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Palmer Luckey Opens the President’s Speaker Series

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In correspondence with his theme of freedom for the 2024-2025 school year, President Jim Gash opened his speaker series with Palmer Luckey, an American inventor, innovator and entrepreneur.Luckey is best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. Oculus VR is a virtual reality headset company that allows users to be a part of the game they are playing. It is now owned … [Read more...] about Palmer Luckey Opens the President’s Speaker Series

“Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building

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Photos by Megan Williams Suddenly, everyone was talking about it. Google Search trends spiked to all-time highs: “Afghanistan,” “Taliban,” “Kabul.” A general understanding swept the nation that something had gone terribly awry in Afghanistan, where the United States military had served since the initial invasion to fight terrorism in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 … [Read more...] about “Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building

Opinion: Abolish the Electoral College — Democracy Depends on It

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Art by Autumn HardwickYour vote matters — but if the Electoral College is abolished, it will matter even more.When the United States founders established the Electoral College, it was a way to balance the influence of smaller states with that of larger ones. Now, however, this purpose is no longer served. In fact, the Electoral College disregards the voices of millions of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Abolish the Electoral College — Democracy Depends on It

Petty Perspective: The Artistic License of Plates

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Art by Nicole WongI drive everywhere. With that comes seeing the back of cars — and the boring, unoriginal license plates. The states have so much to offer design-wise, and yet do nothing to beautify their state in this manner.Although license plates are small aspects to a person's identity, it still gives random drivers a glimpse into one's life. Some people judge others … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: The Artistic License of Plates

Zaar Continues Success Despite Obstacles

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Sophomore Lisa Zaar celebrates a point during one of her matches in the Audi Danderyd Open. Zaar won the tournament against professionals in her home country of Sweden. Photo courtesy of Lisa ZaarWhile Pepperdine sports are on pause for the fall, student–athletes are still competing in competitions that follow COVID-19 protocols that are not part of the NCAA.International … [Read more...] about Zaar Continues Success Despite Obstacles