Art By Samantha MillerTypically, people think of relationships as monogamous and between a man and a woman. But for those who are LGBTQ+ and with same-sex attraction, this isn’t always the case.Heteronormativity should not be the standard for relationships. People should learn to accept the various ways people form relationships — especially in regard to the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Opinion: Remove Heteronormativity From the Default
Melanated Media Moments: October 11th-Oct 18th
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Don't fret — here is Melanated Media Moments: It's your marvelous, magnificent and multicultural segment that reveals the news that may not always be present in the national headlines. We open up with Pepperdine general announcements of cultural club, POC and minority group events. Then we go into national news that covers the … [Read more...] about Melanated Media Moments: October 11th-Oct 18th
Opinion: Cultivate a Community Among Chaos
Photo illustration by Samantha Miller & Ryan Brinkman From packed parking lots to fresh faces all across campus, Pepperdine students officially made it through their first week of school.Though Pepperdine is still in transition, everyone should focus on the positive outcomes that come with returning to campus and celebrate the first week of classes.“It’s just so … [Read more...] about Opinion: Cultivate a Community Among Chaos
A Letter From an Editor: An Insider Look at What Happens in an Opinion Section
Art by Samantha Miller Welcome to Perspectives! It's a tricky section to read, especially when today's media is shaped as a political battlefield. However, that's not this section — Perspectives showcases the diaspora of opinions in the world. For some, an opinion section allows people to subject the populous to their overzealous political or social opinions. However, that … [Read more...] about A Letter From an Editor: An Insider Look at What Happens in an Opinion Section
Petty Perspectives: Wrestling Waves — Who is the True Pepperdine Mascot?
Art by Samantha MillerBeing mesmerizing, masterful motivators of school spirit: This is the role of a school mascot.A mascot isn't just some random figure; it's the physical embodiment of hope and what a sports team stands for. Pepperdine has sampled an assortment of mascots over the years —from Roland the Wave to Joe the Pelican— but no one can lay a finger on … [Read more...] about Petty Perspectives: Wrestling Waves — Who is the True Pepperdine Mascot?