Art by Ally ArmstrongPresident Joe Biden declared "America is back” at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 19 . What also is back is U.S.-led intervention in Syria. On Feb. 25, Biden authorized U.S military to initiate airstrikes on Iranian-supported militia groups in Syria.Biden's decision of taking military action in Syria raises concerns regarding human rights and a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hold Biden Accountable for Transgressions In Syria
Opinion: Pepperdine’s Failures in Shanghai Should Not Stop Students From Learning More About China
Art by Nicole Wong Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner announced the permanent closure of the international program in Shanghai to the Pepperdine community via email March 10. The decision to close this particular program at this time brought some dissatisfaction and disappointment from students. Pepperdine's cancellation of the Shanghai program exposes the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine’s Failures in Shanghai Should Not Stop Students From Learning More About China
Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
Art by Autumn Hardwick March 1 marked the beginning of Women's History Month. During Women's History Month, many social activists will speak on social problems, such as gender inequality in employment, domestic violence, sexual harassment and education for women. In recent years, abolishing the tax on menstrual products has also been a trending topic. "The tampon tax" … [Read more...] about Opinion: The ‘Tampon Tax’ Can Benefit Women
Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality
Art by Madeline Duvall After the Instagram page @blackatpepperdine posted a story suggesting a Chinese student was racist against a Black student, it received backlash from some Chinese students. @blackatpepperdine reveals the problem of racial identity undermining the struggle for equality. The Instagram page @blackatpepperdine attracted a lot of attention after sharing … [Read more...] about Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality
Opinion: Storming of Capitol Hill Exposes Hypocrisy in American Politics
American politicians often support political movements overseas possibly because they regard America as the pinnacle of democracy. When similar political movements happen in America, however, American politicians have been self-contradictory. To avoid the self-contradiction in politics, American politicians need to be more consistent with their moral standards. Recently, the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Storming of Capitol Hill Exposes Hypocrisy in American Politics