With only a few years of teaching under her belt, Assistant Professor of Political Science Karie Riddle has discovered how to connect her three passions: faith, feminism and education. As a tenure-track professor, Riddle said she hopes to bring passion and mentorship into the classroom.
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“Is it Worth It?”: Examining the United States’ Complicated Past with War and State-Building
The collapse of the Afghan government in August 2021 started a greater conversation worldwide surrounding the consequences of war and global intervention. With a track-record of state-building successes and failures, the United States and each person must decide if state-building is “worth it.”
Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
President Joe Biden recently ordered airstrikes on Iranian-supported militia groups in Syria and might potentially cause Islamophobia, civilian death and other issues. American people should hold President Biden accountable if he commits any injustices in Syria.
Opinion: Pepperdine’s Failures in Shanghai Should Not Stop Students From Learning More About China
Pepperdine administration decided to permanently close the Shanghai international program, which brought disappointment to a lot of students. The cancellation of the Shanghai program is a financial, political and cultural mismanagement.
Opinion: Storming of Capitol Hill Exposes Hypocrisy in American Politics
The responses to the storming of Capitol Hill and other protests show the inconsistency of American politicians. To fix this problem, American voters and politicians should adopt the methodology of transpositional thinking.
The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Belief systems require grace, understanding and passion, but they also deserve to be challenged.
Ooreoluwa Okediji’s Passion for Social Justice and Fashion
Photo courtesy of Ooreoluwa Okediji Senior Ooreoluwa Okediji and her family moved to the United States from Nigeria when she was just 15 years old, and her love for her home country remains at the core of her passions. As a political science major, Okediji said she wishes to one day bring political reformation and […]
Staff Editorial: Vote in Local Elections, Too
Voting in local elections is just as important as the presidential election. Voters should do their research to make informed decisions that impact themselves and those that matter to them.
Fresh Faces: First-Year Plans to Take on the Business World
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Marie McGrath, who talks about her fascination with business and how she initially did not consider going to Pepperdine.
Unsung Heroes Around the World
Different factors play a role in shaping women’s roles in society, politics and culture.
