Art by Brian Zhou There is a lack of nutrition labeling in the Caf, the menu has diminished at the HAWC, prices have increased across cafeterias and students with dietary restrictions are left with limited options. There is no reason a student should be fearful, unhappy and feeling lost when it comes to eating a meal at their university. Pepperdine uses the food provider … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dear Pepperdine, Be Mindful of the Meals
Opinion: The Met Gala is Stooping to Mediocracy
Art by Autumn Hardwick“The Met Gala is the fashion world equivalent of the Oscars,” Christian Allaire wrote in an April 2021 Vogue article. This year, New York City’s — and possibly the United States’ — most important night of fashion will commence Sept. 13 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.This year, the Gala could possibly lose sight of … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Met Gala is Stooping to Mediocracy
Opinion: Self Expression Dies If Censorship Lives On
Art by Samantha MillerCensorship is a weapon wielded by those in power to control the flow of information and ideas into the world. Censorship endangers the freedom of self-expression and diminishes the meaning behind it, particularly targeting journalists and artists.Censorship is the restriction of expression that deems itself threatening to the social, moral and political … [Read more...] about Opinion: Self Expression Dies If Censorship Lives On
Opinion: Sia’s Movie, ‘Music,’ Is Not Music To Anybody’s Ears
Art by Autumn Hardwick What do overzealous romance movies, Disney movies and Sia’s new movie "Music" all have in common? They are all unrealistic. World-renowned pop singer Sia made her debut as a director and producer with her new movie, "Music," on Feb. 10. The story follows Zu, a woman who is newly sober and has been informed she is now the legal guardian of her … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sia’s Movie, ‘Music,’ Is Not Music To Anybody’s Ears
Opinion: Pepperdine Is Not An Accurate Reflection of Global Numbers
Art by Madeline Duvall People attend college to prepare for the real world and to gain understanding on a global scale. Nonetheless, the statistical numbers of Pepperdine are slightly skewed when discussing prominent and universal issues. It begs the question: Is Pepperdine truly preparing students for the current climate and issue-prone society we live in? Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Is Not An Accurate Reflection of Global Numbers