Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Recently, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, “No Stupid Questions,” when a sentence stopped me in my tracks. In episode 209, Host Mike Maughan paraphrased Ellen Langer, Social and Clinical psychologist: … [Read more...] about Opinion: Make Your Decision Right
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‘Dinosaur World Live’ Reimagines Jurassic World
Since presenters first displayed their fossils at Britain's Great Exhibition of 1851, dinosaurs have captivated human minds for centuries, according to the American Scientist. Scientists know enough for people to envision dinosaurs on the big screen, but so much is still unknown, leaving room for people's imagination to fill in the gaps. "Dinosaur World Live" performed March 8, … [Read more...] about ‘Dinosaur World Live’ Reimagines Jurassic World
Career Trek Provides Clarity for Postgrad Opportunities
Every year over spring break, the Seaver College Career Center hosts a Career Trek where they take a group of students to tour companies and professionally network in a major American city. This year the Career Center took students to the nation's capital. Students said they saw many positive outcomes of the experience — students received mentorship from alumni, and many … [Read more...] about Career Trek Provides Clarity for Postgrad Opportunities
Pepperdine Unveils New Pickleball Club
An incoming club to have on the radar is Pepp Pickle, a group dedicated to fostering community through pickleball. Located on the Lower Alumni Courts, Pepp Pickle holds open play sessions multiple days a week from 2 p.m., to sunset, according to Pepp Pickle's Instagram. The club encourages people to bring their own paddles but provides them as well.With juniors Katelyn Hsu and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Unveils New Pickleball Club
Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism
Deinfluencing is the antithesis of influencer culture — deinfluencers encourage people to reduce consumption of products hyped on social media, according to CNN. In 2023, online content creators started the deinfleuncing trend to counter the impact influencer marketing has on spending habits. Instead of pushing products, deinfluencing content dissuades consumers from … [Read more...] about Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism