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Fresh Faces: Public Relations Major Finds Community in Ministry, Music

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First-year Serena Woon smiles next to spring flowers in April in Culver City, Calif. She said part of the reason she applied to Pepperdine was the beautiful campus, as she wanted to make sure she was enjoying the nature around her in college.Photos Courtesy of Serena WoonFirst-year Serena Woon, a Public Relations major from Oakland, Calif., is passionate about music and her … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Public Relations Major Finds Community in Ministry, Music

Staff Editorial: Pushback on Petition Reminds Us to Be Mindful of Minority Voices

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Art by Caitlin Roark The Student Government Association (SGA) recently released a petition asking students to support opening a Chick-fil-A franchise on campus. The initiative garnered over 1,000 signatures and made the student body enthusiastic about the prospects of having more food options at Pepperdine. However, not all students resonated with this idea. One … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pushback on Petition Reminds Us to Be Mindful of Minority Voices

Fight Stereotypes

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Art by Sybil ZhangFighting racism means more than just speaking out against its most obvious examples; it means taking responsibility for our own prejudices.Following the events in Charlottesville, thousands of people have spoken out to condemn racism and the actions of neo-Nazis. White supremacists are the "real enemy," according to Robert M. Sapolsky, who argued people must … [Read more...] about Fight Stereotypes

Election Causes Fear for Minorities

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Art by Peau PorotesanoOne of the best words to categorize this election for many minorities was fear—fear of President-elect Trump's policies and fear of his openly xenophobic, racist and homophobic supporters.It's difficult to blame them. Just look at the rhetoric Trump pushed forth during this campaign. During the first Presidential Debate, Trump spoke out in favor of … [Read more...] about Election Causes Fear for Minorities

Let’s Turn Race into a Conversation, Not a Debate

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Image by Falon Opsahl Editor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic. Time and time again, I find myself being a part of, or witnessing, a conversation about race that involves people of color getting angry and the other side, the majority, becoming defensive. When that happens, the conversation ends and absolutely … [Read more...] about Let’s Turn Race into a Conversation, Not a Debate