Art by Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.With Halloween right around the corner, social media is buzzing with the next trendy costume. Though helpful at times, there has been one glaring issue: The results are completely and utterly boring.Want to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Halloween Costumes Are Failing the Assignment
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Opinion: The NFL Reigns Supreme as the Best Major American Sports League
Art by Sofia Cifuentes Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Sports culture is as embedded within the American DNA as nearly anything could possibly get. Nearly three-quarters of surveyed adults in the United States watch at least one of the premier American pro … [Read more...] about Opinion: The NFL Reigns Supreme as the Best Major American Sports League
Opinion: Students Should Not Rely on Social Media for Political Information
Art by Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Many college students are exposed to national politics through TikTok, Instagram, Fizz, memes and group chats — even more so than traditional news outlets. An April study found that 57% of teens get … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Should Not Rely on Social Media for Political Information
Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions
Art By Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Editor's Note: The author Anniah Smith is the current president of Pepperdine College Democrats.From Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerns to abortion issues and the Weisman censorship scandal, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Should Lift Protest Restrictions
Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Every day we wake up and are handed a version of reality. This reality comes through notifications, headlines and algorithms tailored specifically to us. It's usually what we call "staying informed." Rarely do we stop and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Propaganda Dictates Reality