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Opinion: Find Positive When Consumed By Negative

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Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer The news headlines from January have been nothing short of a promise of anxiety for its viewers. They are as follows: “Additional Documents Found at Biden’s Home,” “Ecuador Tried to Curb Drilling and Protect … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Positive When Consumed By Negative

Opinion: Pepperdine Is Not An Accurate Reflection of Global Numbers

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Art by Madeline Duvall People attend college to prepare for the real world and to gain understanding on a global scale. Nonetheless, the statistical numbers of Pepperdine are slightly skewed when discussing prominent and universal issues. It begs the question: Is Pepperdine truly preparing students for the current climate and issue-prone society we live in? Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Is Not An Accurate Reflection of Global Numbers

Silence in the Wake of Tragedy

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Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Somalian capital of Mogadishu was rocked by a deadly bombing which killed over 300 and injured 400 more Oct. 14. The attack, carried out by the terrorist group al-Shabaab, is the deadliest ever in that part of Africa, and one of the deadliest terror attacks in recent history. Many readers, however, are very likely just hearing about this atrocity. Even … [Read more...] about Silence in the Wake of Tragedy

Culture Barriers Affect International Students

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Art by Peau Porotesano“Wow! You’re so far away from home! This must be so different for you!” I can’t stress how many times I have heard this comment since my freshman year here at Pepperdine. Being an international student here is something truly hard to explain. It honestly depends on what part of the world you come from and the people you surround … [Read more...] about Culture Barriers Affect International Students