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Opinion: Don’t Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’

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Art by Madeline DuvallIn 2020, it is common to see calls to cancel ideas, companies or even people. Its frequency prompted the term “cancel culture.” The latest phenomenon people want to cancel is cancel culture itself.What is Cancel Culture?Cancel culture is defined as “the popular practice of withdrawing support for (canceling) public figures and companies … [Read more...] about Opinion: Don’t Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’

Opinion: Ethnic Studies Should be a General Education Requirement

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Art by Samantha MillerWith more companies moving toward mandatory diversity training, schools are following suit by requiring students to complete ethnic studies courses to graduate. Ethnic studies teach about the social, historical, racial and political events that shape society today through specific analytical tools and approaches. As Pepperdine commits to fostering racial … [Read more...] about Opinion: Ethnic Studies Should be a General Education Requirement

Opinion: ‘Cancel Culture’ Divides Society

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Art by Madeline DuvallPublic humiliation and group shaming have progressed a long way from the tragically popularized Salem Witch Trials. With a huge surge in technology over the last hundred years, society discovered a new era of what is called cancel culture.Cancel culture is defined as “to stop giving support to that person" or company, "usually ... due to the person … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Cancel Culture’ Divides Society

Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training

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Art by Madeline DuvallWhen some hear the words diversity training, they expect a seminar about racism, white flight and anti-racism biases, but diversity training shouldn't be a mere overview of racism. President Donald Trump's executive order banned racial sensitivity training in federal workforces, saying it is un-American and discriminatory. Honestly, the president is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training