Sophomore Chloe McLeod discusses her desire for increasing collaboration in University through group tests, which stems from her time as a student at Pepperdine, and experiences both in person and over Zoom.
Special edition fall 2021
Alicia Oumsang ‘Taps into the Surface’ of the Model Minority Myth’s Harmful Effects
Senior Alicia Oumsang said she learned the term “model minority” after seeing an infographic on Instagram in summer 2020 that discussed how the myth drives a wedge between Asian and Black Americans. Oumsang said while the idea of grouping Asian Americans as the “model minority” may seem positive at the surface level, it is important people learn just how harmful the myth is.
Setting Aside Personal Biases: Members of Pepperdine’s Debate Team Explain Their Process
Members of the Pepperdine Debate Team consider and communicate arguments regularly. Different members weigh in on how personal opinion plays a roll in debate.