russell Burgos. Fields claims that the visiting assistant professor of political science posted a comment on Crooks and Liars writing she went ‘full retard’ during her Aug. 9 Fox News … [Read more...] about Pepperdine addresses comments toward alumna Michelle Fields

Understand the Facebook Facade

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Who are you virtually ... Single, In A Relationship or It’s Complicated? This is more complicated than it seems. Recent studies reveal that Facebook exposes much more about who you are and who other people view you to be than simply connecting through a profile picture, similar friends and a relationship status. Today, one of the initial things that our generation does after … [Read more...] about Understand the Facebook Facade