The highly contested film, “The Interview,” was released on Netflix this past Saturday, and the Internet went crazy. Sony’s “The Interview” has been shrouded in controversy for months. The initial release was canceled after theaters were threatened with terrorist attacks. The movie centers around talk show host Dave Skylark (James Franco) and … [Read more...] about ‘The Interview’ on Netflix
Love It or Hate It, We All Do It: Self-Promotion
Like my status. Then, watch my YouTube video. Check out my photography blog. Read my article. And above all, like my status. Just like it, it won’t hurt you. Make me feel popular, come on, make me feel funny and appreciated for my witty commentary that is most likely a run-on sentence about how loud people are, how much every building smells and how I want nothing … [Read more...] about Love It or Hate It, We All Do It: Self-Promotion
Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media
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
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
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
