Former Congress members discussed on Jan. 23, the recent Student Loan Forgiveness plan passed and who they believe should back the student loans.Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy, introduced the discussion at the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series with Mimi Walters, R-CA, and Alan Lowenthal, D-CA. This particular lecture was a partnership between … [Read more...] about Former Members of Congress Discuss Student Loan Forgiveness
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Foreign Correspondent Speaks on Search for Solutions to War
Peace cannot come without a solution, Terry McCarthy said. Former foreign war correspondent and four-time Emmy award winner Terry McCarthy spoke to Pepperdine students Jan. 19, about lessons he learned while reporting on international conflicts. There is a real necessity for education to understand conflicts presently and historically, McCarthy said.“If we don’t … [Read more...] about Foreign Correspondent Speaks on Search for Solutions to War
Rave: Fizz Has Positive Elements
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Last fall, the social media app Fizz launched on Pepperdine's campus. Initially, it was met with skepticism by students because there was already a college-targeted app called Yik Yak that was popular among students. It … [Read more...] about Rave: Fizz Has Positive Elements
Opinion: Stop Mobbing Taylor Swift
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Being a fan of Taylor Swift is trendy again. Any long-time Swiftie will tell you that, not all that long ago, a significant portion of the internet was trying to cancel Taylor Swift, largely due to an edited video of her … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Mobbing Taylor Swift
Opinion: Grief and Growth
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. “Grief is love with nowhere to go.” I think that saying is true and can be a helpful way to frame it, but I also believe grief encompasses so much more than just love with nowhere to go. One can define grief as a "deep … [Read more...] about Opinion: Grief and Growth