Art by Ally ArmstrongThe first Women's March took America by storm in the early weeks of 2017. As a protest first aimed at President Donald Trump's administration's perceived threats on reproductive, civil and human rights, it quickly transitioned into a global resistance movement, extending into Pepperdine's community.The emergence of an organization dedicated to supporting … [Read more...] about Activate Social Activism
Defy Trump’s Regressive Democracy
The Donald Trump presidency has taken America by storm, affecting communities across the nation and at home. The Pepperdine community is one of many directly affected by the reckless policy changes and lack of effective leadership that President Donald Trump possesses.A campus, once quiet, is now riddled with students who are worried about the future of the country and the … [Read more...] about Defy Trump’s Regressive Democracy
Unpaid Internships Sabotage Students
Art by Caitlin Roark The workforce is an incredibly competitive and intimidating world for emerging adults. Built on pillars of experience, the working world is a networking pool meant to promote those with elite experience while drowning others who may lack a name-sake headlined résumé. For job-seeking college students trying to stay afloat, unpaid internships may be … [Read more...] about Unpaid Internships Sabotage Students
Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Art by Ally Armstrong Diversity is the theory, and inclusion is putting that into action. Home to approximately 3,000 undergraduate students on campuses stretching across four continents and six countries, Pepperdine University is an institution with a mission to expose students to a world of tradition, culture and ideas different from their own. This mission, seeking to unite … [Read more...] about Partake in Pepperdine’s Opportunities for Inclusivity
Preserve America’s Immigrant Roots
Art by Allyson Armstrong“The New Colossus” is permanently placed on The Statue of Liberty reading, “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses,” with the intent to label the United States of America as a welcoming shelter for those in need.The US government entered its third federal shutdown of Donald Trump’s presidency, on Dec. 21, over an … [Read more...] about Preserve America’s Immigrant Roots
