Art by Ally Armstrong With the start of a new decade just around the corner, many people are embracing the spirit of self-growth and fresh starts. Being aware of one's past and current aspirations can help one put their best foot forward in 2020 rather than starting anew. Everyone needs a fresh start to plow ahead to their desired future. Psychologists have studied … [Read more...] about Push Toward A Positive Fresh Start
Perspectives
Letter to the Editor: Carrie Birmingham
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Stories of Social Justice Belong In The Arts
Pepperdine's Center for the Arts recently produced "Ragtime," a musical set in 19th-century New York where racism, prejudice, xenophobia and friendship drive conversations about social issues. "Ragtime" is just one example of how Pepperdine students are challenging their communities through powerful storytelling.When Pepperdine students use creativity to initiate social change … [Read more...] about Stories of Social Justice Belong In The Arts
Move from Races to Just the Human Race
While America likes to fantasize itself as a melting pot that acknowledges different backgrounds, there are many ways people divide each other unnecessarily. This greatly affects how Americans view race, ethnicity and nationality. Here at Pepperdine amidst recent racial tensions, Pepperdine needs to reeducate its students and staff to find better ways to highlight … [Read more...] about Move from Races to Just the Human Race
Say Bye To Religion
Art by Caitlin RoarkWhere some see religion, others may see exclusion, fear and even collapse. While religion is subjective, the latter postulate may be closer to reality than ever.As millions of young people begin to reject traditional religious teachings due to incompatibility and misrepresentation, religious practice in the United States has declined to make the collapse of … [Read more...] about Say Bye To Religion