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Advocate for Transparency
Art by Samantha MillerIn wake of Student Government Association's (SGA) secret impeachment trial, it is time for Pepperdine to have a discussion on the right to information and the harms that arise when it is restricted. SGA or any national political structure that refuses to share valued information with the public restricts the public's knowledge on how to act on issues. This … [Read more...] about Advocate for Transparency
Practice Mindful Meat Consumption in the New Year
Art by Caitlin RoarkThe beautiful thing about entering a new year is having a clear starting point to evaluate personal health and eating habits. It can be easy to get bogged down by the defining labels of vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, pescatarian, keto, etc., when looking at global eating habits. A 2008 study commissioned to RRC Associates by Vegetarian Times shows that 3.2% … [Read more...] about Practice Mindful Meat Consumption in the New Year
Staff Editorial: SGA Should Not Keep Students In The Dark
Art by Caitlin Roark Pepperdine University explicitly affirms that "truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, must be pursued relentlessly in every discipline." However, in recent weeks, the Student Government Association (SGA) has fallen short of the meaning of this quote, failing the institution and the students it is meant to serve and leaving its constituency in … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: SGA Should Not Keep Students In The Dark
Female Representation is Still Lacking During Award Season
Art by Madeline DuvallWomen are left out of the best director nominee pool once again. This award show season is leaving many people to ask where the female representation is after a year of earth-shattering acting and unparalleled directing from women.From "Little Women" (Greta Gerwig) and "The Farewell" (Lulu Wang) to "Booksmart" (Olivia Wilde), women brought some of the most … [Read more...] about Female Representation is Still Lacking During Award Season