Art by Samantha Miller What does it mean to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community? Junior Cameron Yarbrough, who is straight, said an ally is anyone who is not afraid to stand up for another person. “I think a lot of people — behind closed doors — will let their friends get away with using gay slurs or homophobic jokes,” Yarbrough said. “Having the ability to say ‘That is … [Read more...] about Why We Should All be LGBTQ+ Allies
‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Lydia Parker discusses how female pharaohs used art and textual work to create a new identity for themselves.Photos by Caroline SharplessStudents and faculty joined together to present “An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts,” on Friday, April 17. This free virtual event, held live over Zoom, gave students an opportunity to perform remotely, due to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about ‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale
Box office record-breaker, "Emma," brings a new flair to Jane Austen’s beloved story. Photo courtesy of Focus FeaturesWatch out Jane Austen fanatics, rom-com lovers and worshippers of "Clueless" — the timeless tale of a high-society snob is back again. The latest version of Austen’s 1815 comedy, "Emma," stands out from past film adaptations for its dreamlike … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale
There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?
Art by Madeline DuvallBoth COVID-19 and climate change threaten the livelihood of people around the planet. Billions are affected by the virus, and at least 86,000 have died. Over the remainder of our lives, climate change is expected to do the same — if not worse — damage.Specifically, the climate crisis is estimated to push over 120 million into poverty over the … [Read more...] about There Is Urgency With COVID-19, but What About Climate Change?
Shelter-in-Place Order Hits Local Businesses and Student Employees
Addy Hardin (center) and the four other Pepperdine students that make up the core team of Harmonize, a nonprofit organization, pose for a photo on the beach. Photo courtesy of Addy Hardin Pepperdine students are witnessing first-hand how a national emergency can affect business operations. Employees, including students, are out of work as it remains unclear when businesses … [Read more...] about Shelter-in-Place Order Hits Local Businesses and Student Employees