Photos by Jenna Aguilera Drinking water has never felt more important. The 10 Days charity campaign began Saturday in the amphitheater. The campaign was preceded by a small concert held the previous Friday in the amphitheater that introduced and attempted to spread further awareness of the campaign. The campaign is part of a larger organization called Living Water. For those … [Read more...] about Acoustic Guitars Introduce Charity
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It’s Not Sexism; It’s Empowerment
The video game and comic industries have long been derided for their depictions of women, more so than even film and literature. Frankly, with the long history of the scandalous outfits, provocative poses and scenarios created simply for titillation, it’s not hard to see why both mediums would come under fire. However, the conflict between the opposing sides of feminism is not … [Read more...] about It’s Not Sexism; It’s Empowerment
Race is Holding the US Back
I am sick and tired of race. How can I say that? Am I denying my own identity by saying this? No. Race is socially constructed, and I am disgusted with the way that our society has used it to systematically disadvantage people, especially those of color. There is nothing inherent about race, except humanity. We are all a part of the human race. But socially constructed racial … [Read more...] about Race is Holding the US Back
Remember the Chumash Nation
Note: All information obtained for this article was sourced from the official Chumash website, SantaYnezChumash.org. This is Native American History Month. It is not a time when we simply have events in the Caf or celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a time when we should take the time to truly remember and celebrate the native nations of this country. Many rich cultures, histories … [Read more...] about Remember the Chumash Nation
‘Into the Woods’ Explores Happily Ever After
Photo by Meriel Peterson "Once upon a time" — it’s the beginning of some of our most beloved stories. These tales influence and captivate generations, yet few continue past their happily ever afters. Pepperdine’s Lisa Wengler Center for the Arts has picked up these stories from their final page and carried them into the reality after the fairytale, presenting these untold … [Read more...] about ‘Into the Woods’ Explores Happily Ever After