Art by Peau PorotesanoWhile visiting Oslo this past summer, my family and I spent an afternoon in the Nobel Peace Center. The exhibitions told stories of human courage and nobility in the face of government oppression, from places like Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and China. We unanimously paid respect to these people and their acts of bravery, until we found among their pictures a … [Read more...] about The (Far) Lesser of Two Evils
Standardized Tests Track National Growth
Art by Peau PorotesanoPepperdine students, like most college students, are more than a little familiar with standardized tests. The Pepperdine application requires that prospective students submit either SAT I or ACT scores, so it's pretty easy to assume all the people you pass on this campus have taken at least one. For those born and raised in the United States, the number … [Read more...] about Standardized Tests Track National Growth
Avoid Unnecessary Conflict
Art by Peau PorotesanoCommon wisdom tells us the two topics we should never bring up in polite conversation are religion and politics. As the 2016 presidential election nears, however, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid the latter. Yet, while we may be tempted to bounce ideas off those around us, we should refrain from relying on our parents’ opinions. … [Read more...] about Avoid Unnecessary Conflict
Political Correctness is a Cop-Out Term
Art by Peau Porotesano In this presidential election, we've heard on many occasions, in varying contexts, about the dangers of political correctness. In the GOP debate held Aug. 6, 2015, Trump said "the big problem this country has is being politically correct," and going further to say that "this country doesn't have time" for political correctness. Unfortunately, it's … [Read more...] about Political Correctness is a Cop-Out Term
Separate the Controversy from the Catalyst
Graphic by Nate Barton Outside of the Super Bowl, I don't watch professional football, and I’m certainly not familiar with many players’ names. Recently, however, I’ve found it impossible to avoid one name in particular: Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the 49ers. After refusing to stand for the national anthem during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on … [Read more...] about Separate the Controversy from the Catalyst
